Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

2007-08-14 00:40:34 · 10 answers · asked by adrian g 1

There is an old picture that has bonded to the glass in a picture frame. I want to remove the picture but it's stuck... are there any tricks to get this off without tearing the picture

2007-08-13 23:42:13 · 4 answers · asked by aroundtheom 3

Would be welding up to 5mm (1\4 inch) thick steel plate max. Have used both but am finding the costs of MIG welders to be too prohibitive.

2007-08-13 23:15:25 · 4 answers · asked by J and M 2

I'm finishing my basement and adding a wet bar just out side the bathroom so that the water supply and drain would be easier to do. There is a 2" pipe that extends from the floor. I believe that the shower drain is connected to this this pipe. Can I connect to this pipe for my wet bar drain? I just had it inspected and the building inspector said that it is not vented properly. The wet bar is about 8 away from the sink and I think he said that a new vent is needed. How shall I do this?

2007-08-13 18:50:55 · 3 answers · asked by Dennis B 1

2007-08-13 17:17:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 16:38:06 · 22 answers · asked by Bien Chula 5

I have a small baby nad the California weather is waaaaayyy to hot. Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep the room cool? We have a celing fan (but it doesn't throw much air). We also have a window fan (for nighttime only since the night air is fresher). We don't have much money ... so we need those less expensive ways to cool the room. Please - my son and I have tried soooo many things ... and no avail.

2007-08-13 16:21:41 · 8 answers · asked by DoritosMomma 1

How do I get it off? It is a medium green so I can't pretend that it is not there. Short of putting up some molding to cover it up, what can I use? I tried cleaning as I was doing it but it made a mess.

2007-08-13 15:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

painting

2007-08-13 13:14:56 · 13 answers · asked by jakersman33 1

My windows were installed from the outside and the siding was installed over it. I have already replaced one window, but my measurements were wrong making the window too small. I had to frame out the window to make it fit. Of course, after the window was in, I installed trim around the outside window to hide where I cut the siding away. It looks nice, but I don't want to frame all the other windows. All the instructions on the Internet are for windows with sashes or windows installed from the inside. Thanks for any guidance anyone might provide!

2007-08-13 13:07:47 · 2 answers · asked by Toby&Rebekah 2

2007-08-13 13:06:37 · 20 answers · asked by paul p 1

hi! i'm attaching an additional stud to an existing stud in my bathroom. is it ok to use exterior screws to attach it?

2007-08-13 13:03:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, i have a push mower with a vertical drive shaft, how can i get that to power my wheels?? I need tips too. Plz no crappy answers!

2007-08-13 12:04:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The person that had previously lived in my house had put this yellow glue down on patio outside and layed down this green turf. I want to get it off but when I pulled it back, it still left the glue on the concrete patio. is there a solvent or something that can get this off?

2007-08-13 09:08:04 · 10 answers · asked by S 2

I'm looking for a hot glue machine like the one I used years ago while working at a bookbinding company. It was small, electric and portable and could be used on a table top. It had a long tray for the glue and water mixture - about 12" long if I remember correctly. The heat from the tray melted the glue. It had a set of rollers that sat on top of the tray. The rollers were coated with the glue and you fed paper/vinyl or whatever needed to be coated thru the rollers. You would catch it on the other side.

2007-08-13 08:59:14 · 1 answers · asked by Rjoy 1

I have a bedroom plastered with wallpaper that has a clayish kind of backing to it, that has the natural wood paneling backing. My question is.. I want to strip the wallpaper and paint my room, but I want to know, what is the EASIEST way to strip the wallpaper?! My ex said to put wallpaper remover stuff on it, but what about the back? Would it make it stick more because of the clay behind it? I need tips! lol Thanks!

2007-08-13 08:27:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a lawn mower i can use for an engine but i dont know how to put it together

2007-08-13 08:16:37 · 2 answers · asked by patrick q 2

What would I have to pay attention to?
What would be the best material?

2007-08-13 08:09:51 · 3 answers · asked by magiceye81 3

I'm installing an iron gate for my driveway. Well of course, it's about 2 inches too long (just iron strips I can cut).

Do I use a die grinder to cut through this?

It's about 1 inch by one inch square hollow iron.

2007-08-13 08:02:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've repainted walls before, but I need some advice about the latest project I'm about to undertake. This is for my living room, 3 of the walls are painted a very light pale yellow (flat) and 1 wall is a dark forest green color (flat) as well. I am planning on repainting the room to a light grey color. If you want to look at the new shade go to www.glidden.com and look up fossil grey (30yy 56/060). I know that I will have to prime the green wall, but do I have apply primer to the yellow walls too? I would like to start this project soon, so any advice would be appreciated.

2007-08-13 07:57:07 · 8 answers · asked by charwants2know 4

I am having my kitchen floor vynled layed but the fitter told me my concrete floor needs to be screeded.It is uneven because we have had work done in the kitchen ie.walls took down ,to make it a larger kitchen.What i need to know is what compound i need to use and the best way to go about it .Its still not a large kitchen so i would like to do it myself save getting a builder in .The main reason i need to get the job done quickly for the fitter will lay the vynl as soon as the floor is suitable.

2007-08-13 07:50:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used plasti kote and sprayed a plastic cover a few days ago. for some reason, the surface is dry but very sticky. what can i do to get rid of the stickyness?

2007-08-13 07:33:16 · 3 answers · asked by hot_hermione 5

The woodwork is very nice but it looks as though it hasn't been cleaned in many years. We are looking for a way to clean the very detailed banister and trim wook. Most of the dirt and grime came off with amonia but there are so many small spot to get into.
Any suggestions?

2007-08-13 07:15:50 · 4 answers · asked by wancy 2

i seen on tv, people bought countertops with concrete or cement and it had broken pieces of glass in it. I thought i could make that, but of course the girlfriend says i can't. Somewhat have ideas. thanks

2007-08-13 06:33:14 · 4 answers · asked by cupofjoe_84 1

We are thinking of putting in an above ground pool in the coming spring. We live in Maine where the season is short so it's more cost effective than inground. Has anyone done it themselves and if so is it REALLY to big of a task to tackle as a DIY project?

2007-08-13 06:24:55 · 7 answers · asked by Ee 3

I have a really large mirror that has no border on it. I was wondering if it might be possible to add a wood border to it or some kind of border so I can put it up in my bathroom. It is sucha waste to have it sitting there.
Thanks so much for any help??
Amy

2007-08-13 06:16:05 · 7 answers · asked by Amy F 1

I am on my third try of fixing my entry way we have already put down the self stick tiles but moisture sepped under them and lifted them up 2 times now and I am going to put vinyl down only problem is that the piece was a freebie and it is about 4 inches short on one side although I have plent of vinyl that I could piece on that end Im not sure how to go about it as I have never laid this type of flooring before.

2007-08-13 06:13:39 · 5 answers · asked by tinkswings 2

There used to be a window cleaner that you connect to a garden hose and it cleaned the windows and they looked clear and clean when done. Does something like this still exist?

2007-08-13 06:04:23 · 3 answers · asked by MEnMA 1

I don't know how it's termed but the "white cement" that are around or rather that held the tiles are slowly being removed. I tried filling them up again with white cement but they come off again after some time. The tiles still look new. Any suggestions?

2007-08-13 05:36:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have so much to do. Weed garden, pay bills, clean kitchen, clean bathrooms, clean up after my bird (who is so messy!) and do the laundry....I don't know where to start. I just want to go hide under a blanket...yes, I'm too old to be feeling these things....what do you do to help you tackle a big to-do list? How can I make this fun for me or make a game of it or anything to help me get this stuff done!?

2007-08-13 04:53:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous