Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

or something like a material i can put on all the walls???????

2007-08-13 04:50:51 · 7 answers · asked by burrowthroughanelephant 2

I have hardwood floors that are pretty scratched up. (we are the 2nd family in the house with kids) We don't want to have the floors professionaly refinished until the kids are a little older. I saw a commercial on TV for the orange glo refinishing polich. Does anyone know if that stuff really works, or...is there a good product out there?

2007-08-13 04:17:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

All there is right now is a little fan above the range with a wall switch. In the attic there is no duct work so attic insulation falls through onto our range when it is on. Is there some kind of duct or tubing that I can use and if so, how do I attach it?

2007-08-13 03:27:34 · 3 answers · asked by Buffalo66 2

I have two bathroom fans that I discovered aren't connected to the outside vents designed for them. The thing is, no one I've talked to can tell me what I should use to connect the darn things. ANY info at all would be GREATLY appreciated!

2007-08-13 03:23:47 · 5 answers · asked by Tim 1

My dughter clogged up the toilet, short of renting and auger what can i do??? tired a plunger it didn't work.

2007-08-13 02:02:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to fill in some stone steps to make them into a small ramp. I have no experience with this kind of thing so can anyone recommend a material I can use to do this? Is there a packaged material like cement that I can buy, without any complicated mixing involved, that I can just mold around the steps?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

2007-08-13 00:04:24 · 15 answers · asked by jenny84 4

When a marble rolls onto the bottom of the can.
How should I cut and shape the can to create the loudest and most distinct sound.

2007-08-12 23:52:44 · 4 answers · asked by Jake!! 3

We have a crummy old fence in the front yard and we'd like to put in something that's nicer to look at and that actually works, unlike the existing one.

Any ideas for making a new fence? It doesn't need to be particularly tall or fancy.

2007-08-12 23:03:32 · 6 answers · asked by cfuse 2

We have an old cracked concrete driveway running down the side of our house which we don't use. We would like to remove it to make space for a garden. What is the best way to go about removing it?

By best, I mean cheapest and easiest, in that order.

2007-08-12 22:54:12 · 8 answers · asked by cfuse 2

I'd like to build a few mobility ramps for my aging dog who is finding it painful to use steps. I've checked the price of ready-made ones but each one is in the hundreds, and seeing as I need a few, I just cannot afford them. I haven't had much DIY experience in the past but am the kind of person who can usually do whatever I put my mind to.

So can anyone tell me whether I'm being realistic? Also could you direct me to any sites with information on how to build them? I have some ideas but it would be a great help if I had instructions and what kind of equipment I would need. Thanks

2007-08-12 22:20:49 · 1 answers · asked by jenny84 4

2007-08-12 17:58:27 · 5 answers · asked by Susan W 1

I was repairing some insulation in my basement and took down the insulation that had the dryer vent behind it. When I looked at it there were black/brown marks where the insulation backing was touching the dryer vent. This seemed like a fire hazard. What alternatives are there so I can still have my basement insulated but not cause a fire hazard with the dryer vent? FYI - the vent runs about 10ft between two floor joyces.

2007-08-12 14:46:28 · 10 answers · asked by hansonbax 1

i'm thinking of using poplar trees to make a headboard for my bed.... how should i treat the branches befor i use them?? should i strip the bark?? ANYONE??

2007-08-12 13:00:16 · 5 answers · asked by Roxie 2

It is just a warmer than usual.

2007-08-12 12:55:33 · 8 answers · asked by pam_hamlin 1

2007-08-12 12:45:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to put up a couple of screws in the nursery. I have tried to everything and I am holding the screwdriver straight, but it keeps going in crooked. ANy tips

2007-08-12 10:59:10 · 7 answers · asked by 2fine4u 6

removing wallpaper also removes sections of paper from wallboard and also the 'mud' that was applied to covber joints of wallboard.

2007-08-12 08:42:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Opinions on installing Self Stick Tiles on concete? Will it be okay with the changing temperatures of hot & cold weather?

2007-08-12 08:41:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

We rent an old home. It has 4 bedrooms on the second floor, and the attic, which is finished is used as the 5th bedroom. A safety inspector told our landlord that the gas heating unit in the attic is illegal, and has to be removed. What could be used that would be cost efficient for our landlord to install, and also cost efficient for us to operate?

2007-08-12 08:21:37 · 4 answers · asked by mashinko 2

It is still working fine, but every once in a while we can hear water dripping and occasionally ice shoots out of the front of it. What should we do?

2007-08-12 07:45:25 · 9 answers · asked by Bunny 3

2007-08-12 05:34:17 · 9 answers · asked by steve1560 1

i have two walls.. 1 in hall and 1 in kitchen.. both are 10' x 10'... how to decorate them in a cost effective way...

2007-08-12 05:05:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

why is there no cold water coming out upstairs e.g the bath taps and toilet but there is cold water downstairs in the kitchen taps, is this normal? can anyone advise me anything? because if this is a small error then there is no need for me to call a plumber

2007-08-12 05:04:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My home office is in my basement, along with one bathroom. The air is musty and stale. The area is relatively tiny. Would it be a good idea to add 1-2 surface mounted fans bringing in air from the outside, and one exhaust fan?

I am looking for ventilation on a budget. Heat exchange is not necessary.

2007-08-12 04:42:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently put a few pieces of sheetrock together to create a shack. Insulation and everything is fine, but I'm looking for a cheap solution to make the concrete floor walkable.

What are the basic steps to tile it? Is that the best solution? I do not want a carpet or a rug. It is about 20'x20'

2007-08-12 04:40:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am building a potting bench outside, and would like to put in a sink. Can I use a stainless steel sink outside, or does it need to be plastic or resin? Where can I find one? I definitely don't want one of those plastic portable potting benches you can buy at Home Depot or Lowe's. What types of material are exceptable for outdoor use that will be exposed to sun, rain, etc.? It won't be in a covered area.

2007-08-12 04:27:56 · 11 answers · asked by PunkVader 3

How do I drill trough angle iron, all my drill bits gets blunt and I cant drill through....

2007-08-12 03:47:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

One section in my kitchen sink drain has come completely away from another. My dad previously installed a garbage disposal and he may have replaced this pipe at that time. I'm not sure if it is too short. These pieces are threaded at the ends and connected with the attached nuts and there is a plastic washed that I can't quite figure out where it's supposed to be. Can I just try and fit them back together and tighten the nut, or should there be an adhesive with this type of joint?

2007-08-12 02:41:01 · 5 answers · asked by cocoanutt 4

I want to paint my computer desk, but it is not an expensive one. It is most likely partical board, with fake wood siding on it. Part of it is black, and other parts are faux wood (a light colour). It is fairly old, but I am not in a position to get a new one right now, so I want to paint it, but I'm not sure what colour yet.

Is there anything special that I should be doing in order for the paint to adhere? Will it work, or will it look really bad?

2007-08-12 02:31:22 · 5 answers · asked by Midwest 6

Wooden wide steps on a slope often seen on yachts or library's maybe even bunk beds?

2007-08-12 01:51:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous