Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

I thought of putting wood panels on inside of window with hinges on one side and locks on the other. I would not cover the top(highest) part of window, that way sunshine can still come in. Someone here at work suggested flexible plastic? something like that......anymore low cost suggestions would be appreciated. thanks.

2007-08-07 05:07:54 · 7 answers · asked by Connie S 2

We installed wood laminate flooring throughout an entire floor of our house. It looks great. The only thing wrong is that the instructions failed to mention cutting the door jamb and sliding the laminte underneath. Now that it's done it seems obvious, but we now have to deal with 1/4" gap between every door jamb or entry way (which we left for expansion). Quarter round won't work in these areas and caulk makes the floor look sloppy. Anybody else ever encounter this problem and find a clean solution? Thanks!

2007-08-07 04:04:37 · 5 answers · asked by Angie 2

I've seen before, (a friend had one) a Carpenter's pencil sharpener that had a 1/4" locking hex shank at the end (So you can slip it into a quick-change drill and sharpen your pencil quickly. I've looked, but I've never been able to find one for myself. Does anyone know who makes them, or where I may be able to find them online?

2007-08-07 03:55:01 · 3 answers · asked by phantom910 1

2007-08-07 03:47:45 · 8 answers · asked by tinkerbell_wi 1

Other cleaners don't clean mildew off bathroom tile. Any other way?

2007-08-07 03:32:34 · 9 answers · asked by elevenssr 1

I want to put up fencing to keep neighbor dogs and coyotes off my property, but know little about it. I won't be keeping animals inside - just protecting my cats and garden from predators.

I bought 4' high woven wire field fencing, and 34 six-foot t-posts. My land is hilly, and the fence will be climbing up and down its entire length. It is soft dirt in spots, hard clay in others, with no rocks anywhere I've seen.

Some places say wooden corner braces are unnecessary, that you can make braces from t-posts using the right widgets. I'm interested in that, because you wouldn't have to dig post holes. However, no site describes how to tension this sort of "t-post only" field fence.

Let's say I did install wooden corner braces, and try to tension the fence. How could I tension that, with the land being as uneven as it is?

Is tensioning even necesary in this situation? Maybe just rounding the corners would work.

2007-08-07 02:22:39 · 3 answers · asked by kamilche999 1

Followed all pre start instructions. Turn key , cellonoid checked and works..is clicking but no- start. Fuse is good. Replaced starter- new. Battery when on charger indicates charged 100%. Any help appreciated. Just had sugery and push mower is to much on me. Thanks ..Charles

2007-08-07 01:57:44 · 5 answers · asked by Charles D 1

I am wanting to put tile down in our kitchen. Could you please give me what products I will need and the step by step process to tiling the floor ...thanks!

2007-08-07 01:54:06 · 6 answers · asked by JesseNevaehsMommy 3

I have to replace my thermostat and I don't know if it's a headache to do so myself. How many screws are holding it in place? Is there a special tool for the job?

2007-08-07 01:36:25 · 11 answers · asked by Curious Chamoru 1

Can i get it at home depot or sumthing?

2007-08-07 01:35:02 · 3 answers · asked by li0nfish 1

I want to put vinyl tiles on my pre-existing ceramic tiles but in some areas there is no ceramic tiles and I need something to fill in the gap to make my floors even when I put on the vinyl tile. What should I use? Then when my floors are even how do i put my tiles?

2007-08-07 01:22:15 · 6 answers · asked by Eric K 1

to some roller skates, and then figure out some way to skate up the walls and across the ceiling?

2007-08-07 00:10:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-06 23:44:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had berber carpet in the basement and had to remove it. To my dismay, the concrete floor underneath is now covered in glue. What must I do to remove the glue? I am looking for an easy solution, regardless of cost. (other than paying someone else to do it, of course)

2007-08-06 21:30:10 · 8 answers · asked by Z X 3

2007-08-06 21:17:36 · 9 answers · asked by JaneHong 1

I tiled my kitchen about 7 days ago. Everything looks great, however the grout lines have already become discolored, and I have one oil stain that won't come out. I'm guessing that I didn't do a good enough job sealing. Re-grouting is not an option that I want to undertake. I don't want to use a harsh chemical to clean, because it is a colored grout.

I wonder if anyone has had any experience with those colorant grout sealers aka grout dye. Can I effectively recolor my grout line with a colored sealer, and once that is cured, finish it with a grout sealer finish?

I've' seen sites like "groutarmor.com" and "tilestone.ca"

Is this method of restoring grout lines recommended? Furthermore, has anyone had first hand experience and can recommend a brand or company that I can purchase from and do it myself?

2007-08-06 19:21:53 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3

The drain in the sink is no longer attached. What type of sealant should I use to prevent the drain form lifting again?

2007-08-06 19:06:00 · 3 answers · asked by Justin D 2

i'm replacing the old wall in my tub with hardibacker. can i screw it on the tub lip? coz the instructions said that it should be screwed or nailed 3/8" from the eges.

2007-08-06 17:28:41 · 4 answers · asked by dde 2

I have a ceiling fan with lights but i would like to remove the lights from the ceiling fan and then add recessed or track lighting to the room.

Basically I want to keep the ceiling fan and add recessed or track lighting to the room and remove the lights on the ceiling fan.

Thanks!!!

2007-08-06 16:44:00 · 7 answers · asked by dts_1992 2

how come

2007-08-06 16:36:52 · 11 answers · asked by bo3z 1

This is for my bathroom. I've seen others do it. Once you flip the light switch, a radio (clock radio or music box) inside turns on.

2007-08-06 14:31:32 · 7 answers · asked by Eathernet 2

I own a house in which the previous owners apparently spent a lot of time in the basement smoking. We have done a lot of remodeling and removed many of the old walls, leaving an unfinished basement, but there continues to be a strong smoke smell down there which we can occasionally smell throughout the house, especially when we've been away for a few days. What can I use that will remove the smell most effectively? I am completely willing to go as far as removing everything from the basement and hosing it down. I've read in a few places that vinegar and/or baking soda works. Does anyone have any experience with this?

2007-08-06 14:11:34 · 8 answers · asked by iwantyrbgtoe 1

Am new to this wiring thing, have bought first house and do not know where to look for answers

2007-08-06 13:31:06 · 8 answers · asked by Chase 1

i just installed 1/2" greenboard around my tub. i screwed it 1/4" above the tub lip which is about 1". so there is a total gap of 1 1/4" from the top of the tub. i'm installing 2"x2" mosaic tiles. what do i do with the gap around it which is 1 1/4" high plus the thickness of the greenboard and mastic? do i need to put something behind the tile to fill in the gap? thanks!

2007-08-06 12:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by Lex L 1

I am no plummer and never have done any real repair of plumming. I have a bathtub faucet that leaks. The manufacture if the faucet is a kohler. It's an older faucet. It has the right and left turn spikets on each side ( Hot and Cold) I am told that the cartridges may bad. Dose this system have cartridges. Could this be a washer problem?. If you help can you send help in real laymen's term as I am all thumbs.

Please help

2007-08-06 09:15:59 · 3 answers · asked by startcpr911 1

2007-08-06 08:39:44 · 31 answers · asked by Steven W 3

im in seventh grade and all my friends and everyone has a cell phone i want a phone so adly and my parents always say no how can i get them to say yes to a cell phone? please help!!

2007-08-06 08:11:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it ok to screw stud frames instead of nailing it? i'm adding blocking and a short stud but have no room to use hammer.

2007-08-06 07:52:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-06 07:50:30 · 1 answers · asked by Kim.A 2

2007-08-06 06:27:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous