Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

Every desk I've seen is far too small for my needs. It has to have enough space for a 17'' CRT monitor, a subwoofer, scanner, printer, an UPS, and of course all the other elements of my computer (Miditower case, keyboard, mouse, speakers...). I want it to be very big, because I always need a lot of space for notes and some other stuff. Can anyone tell me where to find some pictures of that kind of desk? I just need an idea, so I can start making it.

2007-08-06 05:29:32 · 7 answers · asked by love123 2

2007-08-06 05:06:43 · 10 answers · asked by bo3z 1

I heard to drill and after?

2007-08-06 04:27:28 · 8 answers · asked by Fast Pace 4

I recently stained a concrete floor for the first time with a friend. However, I didn't use any gloves during the process. At any rate, I have a little bit of stain on my hands, and feet. How do I get this off? Soap just aint cutting it.

2007-08-06 04:17:03 · 3 answers · asked by ohiojosh 2

Found a very nice blond hardwood floor under my nasty carpet. Almost perfect condition except for 2 areas. One looks to be a pretty bad water stain the other a pet stain. I'm already planning on sanding the whole floor but the wood in those two ares feels really dry. I've her from a few people to just mop the floor with mineral spirits and put extra on the damaged ares. Will that be enough to "re-hydrate" the damaged areas? I probably won't be sanding the floor for another month.

2007-08-06 04:15:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need the name so I can rent it. It's an electric thing that you insert in the toilet. Sorry guys but I need to know.....

2007-08-06 03:24:06 · 13 answers · asked by lambonasa 1

I was going to finish the basement and noticed the floor is really uneven. The house was built in the 40's and it has two drains in the floor at opposite corners with the floor sloped towards them, highest spot is the center of the basement. One isn't used the other is used for the washing machine drain.

Should I try and level the floor and plug the drain(s). I can add a new one. I want to put down carpet but want it to look nice. Will the uneven floor make it look bad to someone who didn't know it was uneven? Assuming they never saw it before it was finished. Also should I paint the existing concrete walls and floor with water sealer like KILZ?

Thanks

2007-08-06 02:53:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to build a shelf for my books, but I don't know how. There is one more problem. I don't want it to be made of wood because I can't afford the wood. Do you know something else? I need help. PLEASE! I need all kinds of suggestions. Thank You

2007-08-06 02:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by SJ 1

2007-08-06 02:43:37 · 3 answers · asked by JL's mom 2

i got myself a glass/ceramic drill bit, wat do i have to know b4 i try to drill a glass bottle??
something about putting gasolie?will lighter fluid work?

2007-08-06 02:13:23 · 4 answers · asked by omgtheykilledkenny 2

I want to lay a pebbled path and patio, do I need a cocrete base to lay the pebbles on top of or can they be laid on top of the ground?

2007-08-06 01:43:54 · 13 answers · asked by wallrus22 2

I would like to gain more wall space by framing and drywalling in the chimmey bricks that run through the room. Can I use some 2x3's or 2x4's to do this? Also, I don't want put any nails so can I use consrtuction grade glue to glue them to the bricks?

2007-08-06 01:09:59 · 3 answers · asked by GG 2

I've torn down 3 miles

2007-08-05 21:34:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just moved to a new place and the screens on the windows in my room have some holes in them. Rather than buy new ones, what can I use to patch them up? I tried packaging tape and duct tape, neither of those work.

2007-08-05 20:54:49 · 3 answers · asked by powerfantastic7 2

i would like to use this material for table top. tell me more use of this material.

2007-08-05 18:51:35 · 2 answers · asked by vivek b 1

I take it with me everywhere. Hot guys walk by, and the damn thing doesn't do ANYTHING. I got a beep and a flashing light once when this total nerd came over to me. I think it's malfunctional. What's the best one to buy?

2007-08-05 17:49:52 · 26 answers · asked by munkees81 6

2007-08-05 17:30:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What kind of material should I get? I'm looking for something with princess on it.

2007-08-05 16:24:12 · 3 answers · asked by ascloud@sbcglobal.net 3

I just finished spackling some peeled spots on a wall in my apartment and now I am prepping to paint it. I am going to paint it the exact same color as it was before, it just new coat. It is also a matte finish, the paint is not glossy or anything. Do I need to use a primer on it?

2007-08-05 16:21:38 · 7 answers · asked by rcoleman3641 2

i do have the scelletten of the green house build of plastic pips, i also have rolls off vinel 2 feet wide , for the ruff and siding no floor installed yet
my question is how do i put it together and what waterproove tape can i use and how do i make this greenhouse stable from the windstorm we been getting ever so often. please help.

2007-08-05 15:49:25 · 3 answers · asked by Baby 4

We are getting a new horse in less than a year old.We have a runin but its already has two horses in it that are older.I want to keep the horses seperated and the new one will have her own pasture as well.There used to be great sources for free plans online for building things.They are getting harder and harder to find.Could someone give me some help here and let me know .? Thanks in advance..

2007-08-05 15:42:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 14:34:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 14:07:27 · 12 answers · asked by Myra B 1

does anyone know the best way to clean grease off cupboard doors?

2007-08-05 14:04:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 unfinished pine pieces I'll use as a spice rack (they're like open-top boxes to be mounted on the wall). I'd like to paint them but i wasn't looking for a huge, costly project. I thought I could just spray-paint them. Is primer absolutely necessary? Would it be just as easy to use brush-on paint and primer? I'm not looking for perfect results and I don't want to buy lots of tools & such.

2007-08-05 12:53:16 · 8 answers · asked by brightnbewildered 3

2007-08-05 12:50:26 · 9 answers · asked by so_krispy411 1

ive got wallpaper border the ceiling, in my rooom , how do i get it off????

2007-08-05 12:12:57 · 7 answers · asked by djbubbabryan 2

What would I need to make a pond? and help installing it and what will this cost with Fish and Installation?

2007-08-05 11:58:55 · 2 answers · asked by Cowboy 3

I have heard that there is a bubble wrap that is used to insulate around the tubing, but I am having my house insulated using sprayed on expanding foam and would like to use that to insulate around the tubing. Any ideas?

2007-08-05 11:13:46 · 4 answers · asked by roc_jj 2

I recently painted several pine shleves. I placed items such as toys, books, and other crap. When I went pick them up they stuck to the painted shelf an left behind marks, scrapes and even pieces of fabric and paper. Is ther a way to prevent this from happening? a sealer? polyurathane? I don't want to use ugly plexi glass. Also, It dried for over a week before i put anything on it so save the "wait for it to dry" responses please. thanks again.

2007-08-05 09:48:54 · 8 answers · asked by Steeplechaser 1