Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

2007-08-01 06:02:40 · 5 answers · asked by purplekristi 3

Something fell in the over (or was in it already) and caught fire. The fire was quickly put out, but now we have this plastic residue on the bottom of the over. Is there a type of cleaner that can get rid of the melted plastic without ruining the non-stick surface of the oven? What is the best way to get rid of it? It is such a thin layer that scraping is not really an option, but the fumes are still really strong if the oven is turned on.
Thanks in advance!

2007-08-01 05:12:29 · 10 answers · asked by artisticallyderanged 4

2007-08-01 04:17:46 · 4 answers · asked by Eddie M 1

My upstairs toilet was leaking. I pulled up the toilet, cut away the rotten wood and still have to replace the floor flange. It looks like the drain itself is PVC but I'm not sure. My house is in the north-east and it was built in '78. I think the toilet and the wax ring are original, which brings up another question: How often are you supposed to change the wax ring, if at all? I have two other toilets. I think one other is also leaking.

2007-08-01 03:35:12 · 2 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is an easy way to remove the glaze on the bathtub after it has started peeling? A contractor came in a few years back and did a very shoddy job on it, and now most of the bottom of the tub has peeled off but the sides are still intact. Please help, thanks.

2007-08-01 03:02:06 · 3 answers · asked by Milica 2

If I change the plug configuration, would a 15 amp 115 volt 24 hour plug in timer work with a 20 amp 220 volt appliance ? Will something inside burn out or are these timers rated 115 volt/15 amp simply because of the plug configuration ?

2007-08-01 02:51:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

They look like big hooks that bolt to the side of the window frame and you use them to hold back the curtains. Some are quite ornate. Also expensive. Any ideas how to make my own that won't cost a lot but will look nice? I could sew them out of cloth, but I really want the other kind. Thanks for your help!

2007-08-01 02:14:36 · 9 answers · asked by martinmagini 6

I like for my students to use rubber cement in the classroom. The school distict made us quit using it since it is toxic. I read somewhere that there is a new product that is like rubber cement, just nontoxic.

2007-08-01 02:10:34 · 5 answers · asked by Candy J 2

I cleaned our wood staircase 4 days ago and had the bright idea to apply new stain. Now it is sticky and will not dry. Our daughter comes home from camp tonight and will not be able to go up to her room. Is there anything I can put on the stain to make it dry. I have had the ac on 70 for 3 days and today i am trying to dry it with a hair dryer... not fun.

2007-08-01 01:58:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to get the wording off the pipe, is there some sort of bleach or paint thinner that will take it off.

2007-08-01 01:10:17 · 12 answers · asked by jo d 2

Looking for a substitue that does not so much sanding and a better looking edge.

2007-08-01 00:52:46 · 1 answers · asked by saw dust maker 1

2007-08-01 00:15:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i m doing a project with glass bottles.. for tat i need to connect two bottles directly.. i prefered to cut a hole in bottom side of d bottle using diamond cutter bit.. but it's too costly i can't afford for many bottles.. plz give me a better solution..

2007-08-01 00:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by KARTHIK K 1