Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

Hi all ive just completed my porch next door have complained about it being to far out....its around 2-3 feet beyond our bay window....all the others in my area are built in the same way....ive looked at the hounslow council website and they dont like people going beyond the bay window line what can i do..
Thanks all

2007-08-28 00:06:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi all need to buy a new front door for my house just built a new porch weres the cheapest place to get one...thanks all.....

2007-08-28 00:03:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or does it only work with a DC motor?

2007-08-27 19:55:06 · 4 answers · asked by jetengine767 3

My house is over 50 years old. Most of the outlets in my house are two-pronged. Can I buy a box of duplex receptacles from Lowe's or Home Depot and replace them all, even though I know there is no ground wire in my house?

2007-08-27 16:52:28 · 9 answers · asked by JohnDoe 2

Glass was left on the table and caused a white water mark on my cherry dining table. How can I get this off without refinishing the entire table?

2007-08-27 16:45:42 · 11 answers · asked by D C 1

2007-08-27 16:44:28 · 6 answers · asked by msolve1 1

I have little resources and I need to cut out a section of 1/4 inch steal plate. I do not have a torch cutter or welding equiptment what else can i do?

2007-08-27 16:40:24 · 6 answers · asked by taylor b 1

Just moved in and I'm at a loss as to how to fit a curtain attachment to what looks to be those standard cement/metal walls. There is nothing there to work with at all. Need drilling advice... easiest solutions...alternatives to drilling if possible.
Don't want to live with the trashy 'draped sheet' look,if I can help it.
Thank you.

2007-08-27 15:48:39 · 4 answers · asked by Frogger 2

i have a seiko watch, and the metal band and housing (bezzle) is getting scratched up, and theres a scratch on the face, i know it a real seiko, but it stil got some small scratches. i dont feel like taking it to a jewler for him to do somthing that i can do myself, and charge me for it, i have an ipod cleaning kit, can i use that? and hod do i get the back off, theres a piece of dirt on the inside of the glass.

2007-08-27 14:35:13 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't own a hammer...so what do you use instead? I need to hang something on my wall.

2007-08-27 14:34:36 · 14 answers · asked by Bella ♥ Italiana 5

I live in San Jose, CA and I want to make a slipcover for my sofa. My problem is that I don't own a sewing machine and in an attempt to save money on buying a slipcover I want to make it myself. I was wondering if there is a place to rent one. I'm worried that if I get a seamstress to do it for me I won't really be saving any money. Any suggestions?

2007-08-27 14:30:53 · 3 answers · asked by Gab&Thomas 5

2007-08-27 10:57:08 · 3 answers · asked by liltray76 1

im about to buy land to build a house. I see some land perc'd and some not. what the hell is a perc test and who does it?

2007-08-27 10:41:54 · 5 answers · asked by skid 4

My house was built in 1984 and the AC/heating unit has broken for good so I need a new one. The old unit is a 24000 BTU unit with no SEER rating, because it's so old. Everyone I have talked to says replace the heat pump, central air, air handler, dehumidifier, etc. all at once.
I live on the Eastern Shore of MD, for climate reference.
My home was built in 1984 it is a split foryer that is 1600 sq ft. All of the windows and doors are original.

Could someone please give me some advice on;
1. How big should the new unit be (tons)?
2. What SEER rating I should get, value to cost ratio? I'm trying to save money here.
3. If I can install it myself ? I have an electrician friend and a plumber friend at my disposal.
4. About how much the whole system will cost? (Ballpark) I need to save up for it.

I guess I am luck that the old one lasted as long as it did :)

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

2007-08-27 10:22:39 · 3 answers · asked by wormterp 1

My room has white walls, 3 windows with wood around, an antique desk and antique drawer, white carpeting, and a mirror on one wall. I have a few small holes in the walls because of pictures. I drew on the walls because i was going to paint different designs, but i decided not to. I want to spice up my room so it makes it easier to live in. What should I add? My sheets are spirograhs (light blue, lime green, light and dark pink with a white background) and the comforter is dark blue one side and light blue the other. What should i do?

2007-08-27 10:18:23 · 4 answers · asked by alternrockbabe 1

is it elek trend or eurflow or dose any body know better

2007-08-27 09:46:33 · 2 answers · asked by mikeburgess2006@yahoo.co.uk 1

I'm about to paint my room satin enamel, and I can't open the darn thing! Any ideas how to open it?


thanx!

2007-08-27 08:40:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just bought a new light fitting for my kitchen. It has an earth from the block to the light fitting however the wiring in my cieling rose doesnt contain an earth wire. Is it safe to wire this without the earth.

2007-08-27 07:55:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whats the best a cheapest way to make a pond for turtles?

2007-08-27 07:21:58 · 3 answers · asked by socksrocks55 2

Everytime i try and put some cabinets on the wall as i screw the screw into the wall,it keeps pushing the cabinet away from the wall with the screw still attached,why is this?

2007-08-27 03:38:13 · 18 answers · asked by collymore20 2

The wall kitchen cabinets have brass clips attached to the back of them at the top but not the bottom.How do i connect them to the wall?What type of fittings do i need?

2007-08-27 03:35:21 · 5 answers · asked by collymore20 2

maybe its not ideal, but is it doable? what would the downside be?

2007-08-27 03:04:49 · 15 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2

We have Marley type vinyl floor tiles in our kitchen - the surface has gone and they are dificult to clean. How can we clean them up and re seal them ? (we're in the UK)

2007-08-27 00:40:55 · 5 answers · asked by cool_clearwater 6

2007-08-26 20:37:14 · 5 answers · asked by anjylstiara 1

2007-08-26 18:38:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put new vinyl tile in my kitchen. In the spot where my kitchen meets my livingroom carpet I need to install a new metal divider and replace the old carpet tacking(which I had to tear out because I cut my carpet back 6"). I cannot fasten the tacking or the metal divider to my concrete slab floor. Any suggestions????

2007-08-26 17:08:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know to rent these tools for a one floor job or buy them and what do I need??

2007-08-26 17:05:30 · 6 answers · asked by nobs 3

I have a laminated table-top I am painting. I started with two coats of BIN primer, and followed with two coats of latex enamel (I would have used oil-based enamel, but the store didn't carry it in the tint base I needed). Now I want to apply clear lacquer to get a glossy durable surface. Should the paint cure for a certain amount of time before I apply the lacquer?

(Yes I can read, yes, I've read the directions on the can, but I know paint can be slightly tacky for *days* after a paint job. When is it safe to lacquer?)

2007-08-26 16:26:59 · 0 answers · asked by dirtyhandsarehip 2

We just ripped up our carpeting and have hardwood floors underneath. There seems to be a significant gap (viewable from standing up and looking down but less than an 1/2 in.) between the bottom of the baseboard and the floor itself. Do we need to caulk this, and if so, with what? Or are we supposed to leave it to prevent buckling if the wood expands and contracts? Or do we have to now rip out the baseboards (arg!) and install new ones closer to the floor?

2007-08-26 15:16:29 · 12 answers · asked by Elizabeth H 2

Hi,

If I want to add an Ensuite to the master bedroom, do I need to get planning permission for that? How easy is it to get and what does it cost?

Regards,
Chandan

2007-08-26 14:21:22 · 6 answers · asked by Chandan A 1