Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

Ok, i want to build an aquarium for a conversation peace (and yes i would take care of it not just to show off to friends) i want to build one that is like 5x8x3(5 width-8 length-3 tall) or 5x7x3...
What materials would i need?
And i know an aquarium doesnt happen over night but if do this right it will be beautiful...
We already have some fish and crabs and the other stuff in mind but i need to know how to build myself, cause i really dont want to pay some to do it for me, unless i had to.
We already have some space sutible for it.
Thanks in advance

2007-08-24 03:21:13 · 6 answers · asked by HelpTheConfused 2

2007-08-24 03:16:22 · 8 answers · asked by drclem283 2

Can anyone suggest anything please? I have to keep tightening the fixings and I'm getting a bit fed up with it. I don't want to change the seat as it's a pretty one with swimming dolphins.Thanx.

2007-08-24 01:40:27 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah W 1

I'd like to do a mini makeover in my living room as I am so tired of having wall to wall carpeting (very difficult to keep clean when you're a busy mom). I'd like to put down new flooring but have a very limited budget. My biggest obstacle is the type of wood I have - it's not hardwood & there's tons of cracks & splinters & nails that just won't budge. I know I should have the landlord do it but it's something I want to do as a sort of "therapy" - my own little escape from everyday stress. I know how to put new flooring in but don't know how to prep this old flooring... thanks for all your help in my conquest for what will be a very interesting DIY project!!

2007-08-24 00:46:20 · 5 answers · asked by njboricua78 2

I just brought a new grindstone today but to sharpen my chisels I was told that I need to buy a bag of sparks. So far I'm having no luck as every tool shop I been to the assistance seems to burst out laughing saying, 'We've sold out! you moron!'. So where else can I buy them from?

2007-08-24 00:08:06 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2

inherited set of disco lights, no plug though. four wires instead of the usual three. Don't know where to put the fourth wire, and don't want to blow anything up by putting black wire in with any others, including myself. Not tooo technically minded so probably shouldn't be doing this anyway, but we all love disco lights. Any advice? (sarcastic people need not apply!!!!!)

2007-08-23 22:45:11 · 7 answers · asked by gerbilpilchard 1

i went into B & Q DIY store and said i wanted decking. The shop assistant punched me in the face

2007-08-23 20:47:59 · 8 answers · asked by J M 2

2007-08-23 19:12:55 · 18 answers · asked by Jelbox 1

Hi, I am in junior high and school is getting tuff especally when I need to read. Now, I live with a little sister that cries all the time and sometimes when my parents are wathing a good movie they turn on the surround sound. I want to know if there is any way that I can sound proof my door with stuff that is found around the house. I don't need it compleatly queit but just enough so I can consentrate. Help please!

2007-08-23 18:53:39 · 8 answers · asked by E. Ghost 2

it IS MISSING from the Closet. Does anyone Know where It has gone? (please Return) Sam Hicks specil.

2007-08-23 17:01:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently changed burners, and it works, but it burns cooler (blue flame, no white tips). How can I heat it up? Increase airflow? If not, is it that I simply don't have enough pressure? The tank was just filled up.

2007-08-23 16:06:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The house inspector is coming tomorrow morning and i need to fix my wondow so that it will open and not slam down.....HELPPPP

2007-08-23 15:00:06 · 5 answers · asked by Rebekah F 2

Ants got into my fuse box at my pool and now most of the electric equipment does not work. I tested the connections to the individual components and they seem to have power. My question is: is there a way to test a circuit board to see if its fried or not with a volt meter?

2007-08-23 14:30:29 · 4 answers · asked by lks_cara 2

the wall has never been painted before

2007-08-23 14:21:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i bought a couch from wickes a few years ago, and the back cushions are getting flat. I'm not sure where to go and I dont want to drive everywhere looking for the right place. The cushions are shaped so that the outer sides go over the arm rests and I'm not sure if regular fabric shops sell them like that. Can anyone help? oh and i live in portland, or.

2007-08-23 13:30:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

there is 12/2 uf cable running into a twist lock outlet i want to tap off of it and put another outlet in next to it. that would be easy if it was a 110 line if it was a 220 where would i draw a netural from?

2007-08-23 13:28:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 12:10:18 · 6 answers · asked by Cadet 2nd Lieutenant 1

2007-08-23 11:22:58 · 2 answers · asked by dullbit 1

Is there an exact rule and also a practical rule of thumb to tell if you have the right size wire nut for the wiring you want to connect?

2007-08-23 07:38:20 · 3 answers · asked by The Shepherd 2

2007-08-23 05:45:40 · 5 answers · asked by Jessica A 1

I was changing out a kitchen sink faucet (whole nother DYI nightmare) but happened to chip a little piece of the white enamel off the sink. It is a white enamel over cast iron sink that is tiled in so don't want to change the sink out. Do they make a repair kit of some type for this?

2007-08-23 05:22:07 · 4 answers · asked by Mike Thompson 2

My wife had both lamps on and she heard the one start popping; she went out to see a bit of smoke coming from the lamp and quickly turned off the power. Turns out, when I removed the black and burnt bulb, that the bottom of the bulb burnt up and corroded the entire area where the bulb screws in. I removed this piece, and see that the electrical cord even burnt up about 2 inches down. This is a fairly new lamp and never had a problem in the past. Is there some type of kit to buy to replace these damaged pieces? How hard of a repair project is this? Thanks for any advice, as I am going to have to replace this asap or else...

2007-08-23 05:21:35 · 4 answers · asked by doughayes82 1

and is it satisfying?

2007-08-23 04:21:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 03:56:32 · 8 answers · asked by C H 1

2007-08-23 01:51:55 · 16 answers · asked by jamie s 1

I have a zippo, god knows how old, and the striker doesnt throw sparks anymore, so what can i do to fix this?

2007-08-23 01:46:50 · 7 answers · asked by Nick R 1

Heard someone say it outside...was just pondering its complexities.

2007-08-23 01:00:40 · 31 answers · asked by Andr 4

There is a plastic tank directly over the copper tank with imersion heater. This plastic tank feeds the copper tank which can also be heated via the back boiler. The pump is under the flr boards.
My problem is that as I'm flushing out poor/non heating radiators of sludge I want to apply a rust inhibitor to help prevent build up. It obviously cannot go into the said plastic tank.
How could it be filled if at all?
Help please, I cant afford to pay someone to visit.

2007-08-23 00:45:45 · 3 answers · asked by Mike W 1

2007-08-22 23:41:41 · 7 answers · asked by Pam J 1

I've recently done a plastering course, and now feel reasonably confidentt to tackle some jobs in my home. I have fairly long walll to plaster, and am a little worried that I might not work fast enough to get the second coat on before the first coat goes off. Does anyone have any tips? I thought about using plaster flatness guides to section off the walls, but will I be able to "key" in a new section into a dried section?
Thanks in advance for any advice!

2007-08-22 22:09:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous