Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2007

So while my toilet was flushing the other day I went to pop off the holder and it flew right into the toilet as it was flushing. I didn't think it would go down, but there it went, right before my very eyes. Obviously it's stuck. I can't feel it if I put my hand in the bottom, but it can't have gone far. I had Roto Rooter come out and they wanted $165 to just *see* if they could get it out and $250 to unbolt the toilet to get it out. Anyone have any MacGuyver ways I could possibly get this out without having to empty my wallet for such a ridiculous predicament?

2007-09-20 04:07:45 · 8 answers · asked by Amelia 1

my son is going to be a bumble bee for halloween. he will be seven days shy of his first birthday then. my question is what do i dress him in with his costume? here's a link of what i have.
http://cgi.ebay.com/boy-or-girl-hallowee...
i don't want to dress him up to wear he looks like a baby girl. any creative ideas you can come up with? i have the knee highs that are black on black, they are striped, i was thinking of putting him in those, but i don't know if it will look girly. maybe just a black or yellow sweater/sweat pants depending on the weather. i don't know. your help is appreciated.
thanks.

2007-09-20 03:11:27 · 3 answers · asked by pwrgrlmanda 5

2007-09-20 03:04:03 · 7 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2

I need a rubber mallet to assemble a media cabinet I got, but I don't have one. Where can I go to get one?

2007-09-20 03:03:46 · 9 answers · asked by DemonAngel 1

The block wall is behind drywall. I just want to anchor the metal electricial outlet box to the block wall. Any suggestions.

2007-09-20 02:36:24 · 9 answers · asked by bucky 1

Please share your expertise with me.

2007-09-20 02:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by wingnut 2

I would like to buy a miter saw for cutting crown and base moldings. A friend recommended buying a 12in saw as oppose to a 10in. Also he recommended it be a compound saw too. Any suggestions?

2007-09-20 02:15:08 · 10 answers · asked by jjval14 1

I am putting up a chicken run for my chickens, 5x5 feet. I have metal T-posts at each of the corners. Is that good enough or do I need more posts in between, such as those used for electric fencing?

How do you stretch the wire so that it is taut? Thank you!

2007-09-20 01:07:13 · 4 answers · asked by farmgirl 2

Any web resources for designing and building a wheeled box on twin rails which is supposed to take small weights(groceries) up a 20 degree hill? I imagine it being operated by a winch located at the top of the hill (about 50m away from base). We are building a house on a hill and this would be a good way of not having to carry stuff up the stairs. Any ideas, plans or experiences highly appreciated!

2007-09-19 22:52:12 · 4 answers · asked by causeless_effect 1

I would like to replace the glass with something else maybe like tile or something other than glass. Is there a way to do this and how can I start? I have no ideas how to begin.

2007-09-19 20:52:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 20:39:08 · 23 answers · asked by ben t 3

Any one know a website or book that has good directions on constructing a compost heap area?

2007-09-19 20:01:02 · 4 answers · asked by Charles K 2

My front porch railings haven't been painted in a few years. Now the white paint is chipped and looks terrible. It is made of wood and has the old-timey looking spindles, etc. Can someone tell me the proper steps to prepare it for painting so that when I paint, it will be easier and not such a hard job? Also, do you recommend using a primer so that the next paint job will last longer?

2007-09-19 17:21:59 · 6 answers · asked by TPhi 5

My gas meter has a 3/4" line from it about 22' in length, then it goes to a 1" line about 30' feet with a 1/2" tee for a 1/2" line off of the 1" line and it (the 1/2") for 33'. will this work

2007-09-19 16:03:46 · 3 answers · asked by toolman 1

2007-09-19 15:43:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i bought a book that is very helpful for electric, codes and how to's and anything that i need to know about running electric, but i haven't found an answer on how many circuits for my recepticles, 2 220 outlets, lights and switch, fridge, and whatever else i would need. i want to run an outlet every 6 feet, so i would have quite a few outlets. please help give me a good idea on this, i am going to start this weekend.

2007-09-19 13:42:31 · 7 answers · asked by braxtimsdad 1

the section that needs to be replaced (it is 50% ripped due to high wind and the fact the screen is like 15 years old) and I need to get up there to replace it. Only thing is the section is on a slant, over the pool. How do you do it with out killing your self or falling into the pool? I dont have much money, and paying someone to come out to fix it may not be an option. I know home depot sells what I need to fix it!

2007-09-19 13:28:34 · 3 answers · asked by theuey764 2

If it does do I pour it all over the spray painted area and scrub it?

2007-09-19 12:58:36 · 14 answers · asked by aseries 1

Help! Any tips?? The spring retracts the center hole so I can't get the screw / pin completely through!! Has this ever happened to you and how do you fix it? If you've ver tried to fix these things you probably know just what I am talking about. Thanks!

2007-09-19 12:58:22 · 1 answers · asked by auroraone 2

I have friends with both but their views clash.
I'm considering buying one for my uncle as a birthday present, since he's a builder and I'm sure he'd adore one.
Everytime I ask around I get a bunch of "Bosch is a much better make" or "Dewalt will last much longer"
And I've seen both and read about them and also used them but I still can't decide...

2007-09-19 11:29:36 · 16 answers · asked by DemonicFluff 3

2007-09-19 10:26:22 · 5 answers · asked by iamsooobored 1

We have an older home and the bathroom is tiled and I hate it. Its really old and I dont want the hassel of taking it out. It goes halfway up the bathroom wall, can this be painted and if it can, will it need to be done every year?

2007-09-19 10:00:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The wall has pulled away from the mobile home leaving a gap of 1 to 2 inches. I want to fill this gap with concrete, however I cant think of how to do it without the concrete falling behind the wall. I need something to put in the gap and then fill it in with the concrete.

2007-09-19 09:36:56 · 5 answers · asked by bama_cid 3

I used one of those sticky hook on my wall and I hanged too many things on it and it feel off taking a bit of the wall w/ it. what is the best way to fix this and what materials do I need to make it look like new (so I can get my deposit back)?

2007-09-19 09:35:59 · 5 answers · asked by KimPlovely 1

We are trying to put coving up in or living room,was going ok until we came to the chimney breast where we need external corners. We have spent HOURS trying to get the angles right but are getting nowhere. We have a mitre box but still can't get the angles right whatever we do. Has anyone got any tips?

2007-09-19 08:35:59 · 16 answers · asked by Martini 4

We are putting panel onto a concrete wall and it is bubbling off. We are using glue - tried many many different kinds. It Just wont stay up nicely. Some of it bubbles off, some sticks and wont come off ... what can we do ...

2007-09-19 08:18:00 · 6 answers · asked by Bena the bean 2

require new knotty pine half glass doors also one door is 80x28,5inch

2007-09-19 08:02:53 · 14 answers · asked by KEITH m 1

I put a hot platter on my oak dining room table and it left these white milky looking spots. I've tried rubbing them out, but nothing is working...please help!!

2007-09-19 07:58:30 · 7 answers · asked by cathy m 1

Can I use a really good primer first then apply the final finish coat? Which will be an off white.
Should I just lightly scour the varnished finish so that the primer will bond into it better?

2007-09-19 07:38:07 · 9 answers · asked by Meets 1

Or can I just prime it and paint?? I would have to strip it and then sand and then paint right?? I really dont know. I have a brown wood dresser and I want to paint it white.

2007-09-19 07:16:56 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3