Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2007

.i am wanting to build a dresser/ tall boy and thenmaybe wardrobe for my baby when it arrives does anyone know where i can find plans?

2007-09-14 00:44:15 · 19 answers · asked by Chris c 1

2007-09-14 00:12:15 · 7 answers · asked by toto l 1

it seems I should use the thinnest coat for the 3rd coat of spackle. is that right?

2007-09-13 22:57:53 · 5 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2

2007-09-13 22:28:26 · 4 answers · asked by sameer k 1

2007-09-13 19:58:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am selling tropical plants in my store and I need more room to store my plants. I would like to be able to attach something to the building but I don't want to have to get an ac or heater unit. What is the biggest size? What kind of building can I add?

2007-09-13 19:03:33 · 3 answers · asked by Jamie P 1

I have the laminate flooring installed and wood quarter round around my walls. I think some kind of quarter round or trim will look better up against the curves of my stairs. I just dont like the way the flooring looks where it ends with the stairs.

2007-09-13 17:48:08 · 5 answers · asked by Tim L 1

i have about 14 master locks (combination) and would like to know the combo for them. i know that it can be narowed down to 100 combination but i find that difficult, i have only been able to open 1 that way. i konw that locksmiths can just look up the code on the back and tell you the combo? any one know in what they find it? is it a book or online?
thanx

2007-09-13 15:04:20 · 5 answers · asked by WTF.69 1

My grandpa wants to pound a well using a point, but he doesn't know how...help

2007-09-13 14:39:35 · 3 answers · asked by goldmunkee 2

Please help - I am in need of opinions and/or suggestions. I have an older chain link fence that I should do something with. It's solid enough, but it's got an old peeling paint job (that doesn't even match anything else) and no shortage of rust. It's about 70' long and runs along my driveway between it and the neighbor's house - a standard 2" mesh and 5' tall. My budget is minimal, but I'm willing to put in some time and energy. I should also mention that I'm not a big fan of chain link to begin with. Also, I strongly desire to increase the privacy in the back yard (more to avoid looking at the results of an absentee landlord than privacy for myself). Finally, the other two sides of the back have a treated wood panel fence. I figure that I have two options aside from doing nothing or simply removing it.

1. paint it and add privacy slats

2. replace it with something similar to the dog ear cedar already back there

The pricing that I've done so far indicates little difference

2007-09-13 14:08:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 14:03:40 · 4 answers · asked by danigirl1964 1

I want to cut patterns out of reflective safety tape tape that I can put on my motorcycle. The utility knife just does'nt cut it. You get jaged lines and the tape moves around when you are cutting close to the edges. A low powered laser would be perfect because the issue is I need the tape to cut like butter...no resistance so I can maintain my lines while cutting.

I need a better technique or a better tool or both. Please help, I've been looking all over the web and making phone calls, but no luck. Thanks.

2007-09-13 13:50:10 · 7 answers · asked by Carl G 2

Ok, so I need to run electricity into a spare room in my house... I checked my breaker box, I have two empty 15amp breakers... If i go out, buy 12g electrical wiring, turn the power off. Hook the positive wire to the breaker, the neg to the breaker box with the larger white cord going to it. And the ground to the green screws. Then run the electric through the support beams in the basement to my spare room. Then when it reaches the room can i hook those wires straight up to an electrical outlet i had installed but didnt hook electric up to?
By doing this is the electric hooked up right? or am i missing a step?

any advice would help... I'd rather do this myself, but do it right, and not die.... I will be checking the wires with a voltage meter to make sure everything is off...

2007-09-13 13:48:33 · 8 answers · asked by deadlydm 1

And is it supposed to be runny like water? I let my tiles and grout dry for about 3 days and when I opened the bottle of grout sealer, I was shocked to see that it was very runny almost like water. Is it supposed to look like that? And how long does it need to dry between coats?

2007-09-13 13:04:47 · 5 answers · asked by Pink Cowgirl 4

im asking becuase in my familys farm ther are 4 dead tres and i want troo turn thme iunot timber too make some money annd too help th trees out becuase thes4 dead onses will save 4 alive ones from being turned tooo limber.

i read once thet they sel chain saw witha guid that cuts it staright but i foorgto the page and cant find it !!!


HELP !

2007-09-13 12:21:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have! Just learnt how to load my bobbin, thread my machine needle and in consequence turned up 3 pairs of work trousers. I'm feeling very proud of myself!!! xxx

2007-09-13 11:33:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

any tips would be most welcome. temporary measure until i can afford to get a new one fitted(serious lack of funding) lol
thanks

2007-09-13 11:27:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to make a corn pipe but I need some help.Does the corn have to be dried out first and for the bowl do I just cut off an end and then carve it and how do I make the stem.Thanks.

2007-09-13 11:17:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

A page ripped off and one corner is half way ripped, I havo no glue and three hours left

2007-09-13 11:04:30 · 8 answers · asked by silver wings 4

I am hooking up a 2-zone hot water heating system in moy house, and I don't know how to wire the thermostat - zone valve - pump. Where can I get a diagram?
I have a transformer, low voltage zone valves and thermostats, but the pump is 115 volts

2007-09-13 09:38:41 · 3 answers · asked by AUTO S 1

I'm trying to find the parts and compants but even the local home depot doesnt seem to have any parts. any ideas on where and how to build one??

2007-09-13 09:20:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to make a small area for me to park my trailer and I would like it to be on that brown coloured pea gravel or River rock, dont know what it is called.

How many bags do you think i need?

2007-09-13 09:01:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mom painted the legs a horrible green color about 10 years ago. Is there any way to get that off? Its one of those old tables with the cast iron claws, its a beautiful table and I just want it back to its old condition.

2007-09-13 08:45:07 · 5 answers · asked by brandywine840213 3

Hi! We are going to put ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathroom(floors). We've removed the lino, and have a few issues. There is old hardwood that is not in good shape, we will be putting a new wooden subfloor down. Also the floor is sloped, and my husband is planning on levelling it with floor patch. We have done a porch before, so know some basics, like starting in the centre and stuff. Are his plans okay? Also I have been hearing about something called ?cement backing, is this something we have to do? Also we didn't seal any grout, but have heard mention of this. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

2007-09-13 05:04:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just finished taking of glued pieces of bamboo. I am planning on staining the table, but I that I need to sand the table first, right? There is still a bit of glue on the table. Do I need a sanding machine? Or if not, can I buy the appropriate sanding paper at Duane Reade?

2007-09-13 04:51:51 · 6 answers · asked by animalaficionado 1

2007-09-13 04:40:49 · 6 answers · asked by trackstud610 2

2007-09-13 03:48:25 · 7 answers · asked by Greg 1

I just got this coffee table that has a design on top that consists of bamboo like sticks glued on. Many of the sticks started to come loose and I just ended up removing them with the plan of just staining the table. Anyhow, there are a few sticks that are really hard to get off. Is there a clever trick to loosen the glue underneath to make them come off easier?

2007-09-13 03:27:35 · 3 answers · asked by animalaficionado 1

I have to round 5 corners and I want to make sure that they are nice looking and all the same. What would be the best (even if not the easiest) way to do it?

2007-09-13 03:10:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 03:03:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous