Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2007

So just to clear it up a bit I'm laying a new patio stones over a solid concrete base.

What it the best material to use, also do i use it wet or dry?

Thanks in advance!!

2007-09-12 06:09:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-12 05:49:20 · 3 answers · asked by d EZ 1

It's for a bathroom and I heard it helps it stay longer.

2007-09-12 04:18:09 · 12 answers · asked by Aselya K 1

Is the heating element broken? Is it the thermostat? I don't want to pay to have someone come check it out. Any help is appreciated. No dumb answers please.

2007-09-12 03:57:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-12 02:48:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My toilet seems to leak some water everytime its flushed. How do I fix this problem, since I really do not want to hire a plumber for something like that.

2007-09-12 01:47:19 · 6 answers · asked by Cristina B 1

2007-09-12 01:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The stopper in my bathroom sink is not working, so I removed it. Today, I dropped eyeliner down the drain, and I can't get it out. Any ideas on how to get it out? If I can't get it out, will it hurt anything being there?

Thanks,
Andrea

2007-09-12 01:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by andisueks 1

I am a professional finisher and am looking for a product that will go on over nitrocellulose lacquer and will adhere without the fisheye and orange peel effects I usually get. At this point, I figure you have to strip off the lacquer. Anybody out there know of a product that I can try out on something that's wrecked anyway? I don't want to buy a whole lot to start with. If you're a chemist, this would be a good product to develop if there isn't onw already.

2007-09-12 01:25:44 · 3 answers · asked by suekaveny 2

acid etch, stain and seal the floor? It is that or cork as I hate tile and I am wondering if it will work or not. They would be in a older ranch

2007-09-12 01:13:26 · 6 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3

I am building a table out of pine. I want to cover the top with a more exotic wood layer. I need this layer to be very thin (like 4mm). Is this a "veneer" and is there anywhere that sells such thin layers or must I plane down an existing one?

Can you recomment any suppliers of exotic wood like this in the UK or USA?

2007-09-11 21:15:23 · 7 answers · asked by A A 1

How can I cover a wooden desk top with leather? Are there any special folding techniques etc that I need to know? Also, are there any natural (and zero VOC) alternatives to synthetic adhesive for this purpose?

Finally, does anyone know how/where to buy low-grade leather in large quantities for this purpose? The only leather I have found thus far has been in clothing ... I need it in sheet form.

Thanks.

2007-09-11 21:13:02 · 5 answers · asked by A A 1

I asked this here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ap37TtyzmiQQceWen.gIp3Hty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070911081614AAvzXot

I typed it wrong. I am not covering the wall with wire. I am covering it with mirror and was concerned about hitting electrical wires in the wall when screwing the mirrors in.

I basically want to cover the whole wall with mirrors and they must be securely fastened because I cannot have glass falling down from the top of the wall onto the floor (or people!). That is why I am thinking of nailing rather than screwing.

What is the best way to do this? I don't suppose there is any mirror wallpaper that is as reflective as real glass?

2007-09-11 21:10:45 · 7 answers · asked by A A 1

It's a Wagner PaintPro.

2007-09-11 20:51:01 · 7 answers · asked by bbqguy730 1

specific diagrams for my tub, the pipes and all that
or just tell a way to unclog it because oh BOY its clogged and website or something would help

2007-09-11 18:30:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to construct a collapsible table out of wood. i intend to use hinges to allow the table's legs to fold on to the table base, any help, like what type of hinges, or what type of wood would be appreciated.

2007-09-11 17:36:36 · 5 answers · asked by keithr2003 3

anyone familiiar with laying tile flooring? never done it myself but i just bought a house and want to do it. is there anything an amature would mess up?? any info would be great

2007-09-11 15:35:07 · 14 answers · asked by Subconscious point of view 2

the ones with the fabric and decorative sewing pins

2007-09-11 15:02:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to rip a 1" x 4" in half, and I'm not sure how to secure the piece of wood...if I clamp it down, the clamps get in the way of the saw. Does it make sense to screw the piece to a scrap board and leave enough overhang so that the saw blade can travel? There has to be a better way, right?

2007-09-11 14:47:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

was plastic made for greater good or like discovery or was it for the worse scince its not biodegadable and its poluting our world?

2007-09-11 14:46:40 · 4 answers · asked by narsi_hunter 1

This junction box in my attic is linked to a 20 amp breaker in our electrical breaker box outside. From my understanding,the white wires are nuetral,the black and red ones are hot,both black and red together would make 220/240 volts. so if i add a 120 outlet and use the white and black or white and red,i should get 120 volts,right?Does this mean this 120 outlet will be rated to 20 amps like the breaker? Help would be much appreciated.Thanks.

2007-09-11 13:34:17 · 11 answers · asked by r_jrodriguez 1

2007-09-11 13:21:47 · 2 answers · asked by Judith R 2

I saw a portable garden cart in a movie. I would like to find a similar one for my classroom. Please give me a website where I could buy one or have instructions to build and maintain it.

2007-09-11 13:06:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

we are currently installing a kitchen island in a loft apartment and we are not sure if the front panel of the island should be screwed on or glued on. The lowes guy is going to glue the formica counter top to the island but what about the front?

2007-09-11 12:50:00 · 10 answers · asked by n50plic 1

I just wondered if the foam can stand some heat after it is cured. Anyone know?

2007-09-11 11:54:42 · 8 answers · asked by en tu cabeza 4

How do I know if someone's been in my room? Anything that doesn't involve buying any equipment or something like that. And please only answer if you have any ideas or useful tips, don't say things like "idk" or w/e.

2007-09-11 11:20:25 · 21 answers · asked by Light 2

I bought a Charbroil one for $100, and spent 2 hours finding out I couldn't get past step 2 of 8 because the directions were terrible, and some pieces and holes were missing. I returned the parts in a heap to Menards, and could see the employees making fun of me. So, I exchanged it for a more expensive one they said would be easier, and it was, but it was still a complete nightmare which took me 4 hours. Again, parts were missing and steps were missing from the assembly diagrams. Is this common?

2007-09-11 11:00:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've snaked the drain, put drano down the back drain opening. The toilet will flush, but not properly and will run forever unless you manually push down flapper valve. Suggestions? (beyond calling a plumber - my final choice) PS - didn't clean bowl either.

2007-09-11 09:54:19 · 9 answers · asked by Nola 2

I had recently closed up an outlet by taking the four wires and capping them off. Only to find out the two of the wires were for the ceiling fan power. I have a black and a white wire newer travelers to the ceiling fan, and two old cloth wires which look black. I do have an electrical tester and just want power for the fan, I will cover up the outlet. What wires go where ?

2007-09-11 09:53:38 · 4 answers · asked by martin r 1

we are building some decking at the back of our house,and we need quite a bit,its very expencive to buy new,and as it wont be seen we want to maybe use old timber joists.we are in manchester,so anywhere therbouts would be good

2007-09-11 09:29:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous