Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2007

2007-09-11 09:24:17 · 5 answers · asked by Tracy W 1

I think this would look awesome since it would match the bronze drawer pulls. I have heard that the patina can be toxic. Or is just drinking from copper pipes that is bad? Advice please.

2007-09-11 09:13:20 · 7 answers · asked by Food Traveler 4

or is the exsisting 1 ok ?

2007-09-11 08:30:37 · 18 answers · asked by jockmitch 1

2007-09-11 08:28:25 · 17 answers · asked by jockmitch 1

2007-09-11 08:10:25 · 6 answers · asked by brian d 1

2007-09-11 08:09:39 · 18 answers · asked by brian d 1

I have a 9ft. couch, and I'm looking to move four states away soon and don't want to take it along. It's still very usable, but there is a piece of wood snapped at the bottom that's not fixable. I want to know how to get rid of it. I'm not sure if the Salvation Army or Good Will would take it.

2007-09-11 05:28:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 04:51:53 · 4 answers · asked by AG 1

Painting our house and I'm looking for color sceeme ideas for the exterior.. I know what I want but doesnt hurt to keep looking....

2007-09-11 04:50:35 · 3 answers · asked by Whoa Baby Whoa! 3

2007-09-11 04:47:40 · 6 answers · asked by tomman1691 2

Not tha green patina, but that dull unpolished look.
Is there some solution you can dip it in or spray on? Non toxic household solutions would be great if possible!

Thanks to all!!!

2007-09-11 04:40:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to put new worktops in,is shiny ones or matt best.what are worst for showing marks and scratches

2007-09-11 04:06:38 · 9 answers · asked by sky 7

I would be happy with printing one out or requesting one by mail. Any help would be very appreciated as I am not real familiar with this. Thank you so much.

2007-09-11 04:04:23 · 2 answers · asked by baybee13_us 1

I am remodeling my bathroom and would like a fan that will vent through the roof. This is normally not a big deal, but I'm a little unsure how to properly seal the vent to a metal roof. Is there a product designed to do this?

2007-09-11 03:56:36 · 4 answers · asked by Steve Z 2

Hi im buying a appartment, the plans havebeen released and it says a shower tub in the bathroom???.
Is this a just a shower or can you have a bath in it?.

2007-09-11 03:53:22 · 4 answers · asked by kinky t 1

2007-09-11 03:47:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am designing a desk of wood to build myself and I would like to have a piece of glass covering a wooden top that allows me to put "stuff" (pics, calendar, etc) underneath. What type of glass and how thick should this be??

2007-09-11 03:35:39 · 7 answers · asked by concerned mom 1

morning, evenin all over the land????

2007-09-11 03:34:41 · 7 answers · asked by Teresa 3

what kind of paint is suitable for a repair on a surfboard, to cover up the weird color of the resin? best something semi-transparent, white-ish...

2007-09-11 03:22:28 · 3 answers · asked by rtyertyret 1

Time for a new Water Heater
Gas used to be the ticket, nowadays not really sure

GAS or ELECTRIC Water Heater
Hmmm,
What u think?

2007-09-11 03:05:11 · 12 answers · asked by glt45 1

I need to buy some plywood to do a subfloor and was wondering if there was a way to get estimates online? Thank you

2007-09-11 02:08:36 · 7 answers · asked by hasgr8boyz 3

Hi guys..... pls help me
i need to put sum kitchen things on the wall what size drill bite and plug do i use....... thank u......

2007-09-11 01:37:06 · 5 answers · asked by PLUTTO 1

how far from the ceiling do I locate it ,does it have to be level with the top of the doors or not ?thankyou maggie

2007-09-11 01:34:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed that the old tape on the 3 inches of wires soldered together in the juction box was brittle and falling off. Is the proper way to mend this is to just tape with electricial tape?

2007-09-11 01:18:41 · 4 answers · asked by bucky 1

I have an allen bolt restraining my window. Problem is, the allen key 5mm interface has been drilled so that it cant be removed - is there anyway of removing such a bolt? the thread is in perfect condition.

2007-09-10 23:13:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tim Hunt and Nigel Stagg?

a) Furniture

b) Part of the furniture

2007-09-10 23:06:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello

I have an old wooden staircase that I am painting white. If I leave the paint as it is, it will get damaged when people walk on it. I want to put another layer of varnish on top of the paint, to act like a protective layer (and also make it glossy).

If possible, I would really like to use a 100% natural product (no synthetics) with no VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Does Tung Oil fit the bill? Can I place a natural oil over a painted surface?

Also, does it make a difference if I use water-based (emulsion) or oil-based (gloss/satin) paint for the white?

Thanks.

2007-09-10 22:55:02 · 6 answers · asked by A A 1

i was looking to buy a 1600 square foot house, my first home, but was baffled at what they cost in my area already built (145k) so i was thinking about contracting one out myself, my question is, a simple plan 1 story 1600 square foot house with an attached 2 car garage----something like this

http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-18627&FoundID=22&sid=chp23

if i could come out a whole lot better just contracting it out and getting it into the dry and doing the majority of the inside work myself, plumbing, wiring, insulating, flooring etc etc, ive got some experience with the majority of these due to working with my dad a lot, and if i ran into anything i wasnt sure would pass inspection i could just get him to come out and help me with it

....sorry to ramble, but any how, i was thinking that house on a crawlspace...i could probably save a ton compared to what that house would sell for (approx 145k) already constructed in my area, is this a good prediction?

2007-09-10 22:14:33 · 4 answers · asked by glen 1

any problems

2007-09-10 20:53:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

It needs to be wooden, have either a pulley or gear and it needs to be easy because im not that talented at making things. PLEASE HELP!!!

2007-09-10 19:47:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous