Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2007

i just got a kitchen center work small island cutting table from my neighboor. i allready sanded everything and apply wood finish im waiting untill tomorow for the clear finish. it has a small pocket inlay for the cutting table and i have the matching cutting table, i sanded it to remove my neighboors knife marks and clean it up.

i am wondering if i can use the wood finish and fast drying polyurethane in the cutting board. i am not sure if it its safe for food preparation because it contains LEAD.

i am using the brand "minwax"
1.Dark Chesnut
2. Fast drying Polyurethane.

2007-09-10 18:59:15 · 8 answers · asked by iday_iday 3

2007-09-10 18:57:25 · 13 answers · asked by Andrew B 2

I have a cottage (or pyramid) roof. I don't know what the rise or height is (and it's a two storey house). I only know the outside dimension (all sides are 20' ...800 sq ft house). I want to estimate the cost of the steel/aluminum sheets so I have enough money saved.

2007-09-10 18:08:25 · 4 answers · asked by K7K6C7 2

I am tileing a bathroom floor and a kitchen counter. I need to know spicifics about tools and materials... please I needed this information yesterday

2007-09-10 17:24:54 · 3 answers · asked by mssharynlynn 1

I recently moved to an apartment temporary. It's not bad for the time being,but the bathroom sink is awful. Oh, I've cleaned it thoroughly, but the problem is that it looks as if a smoker used it for an ashtray. It looks like cigarette burns around it.I've tried numerous products but no luck.Does anyone know how I can rid of all these marks? Could it be covered up with paint or something? Please help if you have any ideas. Thanks

2007-09-10 16:19:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My landlord will not change the very old (before me) carpet and I've decided to just pull it out and paint or stain the concrete...what should I be prepared for and how should I go about it? The apartment was built in the 70's.

2007-09-10 13:55:33 · 9 answers · asked by redheaded 3

I replaced a damaged wire to the light switch. No problem there. The switch has a black wire on the bottom screw, white wire on the top screw and the switch is grounded to the metal box. I hooked everything back together like it was previously. I dont like at all how it was previously done thats why I am asking.
First of all they had the black wire coming from the switch conncected to the one side screw on the light socket-- No problem there.
Second they had the white wire coming from the switch connected by a wire nut to the black wires in the junction box.
I did not like the looks of this. The other side screw of the light socket has a white jumper wire coming off the white wires pigtailed together.The switch works fine, it never caused a dead short it just looks like they did it backwards. Other: concern is that it is old wiring and they did not use wire nuts they just twisted the wires together and soldered some and taped over. I hate the 3 in. bare wire just solder/tape over

2007-09-10 13:18:27 · 7 answers · asked by bucky 1

I live in an older house with interior doors that are an inch thick. They currently have strap hinges that I would like to replace with something less ornate / visable. Any ideas?

2007-09-10 13:14:31 · 6 answers · asked by bertweinstein 2

2007-09-10 13:06:28 · 18 answers · asked by gemeneye25@prodigy.net 1

I'm trying to take out the old bathtub drain and the cross at the bottom is all broken out..There's nothing to grab onto now..Any suggestions?

2007-09-10 12:51:02 · 5 answers · asked by sharky19532004 1

I work long hours at a desk in an office and don't have access to view outside and am finding it so draining working in this enviroment.

Does anyone have any suggestions how I can make my work area better and myself more productive?

I thought maybe burning some essential oils in an oil burner but wouldnt know which ones to burn?

Any help very much appreciated!

2007-09-10 11:54:23 · 85 answers · asked by storm 2

im doing a shower in the basement i am breaking up the floor and pouring new concrete there.how and what type of membrane should i use.I am assuming it goes on top of the concrete and up in between the studs and the concrete board. but then will tile stick to that on the floor? and how high up on the wall should it go?

2007-09-10 11:49:04 · 5 answers · asked by dan 1

I have the padding and tack strips down on 2 small staircase ( walls on both sides, 5 steps). My widest step is 33 5/8. Do I need to cut extra, and trim later, or will the exact width cover the job with stretching

2007-09-10 09:29:19 · 5 answers · asked by Ron L 2

2007-09-10 09:21:00 · 8 answers · asked by anna b 1

2007-09-10 08:50:44 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do I need a GFI? I am about to replace my GFI in my bathroom and what to my surprise, but the bathroom circuit has 20 amp load breaker in the main panel. I know what the building code says pertaining to GFI's, I just want to know why when there is already a breaker? thanks.

2007-09-10 06:42:17 · 11 answers · asked by 1001001 2

2007-09-10 06:10:22 · 1 answers · asked by icouldbe007 2

Most Ikea furniture has these round nuts that fit into pre-cut holes used to attach and bolt on adjacent boards etc. I was looking for a generic name for these "embedded nuts" so I could use it for a DIY stand I was trying to set up.

Thanks!

2007-09-10 06:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by kebuchan 1

Hi,
I've seen some ans but no one really comes out and gives a complete ans on this one.

We have a deck that we used deck wash and a pressure washer on. The railings and part of the floor still have some old stain on it, however. I'm wondering, since stain will repel itself anyway, can we go ahead and use a similar color and just restain the deck at this point? Or, do we have to use a stripper first, then restain? Seems to me that if we match the color closely, we only have to restain.

THanks!

2007-09-10 03:42:44 · 9 answers · asked by titianmom 2

It all started about 5 weeks ago when my roommate moved out and took her dog with her. I wasn't even aware that he had fleas. She used frontline and kept his areas clean, but now I'm suffering. I vacuum at least 3 times a week and throw out the bags. I've fogged the apartment 4 times. I've washed all my towels, bedding, throw pillows, curtains etc. or dry cleaned them a few times. I've sprayed the house with the aerosol cans of flea killer that kills fleas and larva at least 4 times. Last week I tried the carpet powder. Following all the directions. And about 2 days ago I used borax. I woke up this morning with bites! UGH I can't seem to stop them. It's making me crazy. The apartment complex even called in an exterminator who sprayed about 10 days ago. Does anyone have any info to help me please?????

2007-09-10 03:18:45 · 10 answers · asked by tabjohn81 1

2007-09-10 02:08:53 · 9 answers · asked by Shark 1

is it necessary to dig out old grouting( coloured )and re-apply or is there another option

2007-09-10 01:36:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which is better when it comes to sales .. pricing .. specials and selection?

2007-09-10 01:25:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-10 01:12:38 · 3 answers · asked by dartsport 1

do I need a plumber?

2007-09-10 00:58:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm hoping to find a tool that kind of looks like a screw driver. I just need to know the products name, price, and place you purchased it. And if it actually works.

2007-09-09 21:26:43 · 4 answers · asked by Yahoo 4

My house is by the side of the main road so noise level quite high. Those installed sound proof please advise me or provide me a cheap and reliable contractor please.

2007-09-09 21:01:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 19:44:09 · 8 answers · asked by STUDDD_ 1

2007-09-09 16:38:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 16:09:04 · 6 answers · asked by YORLEE 1