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Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2007

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I built a bed for my 4-year old. My wife wanted to paint it, so I just built it out of plywood. Now she wants to stain it instead. Will it look stupid to stain the edges, ie the plies?

2007-09-05 21:28:39 · 7 answers · asked by Mister Sarcastic 4

Does anyone have some suggestions of designs for the desk? Thank you!

2007-09-05 16:13:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife is the cleanest person I know tonite she was climbing in the car cleaning every thing she could see, I guess the kids spilled something in the car it's been wet and hot here. We tried the bug stuff, vinegar don't work, can't bleach the carpet in her car, we tried to bomb it with RAID and Hot Shot NOTHING, tried the dog shampoo, don't have the money to re-carpet the car, Someone please help her, she's going nuts, tomorow shes going out and buying double sided tape and putting it down after she steam cleans the carpet...

2007-09-05 15:58:15 · 8 answers · asked by Matthew S 1

Hello,

I have a very small pond, maybe 70 gallons...It is in the middle of our patio and has 3 large waterfalls going into it with a small stream with another 3 small waterfalls...

To help keep it clean, I am putting tube socks over the intake valves on the pumps...While we never planned on any wild life, a frog moved in, and we want to make sure he is healthy.

The water gets a little stinky because he eats a ton...I am considering putting in some plants. Will this make the water dirtier or cleaner? I have been changing the water weekly and adding some of the stuff from my aquarium to de-chlorinate it..

Are Plants a good or bad idea?

2007-09-05 14:27:20 · 5 answers · asked by Art G 4

I've never had a sink garbage disposal before, but I've really learned to love the one that I now have. Unfortunately, something hard fell down there and is scraping and rattling against the blades. My hands aren't small enough to reach in there, but my fingertips can feel a surface around the sides and it's gross. I keep thinking that if somebody with smaller hands reaches in there, the blades will somehow come on and that person will pull out a bloody stump. I want to know how to get that thing out of there. Thanks!

2007-09-05 14:16:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a cherry 6 panel door slab. I think it will make a great coffee table but Im not quite sure how to do it. Any suggestions would help. thanks :)

2007-09-05 14:01:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

For securing a grille over a window, i think i could use a strong openable ring instead of a padlock. If it needs two hands to open, it couldn't be opened from outside by fingers through the grille. If it's easy to close, you would be more likely to do all your windows, as it would be easier than padlocks (also should be cheaper). My idea for a design would have the ring opening to form 2 joined half-rings, with a snap to close, needing some force so 2 hands would be needed. I'm not sure of the details, though. Does anyone know if such a thing exists?

2007-09-05 13:59:50 · 7 answers · asked by nickbdm 2

My home inspector my window is leaking moisture and needs attention. He said to get it caulked, but I don't think it's that bad.
Should I use caulk or that Great Stuff insulating foam sealant? What is the difference? I'm not confident I can do caulk myself, I think maybe that spray sealant would be easier. Has anyone tried it? How was it?

2007-09-05 13:50:02 · 11 answers · asked by arctanx 2

when my husband did the strapping in the basement ceiling our bedroom floor now squeaks, how do we fix this before finishing the basement ceiling?

2007-09-05 13:00:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I run Romex through PVC conduit underground?
I am running power to a small shed 130" away from the house undergroung in PVC. I found that buying stranded wire is more expensive than solid romex at 10/2. I'm not pulling it through so that won't be an issue.
I just want to know if there should be any problems with that or should I just use seperate stranded wire?

2007-09-05 12:56:41 · 14 answers · asked by Mr. Ish 2

Ge oven/range tripping circuit breaker when trying to bake. It last about 10 minutes and then trips. After time, the breaker will reset and do the same thing over again. I have changed out the lower heating element and still have the same problem. Visually, the circuit looks simple, but there is no schematic to trace the wiring. Hope someone can help.

Thanks

2007-09-05 12:38:11 · 8 answers · asked by skijsh1979 1

if i glue them and seal them or are they different than the floor tiles you would buy

2007-09-05 11:49:58 · 7 answers · asked by Courtney L 1

I am looking for a resin with the following properties:

1: transparent
2: can be dyed\infused with color
3: dries relatively quickly
4: can be built up in thick layers (1/2" thick or greater)
5: no bubbles.

Any ideas?

2007-09-05 11:13:20 · 1 answers · asked by Earl 1

I make jewelry with rocks I tumble. I need a 1/16 diamond tip drill bit to drill my holes. And the diamond tip saw blades.

2007-09-05 11:08:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am making it for a lawn ornament and want plans for the box and building beside it. I have not found anything on the web so far. can anyone help?

2007-09-05 10:08:47 · 7 answers · asked by gert14 2

I plan to build a house. It will have white walls, Some tan walls, a few blue walls for kids, 123 rooms, pastel couches, and a bird, named Paraclaws,
a cat named Belle, and a maltese,named Missy. It will have 19 floors, no stairs, to get their use an elavator! I will have exactly 1 child, no husband. My job will remain a suregen. Does anyone Like this plan?

2007-09-05 09:59:24 · 5 answers · asked by Sugar Sweete 1

ime a window cleaner, and now the winters coming i need some spikes for the ladders feet, ime now using rubber ones, but they might slip on the ice, so i need the metal spikes, do you now anywhere what sells them?

2007-09-05 09:35:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never painted so here goes....

I've got all my supplies and paint from Home Depot. They made sure I had the correct brushes and paint.

Any tips I should know? I just taped everything off. I have to pull off the outlets next. I cut around the edges/trim first, correct? Then wait for that to dry and use the roller? How long do I have to wait before I start rolling after I paint around the edges?

Also, my base boards are painted off white...to touch up any mess ups, do I use a brush to cover up my errors or do I use a mini roller to make it nice and smooth? I don't want it to be obv ious that I touched up the trim.

Thanks for the hlelp!

2007-09-05 09:27:10 · 7 answers · asked by BabyQuestions 1

In remodeling my house, there is a small area that was completely walled off (about 5 x 10 ft). I would like to keep it a hidden area, but don't know any good ways to hide it.

The 5 ft side is the only side that I can add a "secret" entrance too. What are some good ways to make a secret entrance? The wall is 5 ft wide like I said, and has a full 8 ft height. The entrance would be through a laundry room, so something like bookshelves or storage as a front would be possible if not preferred.

2007-09-05 08:39:32 · 6 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7

What metallic paint should I use to make a piece of plywood or something similar look as much as possible like stainless steel

2007-09-05 08:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by lamebrain 2

My house was built in 1952......old-yes. The countertop has light yellow colored tile. Is it possible to paint over it? What products are needed to do so.....primer of some sort?

2007-09-05 07:53:15 · 11 answers · asked by Connie S 2

What would happen if I didn't use one? I'm bolting together pieces of wood and do not have enough clearance to use a washer and a locking washer - how bad would that be?

2007-09-05 06:26:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 05:07:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it possible to paint over butcher block countertops? Although these countertops are over 30 years old- they are in excellent condition! No stains, cuts, chips, etc. But I would like to change them. I cannot afford to replace them, so I was wondering if it is possible to paint them or something- my concern being if the paint would stick, or how long it would last with all the abuse my countertops take, also would you dare to roll out dough on that surface? Any ideas or thoughts would be greatly apppreciated!!

2007-09-05 04:42:32 · 7 answers · asked by wheezie 3

2007-09-05 03:04:25 · 4 answers · asked by atta 1

I was caught unprepared last night. Any suggestions?

2007-09-05 02:59:34 · 7 answers · asked by The Doctor 4

All of a sudden my toilet is'nt working right.
Somtimes it backs up . Not to the point it overflows, but it runs almost to the top and starts to go down. Whatever is in the bowl goes down but it is very slow What should I do?

2007-09-05 02:50:05 · 6 answers · asked by MIKE W 1

2007-09-05 00:53:22 · 16 answers · asked by mkatm1 4

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