Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2007

i want to build a large custom desk to put to 2 large flat screen monitors on. what's the best type of wood for the top, desk part? I've looked at several sheets at home depot and don't know what to use. i plan on using some 2 x 4's to build the support legs. i of course know to have most of the supports in the area where the monitros will be sitting.

2007-09-01 10:06:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have plenty of land in my backyard and was looking for suggestions on what I need to get started and what I could use to set up my own course.

2007-09-01 10:05:21 · 1 answers · asked by McGibblets 2

I accidentally flushed the lid to a disposable razor last night. The toilet has not malfunctioned at all this far. Do you think I have anything to worry about?

2007-09-01 06:29:11 · 12 answers · asked by Rainbows and Lollipops 3

I need large spools of linked chain and can't seem to find reasonable quantities and prices. (This would be for lighting swag chain)

2007-09-01 05:20:23 · 5 answers · asked by theartisttwin 5

I cant find my wd40 any other way to free a rusty padlock?

2007-09-01 04:41:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

This sticky residue from tape has been on my window for a couple weeks... how do I get it off? What can I use to get it off of plastic, glass, and wood. I tried window cleaner but it didn't work well.
Thanks!

2007-09-01 04:40:18 · 8 answers · asked by Josh M 2

I am a faux finisher and have a basement that has some type of texture on the cement walls but I want to add more with joint compound, then paint and glaze is there something else I should use that will be better?

2007-09-01 04:24:50 · 6 answers · asked by Debbie K 1

I'm looking to put a sliding gate (3' x 3') in the entry way of an elevated deck. I am thinking top and bottom "weatherproof" sliding railings, any ideas about how to approach this? Any websites you can recommend? Any particular type or brand of metal railings I should use? I tried Googling, but being a complete newbie in DIY I am not sure if I am using the most effective search keywords! Thanks everyone!

2007-09-01 03:41:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm putting in an aluminum fence. Once I've established the line, dug the holesand placed the posts I need to cement them in. Is there a trick to making sure each post is straight and plumb?

2007-09-01 02:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by hiztreebuff 7

I am putting up some lights using 5 amp terminal blocks. However, in the hall the wiring is looped and there 3 earths, 2 switch,and 3 loops etc. Now these wires just won't fit into the little holes in the terminal block? Any suggestions?? - my father in law said go up to a 15amp terminal block (?) as the holes are bigger. is this a good idea or is he trying to kill me!?!?

2007-09-01 00:47:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous