Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2007

Or should I stick with using watered down emulsion like everyone else?

2007-09-26 22:44:14 · 13 answers · asked by Rickyboy 2

i took out one window completely, closed off 1/2 another window and added one whole window (22inches wide by 46 inches high). what are the fine costs (if any). is it necessary to get a permit to install a sliding glass door?

2007-09-26 22:38:32 · 5 answers · asked by crazyconnie00 1

2007-09-26 21:46:08 · 2 answers · asked by Ozana C 1

spray crete is a machine you use to spray cement into a hole instead of doing it manually.

2007-09-26 20:06:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a manufacturer to build entrance steps out of wood with handrails etc for my Mobile Home.

2007-09-26 17:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want a nice pine bannister with no fixing showing. How easy is it to acheive?

I have seen the ballestrades being sold for just 95pence at B and Q and the hand rail itself for just £25 odd. Im sure if it was to be painted after, it would be easy to put together because you can paint over the screws etc but when its left just varnished how is it done??

2007-09-26 16:07:00 · 10 answers · asked by paul p 1

2007-09-26 15:37:26 · 16 answers · asked by nurserose 2

a person appears continuously, from room to room. My stuff moves around the house. I cook and even my cooking stuff goes missing.. i have fitted wardrobes, opening and closing at will all night. lights where there should be none. an atmosphere that can change from "normal" to "chilling" in seconds............. I see a person or a shape like a person from my peripheral (side) vision, turn around, and no one is there...... but my whole enviromental feel is changed... I have had enough. I am scared.

2007-09-26 14:59:28 · 23 answers · asked by sault 2

2007-09-26 13:58:45 · 8 answers · asked by txdaba@sbcglobal.net 1

I really think I can do this (pour my own) and I want to really bad, however, the web sights that I find do not really get to the point about adding color, or where to buy the coloring for that matter. I am not so good at reading all the ins and outs of concrete countertop. There has to be a simple plan as far as mixing everything. Can you get everything you need at Lowes or do you have to buy from specialty concrete dealers? I know about building the molds and other construction details. I want dark countertops like coal. Can any body give me real step by step information about mixing, coloring, and sealing. There has to be a way to keep it simple. Can anyone help? I can't afford to pay anyone to do this because I have spent all our money on everything else, and it seems pointless to put anything in there that I will want to change later. Any good information would be greatly appreciated. My mind gets boggled when confronted with to many details, like algebra.

2007-09-26 13:56:15 · 7 answers · asked by shaggy 2

Can someone in the industry please tell me how much a 4 x 8 sheet of 1" plywood and 4 x 8 x 1/2" MDF would cost today?

2007-09-26 13:09:44 · 3 answers · asked by Melissa S 2

There are long vertical cracks running along where the corner joint tape would be on the drywall. Since the cracks are on the outer corner, the paint/plaster is cracking off also. How do i go about fixing this? Do I take a knife/spatula and take all of the old tape off and redo it? Are there step-by-step instructions somewhere?

My big concern is that when you take the corner off, it leaves a dent of about 1/8" and after you re-plaster, add tape, sand it down etc. it may end up looking messy and not sharp as before if you don't do it right. I'd like to know any specific instructions, tips or advice.

thanks!

2007-09-26 12:36:47 · 8 answers · asked by curious cat 3

If you put a regular stamp on one side of an index card along with an adress (like a postcard) would you be able to mail it? Almost like a homemade postcard. Would regular postage be fine? Is there anything special you would have to do with it?

2007-09-26 11:48:25 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

I removed the toilet to get rid of a clog, and when I did so I noticed a rusted toilet flange. So I purchase a 4" flange, but it will not fit around the pipe running to the toilet. There is a gasket of some sort that appears to be connected to the pipe that needs to be removed prior to installing the new flange into the floor. Any ideas on how to remove this gasket?

The gasket is cone shaped and around the outside it says "4x3" "Ring must be fastened to floor". It looks like if this was removed, the flange screwed into the floor, and then this gasket slid back into the pipe through the flange it would mate perfectly.

2007-09-26 10:38:19 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-09-26 10:35:40 · 8 answers · asked by SUSIE A 1

I have a small hole in one of my shirts and i just wanted to put it back together, but i dont have any sewing needles but i do have the thread.. Is it possible to fix it without the needle? If not any ideas, help is greatly appreciated...

2007-09-26 10:28:56 · 3 answers · asked by ♪ladida♪ 2

The instructions for my new laminate floor says to leave a space around the perimeter of the room and cover it with quarter round.
The only problem is that on one side of the sunken living room there are brick steps. So how can I attach the quarter round to that? I was thinking some kind of glue.

2007-09-26 10:25:31 · 10 answers · asked by LILOLEREDHEN 2

Can't find them on Wickes or B&Q website.

2007-09-26 09:59:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

and it will probably be taken out of my security deposit. Obviously, it will be quite a bit of money and my wife and I don't have the funds for this to happen, is there any way that I can fix this problem either by coming up with another excuse to tell the apartment community or and DIY ways to fix the carpet. It's about a foot and a half long maybe an inch thick and is coming from the wall to the middle of the hallway, near the garage door. That's the best description possible. Thanks a lot.

2007-09-26 09:34:12 · 4 answers · asked by matteo f 2

Hi, i have a wickes 250w pillar drill i need to know how to increase the speed of the drill so i can use it for cutting mortices unfortunatly i have mislaid the instruction book if any one knows then that would be great thankyou in advance for your replys

2007-09-26 09:24:13 · 5 answers · asked by dinky 1

I really need help on my tec project,i am useing pine,But i want it a darker colour.
I am thinking of useing wood stain,Then engraveing on it my name and swrily desgins,so that it appears in the yellow pin colour on the dark wood.

How and what would be the easyest way to do this, as i am an amutaur and only 14.

2007-09-26 09:06:46 · 3 answers · asked by *Tis me your mind* 1

I had this to happen about two years ago and called the plummer. He unclogged the opening outside the house. Someone told me I could have gone down to Home Depot and bought a product for doing that. Have you tried the product and were you pleased with results?

2007-09-26 08:05:16 · 6 answers · asked by wildflower 7

I have a free standing electric range (that sits flush against the wall) that needs to be replaced. Can I just do that myself if I have it delivered? Is it a simple procedure? I can have the old one picked up by the bulk trash people. But I don't want to screw up the installation. I know this may sound stupid, but is it just a matter of plugging the new one in where the old one was? Or is it more complicated than that? Of course I'm replacing the old one with a new one of the same size, components, etc. Thanks for the help!

2007-09-26 07:50:08 · 7 answers · asked by Goddess 5

I want to build a patio thats 20' by 30', but I want to avoid having to remove 4" to 6" of dirt. Would building a frame to hold the sand work? I'm considering using cement to build the frame.

2007-09-26 07:17:28 · 6 answers · asked by smoraramat 1

Is there any way to find out what the square footage of certain home builders is? I am trying to find out what the the square footage of a Richmond American home, the spruce model, room by room. I tried to look under their website for blueprints but I didnt have any luck.

2007-09-26 07:02:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-26 06:12:49 · 1 answers · asked by hyrum 2

It's a very large mirror. Have no idea how it was put on. It is at least 28 years old. Does anyone have some ideas on how to get it off?

2007-09-26 06:08:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was preping my bathroom so I can paint it. I knew the flooring was not much to look at (when I rented this house) It has been covered with large blue tape. BUT wow I found that underneith it has no flooring it's like rotted wood.
Is there a way I can safely through some cover up cheep flooring over it and I would also need a way to protect myself from mold. And suggestions? MY landlord will not assit, he says my rent is very cheep so I should fix it. Help I can't afford to do a good job. But I can be handy.

2007-09-26 05:25:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am painting a wall that meets the staircase, The stairs are carpeted, How can I make sure I do not get paint on the carpet, I cannot use tape,,,

2007-09-26 05:03:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously i know one is more powerful than the other but is it worth getting a 9.5kw one and going through the hassle of geeting heavier 10mm cable to fuse box. Is there THAT much difference.

2007-09-26 04:39:42 · 11 answers · asked by Martin M 2