Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2007

2007-10-22 00:59:20 · 2 answers · asked by lalalaaa 3

how high is a kitchen unit with out the work top

2007-10-21 23:16:59 · 7 answers · asked by noddy 2

2007-10-21 21:12:36 · 1 answers · asked by maranatha 4

i bought a slip-cover for my bed's duvet, and it's a very very light blue, but i'm changing the room's paint color and want to dye the duvet white. as i said before, it's a light blue, very thin cotton material. would i use bleach to wash out the blue, or is there another chemical i need? is there a particular brand that will work best? will the fabric stay soft after i've changed it, or will it become coarse and starchy? the final product doesn't have to be PERFECTLY white, as it will be tie-dyed afterwards.
thank you :)

2007-10-21 19:58:23 · 7 answers · asked by Haley 2

2007-10-21 18:47:19 · 12 answers · asked by Seyi A 1

Is it possible to darken hardwood floors without going through the trouble of sanding them? I have a golden oak colour of hardwood and I would like to "deepen" the colour but I since I am not handy, I do not want to sand them.

2007-10-21 17:51:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking to buy a bidet. could anyone please recommend one to me. i am not looking to spend over $100. i just need something simple that does the job ;) any ideas??? THANKS!

2007-10-21 16:30:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to install a cast iron stove into an existing chimney. I understand that I need a register plate. What should this be made off and does it need a door for the chimney to be swept? How well must it be sealed? If anyone can help, I'd be grateful. Thanks.

2007-10-21 16:08:47 · 4 answers · asked by skid999 1

2007-10-21 15:45:11 · 10 answers · asked by Chrissy 3

2007-10-21 15:36:08 · 7 answers · asked by Matt W 1

I currently have old wooden painted doors on my cabinets. I would like to replace them with doors with glass inserts. I would like to do it myself so I can match the look with the rest of the older cabinet doors. (I would also like to save the money from having "custom" doors made.) Can anyone direct me on how to approach this? Thanks.

2007-10-21 13:58:51 · 4 answers · asked by gc27858 4

How can i get catalogs from companys that supply moldings so i could look through them and pick out the moulding i want?

2007-10-21 13:54:27 · 5 answers · asked by matt_sorrentino 1

2007-10-21 13:45:17 · 4 answers · asked by CANTEMUS 1

2007-10-21 12:41:02 · 12 answers · asked by doubleralone 3

Its starting to rust around the edges.....how do I get that off, and kept it from rusting more.

(I've had it five years so far, so its done pretty well - but I would hate to replace something unless its really shot)

Thanks a bunch all

2007-10-21 12:16:42 · 5 answers · asked by freshbliss 6

my starter wont turn over and i heard there was a trick that i could do to get it to work by using screwdrivers

2007-10-21 12:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by brandon catchings 1

directions for wiring a honeywell zone valve give these two options

2007-10-21 10:26:54 · 1 answers · asked by mike1craw 1

I'ts one of those doorknobs with the hole in the center. no keyhole, can't get on the side the wall prevents that. i locked myself out of the batroom help i have to pee.

2007-10-21 09:58:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay folks, I have about 1500 sq ft of tile to lay down and I need to hear some opinions. I already have a tile saw that I used for a portion of one of the bathrooms. The thing about that is the fact that it was very messy and also very tedious. I am now debating on buying a manual tile cutter, you know the ones that you score the tile and then break it. I want to know what you all think. Should I go ahead and buy it to save myself the hassle of the mess, noise, and time it takes to walk outside to cut every tile. Please respond quickly as I am in the process of the project as I write this.

2007-10-21 08:03:45 · 10 answers · asked by jhnyblayze 2

I was given these steps. Please confirm whether or not its correct.

1) Turn power off.
2) Turn water off at valve above water heater.
3) Hook hose to drain.
4) Turn drain valve on.
5) Turn faucets on "hot."
6) Wait until there's no water draining out of hose (about 20 minutes)
7) Close valve on tank and unhook hose
8) Turn water back on
9) Wait at faucets; air will be spitting out.
10) Turn faucets off after it runs water about 30 seconds.
11) Turn power on.

Thanks!

2007-10-21 08:00:51 · 5 answers · asked by Dan S 1

I have several ceiling fans in my home (that came with the home), and it seems the nicer Hunter fans are in the kids rooms and rooms not being used and the cheap "came with the house" fans are in the common areas. Do I need to hire a electrician or handy man to do the switching of fans or is this something I can do by myself?

2007-10-21 07:31:47 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie S 3

basically, i removed office grade carpet that was glued down. I want to paint the floor so i'm looking for a way to get the glue up.

2007-10-21 07:07:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a cage made out of wire that is either not galvanized, or that is powder coated... All that is available in my area is galvanized wire mesh... Is it possible to powder coat my own wire? If so how do I do it, and where do I get the stuff?

2007-10-21 06:59:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-21 06:58:26 · 4 answers · asked by James S 1

12ft.wide x 225 ft.long

2007-10-21 06:44:53 · 9 answers · asked by bbdbryant 1

Should I use gorilla glue or gorilla tape to hold my big ears back?

2007-10-21 05:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I locked and parked my spare bicycle for about 1 year already. Recently, I tried to unlock it WITH THE CORRECT KEY, but it cannot open ALTHOUGH THE KEY TURNED THE LOCK. I poured oil (a lot) into the hole and tried again and again but still cannot open. 2 days later, I sprayed WD40 into the key hole and tried again and again but still cannot open.

What should I do next?
Pls don't suggest "saw it" or "cut it with bolt" or any other way that use FORCE.

2007-10-21 05:31:51 · 6 answers · asked by sg1299 1

I want to cut an internal door in half to create 2 smaller double doors. If i hung them from the good sides would it still have sufficient strength to support itself? What are my alternatives as i already have the door and is there any way to help strengthen it such as a treatment or something?

2007-10-21 05:31:34 · 8 answers · asked by highly_strrung 1

2007-10-21 05:09:32 · 4 answers · asked by Mark M 2

I currently have a carpeted stairway that i want to install treads and risers then stain. My question is do i remove the existing plywood and install the new tread and riser on the skeleton? Also does the tread butt up against the riser or does the riser sit on the tread?

2007-10-21 04:23:27 · 9 answers · asked by Y26 2