Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2007

how many days do i wait to seal new concrete?

2007-10-18 05:23:03 · 4 answers · asked by carroll509@sbcglobal.net 1

im doing a project and i was wanting to know how to recycle batteries safely and other hazardous chemicals safely thanks!

2007-10-18 04:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by weenerdawg9599 2

2007-10-18 04:45:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have woken this morning to NO water in the bath or shower hot taps. There is none in both, yet we have hot water in ALL other taps in the house.
please help i am desperate. have no money to pay for a plumber..:(

2007-10-18 03:47:03 · 5 answers · asked by melody 1

2007-10-18 03:28:16 · 6 answers · asked by danno 3

2007-10-18 02:51:05 · 6 answers · asked by me 1

2007-10-18 02:51:00 · 6 answers · asked by me 1

I chipped the cube part on the top, but here is a picture of a similar one. Anyone know how to remove the square head part only.
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6144/dscn3680nn3.jpg

2007-10-18 01:13:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have bought wooden letters for my nephews door they spell out his name!

my cousin wont want to glue them up so what can i use to stick them up?????

2007-10-18 01:03:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Preferably about 2 metre's high, 2.5 metres wide and 2.5 metres long, each floor.

2007-10-17 23:50:06 · 1 answers · asked by jay j 1

2007-10-17 23:09:49 · 7 answers · asked by mlchzdk2002 1

This question has nothing to do with cleaning up your credit score or paying off debt. I would like to know if anyone has found a way to keep their credit, debit, library, etc cards clean. I don't like looking at my cards and seeing fingerprints and build up on them. So I'm talking about cleaning the actual plastic on the card here. If I could... I would like them to look as nice as possible when I use them. Thank you.

2007-10-17 21:43:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently had new interior doors and trim installed in my house. We patched and sanded the nails and painted with a glossy white paint. It came out streaked and you could see the patch underneath. What kind of paint should I use? Or what kind of brush should I use? Is there a good washable, but durable paint? What about painting the fireplace mantel? What kind paint should I use on that? Any suggestions are appreciate.

2007-10-17 16:59:58 · 12 answers · asked by E W 1

I opened my all purpose wall compound and found red stuff sitting on the top! what it is and should I replace it or just mix it into the bucket?

2007-10-17 16:29:09 · 2 answers · asked by declaar 3

our bathroom fans do not exhaust through the roof. they exhaust under the eves of the house this house is a single story home... When someone uses the restroom with fan on the oder vents under the eve vents which is under our patio cover... Is this a party buster or what!! is it easy to vent this problem through the roof for a non-doit your selfer. or should i call a handyman to do the job for me?

2007-10-17 15:52:32 · 8 answers · asked by Ronald B 1

Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-10-17 15:37:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-17 15:25:38 · 14 answers · asked by Chrissy 3

2007-10-17 14:24:59 · 4 answers · asked by geraldcoutinho 1

I am trying to create a doll with a stabbing motion and cannot seem to find a small enough oscillating motor. I would like one that is battery operated and doesn't move too fast.

2007-10-17 13:06:58 · 7 answers · asked by Adam S 1

2007-10-17 12:42:06 · 3 answers · asked by rick_mason47807 1

We've recently purchased a home, and are currently remodeling the kitchen. We've inherited a 1960's 35" Kenmore gas range/oven/griddle/rotiss... combo. It was functional until we disconnected it from the gas line to remodel. Our realtor told us he thought we could sell it for $$$$. Is this kind of thing valuable? Should we put an advertisement in the classifieds section/Craigslist? If so, for what price? Is it junk, and should we just sell to the local metal recycler? Can I get any money out of it, and how much?

2007-10-17 12:37:05 · 3 answers · asked by lightcommastix 3

I am looking into an opinel 6 knife. I would like to get a sharpening stone or two (or three) to sharpen it and other tools around the house. I've heard about Arkansas stones- can I just get a general purpose one or do I have to get three grades, if they do come in three grades. Another option would be to get a Lansky sharpening set, but those are more expenisve than a single Arkansas stone. Any particular items I should get and opinions would be extremely helpful. Thank you very much!

2007-10-17 12:31:14 · 2 answers · asked by farmgirl 2

I'm having a case for my fishing rod made by a carpenter and need to choose a suitable wood. He suggested Gench, its a hard wood apparently, with a tactile veneer. Very soft to the touch and easily polished. Wood this be suitable?

2007-10-17 11:55:58 · 6 answers · asked by Seed Plower 5

I will be pouring concrete using a friends wheel barrel. Im curious if concrete will destroy the wheel barrel and if there are any tips for removing the concrete from the barrel when I am finished.

2007-10-17 11:49:35 · 8 answers · asked by Bmanpara 1

I want to buy a cordless screwdriver as a gift. I'm looking at the Mastercraft 3.6V Lithium Ion Screwdriver (item # 54-2740-8 at canadian tire) it seems a good value but I haven't had any recent experience with cordless screwdrivers. the last time i used one was nearly 20 years ago.

Can any one shed some light onto this and tell me if this product is good, or can you suggest an alternative?

2007-10-17 11:43:06 · 9 answers · asked by Kevin S 1

Im installing my 12" Bosch sliding compound miter saw on a Ridged portable work stand. Im sceptical about using the whinny mounting screws that Ridgid supplies to hold saw in place. Does anyone have this kind of set up, and give some advise.

2007-10-17 11:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by pit 1

The other day I was making instant potatoes and the water/butter/etc over flowed onto the stove.. since then I havne't been able to use any of the burners because they either smoke like crazy or one even flamed up. I tried scrubbing the whole thing down even lifted the stove and did underneath and it still smokes like crazy

what can I do to fix this?

2007-10-17 10:33:16 · 4 answers · asked by Jessi 1

2007-10-17 10:24:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am renovating our new home and want to know if there are any reasons not to place a stove next to the sink? Its a regular electric stove, and there will be a inch or two of counter top and cupboard between them. My reason for doing this is the existing exhaust fan is located here and I don't know if i can move it with out major work...

2007-10-17 08:27:05 · 13 answers · asked by Momma B 2

After we installed the new single oven & range the nasty wall behind it still shows. It looks like someone had tile there at one point and simply ripped it out before installing the old, giant double oven that we just replaced. What can I put on that wall that will be easy to clean? Should I just sand & paint? Would I need a pro to install tile? Is there a website that deals with all of this?

2007-10-17 07:44:39 · 5 answers · asked by Samtastic! 1