Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2007

Does anybody have experience with this machine. Was it worth renting or would hand sanding have been just as effective? Thanks.

2007-10-09 23:47:56 · 3 answers · asked by woodluvto 2

My terraced house has old common lead suppy. I've been told by the waterboard I need to upgrade, which means digging up my front garden and feeding the plastic pipe in and connecting to my cold feed. I can do all that, but I have solid floors how do I get the pipe through the foundation and up? from my garden?

2007-10-09 23:05:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am installing hardfloors in between rooms. Unfortunately I didn't take into consideration the amount of transition molding I would need. Not to mention I didn't realize how expensive the moldings are.

What is the cheapest and best way to go from carpet to hardfloor?

Also my carpet is a lot higher then the hardfloor now, how do I do the transition? I don't understand how the carpet will stay against the molding and not lift up.

Would appreciate some help.

2007-10-09 20:13:52 · 2 answers · asked by whoknows 2

I have an open concept living/dining room with openings into the kitchen and hall. We are not doing crown molding into the kitchen or hallway and I can't figure out how to finish it off at the very edge of the room nicely. How do you cut the very last piece if it doesn't continue any farther?

2007-10-09 18:33:22 · 4 answers · asked by Rhan 1

All interior work:
I want to prime and latex paint some walls.
I also want to finish oil painting the basement cement floor.

The air compressor is an oiless 8 gallon 150 psi electric model
It easily powers an impact gun
has a regulator knob and two gauges.
The primer is the thickest of the liquids which I want to spray.

I got a HVLP Spray Gun
It has a 2.0 mm tip, All metal construction, and Brass Fan Nozzle with one quart dripless cup. Runs at 20 to 45 psi with 1/4 nps inlet. It has a Air Control, Spray Control, and Fluid Control for making adjustments.

Any advice is appreciated.

2007-10-09 16:37:10 · 6 answers · asked by Mitchy 2

I recently dyed a few items black. I wore a pair while fixing the sprinkler system and threw them in the laundry room sink as they were wet. My husband threw his beige shorts in the sink. Anyways, I now noticed that my black dyed capris must have bleed onto his shorts. How can I get these black marks off of his shorts? These shorts are Polo brand and I don't think he is going to be very happy with this accident? Any suggestions on how to get black dye removed from beige shoerts?

2007-10-09 16:03:08 · 5 answers · asked by Isabella 6

I tried putting up window film but that wasn't working out so well. I was wondering if theres any type of paint thats safe for use on glass and wood so that it will not damage the door. Something that can be washed off in the future. If anyone has any other ideas of what I could use to cover the glass, something that will not allow too much light to pass through. I don't want to put up a curtain on the door so thats out of the question.

Thanks so much for any suggestions!!

2007-10-09 15:28:12 · 10 answers · asked by VP007 1

i worked on this toilet today and fpound it was leaking from the left side tank bolt..only two bolts..i replaced tank bolt and it only leaks when i flush..i waited to see if it would drip and it did not but when i flushed water comes out on just that side..i tightend but still same results..any ideas? no cracks either..i waited about an hour and no leak only when flushing

2007-10-09 15:23:51 · 12 answers · asked by vinnie007 2

I have a bet down on this one... I have a 'Holmes electric heater fan' I also have to pay the electric bill here at an apartment, so i'm thinking it uses alot of energy. When I turn it on, the lights dim for a sec, and brighten for a sec when off, kind of like a hair dryer. Does this use alot of electricity? noticably? the AC makes the electric bill sky high, but doesn't dim the lights...?

2007-10-09 15:10:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that wood gel strippers are fairly toxic. I was told you can use a heat gun to strip wood, but will end up using the gel stuff in the end anyway to get everything off.

What about just sanding something? Does that work? What about the nooks and crannies?

I want to take old furniture, and strip the varnish, and repaint/varnish them.

Thanks in advance for any replies. Much appreciated.

2007-10-09 14:53:31 · 6 answers · asked by oliviastats 2

However, I noticed that now the 3 switch plate in my living room no longer works correctly. The first two work..the ceiling fan and chandelier go on, but the switch that made the lamp go on no longer works. In fact, I put new illuminated switches in and the first two lite up, but the third one doesn't. What did I do wrong?

2007-10-09 12:55:24 · 5 answers · asked by Kiara 2

I have a set of sliding mirrored closet doors which I need to install on a concrete floor. I cannot find the installation instructions, but I recall there was something in them about putting down a thin piece of wood under the lower track so that the carpet could go under the track (the lower track carries the weight because they are mirrored doors).

Has anyone done this or have any recommendations how to do it?

Thanks,
AJ

2007-10-09 12:50:01 · 4 answers · asked by Andrew Jackson III 2

2007-10-09 11:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by sarah g 1

im making a hutch for my 2 rabbits to share and it is 3 storeys high and 4ft wide for them both to live in , is it ridiculous?

2007-10-09 09:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can i make a small,hand-cranked generator that can be used to make electricity?(one that can be made with $20.00 or less,some wiring,and some other household stuff)

2007-10-09 09:04:23 · 5 answers · asked by mock sake 2

We're in the process of installing a dishwasher. We've got everything except the drain line hooked up. Their was a prexisting water line & electrical outlet. The pipes were replaced before we bought the house so no pre-existing drain or garbage disposal.

We bought a pipe from home depot that will has a nipple that we can attach the drain to.

The piece is 1 1/2" and we need to outfit it onto 2" black pvc pipes. There is no room between the p-trap and the sink on the right. No room to drop the p-trap closer to the floor.

The sink on the left has an 90 degree elbow pipe that fits onto the long part of a T pipe from the right sink. Below the T pipe is the P-trap. We're attempting to add the piece we've purchased into the long area of the T pipe. We're having trouble finding couplers that are 1 1/2" to 2".

Should we go about installing this piece another way? Any suggestions? We're stumped. We really do not want to install a garbage disposal, or call a plumber.

Thanks!

2007-10-09 08:57:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

about 25 years ago i remember a chalk that i paid .10 for at a store boy howdy , this chalk was look just like a piece of chalk that you would write with, you could take it home and just put a mark on your cabnits or any where and you wouldnt beleave the drifference , it would kill 1000 of cock roaches and other bugs in a matter of a few hours. I have been looking for this stuff and i cannot find it anywhere on the little box it came in was only written in japanese or chinese .and i know it wasnt boric acid. If anyone knows what im talking about please let me know.thank you.

2007-10-09 08:26:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-09 08:08:53 · 9 answers · asked by sarah g 1

I have an old Pop Up Camper just bought & Im going to re-do & update it....Here's my question....
With the small dimensions of a Pop Up Camper floor plan, is it possible to put in wooden flooring?

Thanks!

2007-10-09 08:04:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mom gave me an old chest of drawers painted a high gloss black (it almost looks like a piano). The paint is in perfect shape--do anyone know a way I can dull down the gloss without stripping the dresser? I would prefer an older, rubbed black finish but any suggestions that will remove some of the sheen would be appreciated.

2007-10-09 07:16:20 · 8 answers · asked by dbrcymry 3

2007-10-09 07:07:21 · 10 answers · asked by The Master 3

I know the local refuse will not pick them up. Who will take them?
What are you supposed to do with them when finished?

2007-10-09 06:52:13 · 6 answers · asked by SHAN 2

2007-10-09 06:42:03 · 10 answers · asked by taylor b 2

2007-10-09 06:31:34 · 2 answers · asked by babrowning76 1

when i start to turn it its okay for a couple of second but then it gives off a rattling loud noise, if i turn the tap on full it stops, can i fix this myself (if so how) or will i need a plumber...its only the one tap in the upstairs bathroom that does this.

2007-10-09 06:27:38 · 8 answers · asked by 101 4

Size of #2 phillips screw/screwdriver and what that looks like?

Size of a #1 square drive screw and what that looks like?

Thanks!

2007-10-09 06:24:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The fan came with weights to attach, but I don't have the instructions anymore. How do I know which blade to weight, and where on the blade do I put the weight?

2007-10-09 06:09:00 · 4 answers · asked by beautifuljadeforest 1

Specifically I am looking for ideas of things that I might be able to help my 5 year old make since we don't have much extra money right now. The 2 year old is really interested in blocks, babies, and animals right now.

2007-10-09 05:57:27 · 8 answers · asked by momofmalia 2

can i just connect a regular electrical wire on there ?

2007-10-09 05:13:22 · 6 answers · asked by ROCO 2

if anyone has any photos please post them with you answers

2007-10-09 04:45:15 · 3 answers · asked by warioman1000 1