Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2007

I've heard a difference of opinion about when to "cut in" paint at the corners and edges of a room.

Theory A: Do the edges first. Make a "frame" and then roller in the rest of the wall.

Theory B: Do the edges last. Do the roller work first, covering as close as you can to the edges, then touch up edges while the paint is still wet - using a light feathery stroke. This guy says the finish will be better than option A (above) as there's better blending.

Theory C: It doenn't matter, before or after, as long as paint is still wet.

Any comments, people?

2007-11-23 03:34:41 · 10 answers · asked by Bowzer 7

I only want the "meat." I want to save it in a way that it can be displayed.

2007-11-23 03:24:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What tools?

2007-11-23 03:23:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

the upper half is drywall, insulated, the lower half is brrrrr concrete, it already is thicker than the upper half which has all the wiring in it, so I don't want to fir it out and redo but more like put an insulator directly on the concrete and maybe texturize it and paint it

ist that possible? thanks

2007-11-23 03:19:48 · 2 answers · asked by SQD 2

I need the key blank for my car. I did hear about this being done & I did not know the proper way going about it.

2007-11-23 03:11:37 · 4 answers · asked by rover2004 1

we are paint the living room and hallway today, and we still can't pick a descent color. we have dark furniture and different color woods. if anyone has any helpful sugguestions that would help. and if you could try to put a link of that color so i can see it.

2007-11-23 02:24:09 · 3 answers · asked by buddy dog 3

How should I best visualize square footage? I realize this is an important skill, especially when you're trying to buy a house, etc..I'm trying to buy a scooba, it says it cleans up 175 square feet on a full charge, but I don't know how big my kitchens' square footage is, help?

2007-11-23 00:32:40 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1

2007-11-23 00:20:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is so the tile fits 'seamlessly' round a fitting, such as a plug socket.

2007-11-23 00:05:15 · 15 answers · asked by bfly 3

2007-11-23 00:02:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-11-22 22:37:40 · 3 answers · asked by akram kalwatoo 1

UK, Many thanks.

2007-11-22 22:22:49 · 10 answers · asked by rex j 1

I want to use clay to make roof tiles. I need to make a tool that allows me to quickly create all the tiles the exact same shape. Any suggestions?

PS If youve ever seen roof tiles, they are curvy.

2007-11-22 21:53:14 · 3 answers · asked by marketing101x 1

and it was blowing alot wind, cold, freezing, so I need to had it sealed and any other holw, I just seal it, I am freezing here!!!!!!!!!

2007-11-22 20:22:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

if that regular fiberglass with the silver foil backing is safe.. i got some on a roll it was high in price..its 1 inch fiberglass with foil on the back of it.. and the heat tape is under it.. is it safe?

2007-11-22 18:54:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I are pretty new to the whole DIY and are not to sure how to go about this. I have read that if the vinyl is not cushioned you need to use adhesive. What am I looking for and what is it called? Also the MDF we want to lay on is our 'floor'. We have an 85+ year old house with some dodgy floors, all a bit slopey in the 70's addition of the house. As it is impossible to get willing tradies where we live we put joists on top of our wonky floorboards and installed a new floor of 15mm MDF. Please tell me we can put adhesive on this. All answers greatly appreciated as we are in the throes of it as I type.

2007-11-22 18:39:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told by a plasterer that you cant plaster over a hardboard panel I have above a door. It's to shallow to put plasterboard on, so what can be applied to the hardboard to allow plaster to be applied

2007-11-22 17:34:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay I already know how to make longboard gloves and I know how to do better tricks with it I decided it is time to make kneepads i figured it is harder to make the pads because they supposed to be curved like a bowl but cutting boards are flat and I want to know how to make and use it instead of paying $20-$70 on the good ones

2007-11-22 17:24:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just had thanksgiving dinner and table clothe it. After cleaning up and removing clothe there were white marks on it, like we had something hot. But all hot dishes were left in kitchen. Anyone know how to remove these marks or to help cover it. thanks

2007-11-22 16:19:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I already know about gorilla glue, is there anything that is clear? This also a very special mug...and it will be used, so getting another mug isn't the solution either....I have plenty of other ones....I want to use this one again!

2007-11-22 15:54:50 · 11 answers · asked by Quimby 3

2007-11-22 13:54:35 · 7 answers · asked by excel77 1

There was a small fire in my oven today. I THINK it was caused by food particules at the bottom of oven, thanks to my lazy roommate. I went into a panic when the fire wasn't going out with the oven shut, so I turned off the oven, then poured a small amount of water on the fire (about a small glass of waters worth), which I know wasn't the smartest! It put out the fire right away, but I was wondering if the oven is still safe to use. Thanks so much!

2007-11-22 13:47:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-22 13:47:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found some really cool panels that go on the fluorescent light fixtures common in offices.

Here's what they look like:
http://www.usaskypanels.com/greekpanels/products.html

Does anyone know where I could find out how to make these for myself? I'd love to design my own, but I want to do it as inexpensively as possible while still having it look good.

2007-11-22 13:35:58 · 4 answers · asked by Just A User 2

2007-11-22 12:54:37 · 4 answers · asked by polyttex 2

i was watching this show" cool tools" on DIY and they showed this one tool that i cant remember wht its called, it has the same function as a socket wrench, it loosens bolts, but the grasping part is more circular and it gets smaller as you squeeze the handle, can you help?

2007-11-22 12:44:35 · 2 answers · asked by Bear 1

Please go into to detail,thankyou and happy thanks giving.

2007-11-22 11:15:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a Brinkmann 805-2101-S Pitmaster Deluxe Smoke 'N Pit. I like it a lot and want to convert it to a gas grill so that I can use it for anything from slow cooking a brisket or firing up the propane and grilling some hamburgers real quick. What would be an easy way too run some propane burners up into the main grilling area and attach them to a propane bottle? Are there any kits out there for doing this?

2007-11-22 10:58:27 · 1 answers · asked by Cuz I Said So 2

then what is the proper name for a stanley blade

2007-11-22 09:57:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Home built in 1850 with 2nd floor having 6'-6" ceiling height, I want to install 2x4 collar ties at every rafter at a height of 8'-6" then cut the joists. Can this be done? Any suggestions and/or tips will be greatly appreciated. Yes, I will probly be here a long time so selling is not an option. Thanks for any help

2007-11-22 09:28:23 · 6 answers · asked by zurc137 2