Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2007

We just purchased a home, and I didn't realize how low the sink/vanity sat. How do you fix this??

2007-11-19 13:34:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sink is clogged on both sides , I do not have a garbage disposal and can't get to the store tonight for draino, Does anybody have a home remedy to get unclogged tonight.

2007-11-19 12:42:33 · 9 answers · asked by Bilinda G 6

Our front gate is broken i need some helpful tips or maybe even some websites that would help me know how to properly fix it.

The gate is old and the hinges are falling off i just need to know how to replace them properly,

Thanks so much!

2007-11-19 11:48:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a way to cut .8mm thick sheet steel. I have access to a scroll saw, would that be of any help if I had the right blades?
other than that, my inventory of tools is limited, so.....

thanks guys
eagle

2007-11-19 11:34:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 10:37:09 · 3 answers · asked by S W 1

2007-11-19 10:21:58 · 2 answers · asked by crystallized m 1

Trying to compare a waterproof mattress cover based on thickness of the vinyl (6mm) against another rated at 6 gauge.

2007-11-19 10:03:08 · 6 answers · asked by JM 1

The wall is on the outer part of the shower stall. The inside of the showere is fine it's just the lower part of the outside wall between the shower stall and the vanity. I was wondering if just the lower portion of the wall could be replaced and if so, with what type of replacement. I dont have a lot to spend so it needs to be the least expensive fix I can do myself.

2007-11-19 09:49:38 · 7 answers · asked by bcrgs 1

2007-11-19 09:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by luigi cadorna 2

2007-11-19 09:10:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are trying to replace the toilet seat cover. The bolts have rusted over, and it just won't budge. Any tips on how to remove the bolt, nut, and washer without breaking the bolt? Any tips are great. Thanks.

2007-11-19 08:58:49 · 8 answers · asked by yep8778 1

2007-11-19 08:37:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a few small (4" square), decorative tiles which I would like to have a small hole drilled into (for hanging/mounting). Would a Dremel tool work for this purpose? If so, any tips/suggestions on the type of bit to use for this?

Thanks!

2007-11-19 08:35:44 · 8 answers · asked by dbbanjo 1

I have some Quick-Grip mini bar clamps and have lost some of the rubber pads that protect the workpiece from the clamp. I can't find anyplace that sells replacements. Any suggestions where I can get them (preferably online)?

2007-11-19 08:29:48 · 6 answers · asked by dondo 1

i am instaling a shower from scratch how do i make sure that it does not leak the whole room will be tiled

2007-11-19 08:03:38 · 4 answers · asked by nostrebor 3

I would like to tear down part of the wall in my home between the living room and kitchen. Right now there are beams on either side and an annoying half wall in between that serves no purpose. What would I use? A sledgehammer? How about to smooth out the edges after, as part of it will end up staying? Any tips? Thanks!

2007-11-19 07:34:38 · 4 answers · asked by Betty 4

going to try rendering my double extension shortly and need some tips. do you batton the reveals and corners before applying the scrath coat ? been told that as its only the first coat you dont have to be fussy about getting square edges.also the reveals, do you apply a scratch coat or just leave then until the final coat? would like advice from pro's pls. thanks.

2007-11-19 07:24:23 · 9 answers · asked by rureal! 1

Recently I bought vinyl and my friend gave me a Vinyl/Carpet cutter to help me cut the edges of the vinyl so it look straight along the walls.
I lost this tool and I m trying to buy him another one but I couldn’t find anywhere.
where should i look to buy one
Thanks in advance

2007-11-19 07:24:09 · 3 answers · asked by maatouh 1

I bought lamanited flooring, the gentlemen that sold it to me said it was easy to install. I've
done tile before so I believed him. I spend close to $400. worth. I ruin some planks because I tried to glue it. Anyway I would like to hire someone to do it, if not how can I do it myself. I know part of the problem is the floor is not even.

2007-11-19 07:18:39 · 8 answers · asked by maria r 3

I have a normal baxi boiler that heats the water in an immersion tank and does the central heating. I want to build a flat roof extension on the outside wall it sits on. can i fit a flue to the exhaust to go out through the flat roof or will that not meet building regs. obviously i would have the work done by a proffesional I am just trying to find out my options. I am sure if I ask the gas man he will try to make me have a new boiler and this one is only 5 years old.

2007-11-19 07:17:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so I bought this showerhead and it slants toward the bottom of our tub wayyyy to much. Is there an attachment that I can get to make it stand upright? Its one of those handheld ones and I can't return it...so a waste of $30 bucks down the the drain.....any help or input would be gladly appreciated :) Because right now duck tape is doing the trick but...its not going to hold up for long.

2007-11-19 07:14:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 06:59:25 · 1 answers · asked by juliebent45 1

2007-11-19 06:51:40 · 10 answers · asked by southbfast1 2

2007-11-19 06:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 05:59:44 · 1 answers · asked by ian m 2

Can i take the radiator off the wall. It looks like it just hangs on a bracket. However i would have to turn off the water to do this, how do i do that.

2007-11-19 04:57:56 · 57 answers · asked by smudgeuk9 3

I want to know how to make my room more presentable to myself and friends that may come into my bedrooom.

I stay in a room with stacks of old dusty suitcases on the walled-in wardrobe. I cant take these boxes out cos they belong to family that are outside the country. I never have friends come over cos i dont like the way the room looks.

I want ideas as to how i can cover up these stacks and the old ugly suitcases and maybe even the wardrobe all in such a way that the room looks nice and trendy. I really want to be comfortable with where i stay,especially for myself.

I will also like to cover-up the end of the room where i've packed up some stuff to create more room for myself, so that the rest of the room looks nice.

Thanks!!

2007-11-19 04:06:07 · 4 answers · asked by Oto 1

My circular saw is chipping the edges, what could I use to avoid this problem AND help me cut a perfectly straight edge? thanks

2007-11-19 03:57:56 · 12 answers · asked by Brendon A 2

I made my own dance pole and used wood screws to attach the flanges to ceiling and floor. I've had to replace the screws twice because they eventually get loose and the pole will move the slightest at the flanges. What kind of screws should I use or what can fix this? Here's some links to pics:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/mestupidcat/000_0112.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/mestupidcat/000_0111.jpg

2007-11-19 03:00:28 · 11 answers · asked by mestupidcat 1

ran water in the sink over the frozen meat.
came back and the water was all over the floor, ruined the sink .

3 hours before, bumped into the sind, and disconnected the pipe, but i dont think the pipe was connected good, or secured...

is it my falt, or does the landlord need to pay for the damages...?

he want to charge me for ruining the sink, and want me to pay for the sink...

should i , or should i sue for bad work on the sink and the people that put the pipe on the drain, ...?

its not my falt if its that easy to bump into the sink and disconnect the drain thats connected to the wall, is it...?

should i be blaimed, or should the landlord for buying a house thats crappy, ...

o , yeah, and it leaks outside my door at the top of the stairs ...
right before you come up to my door, ...

idk, but what should i do...?

Pay for a new sink, and have my dad look at it when he comes to pick me up for thankgiving weekend...?

fight back and tell the landlord , about that how is it possibl

2007-11-19 02:31:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous