Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2007

I took a door off and went to put it in a different frame, it's the right size, but the hinges needed to be reversed. I put the new hinges on the door, cutting it to fit, but no matter what I can't get the door to close properly! It's always ajar and is leaning at a 5º angle, even though all the hinges are straight! Help!

2007-11-16 09:35:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am trying to build a time machine ..what do i need???


so far i havescrap metal, light bulbs, sockets, swtiches, screws, tools..what else to i need?????????/

2007-11-16 08:58:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone used the Easy Coper for doing crown molding? I am interested in comments from people who have actually used it and what they thought of it. (especially from Doc). I am thinking about getting a few for our crews. Thanks for your help.

2007-11-16 08:58:06 · 1 answers · asked by Steve in NC 7

I was wondering how to blow out the water pipes. I have a water pump that pumps the water from the lake and a water heater, kitchen and bathroom sinks, one toilet and shower. The heat will not be left on.

2007-11-16 08:49:06 · 5 answers · asked by d1bvt 1

i need to work out how much pallets of blocks to order for 85 square metres

2007-11-16 08:47:36 · 0 answers · asked by simon m 2

I have a treadmill with a worn-out allen screw. I have a set of allen keys, but the hexagon is wearing out, and the keys no longer fit. How do I get the screw out?

2007-11-16 08:45:31 · 8 answers · asked by henryh65@rogers.com 2

I found a very cool planter online. Problem is, it's not sold anywhere (just a designer's project, I guess). I would like to get one made. I figure I can do the finishing (priming and painting), but I need a professional wood worker cut and build the pieces. Any reccomendations on where I could get this done? Here's a pic of it..
http://labourofheart.blogspot.com/2007/07/interior-weeds.html

2007-11-16 08:28:31 · 5 answers · asked by lazydazy 4

I'm erecting a new garden shed this weekend and i'm not sure what would be best to use as a base. It's a steel shed, so will need to be fixed to the base as there is no floor. Should i go for wood, breeze block, or paving slabs?

2007-11-16 08:25:19 · 9 answers · asked by L D 5

2007-11-16 06:31:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is tumbled travertine stone against hardi board tile backerboard. do i use modified thinset or regular in a shower stall

2007-11-16 06:14:28 · 2 answers · asked by mat b 1

hubby has a cordless 18volt black and decker circular saw and he says you can't cut round edges without cutting the excess off first. we made a oval table top. it was rectangular, but he cut it off in sections to make the curve, then used his reciproction saw to make the final curve cut. did he do this right, or i say , he could have just used the saw and gone straight around the curve. am i wrong or is he right?

2007-11-16 05:53:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-16 05:06:19 · 13 answers · asked by Climer 1

What is the best way to lay tile so that you minimise the number of unsightly "edge-on" tiles overall?

To elaborate:

I have some 40cm, fairly thickish ceramic tile. Brown marble-effect surface, white "side profile" (i.e. looking at the tile edge-on).

To me, it seems inevitable that some of it (around the angles of the bathroom, etc), is going to show "edge on", thus exposing the white side profile of the tile.

But.

I have seen tiling jobs (e.g. in hotel bathrooms, etc.) where this appears to have been concealed somehow - the join at the angles is "seamless", and the tile edge cannot be seen (and only the faintest, thinnest line of grout can be seen.)

How do I achieve something like that?

Did they bevel or angle the join, or was it just black magic, lol?

2007-11-16 05:04:46 · 5 answers · asked by Bowzer 7

The laminate has to be removed off this paper if not I have to pay big $$$$ to replace it. I don't have that kind of money is there anyone in the Texas area that can do it?

2007-11-16 04:09:37 · 2 answers · asked by yeyita3000 1

I preparing to sand my two rooms which total 510 sq ft. They are rather even except for a few boards any idea what grits to start and escalate too? and how many sheets i should need of each? and also are the drum sanders at home depot good use? thank you and any tips are greatly appreciated

2007-11-16 02:31:01 · 5 answers · asked by tyrone c 2

I've painted the quarter round already and want to install it to finish off my dining room. I have oak hardwood floors and I am doing this myself, with no knowledge or possession of a nail gun, so I am wondering if I can do this with "No More Nails" instead. It seems so much easier to glue them on. I don't want to screw things up if the glue is going to damage the floors, but the advertising on the No More Nails product says it is designed for such usage as trimwork.

2007-11-16 02:25:54 · 8 answers · asked by nomad2224 1

I'm just about to put up a 42inch LCD Tv (28kg) onto a plasterboard wall, there aren't any convenient wood studs to put it onto, can I use Heavy duty hollow wall anchors to put the tv and bracket onto up on the wall? can the plasterboard take the weight?

2007-11-16 02:20:23 · 23 answers · asked by Paul 1

2007-11-16 01:20:57 · 6 answers · asked by mister? 1

He says that there is a high risk of the toilet blocking. If this is true (probably is) can we do anything to mitigate the problem?

2007-11-16 01:19:59 · 5 answers · asked by Happy Us 1

i am searching for a book that describe a complete process to build and house with stones. i need a book with a full description and complete illustrations.

please help me

2007-11-16 00:41:24 · 1 answers · asked by gahan78 4

I have one of those pressboard furniture pieces (entertainment center) that I bought from Kmart over 15 years ago. It structrually is in great shape, and I dont really see the need to part with it, however, the "wood-like" finish is a bit dark and I was wondering if there is a way to re-do such a piece.

Thanks in advance for the help...

2007-11-15 22:17:54 · 7 answers · asked by Renee 3

Summer here in Australia, damn hot, really need a air con. BUT no hole in my window, so can't vent the hose out of window (can't cut a hole out either :( ). My bathroom has a door and a vent though, and my room's pretty small.

So, do you thinks its ok for me to vent a portable air con (which will be placed in my living room) by placing the hose in my bathroom, which has a vent to take out the hot air coming out of the hose? Planning to buy a portable air-con, non drainable type.

BTW i used THREE fans in my small room and aluminium foiled my glass window, but because of the afternoon sun, my room is BLAZING HOT. SO i really need an air con >.<

2007-11-15 21:04:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just layed some tile which is light in color and put a light colored grout in that really doesnt acsent the tiles. can i dye it brown or black somehow?

2007-11-15 16:51:30 · 4 answers · asked by Subconscious point of view 2

It intermittantly has to refill and I'm sure it's wasting a lot of water. I've tried shifting the flapper a bit to seal the drain but to no avail. Any suggestions? Why does this keep happening?

2007-11-15 16:10:53 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3

I am retired,and would take this on as a winter project,come spring i could take it to the cottage and set it out on the rocks at lake's edge. Thanks

2007-11-15 15:35:20 · 5 answers · asked by Mr.Clean 1

i want to get some for steampunk goggles, but am i going to be able to see anything should i want, for some reason, to wear them?
thanks guys...

2007-11-15 15:30:08 · 3 answers · asked by der Finsternis 2

I have looked for farm wooden gates, but I can't find any layouts with dementions.

2007-11-15 15:29:18 · 6 answers · asked by JAMES T 1

2007-11-15 15:16:16 · 6 answers · asked by Carl 6

I would like to cut out wooden letters for my daughter's name to put on her wall instead of paying money for the precut ones. Would I be better off using a scroll saw or a jigsaw? I don't have a workshop so I'm also trying to keep that in mind. I think I will be using wood that is between 1/2 inch and 1 inch in thickness. Thank you

2007-11-15 14:59:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many standard N2O chargers can I put in my .5 liter whipped cream dispenser? Before it explodes? lol

2007-11-15 14:57:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous