Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2007

i was planning to put style for my sneakers nd i need a decoupage varnish but i can't find it here, will it be good to use for my sneakers? will it be damaged if it gets wet or crumpled? something that would be permanent...

i live in a small town in the philippines so its hard to find stuff you need. your help will be much appreciated...=3

also if you can also tell me what kind of store sells this kind of stuff...

2007-11-29 23:22:54 · 1 answers · asked by ennaids17 2

They are melamine (rounded front) marble effect. One length has been damaged and repaired but the repair doesn't match
colourwise.

2007-11-29 21:51:02 · 7 answers · asked by intelligentbutdizzy 4

2007-11-29 20:37:31 · 10 answers · asked by davy t 2

2007-11-29 20:24:19 · 2 answers · asked by booris71 1

I have plans for a winter party in late December, but I live far from anywhere where snow might ever even consider existing; fake snow is in great, great demand and I've sort of got a reputation to keep so I'd like to accommodate and please everyone, but I can't find any way to obtain it save for buying a rather expensive snow machine.
I really just want to fill a moderately sized backyard with water-based fake-snow. (Artificial stuff will doubtlessly be set on fire by drunkenly dropped cigarettes, and this concerns me.)
How can I best go about obtaining this goal?

2007-11-29 16:49:18 · 5 answers · asked by video_crack 2

The water in the tank is full and it fills up the tank but when you flush it, it seems like there is not enough suction to pull down the toilet paper. the water does go down in the bowl, but very slowly, not enought to pull anything down, but the bowl does fill back up, it has been plunged many times. the pipes sound hollow when you plunge it.

2007-11-29 16:45:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like put it in a central closet or garage, and run hoses through the walls, and have it so it can be activated from the point of use (turned on). How would you wire it for that? My shop vac is SO powerful, I could build a stand for it up off the ground, and run hoses somehow. The one that comes with it is not long enough, how could you adapt a hose length? I only want the simple fittings, nothing fancy. Any ideas?

2007-11-29 16:28:56 · 5 answers · asked by SQD 2

I am installing a new range hood in place of an old over-the-range microwave/hood, and trying to use the existing cutouts as much as possible. The previous owner didn't use too much care in installing, it's basically a rough rectangular hole in the drywall and a bit of snipped round ductwork (just the width of the wall) that goes directly outside. I want to fabricate some sheet metal to gracefully use the existing outside vent. Will this be a problem? Should I instead go ahead and cut a big hole all the way through and install a new vent cap? Thanks!

2007-11-29 16:09:28 · 7 answers · asked by jumpinggrendel 2

2007-11-29 16:06:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

to make a seating bench/couchish out of a head board and a foot board? is it hard?
i like to try to turn old things into new things but i dont really know how to do this.

2007-11-29 15:46:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi. I live in an apartment (In Ontario, Canada) that has no laundry and the landlord has said that it is ok to get washer and dryer. Have only heard bad things about dryers that just plug into a regular outlet so I am looking for another solution. There is a 220v plug for the stove, I don't think the wiring can handle another one (fuses) and I don't want the expense of having a separate plug run in . . . since I don't use the stove all the time, and the same will go for a dryer, is there any way to get this 220v plug to do double duty?

2007-11-29 15:32:39 · 3 answers · asked by vannessmonster 1

We have taken up toilet and cleaned drain under it and it worked for about a week then started to stop back up again. Very hard to unclog

2007-11-29 15:26:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

This has been a question on my mind for a while now, I have heard from everybody I know that work in wood shops to not rip on a radial arm saw because it is not a good idea, even though you can it would be safer to rip on a table saw. Because its gets annoying ripping on a table saw, having to set up the rip fence every time. Anyone have a idea why it is not a good idea to rip on radial arm saw?

2007-11-29 14:05:46 · 11 answers · asked by maddog4696 1

i need to build one for world histories and i want something unique!plz help:)

2007-11-29 10:13:36 · 6 answers · asked by mgarciafamily 2

I need kitchen cabinets and I don't want to pay the mark up by going to Home Depot or Lowes! Any suggestions would be great!

2007-11-29 09:13:07 · 5 answers · asked by tucsontots 2

My mate at school recently bought an old beaten guitar but a week later he brought it back into school with the front covered in newspaper cuttings with pictures on top of that and seriously it looked AMAZING. I've also got a beaten up guitar and I wanted to decorate it the same way my mate did his. I asked him how he got the newspaper to stick and go really hard but he was really vague in saying he used "laquer and glue" can anyone tell me what this means and also if you have any tips on decorating it a different way much appreciated.

2007-11-29 09:04:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

what else could i use??

2007-11-29 08:03:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-29 07:52:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am thinking of putting a treehouse in a large walnut tree. In addition to any building tips, I want to know whether there are any problems due to the branches swaying in the wind-as the force of this movement would be greatly amplified at nearer the trunk, could this crush the treehouse? How could this be overcome? Also, how could the platform be fixed into the tree-cables, coach screws etc? The tree is a large walnut with about 5 thick branches that spread out from the base of the trunk.

2007-11-29 07:45:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am putting in a walkway from my driveway to the backyard fence/ patio. I was wondering if by doing this I am raising the house value any? My husband says it's just a waste of time and money, but it's something that I love doing. Thanks in advance.

2007-11-29 07:38:50 · 9 answers · asked by mom of 3 under 4 3

I am currently working on a project of mine and it deals with large pieces of plexiglass. Except I don't know what drill bits or router bits to use. Please help me. Thanks a lot in advance.

2007-11-29 07:35:47 · 7 answers · asked by Travis 1

you're sewing a child's nylon jacket. You notice the fabric frays easily. Which would be your best buttonhole option?
A. Bound buttonhole
B. Jetted and piped buttonhole
C. Machine-stitched worked buttonhole
D. Handworked buttonhole with iron-on tape

2007-11-29 07:34:46 · 3 answers · asked by lilmizzy16 1

You plan to attach a flat 1/2-in. button to a garment. The size of the buttonhole should be what?
A. 1/2 in.
B. 5/8 in.
C. 1 in.
D. 3/8 in.

2007-11-29 07:31:07 · 7 answers · asked by lilmizzy16 1

I think my country picked up a few pesky viruses.
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2007-11-29 06:57:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would like to vinyl side an '86 Park Haven aluminum RV. How to attach...sht metal screws???

2007-11-29 06:41:53 · 2 answers · asked by Tootsie 1

2007-11-29 05:12:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no money and i want to build a ring
anybody knows how?

2007-11-29 05:03:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

looking for wood for the winter and have seen several ads stating face cords available

2007-11-29 04:19:40 · 6 answers · asked by rick c 1

one of the cabinets in my kitchen broke. the screw that holds the hinge to the cabinet broke in half, one half is in the door (which can be removed) but the other half is stuck inside the cabine wall. There is no way for me to grab and try to uncrew it. how can i get the screw out with out damaging the cabainet?

2007-11-29 03:09:05 · 5 answers · asked by marla 1

Here's the deal - I am preparing the floor in my small bathroom for ceramic tile. We layed leveling compound and apparently didn't mix it correctly. It set up fine, but there are humps where it didn't level out as it should. What can I do now to fix the high spots? Thanks for any suggestions.

2007-11-29 02:50:58 · 4 answers · asked by Janelle 1