Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

This is just a child's "splash" pool but I don't want to renew the water due to the water restrictions here (drought).

2007-12-31 17:38:47 · 5 answers · asked by Gymea Lillie 3

How can I do and what to use? =]
thanks you =]
Peace =]

2007-12-31 16:35:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father left a lot of items after he died and some of which are a number of plate glass windows the size of picture windows. I would like to cut some of these into triangle shapes but think that would be difficult. Suggestions?

These panes around maybe 5 by 4 feet and I'd want to cut them down to about 3 feet at the bottom to a triangle. I'm thinking a simple glass cutter would not do the job and attempting such would merely shatter the entire pane. I'm wanting to make a glass roof and glass walls for a sun room and use the materials that I have on hand.

2007-12-31 16:32:25 · 7 answers · asked by rann_georgia 7

Is it OK to run my water line past the electrical ?

2007-12-31 16:31:17 · 5 answers · asked by craig m 2

I am interested in adding a bathroom to my basement and I want to do all the work myself including the plumbing and I will use copper piping.Is there a website that can give me step by step instructions and diagrams on how to install a bathroom in a basement.I will be installing a 1/2 bath toilet,sink and shower.

2007-12-31 16:25:02 · 7 answers · asked by classy48292 1

I have a large back living room and want to make part of it into an office. Does anyone know of a website or have any tips on how to build a simple wall. I have all the 2x4's that I will be needing.I dont want a real complicated wall, just a simple wall to divide the rooms up. my floor is pier and beam. this will not be a load bearing wall. I will get the drywall and everything after I build the frame. Just need to know how to get started and if there are any good sites with tips and "how-to's" thanks for the help...

2007-12-31 16:04:00 · 7 answers · asked by nAiRb 3

As many people, I really don't like for anyone to hear me pooh. I know, I know it doesn't bother you. Well, ok, it's just me. How do you sound prood a bathroom?

2007-12-31 15:38:45 · 7 answers · asked by Stephen W 2

2007-12-31 14:53:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-31 12:59:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay I say on one of the home makeover shows how they painted the appliances to cut the cost instead of buying new ones. Does anyone know how to do this or how successful it can be?

2007-12-31 12:48:37 · 6 answers · asked by *MrsKev* 3

I have found that anytime you buy a new quilt that has individual patches, they will not hold up well. Even if you pay well for it....it is a crap-shoot. It is a shame really. So I have given up on those. So who has the good ones with the best quality print and fabric and stitching that will last? Anyone know?

2007-12-31 11:59:18 · 2 answers · asked by Chaz 6

i just used some car spray paint to color a board but i got a lot on my hands and water and soap doesn't help? do i use acetone or something?

2007-12-31 10:41:22 · 10 answers · asked by iii. 2

in inches. like what item= 1 inch or something like that

2007-12-31 09:42:21 · 11 answers · asked by just me 2

2007-12-31 09:20:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ideas/patterns

2007-12-31 09:15:53 · 3 answers · asked by Christina K 3

2007-12-31 09:11:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

We'd like to replace our laminate kitchen countertop with granite tiles. I've been told that if the laminate is in good condition, the tiles can be put on right on top of the laminate (with the right prep work).

Have any of you redone your own kitchen counters? We're scared, as we're not terribly handy around the house. Any advice (other than "don't do it!")?

2007-12-31 09:10:11 · 3 answers · asked by Carol M 3

I am in Arcadia CA
I need to buy a piece of glass for my window
It's special size (actually only sqare)

Anyone know where I can get it?
or if I already have a big piece of glasses where I can cut it
for special size

2007-12-31 09:02:09 · 3 answers · asked by pjpeterchen 1

2007-12-31 07:43:37 · 3 answers · asked by fantazeefreakz 1

My chimney pulled away from the wall and now theres a triangular gap where the fireplace is. How do I fill it with insulation? the gap in the lower part is small.

2007-12-31 05:44:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to paint the yucky wood looking veneers white?

2007-12-31 05:33:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking into having a deck built. It is 16'x12'. Ledger board w/ flashing is already installed on house. It will be your basic wood deck with a bench along one of the 12' sides. I just need a rough quote. This is for labor only! $500? $750? $1000? I live in Richmond, VA.

2007-12-31 05:23:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

tighten the nuts under the cabinet at the base of the sink from underneath. All I see is these black things you can twist with your fingers if there wasn't so much putty on them. Yesterday the guys that were helping were saying I needed to use a special tool to tighten these nuts. Can anyone please be more specific as to where these nuts are and if I am supposed have all this putty under the sink? Also, when I was down there looking I bumped the hose and it started to leak so I had to turn off my cold water. I tried turning off the main water (the silver thing in the middle) and I got squirted. I haven't had any problems with this sink in the past and I have been here almost 3 years. Is this beyond me fixing this? Should I pay for a plummer??? (I really don't want to because I just had to buy a new air conditioner for $2500.00). Please feel free to email me, or send me links of step by steps. Thanks.

2007-12-31 04:51:57 · 4 answers · asked by Corona 5

My toliet is plugged somewhere. I tryed everything and my dad came over and he couldn't get anywhere with it. So right now I can't use the toliet. The water comes down slowly on it own but still plugged. I don't know want pluged with at all. So much it going to cost for me and right now I don't have any money since I didn't get my check yet in the mail and the banks are closed. I don't know want to do...

2007-12-31 04:48:17 · 8 answers · asked by Proud mom 4

2007-12-31 04:20:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I make a box with small granular sized crushed charcoal to eliminate smells and smoke?

2007-12-31 03:58:00 · 2 answers · asked by greatguyclinton 1

Okay, so I have a couple pieces of coconut my nephew threw in the toilet bowl and flushed. They're too far down for me to reach is there anyway I can pour something in or flush something down to remove the coconut from it's place without spending alot on a plumber?

2007-12-31 03:31:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to drill a hole for a soap dispenser in a cast iron sink, that has a porcelain enamel. What is the best way to do this without ruining the sink?

The 2nd post here has some instructions, but I'm not sure:

http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Drilling-holes-in-my-kitchen-sink-121385-.htm

2007-12-31 02:27:09 · 13 answers · asked by Jason B 1

We have no windows in our bathroom, but we have a ventilator up in the ceiling. After the mold starting growing we kept it on 24/7 and we kept the bathroom door open, but the mold kept growing/spreading. Basically the mold is little black dot in groups. And its making the paint peel. What should I do.

2007-12-31 00:11:48 · 11 answers · asked by mz.courage 1

I am currently designing a piece of art work which requires a sheet of perspex about the size of your average blackboard. After researching i found that perspex is quite expensive, does anyone know of a cheaper alternative to perspex for something of this size?

2007-12-31 00:11:02 · 6 answers · asked by Live4theMoment 3