Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

2007-12-22 10:06:03 · 3 answers · asked by gold 3

Is getting really old and she has some really nice furniture in her house. I think I could swap it out for the crap in my house and she wouldn't even notice. I mean, even if she did I would just tell her she forgot about the 'garage sale'. What does she need it for?

2007-12-22 09:50:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 09:48:31 · 5 answers · asked by Tim 2

there was two earth wires so i left one off , the light works fine but i have no power going to a light upstairs or the switch , is leaving this other earth wire off causing the prob

2007-12-22 09:47:30 · 9 answers · asked by Blatant 2

2007-12-22 09:22:53 · 0 answers · asked by Raymond B 1

Hello. I've got in my 4x8 half-inch chipboard and a load of 3x2 sawn. Now, I've done this before, but in a cellar only 9 feet high, and mainly with single panelled partitions, so that was quite easy. I wedged my 2x2 studs between the ceiling and the floor and it worked a treat.

Now I need to do the same in a building much higher (far far too high to fix studs to the ceiling ie. like 30 feet high) and although I think I know where to start, does anyone have any pointers / tips? My main concern is getting the stability so the whole thing is not prone to falling over. Please note I would rather not create a ceiling in the rooms I am creating (yet). Please also note these will be panelled on each side and filled with rockwool, but for speed I would like to panel just one side initially if I can get away with it.

All the info I can find is re plasterboard partitions, well I don't want that; I won't go into why just take my word for it!

Or just give a step by step if you prefer! Thanks

2007-12-22 08:53:47 · 5 answers · asked by AlexChappel 4

i want to buy a tub that sits over my old tub and backing, how does this attach to the tiles and the tub

2007-12-22 08:36:44 · 1 answers · asked by bigdaddy9965 5

Paint thinner?

2007-12-22 08:31:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I remove the plastic sleeve from the drive shaft of a kitchenaid food processor? We've used hammer, screwdriver and vice grip....Is there an easier way?

2007-12-22 08:29:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2 story townhome. If I run the central heating unit, it is too hot upstairs and not hot enough downstairs. I usually turn the oven on about 300 degrees for about 2 hours. That seems to warm up the downstairs fine. I have the thermostat set on 70. Is it cheaper to turn the oven on for about 2 or 3 hours, or turn the thermostat up higher?

2007-12-22 07:51:10 · 8 answers · asked by Joy W 2

2007-12-22 07:44:32 · 9 answers · asked by jfish1000 2

Surface done in Minwax Poly shades - want to break the sealer to be able to stain over it -- will the liquid sand work for that and not distort the results of the new stain?

2007-12-22 06:13:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a door that I would like to colour several shades darker (to mahogany or even walnut).

It's likely to be plywood as opposed to real wood (the door sounds hollow).

Will wood stain even "take' properly on this type of surface? (I have tried sanding & white spirit on an offcut - the results were so-so.)

Any other way of prepping it? Any other primer or undercoat? Should I just use wood paint instead (it tends to look too glossy, that's my only problem - can't seem to find matt versions.)

Thoughts or advice?

2007-12-22 06:11:40 · 6 answers · asked by Bowzer 7

I need base cabinets that can only be 14 inches deep.
I was thinking of buying unfinished wall cabinets (to use as the base cabinets) and then making the 4 inch high platform to put under the cabinets to raise them up.
Just wanted some opinions on this and how would I build the platform to support the cabinets?

2007-12-22 06:03:21 · 3 answers · asked by Jeff 1

Say on a corridor system where you might have 5 exits but one bulb. I'm aware of 2-way switches and the intermediate switch.

Never wired 4 switches up before. Do you just put another intermediate switch in?

2007-12-22 04:55:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just roughed in my cabin for plumbing using PEX Yurn tubing and fittings. I have not tied into the main water line.....due to snow and ice upstate. I was thinking of using an AIR line from my small compressor from sears. any ideas? I want to test for leaks so I can close in walls.

DAve I

2007-12-22 04:07:32 · 8 answers · asked by Dave 1

Size of project is 13 inches by 9 inches.

2007-12-22 04:05:26 · 2 answers · asked by banjo_mccain 4

need to add a plug in cabinet for a new over the range microwave

2007-12-22 03:49:22 · 3 answers · asked by wildcatcrazyfan 1

I`m putting a stud wall up (3.5mtrs x 3mtrs) how much does sound proof insulation cost , UK

Rough ideas welcome, thanks

2007-12-22 03:30:30 · 7 answers · asked by Hoot 3

i sanded table then scorched with a torch to darken the grain, buffed down and applied one coat of stain. Applied two coats of poly and got desired results. Applied with fine brush, but now the table is very rough

2007-12-22 02:39:38 · 6 answers · asked by Aaron S 1

thats actually at a store- not online- and preferably maple

2007-12-22 02:32:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just wondering in your experience is the customer service better at homedepot or lowes i just want to know what others think.

2007-12-22 02:26:00 · 14 answers · asked by Fireball 2

Looking for a drill bit set thats the dog's? Any recommendations?

2007-12-22 00:51:10 · 19 answers · asked by And P 2

2007-12-22 00:23:04 · 8 answers · asked by Michelle W 1

2007-12-21 23:41:08 · 3 answers · asked by Sean H 1

Any idea how to purify/filter tap water for drinking purpose..,cause nowadays we are facing shortage of drinking water.., and when we checked the supply we have found some dust in it.,and have to collect it in cans or bottles...it makes unable to connect the modern type filter (available in the market) to the pipe lines.,thats why I post this....for your suggestions.,

"Would you mind helping me to make a home made but reliable water purifying system.,and should be economical as well?.."...

Thanks in advance for every body.

2007-12-21 22:35:30 · 4 answers · asked by 2bros 3

I am planning to use Elastomeric paint to water proof my small pond. Is it safe for the fishes?

If not what should I use?

2007-12-21 20:56:48 · 2 answers · asked by Ron M 3

I am planning to use Elastomeric paint to water proof my small pond. Is it safe for the fishes?

2007-12-21 20:54:13 · 1 answers · asked by Uncle Monkey 1

What would we need to do in terms of ventilation and preparing the area that the fireplace will go in? We need to have gas installed in order to do this, so I'd like to make sure that it's feasible before we go to the trouble.

2007-12-21 15:50:27 · 7 answers · asked by just me 3

This probably sounds like a very stupid question but how exactly do they do it. Remember the bubble has to be exactly the correct size. Do they shake the container until the right size bubble is formed. What if they get too many bubbles do they have to wait around until they pop. I can imagine it being like trying to win at one of those 'get the balls into the holes' balancing games. Just when you get to needing one final ball, all the others jump out. How fustratrating!

2007-12-21 14:59:56 · 4 answers · asked by Antony G 1