| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| What is an authoritative source on concrete work? |
many ideas and ways to do all of this, i would google it on : how to install concrete
measure: length x width = sq ft.
divide sq. by 81 ( sq yd )
this will tell u how much concrete at 4&q... |
| How is the best way to touch up old furniture or used furniture with stain? |
If you want to stain any piece of wood, you need to first sand the old finish off of the wood. Part of the old finish is a coating that makes it moisture resistant--it is this finish that is not al... |
| How do I make a 'laminated' name tag with average household items? |
Use clear mailing/packing tape. print tag on your computer. Cut out and cover both sides with tape leaving enough margin for each side of tape to stick to the other. Trim edges and your done. |
| How would I hang something really heavy? |
Use mollies or anchors to secure it to the wall where there are no studs. Also, purchase mounts that are rated for the weight of the shelf, there are several types to choose from, some of which ca... |
| Sewing Room I am decorating a sewing room and would like some advice and pointers? |
tons of light both overhead as well as task lighting.
Cupboards on one wall with a deep kind of ike kitchen cabinets. Than build glassed in shelves on top of that to the ceilling.
Drop dow... |
| What's the best way to remove windows in my home? |
The only way to avoid the glass getting every where if it has to be broken is to tape the glass completely with duct tape before breaking. If I am replacing a window I always do this to protect mys... |
| Any simple ways to keep your house cool? |
I too have few windows that open, also a few that don't. Here's what we do at our home. During the cool parts of the day, being early morning and evening into night, we leave all our wi... |
| What paint do I use to paint the front of the dishwasher and the oven hood? |
you dont want to paint these items with a brush... i dont care how straight and steady your hand is... you will see brush marks... it will not be pretty... a roller on these products will leave pit... |
| I want to connect a new 110 volt pagoda light between two others in series. What do I need to do this? |
If they really are in "series" as you say, if you unscrew the bulb in one, the other one will go out. I think you mean they are on the same circuit (but in parallel). Next, how is the tw... |
| What is the difference between quilting thread and all purpose thread? |
HAND quilting thread is always 100% cotton, usually mercerized (treated with caustic alkali under tension to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dye), and is often coated to avoid tangling.... |
| How do you use brick to cap a block wall? |
A brick is the same size as the block 7-5/8 if you lay the brick as a sailer (on edge to hide holes) so it should line up perfectly ... |
| Is it ok to skim coat over a painted wall with drywall compound? |
Its OK to skim coat or texture over a painted wall, and yes prep work is everything for how well the job will look and how well it will last. SO do not skimp on the prep.
Watch out for wall paper... |
| What do I do when people are looking in my house windows and the garage? |
I like the idea of motion sensors connected to flood lights. They're relatively inexpensive. If it happens at night, it should be easy enough to scare them off or catch them. They may even ... |
| What's the best way to make and hang a stage curtain in a room? |
using a 1" conduit pipe drill holes in end affix a screw eye system to it hang from ceiling with say a 1 1/2 inch screw then hang curtain like a shower curtain? IDEA/ ... |
| How do you dismantle an electric guitar? |
I have a Stratocaster and all u have to do is unscrew everything an remember how to put it back. I suggest not loosing the screws. Put them in a bag or something. ... |
| How much to build a back house? |
your talking about building the most expensive parts of a home (kitchen and bath) so its not going to be cheep and depends on the size of room....do much of the work yourself to save money...pick u... |
| Is it better to use a mortar or and adhesive to dot and dab plaster board to walls?David? |
In a sense the question is a bit confusing. Are you installing DRYWALL to studs? OR are you boarding over and existing wall material? Is PLASTERBOARD the actual substance?
Have you defined th... |
| Is there a plastic men's urinal that fits over the seat in a home toilet? |
As much as I might empathize, and as descriptive as Sunshines answer is, I more agree with comments by others, with no offense meant.
I'm an OLD man, and if I can't stand to urinate,... |
| How do I start reducing my garbage? |
Do you mean only paper garbage or all garbage?
Paper garbage reuse the other side, for non business items even if reusing the other side is just for a grocery list.
All garbage
Buy less t... |
| Whats the best way to remove stains from car seats/headliner in a car? |
Spot Shot.. You find it in the carpet cleaners section... Its the best spot cleaner on the market..... ... |
| How can I grow ivy in my cubicle? |
I asked my mother, the landscaper about this...
Do you want the ivy growning down the wall, or up?
DOWN: Since you are in a cubicle, try to find a plant basket that is meant to be hung over the ... |
| What is the black fabric piece you see between a wall and new concrete? |
It is a tar inpregnated tentest fibre board get from a builders supply store (not home depot) ... |
| How hard is it to fix a leak under a bathroom sink? |
Bathroom sink traps are either 1 1/4" or 1 1/2". Tools needed would be channellock type pliers if you cannot unscrew the slip joints by hand. Possible leaks could be: the slip joint washe... |
| How do you plumb in a Sink from 2 Taps to a new Sink with a Mixer Tap? |
the simple answer is this even though it only has one faucet
the part that goes under think has two pipes coming from it
so when you have discconected your two taps you just connect the two pipes... |
| My motion sensor light stays on all the time, what is the problem? |
Some lights have the ability to be controlled on manual or automatic depending on the number of times that the switch for the light is switched on and off.You may need to kill the power then allow ... |
| How can I convert a sunken tub to a walk in shower? |
Is the sunken tub tile? If it is, the tile will need to be removed down to the underlying wood structure, and the floor built up to the proper level and re-tiled. The drain will have to be disconne... |
| Where can I take furniture upholstery classes in Kentucky? |
try this site
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| How to strengthen a bath tub when I use a bath stool for my husband. We already repaired one crack.? |
Have you considered a body swing that hangs from the ceiling? I think they come with a lift too! ... |
| Can anyone tell me how to paint a concrete floor? |
Did it in my screened- in room down in florida, beautiful! Go to Home Depot or Lowe's at the paint counter. Ask the man for paint for cement, he will make it any color you need right ther... |
| How do I remove birds from my shop? |
well it seem you are stuck with them until the chicks fly away on their own. then just remove the nest and do not let momma build another one.to keep birds away fill a good squirt gun with a mixtur... |
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