| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| How do I fold the fabric at the corners of a bench I am recovering? |
This site shows how to cover a sharp corner, or a rounded corner.
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| What type of wood should I use when building a built in entertainment center? |
If you want to do this project. Why don't you look the information on the web site yourself? ... |
| How do you spray texture a ceiling without spilling texture out of the hopper? |
Marshalltown,Goldblatt and Wallboard brand hoppers sell an off angled attatchment that you can buy.It clamps to the hopper and to the gun.What it does is allows you to shoot texture vertically and ... |
| Whats the best way to remove a splinter caused by a ceramic tile? |
You'll need to get a high power jeweler's loupe (the thing they stick on their eyes so that they have a free hand) and a really good pair of tweezers, and most likely a needle. Make sure... |
| Is it acceptable to put deck support posts into the ground with concrete around the posts? |
That is how I did mine. ... |
| What is a good hardware solution that prevents me from forgetting to lock my office front door? |
First, install a closer. Second, install a Schlage A series, Arrow M series, or other quality lock that that can be set to re-lock itself whenever the door is closed.
Or, order a lock with a sto... |
| How do I get rid of an odor in a dresser? |
Wipe the inside of the drawers with a rag soaked in vinegar.
Then using another clean rag, soak a rag in vinegar for each drawer .
Put them in place and leave the rags for 48 hours or until they ... |
| How do you make a patch work pillow? |
Buy a pillow form the size you want. With scissors, cut strips of fabric 2 1/2 inches wide, pick a pair and lay one atop the other, right sides together, sew down one long side using 1/4 inch seam... |
| Best way to check if a 20x25 floor is level before wood floor installation? |
2 options
1) snap line.
2) laser level. ... |
| Is it better to split freshly cut logs or wait until they've dried? |
now ,the propose for spliting is to let the wood dry out faster, exposes more surface area, plus it will be harder to split once it drys out, ... |
| What is the difference between masonry cement and portland type 1 cement? |
It depends on what you are going to do with it.
Masonry Cement is designed specifically for use in mortars used for brickwork and block work, external rendering and internal plastering.
Port... |
| What is the best sewing machine for the money? |
I bought a Janome from HSN and it is a terrific machine. I made curtains for my living room and everyone thought I bought them. I've owned 2 different Singers, and one White. I like the Jan... |
| How do you figure out what a light switch controls? |
the switch may control an outside outlet or light... also the switch may control just the top or bottom outlet of one in the living room . you can remove the wall cover from the switch and use a... |
| How does one choose a hot tub? |
try looking in magazines oh yea a bit of advice.........you might just want to FINISH BUILDING YOUR DECK FIRST!!! ... |
| How do you build a mini bar? |
Start with a mini hammer and nails...
Kidding aside, You need to be somewhat more specific, Are you looking to build out of wood? Glass block? Metal?
What type of material are you considerin... |
| I need directions and a blueprint for building a mallard duck house.Does anyone have a good website? |
www.goduckyourself.com ... |
| Is there anything you can do about creaky floor boards? |
You really can nail them down. Go to your local hardware store and ask someone there for the correct type of nails for the job. (I think they are just "finishing" nails, but I am not su... |
| How do I calculate the number of ballusters between the posts on my new deck? |
Add 1 1/4" (the width of one balluster) to the space between two posts. For example, if you have a 61" distance between two posts, use 62 1/4". Then try dividing that by 3.5* (your... |
| How do you get drywall patches to blend? |
Where I live in Texas the walls are all textured. I have matched the texturing when drywalling by lightly going over the wet mud with a dry paint roller. You could also try a sponge. Practice fi... |
| Where do the red and white wires go when replacing a baton light fitting with three terminal halogen fitting? |
Get an electrician! Most house fires are electrical in nature, and most electrical fires are caused by people doing things without knowing how to do them correctly. You might get the light to wor... |
| What is a cheap way to soundproof a window? |
Styrofoam will work and so will cork board. Make sure you cut to cover whole window. Heavy drapes will not cut down on the sound. If it is coming through the walls that may be a problem but the ... |
| How do I make sure soldered and taped wires in a junction box at a light are properly insulated and protected |
Pull off the old tape. If the connection still looks tight and good, re-tape it with modern vinyl electrical tape. ... |
| Best way to remove both the label and the glue from wine bottles? |
First soak to remove most of the label. Then use GooGone to remove any glue that is left.
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| I am restaining a bedroom set, how do i use chemical stripper? |
Firstly, do it outside and wear gloves! If you've got time and don't mind doing a few passes at it, get a citrus or "safe" stripper. (3M makes a decent one) They aren't as ... |
| Is there an easy way to dredge / clean a lake channel without using heavy equipment? |
yes there is an easy solution although carol H was partially right about the vacuming just a pond pump wouldn't do the job as it would tend to clog the pump and burn it up. However as i am a ... |
| What kind of paint should I use to put a logo on a maple snare drum? |
acrylic ... |
| What is the best way to remove an old border wallpaper? |
Steam is the best way. If the paper is old and does not respond well, get a scoring device. It will puncture small holes in the paper so steam get get under it. Both the scoring device and steam... |
| How do you thread a packing gun? |
The sticky side of the tape goes away from the cutting blade. ... |
| What sort of power do they have in australia? is it the same as in the UK? |
we use 240 volt, 3 pin plug. Is that enough info?
SCHUMACHERGI got it wrong, I'm in Australia and we use 240 volt, GET IT RIGHT! Looks like a Y shape. ... |
| How do you get chocolate frosting off a suede purse? |
Suede is not easy to clean and generally speaking should not be wet cleaned as this only draws dirt further in.
A suede brush & nubuck cloth would be your best bet. Use the suede brush to l... |
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