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How do you smooth out these walls?

I have been involved in many evaluations of potential asbestos applications but in industrial settings. I have been trained by a governmental agency to do so but not in a household application but ...

How much romex might one expect to need to wire a house? I am doing a price analysis for school.?

This will get you pretty close on 1300 sq ft. 12-2 romex 1000 feet @ .25 per foot 12-3 romex 500 feet @ .35 per foot 14-2 romex 1000 feet @ .18 per foot 14-3 romex 250 feet @ .24 per foot...

How do you cedar line dresser drawers?

There are different types of cedar..the stuff for moths etc is called "aromatic cedar"..a different species...and then you can buy some that isnt aromatic..so simply decide if your items ...

Where can I find natural house cleaners online?

Air Freshener: We all know about putting baking soda in the refrigerator to reduce odor, but I also use baking soda to eliminate room odors. Sprinkle it on the carpet, leave for a few minutes, th...

I have a very important document that I was not supposet to laminaate. Is there anyone that can remove it?

What kind of laminate was it? The sticky kind? If its sticky your prob screwed. If it was the heat pressed on kind ,you may be able to cut the edges of laminate a remove document.

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How much does it cost to remodel a garage into a bedroom.?

First thing you need to do, is find out if you need a permit to remodel, and have the work inspected. Call your local city, or county offices to find that out. There are some things you can try...

What're some different ways to treat unfinished wooden furniture?

What with modern wood finishing products these days (and I've tried a LOT of them) there's two that I fall back on most...there's a water based polyurethane at about $9.00 a quart, i...

How do I build a wall waterfall?

First plan the scale of your waterfall. How wide + How high + how deep. Next Purchase a sheet of 3/4" O.S.B. Cut the size of waterfall out of this 4'x8'sheet of O.S.B. Now Coat ...

What can i add or wrap around cardboard to make it spalsh proof?

I would go with Ozgirl's answer I think the trade name is "Fablon" you can get it at any DIY store B&Q etc.

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To get an update in an entryway, are peel and stick floor tiles okay to put over existing linoleum?

Several years ago I tiled a bathroom with peel and stick tiles. They were a brand-name top-of-the-line product, they looked great when I first put them down. Within a few weeks I'd noticed t...

How to insulate a window in a baby's room?

I saw one of those DIY shows the other night about insulating windows and they used simple contact paper. The stuff that you put on books. They got the clear paper and stuck it on. You could not...

How can i get con edision to relocate a utlility pole?

No.... You will have to relocate your driveway, or pay to move the pole.

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How do I remove the panel from a raised panel cabinet door?

I would use staples at the corners of the frame on the back side to re-enforce the joints. Use a router and cut the panel from the frame. Rabbit the inside rear edge 1/8 deep by 1/4 to receive the ...

How much would you pay for this plumbing job?

plumbers pricing are different depending on where you live, if plumber used his knowledge and his time, truck,GAS, etc toget the correct parts, don't complain. It's a simple job for him/h...

Does a shower drain in a custom shower pan have to be installed right on top of the floor?

you can float the tile up to the drain

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What would be the steps in painting a house?

The first thing is to inspect for any damaged wood and replace it. Then you need to clean the surface which may include scrapping off old chipped paint and a good washing down. After ample drying t...

Is putting in laminate wood flooring really as easy as they make it seem?

Make sure the particular flooring you are getting needs no other supplies..some requires a simple underlayment(fabric type sheeting)..and some require you buy these foam rubber gasket type items th...

Where can I get step by step directios on converting a half bath into a full bath?

First of all you should remove the greenboard. What you don't state,,, IS shower "Plumbing" already installed? You also don't state your intent for the stall. Tile? A Built...

How hard it is to build furniture without using power tools?

It's very difficult, but not impossible. He will need several saws (rip, cross cut, coping), a brace with bits, planes (block, jack, jointing, rabbeting), possibly a spoke shave, VERY sharp k...

How do you measure to replace a window?

Remove the inside trim molding. You will then see where the old window frame is and the 2x4 or 2x6 studs are. Most window measurements are done by measuring the space between the studs and the ...

What fixings should I use to fix artwork to hollow metal wall?

You'll have to visit a DIY shop and look at the fixings they have for thin sheets: basically it's something that goes into a hole, you insert a bolt and tighten it, and that closes it aga...

How do I put sealant around the bath edges which are not flush to the wall?

Without knowing the size or length of the gap, "Filling" before using the Flashing, might not be practical, or effective. The more important issue is sealing the gap, OVER so that no wate...

I need help in selecting a hand drill?

Rigid 18 volt cordless drill first, then a DeWalt 18 volt cordless. If the cordless are out of your desired spending ranges, get the model with the cord for somehwere between $50-$75 range. C...

How do I repair appearing nail heads in my ceiling?

im sure its not the beams.just put a screw next to the popping nails. then pound the nails in and compound over them,sand and paint.ps when you do this you might notice a few more wanting to pop ,j...

How do I go about wiring a door buzzer?

this should help

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How much should I charge for my homemade soaps?

2 to 4 US...

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What are some way we can help animals out during the spring?

What a NICE question!! Well, for the birdies, you can leave nest building materials in mesh bags hanging in trees~pieces of string and yarn, even dryer lint! (Yep, saw that on t.v. one day:) And y...

Should I attempt to redo the duct work in my basement by myself?

You are able to do this yourself! However, you will only be able to buy all the round pipe and fittings you need from a box store. If you have to work with rectangular duct, then the box stores w...

Is it possible to have a built in dishwasher w/o a cabinet around it?

Ordinarily the dishwasher is screwed to the underside of the countertop, at the front of the unit. (There will be a couple of tabs where you would shoot the screws thru). If you don't anchor...

How do i paint the walls in my modular home?

The 'wallpaper' is actually a layer of vinyl print over the sheetrock.. not really 'paper' at all... so adhesion can be a problem. MOST manufacturers will not cover any warrant...

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