| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| What kind of celing fan is good for winter use to circulate warm air ? |
Most ceiling fans will have a reverse switch on them. That's all you need to do, and turn it on low. It pulls the air from the room up to the ceiling (warm air rises) and down the walls. ... |
| What type of ceiling is it if it has little bumps all over it? |
The real name of it is acoustic..known as a slang as "popcorn"...Most acoustic now will be labeled "styrafoam acoustic"..years ago it had cork in it for the bumps, but now styra... |
| What's a safe and easy way to make a fire pit? |
Dig out a large circle of dirt 4 to 6 feet wide and one foot deep, make it like a bowl, lower in the middle, . I like a bit of sand raked over the exposed dirt to make it pretty. Ring the top with... |
| Is it possible to charge an electric drill with a nokia phone charger? |
Should this not read a NOOKIE charger. Methinks he may be cheating on you - if not , he is certainly lying to you. He would not be able to drill anything electrical on that charge. ... |
| How to turn a kitchen table into a Kitchen island? |
Here's what I did:
If it is an island, I assume you want to use it as a work surface as opposed to a dining table (although one could certainly eat there, too).
Go to Lowes or Home Depot... |
| What should I use to put up as a guard rail around my wood burning stove? |
You do not say if you need a guard to keep toddlers, pets out of harms way or just decorative. How large of an area are you talking? Will it be near the stove or away ? 3 feet tall or 6 ft? You ca... |
| How do I clean my shower head so it doesn't shoot in different directions? |
Lime Away, CLR, or a similar lime/mineral deposit remover will fix it. Either remove the shower head and put it in a tub of the solution (you only need to cover the nozzels), or, you can treat it... |
| What is the best type of lumber to use on a hand crafted log home? |
To directly answer the Q,,,NONE from your property.
With all due respect there are few if any WOODs that will not over time; be affected by the environment, etc. and degrade in some fashion. ... |
| How do you tell the diference between turpentine and paint thinner? |
Turpentine smells like pine rosin since it is pine sap that has been boiled down. Mineral spirits (paint thinner), smells more like a petroleum product. Turpentine has not been used as a paint th... |
| How can I separate two pieces of wood that have been glued together without damaging the wood? |
you say white glue not yellow. white glue is more for paper products and crafting. If possible take a block of wood that you can hold safely with one hand and place one end against the glued block ... |
| How much to add on a 14x24 room to my home? |
we just had 20x20 room added here in west GA. Cost was $18,000. It became a bedroom and other side a living room. Had carpet put in, 4 windows and new bathtub and commode. 2 inside doors. Both roo... |
| How can I reduce drafts coming from my windows? |
I bought plastic that you stick onto the window frame. The only problem is that you have to warm up the frame a little bit before the tape will stick onto it. You can use a blow drier to warm up ... |
| How do you take off a sticker without ruining it? |
put baby oil around the edges of the sticker to soften the adhesive, then peel it off. ... |
| How can I change the color of my formica table top? |
Krylon now has spray paint specifically designed for plastics. You might also consider re-laminating it with another 'Formica' color....there are literally hundreds to choose from. Your l... |
| What is the easiest way 2 take off clear caulking from the kitchen sink? |
Heat gun and plastic putty knife, ... |
| How can I insulate a drafty window? |
I guess a worst case scenario would be to use duct tape. Hope you're renting. ... |
| What type of pneumatic nailer and air compressor do I use to install crown molding? |
A small kit cost about $ 200.00 Can, the brad nailer is good enough for crown just use a little liqud nails the brads will hold the crown in place, the nailer should take up to 1.3/4 nails anyway |
| What is the best way to paint a front door for a house? |
There really is no need to take the door off. if you worry about getting paint on the hardware just tape it off with masking tape. Just leave the door cracked while it dries. Anymore questions let... |
| Why is the soldering iron tip life is short? |
Soldering "iron" or "gun"? Soldering iron tips are long-lived, and replacable. The tips on any guns I have used are also replacable, but more fragile than the big, solid coppe... |
| What do you think of my clever idea to recycle my old unwantd graphic tees? |
ya know, sounds like a good idea, and interested project. I would take before and after pictures of it. you may just have foudn a nitch, and possibly a business venture to get into, never heard of ... |
| Where could I find all I need to know about choosing/installing window shutters? |
DYI.com is a good source for do-it yourself techniques. They usually have diagrams, how to measure, installation instructions.
Home Depot and Lowes websites have information on shutters.
americ... |
| How to build a soundproof outdoor wall? |
if you have space, a earth berm could work great, nothing blocks sound like a thick mound of dirt! and I think they are a great addition to a landscape, either gently sloped to grow grass on, or te... |
| How can I get wallpaper off using a method of newspaper and vinegar? |
I dont know about that, but on TLC they used a combination of fabric softner and water. I think it was like half and half. First they took of the outer layer of the wallpaper (with the print on it)... |
| Whats an easy way to fix a toilet chain without going and? |
I hate when that happens...I have used string in the past.
I always have the intention of going back and putting a new chain in but I forget easilly once the prob is fixed.
Try yarn or any kind o... |
| How do you level up a bath tub? |
I don't know how to level it except with shims perhaps if it is off a tiny bit. Remember to fill it first to make sure that you allow fot eh weight when you caulk it! ... |
| Stores refuse to sell me an earthquake strap for my water heater, will a nylon ratchet strap work? |
Most plumbing warehouses sell Pasco Products, and Pasco offers one in their catalog.
HD and LWS doesn't offer Pasco Products, so look for a
Plumbing Supply store ... |
| How do I go about recasting something to make resin copies? |
My husband does a lot of prototype mold making. He says just make a silicone RTV mold (not to be confused with silicone caulking) and then mix your resin and pour it into it. He said that is the ... |
| How do you take out a dishwasher from start to finish? |
Do exactly as myotherne... says and you can also use the instructions from your new dishwasher for reference. It won't be exactly the same but it will give you some good visuals to help with y... |
| Is there a web-site that makes specialty gravestone sprays? |
Are you wanting something to keep an item from falling off the headstone?
Please check with the cemetery first. They usually have rules about headstones, plantings, and momentoes. ... |
| Can you comfortably stand on the second to top rung of a ladder? |
According to OSHA and most ladder manufacturers you should not stand on the top or second rung of a ladder. ... |
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