| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| Can a tub surround be cut to fit an irregular space? |
All tub surrounds are cut to fit. just use a razor knife. also make sure you purchase one without soap holders in the corners. depending on how much of an angle you have to cut the soap holder migh... |
| How can I remove my mirrors that are applied to the wall with mounting tape without damaging the paint? |
fishing line behind the mirror and saw or floss behind it ... |
| Can I create a makeshift shade for a small desk lamp without burning down my house? |
Sure you can just use a wire coat hanger and make the shape you want and cover the outside with a material or something but be sure nothing is touching the light bulb or you will have a fire. Ea... |
| How can a loft be most energy-efficient, with the 'equivalent 10mm air gap' removing the heat? |
You need a certain amount of airflow through a loft space to carry moisture-laden air away, otherwise you get condensation build-up, which can lead to damp timbers etc. As long as the loft insulati... |
| How can i repair my new countertops that got some scraches on them? |
Not a lot you can do, you might be able to hide it a little if you try to fill the scratches with a coloured wax. Melt it in and scrape off the excess so it is flush. DON'T use metal to do thi... |
| How do I make recently repainted interior doors smooth again? |
You could try to bring back the smoothness by rubbing it down with the paper as used by auto repairers,
I think it is made by 3M, and has to be used with cold water.
When you have successfully co... |
| What do you recommend would be the best to put down for a floor in an unfinished basement? |
Go for carpet. Get a carpet rem, it will be cheap. You can get something you like later if you finish the area. Do not paint, It will be hard to put down tile or lino if the concrete is painted.... |
| How do I remove sticky film from hardwood banister? |
Try Greased Lightning. It works like a charm, and won't damage the wood. It's cheap, too. You can get it at Dollar General or Home Depot. It also works for alot of other stuff around ... |
| How to wire or add the motion light at porch? |
If you buy a fixture with a built-in motion detector all you will need to do is to replace the old fixture with the new one. You can then leave your interior light switch on all the time and the o... |
| What type of things would i need to put in a homemade pond to support bass or perch? |
Just before I was able to submit, but after typing what I thought a decent answer, my power went out for a moment, so I'll try again.
First of all, some of your Q might depend on your no... |
| How can I reduce water pressure in a shower, without reducing water pressure in the whole house? |
Three choices, try putting in a washer with smaller opening than you have now, get a pressure reducing shower head, or go to a hardware store they may have a shower shut off which you install just ... |
| Building a Studion Box: What is the name of the wood to use to build a studio box? |
It's called Particle Board.... use Silicone to fill in every corner joint and use contact cement to glue the inside with speaker carpet or gray soft foam insulation. ... |
| What is the best way to hook together twin mattresses? |
at bedding stores and most department stores in the domestics section they have twin bed "girdles", they just showed them in the local newspapaer as the tn titans will be at the local uni... |
| Whats the best type of seed to revive my lawn? |
Go to a hardware or farm store (Home Depot, Lowe's, your local garden center, etc) and buy some see. Depending on where you are depends on what kind of seed you should get- St. Augustine is a ... |
| How do I unclog the cucumber my son flushed down the toilet? |
that is too funny, aren't kids awesome? Call your plumber, the cucumber will not break down it will, call the plumber ... |
| I have a dresser that was in a barn and smells like rat urine. How can I get rid of the smell? |
The bleach was a great start. Strart over with a bleach and water solition - bucket of warm water, 2 cups of bleach, 3-4 drops of dish soap. scrub with a brush. Wear gloves. Let dry in the sun.... |
| Where can I purchase a plumbing tool? |
home depo ... |
| How do you get rid of squirrels in your walls? |
Most exterminators won't mess with squirrels...at least the ones I've used won't. If you have a farm store or a Do-It-Yourself" pest control around....get some red fox urine. If... |
| Does anyone know how to make a gored skirt without a pattern? |
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| What kind of sand paper should I use to remove paint from wood? |
Go to Home Depot and buy some pain remover and you won't need much sandpaper or electric just a little elbow grease. The paint remover will wrinkle up the old paint so that you can get it off... |
| How do I make my own smoking incense bottle? |
You could drill a hole in the bottle with a normal drill, simply by placing the bottle in a sink of water and drilling the bottle while it is submerged in the water. Cordless drills lessen the risk... |
| Can I reapply polyurethane in small spots... or do I have to strip the whole thing and start fresh? |
I would suggest trying an experiment on one edge. Clean it with mineral spirits or use wax and grease remover from a paint store. If the edge is grimy or soiled or if you just fell compelled to san... |
| How do i get the chipmunks that live under my trailer to go away? |
Toss rags soaked with ammonia under your trailer. They hate the smell. ... |
| What is the best tool for cutting shapes in wood? |
scroll saw ... |
| I want to lay linoleum in the bathroom, any tips on procedure? |
I'd go with peel a'n stick linoleum tiles. They allow you to go at your own pace. They are easy to cut and mold around the toilet if you start right. They can be dry fitted -in place- wel... |
| How tall of an extension ladder do I need to reach the roof of a two storey house? |
First, you need to determine the maximum height that you need to reach. This height is a total of two figures: The height of the wall itself, and the difference in ground level height at the foun... |
| Can anyone help me figure out what drill bit to use to drill a 3/4" hole in a glass block? |
Use a diamond plated core drill bit with diamond coolant .Run drill around 1400 - 1600RPM.
Be sure the drill is running concentric and the machine's chuck has no wobble.
Use a medium press... |
| How to keep stickers on a table? |
You might try testing whatever coating you plan to use on a very small spot on each sticker - some coatings have solvent in them that could attack the printing or even the base of the sticker.
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| What is the easiest and most economical way to finish an interior ceiling? |
try beaded board 8X4 ft sheets with trim to hide seams. turns out great. ... |
| What is the best way to remove a concrete driveway? |
If you or someone you know has a metal detector run it over your old driveway to see if there is mesh or rebar in it. Or you can start on an edge and see if you run into any. If it does your in for... |
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