| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| What kind of paint to use for a bookcase? |
First off, you CAN use oil-base over latex... you CANNOT use latex over oil-base... it won't stick.
The reason it won't stick, is because of the 'oil-base'....which is the ... |
| What's the cheapest and easiest way to refill the expansion joints in my concrete driveway? |
First, clean them out really well, then use Sonneborn SL-1 (get it at a masonry/concrete supply house) to fill in the cracks. It is self-leveling, so all you have to do is squirt some in the crack... |
| What is the ratio of boric acid to sugar to kill carpenter ants? |
My husband buys a box of Borax at the local store. He sprinkles it around the perimeter of our home. They do not like crossing it. That works for any ants.
The problem is that you already have car... |
| Has anyone painted the entire interior of your house? |
well our house is 3000sq ft and we had about hmm about 5 people painting, it took us 2 weekends wasnt too bad ... |
| What is the smallest depth window air conditioner on the market? |
I don't like window units. There are new floor model air-conditioners you can roll around, that take up very little room and all you have to do is vent the air hose. Looks much better, is af... |
| What kind of cheap decoration materials can i use for decorating the stage of our college function? |
No offense but it would help us to know the theme of the "function" the event and its purpose.
CHEAP may be relative, and beautiful subjective,depending on the setting, and/or garne... |
| What is the most effective way of getting rid of roaches? |
Report it have the landlord come and spray the house next to you and yours and if not go buy some spray and some roach traps and some of that roach powder and line the walls and cracks of the house... |
| How do you squirrel proof a roof? |
put a giant slab of sheet metal on your roof and hook a 220v to it and watch the little suckers fry ..... lol sry i just had to say it! ... |
| What's a good wood material to use for building a garage door? |
USE CEDAR WOOD IT WILL LAST LONGER EXPOSED TO THE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS. U CAN PAINT OR STAIN.
OH BY THE WAY U CAN PUT THE CEDAR SIDING ON DIAGONAL FOR A BETTER APPEARANCE ... |
| How do I carefully take down a wall to be able to reuse the bricks? |
With a hammer and chissel.The first line you take out will crumble.When that is out ,you put the chissel under the next brik hammer it in slowly untill the brik popup,then the next etc Your first l... |
| How much cedar for a cedar closet? |
Aprox. 1220 sq. feet of cedar would do the walls and ceiling. I did not subtract for a doorway. Just measure your walls and ceiling length x width for sq. ft. If your going to do it, I'd do it... |
| What decorative plants can grow outside at 6000 ft alt.? Which ones withstand freezing temps the best? |
As long as the ground isn't frozen, there are a number of plants and flowers suitable for cold weather planting in your zone.
Examples of Annuals: Ornamental Cabbage and Kale, Snapdragons, ... |
| What would you call a closet with a microwave, refrigerator and a sink? |
How about "kitchen alcove"? An alcove is a small recess opening off a larger room. A recess is a small room or an enclosure that is set back or indented - such as a closet. Kitchenett... |
| How do you refurbish an old antique table? |
Hi...... ok you need to get the paint off without lifting the origional finish....
Do you know if the paint was latex based or oil based....
Go get a bottle of white spirit. This will take a... |
| Does anyone know how to speed up the rusting process on metal? |
use vinegar or another weak acid. salt water works too ... |
| How do electric wires run in home walls? |
You can cut a hole in the drywall with a utility knife because the blade is short and will only cut the drywall, which should be 1/2 inch thick. The wiring will be somewhere within the center of t... |
| What kind of paint does one use to paint ceiling fan blades? |
Remove the blades from the fan. Get a sealer called "Kilz". Put one coat of sealer to seal the existing colors. Then purchase a "good" quality spray paint,,,,,the color of your ... |
| What is the recommended to way to clean carpet? |
Have a Professional "Steam" cleaner do it. This method is recommended by ALL Carpet Manufactures. 8-) ... |
| Is there anything you can use to clear the shower drain in a motor home? |
Try pouring black coffee down the drain. How long is the drain pipe? Can you tell if the clog is in the trap or beyond it? Perhaps you should get a soft wire hanger and push it through the pipe...y... |
| What kind of Rivets/tools do i need to make this piece of armor? |
I rivet for a living, but there is a problem with what you want to do.
Riveting swells and clamps the pieces together.
The pic you have shows articulating sections that need to move.
A better a... |
| What kind of glue do i use to make an aquarium? |
You'll have to do some SERIOUS research on glues ... most glues have 'toxic' chemicals in them that would KILL the fish you want to put into your aquarium. You also want it to '... |
| I want to paint my bathroom but how do I paint behind the toilet? |
Not easily without removing the tank.
But without going to that extreme:
Once you remove the lid of the tank, it will allow you to get a little closer on the top. You can use a brush all the way... |
| How hard is it to install a microwave oven over the stove? |
It's not really that hard if you have an outlet nearby.
The hardest part is running the elecric to the microwave.
I've done a lot of them (I'm a maintenance tech.), and they are ea... |
| How do I patch a wall where a towel rack will be hung? |
You can try to use heavy weight joint compound. I normally do not recommend using spackling compound, and usually use medium weight for regular patching. But if you need to anchor something you w... |
| Does the mains water supply have to be turned off when disconnecting the washing machine? |
not the mains, no. there are valves that will need to be turned off from the hot and cold feeds though (the red and blue hoses at the back). don't worry if you don't have two hoses, i dis... |
| Whats the safest way to drill holes in a sheet of glass? |
You can do this with 100% reliability by first building up a DAM of putty around the proposed drilling hole area. Then fill that with regular oil plus a rubbing compound abrasive mixed. For this ab... |
| What is a permanent adhesive to adhere leather to foam rubber? |
Gorilla Glue is super strong and sticks to anything. It is also flexible. ... |
| How do I know what amperage of breakers to use? |
To keep it short (because the second part of your questions is peppered with red flags) 14 gague wire should be on a 15 amp breaker 12 gauge on a 20 amp breaker and 10 gauge wire on a 30 amp breake... |
| How much fuel does a Moving truck use? |
im guessing about $600. i drove a 24' from los angeles to las vegas and the move was aprox. 300 miles and used up a whole tank of gas(87 regular unleaded) which costed $100 to fill. you are dr... |
| What is the best way to keep your panties out of your crack? |
Never use panties... HE HE ... |
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