| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| How can I build a cat tower / tree / house thingy? |
Here are some websites that tell you step by step how to make cat trees.
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| How can I build a simple, inexpensive, but usable single lane bowling alley in my basement? |
Bowling alleys are typically made of tongue and groove maple flooring, 3/4" thick or more, much like a gymnasium floor. On a concrete basement floor, you would have to install "sleepers... |
| How do you fix a crack in a flexible copper pipe? |
you could probably solder a patch of copper on there or just solder the area. ... |
| How do you get the stuff out of the cracks when refinishing hardwood floors? |
Use toothpicks and a vacuum to get the mess out. The toothpicks are soft enough that they should not damage the wood the way a metal tool might. Be careful with the sander. It is easy to sand go... |
| How to cut the angle and notch of a hand rail to fit a turned porch post? |
use cardboard to make a template and then use a scrap piece of wood same thickness as rail and work with it til you get the right angle and then use it to cut out your rails. ... |
| How can I securely lock my door without replacing the handle? |
Is it an interior door or exterior? Interior doors are 1-3/8" thick and exterior doors are 1-3/4" thick. The local home center can guide you to the area to buy a new lock for the thickn... |
| How can I make a portable model sweeping staircase for a retail display or where can I buy? |
You can draw up some sketches of your ideas and ask around to see if anyone knows of a good blacksmith or metalworker/fabricator in your area. They usually accept orders of custom metalwork, and st... |
| How do I repair minor damage to base molding? |
Caulk it. Use your finger to fill in the crack and smooth it out. Let it dry and paint if needed. ... |
| Is there a store when I can purchase a vent to install in my pantry door? |
Try a louvered door. No holes, vents or electrical wiring needed. Any home improvement ctr carries them. ... |
| How do I make a mold for pouring concrete? |
Most people make molds out of latex with a fiberglass mother mold. Basically you use a little rubber for the detail and the basic shape is held in place with fiberglass. If you want to see pictures... |
| What is the difference between replacement windows and new construction windows? |
Replacement windows generally do not have a nail-fin for installation and are installed with fasteners through the sash. New Construction windows have the nailfin and are usually installed directly... |
| What is the least expensive way and how to have electricity independent of city services for a residence? |
In your area solar makes the most sense, but you could start small and work up. depending if you have any power source at all at this time? Having an alternative energy source usually means you mus... |
| How to make a Bioscope (primitive motion picture projector) for entertaining kids? |
No - but knowing the right name may help you track down the directions - it may be a kinetoscope. I saw one made from a lampshade kind of thing with another cylinder of paper inside - Something wi... |
| What's the best way to get started on a basement remodel? |
Call some contractors and get estimates.
If you plan to do it yourself, the basic steps are:
Address any water/leakage issues
Frame out the walls
Install electrical
Sheetrock and texture
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| What kind of foam should I use to replace my couch cushions? |
I would go with the memory foam so that after you get off the couch it goes back into the original shape. this also provides the greatest comfort while sitting on the couch. ... |
| How do I remove a stripped plastic nut? |
I always used a reciprocating saw and cut them off I used duct tape to protect the porcelain its tougher. A hacksaw is hard to do it with because you will be cutting on an angle,if you dont have a ... |
| How do I fix curtains to upvc conservatory? |
I'm not sure if you have any space at all above the conservatory, between the tops of the windows & the ceiling. If not you'll have to fix the curtain pole to the ceiling using suitab... |
| How do you remove a Delta bathtub faucet cartridge? |
Guy,
I'm honest with you here.
You can easily twist the cartridge body. So be careful.
I go on such calls several times a year where the homeowner starts to unscrew the bonnet and twist t... |
| Can you get an old fridge cold again? |
check the coils on the back take your shopvac and vacume them or take compressed air from an air compressor and blow off the motor ... |
| How do you adjust a glass office door to keep from dragging? |
You have a herculite glass door or a tempered glass and aluminum door.
If its a herculite door and is rubbing do not use the door and get someone who works on doors (maintenance , glass house , do... |
| What would be the easiest way to stencil? |
i used empty cereal boxes to make the stencils. the plastic coating on the outside makes them perfect for this. i would also make sure to use light colored paints so that if it IS a disaster, you... |
| How to install glass into a a hollow wooden door? |
I guess this would really depend on your woodworking skills. Hollow core doors are just that. They only have a small amount of wood around the outer edges. You would need to cut out the opening for... |
| Any good tips on laying cement blocks? |
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Laying a Cement Block Wall
Home Depot will teach you all the essentials ... |
| How can i get hem tape off my pants? |
Your question is a little vague. It sounds like you used iron-on hem tape and somehow got some in a spot where you didn't want it. If so, try heating it up again and then removing the part y... |
| How do you attach facing to a neck edge on a shirt? |
This is one of these steps where you should have someone standing by your side ~ but lets see if I can walk you through it :)
What the facing is ~ is the fabric that finishes the edge of your PJ... |
| "I want to build a rectangle child table and 4 chairs/barstools,any idea where I can find the builiding plans? |
just google "free woodworking plan downloads" check all the sites,, there are a couple that have plans galore for free,, some are ads to buy plans etc,, but if you look you will find the... |
| How come some weeks I use two toilet rolls yet others I only need the one.? |
Few factors, such as diet, amount of time you are at home in comparison to other weeks.
Visitors can use up more also as they never bring their own! Also, amount used each time you visit the bath... |
| What is the best way to remove a wall anchor? |
Depends on the type of anchor you have used. All the above answers are correct but there are different ways to remove different types of anchors. If it was plastic with a screw for expansion, you... |
| How can I make a wine bottle into a centerpiece? |
I've been searching online and found these cool ideas..... spray the bottles with black chalkboard paint then personalize with the wedding dates, etc...or leave them blank and leave chalk on ... |
| How can I work out how many slates I need for an extension roof? |
Work on approx 21 per m2, it does depend slightly what guage they are being fixed at.
When buying slate avoid if you can Chinese as there are too many bad ones, really I would advise seeing the sl... |
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