| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| I need some advice on plastering a long wall? |
how long is a long wall ?..if more than 20 feet and you are new to the game .then by all means do it in two halves ..but modern plaster is very stable and will hold on a wall (trowable) for the bes... |
| What are the steps to lay a cement block foundation under double wide mobile home? |
First of all, the footings are the concrete foundation. The footings are what you build your piers on under the home. It should be double blocked with cinder blocks. There are schematics ( footer d... |
| Is laminate flooring a lot more work to install than tongue and groove, click together hardwoods? |
Hi...I tell all of my customers, "in flooring you get what you pay for" The cheaper the laminate the cheaper the quality of the materials....as far as installing both....the concept is th... |
| How do you install a new kitchen sink faucet? |
Spirit gives you a great answer. I'd just like to add my two cents. This equates to some labor, but might save you some knuckle crunching.
If possible do all the suggested up to shutting... |
| What kind of fabric and color is suitable to cover a lampshade? |
It depends On the Mood You're trying to create. General Lighting...You can use just about anything.Use your Imagination. If It's task lighting,go with a light color as you will need more ... |
| How do i get my sink unclogged? |
If you have not used Draino, you can take the trap off and clean it out. If you have used Draino, you must be very careful. wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Put a bucket under the drain and l... |
| What is the best method of preventing ants from entering my house? |
I used Grant's ant spikes around my foundation and ants are gone. Only took a few days. ... |
| How much to plumb a half bath in a basement? |
There is a big spread but it is probably 1500- 2500 to tear out concrete, install ejector pit, grinder pump and water lines.
Shop around I would get 3-5 bids they will very alot.
The prices are j... |
| How should I spray a finish on a piece of furniture I built? |
Give the water based finish a try. Lacquers are difficult to get that perfect finish for the novice. And polyurethanes take too long to dry so dust and everything else gets into the finish . Lacqu... |
| How do you get the cigarette smoke smell out of a bed room? |
According to my book from Heloise helpful hints.she says to burn scented candles. or place a bowl of white vinegar about a cup full and let it sit for awhile to absorb the odor. ... |
| How do you install a compact washing machine? |
www.thorappliances.com/installation/regu...
www.bathroom4life.org/dryer/electric/d...
try both of the sites, good luck ... |
| How do I keep stencils to stay down? |
spray the stencils with a clear coat (not too heavy). then let dry. after you can use safe release tape to hold them. ... |
| How do I quiet down a mantel clocks chimes? |
My dad collected old mantle clocks as a hobby. He repaired them and we'd have more than a dozen chiming 24/7! Eventually we figured out that clipping small wooden clothespins on the chime co... |
| Is there an easy way to paint an already finished table without sanding it? |
Big Heart is right, if you don't "key" the surface the new paint will peel in no time...then prime (to hide crayons) and paint. ... |
| What is the best way to sand my deck in order to prepare it for stain? |
Use a power washer. This will not only clean the deck, but actually remove a very, very thin layer of the wood - effectively giving it a light sanding. It will also be a lot quicker than trying t... |
| How would one soundproof a window? |
Get some plexi glass and tape over window. Call animal control there are laws about barking dogs ... |
| How can i remove the the plastic laminate on something? |
A regular iron will soften the glue and allow for removal. You can try in the middle range of heat and apply the iron to a corner of the laminate. Using a putty knife, you can lift the plastic ... |
| What is the best way to apply polyeuethane to my refinished hardwood floor? |
Get a lambs wool applicator brush and a broom handle from your local hardware store. They'll know what you mean when you ask for it, unless you go to Home Despot.
The application is painle... |
| What is a perfect way to kill fleas in the house? |
Use the sprays and stuff but here are some other things that will help! I had done these myself! Desperation makes you do crazy things!
Here are two crazy methods that also help..they are so weird... |
| Where can i find the best price for a solid surface shower floor? |
Call your local ceramic tile/marble countertop fabricator. Usually they will also sell Corian and will give you a price. Remember price will change depending on the type of Corian you use....They h... |
| What is the best way to level units on my stove top? |
first check to see if the stove is level . if that is fine and the burners are resting on the stove top .see if they are level with a small 6 inch level you can fold up Little pieces of aluminum fo... |
| How hard is it to reupholster a couch by yourself? |
I do furniture for a living.It is not a big deal.It has to follow a process.Take off the OSB-outside back.Remove the arm panels.Remove the inside back and the seat deck and front band.If one piece ... |
| What can you do to scratched plastic to make it transparent again? |
First clean the plastic with mild streak free cleaner and a soft bristle brush. Do not use paper towels or rags as the lint will get stuck in the sharp edges of the scratches. Then use alcohol to r... |
| How do I build a raised bed directly on concrete? |
You can use landscape/railway ties. cement blocks or using you imagination almost anything to hold soil. You should have weep holes in the bottom and fill the first 3-4 " with crushed rock for... |
| What is the best way to conceal the wire for pendant lamps? |
You can get super-flat cable that looks a bit like tape. You usually plaster over it so it disappears completely, but even if you didn't, I'd guess it would be fairly subtle.
Or, you ... |
| How do you cut a 90 degree angle using two pieces of outside corner trim moulding? |
Assuming that the cabinet is square, cut each piece on a miter saw at 45 degrees. When you mate them together, they will form a 90 degree corner. For best results, apply a little stain to the out... |
| How easy would it be to build a small solar collector that would help heat my house? |
here are some of the links for building a solar panel. A friend of mine and I built one to heat his pool on top of his garage and it works wonderfully. ... |
| How to get rid oil on driveway? |
go to your local auto parts store and buy some absorb-oil, you may even find a driveway cleaner their too I find the powder types work the best but their hard to find, but as long as you put the ab... |
| How do I unclog a toilet with an object inside? |
you may have to take the toilet out and flip it over because the object may be wedged in side the toilet still. take it from a mother who experienced this. my son flushed a travel size baby powder... |
| How do you get tar paper off of tile? |
I had to get residual tar paper from linoleum off my floors. I used a strong solution of TSP (tri-sodium-phospahate) and hot water. I put it on with a sponge, let it soak in and scraped it off with... |
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