Home Do It Yourself Questions and Answers

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"chitters full!"?

"I want to build a rectangle child table and 4 chairs/barstools,any idea where I can find the builiding plans?

"nicks" in my cherrywood nightstand? how to fix this?

(More Info) Changing the Circuit Breaker in my Home?

how do i laminate an autographed soccer ball? ?

how do i pull out my dishwasher??

*I'm renovating a flat in ealing and want to fill it with new gadgets any ideas?

help plz building a 12ft single story extension what are the in side wall measurements wal to wall**?

im building a 12 foot extension please help what the average cost of materials*?

were the best place to buy cheap contampory home lighting*?

??decorating my house?

?hi al im try to get out of a party wall is there any method of making foundations less than 1metre?

~ How Can I Mount ~?

1 in 5 females cannot live without this, what is it?

1 layer of mud on new drywall?

1 sq.mtr of plywood 4 mm thick ness = ? cft of wood?

1/2" Laminate flooring transitioning to 1/4" tile, help with baseboards.?

1/4" barb into a 1/2" irringation drip line tube, leaks a lot, is there any way to seal up around the hole?

10 ft x 10 ft shed, what do we place under it?

10 or 12 gauge wire? (electrical)?

100amp service to detached work shop?

12" steel i-beams---40 ft long---1/4" web?

15amp plugs?

1995 mobile home. Will standard plug-in and light switch replacements work?

2 air condition for sale at Costco: (1) 10,000 btu & 38 db or (2) 5,000 btu & unknown db. Which is better?

2 electrical consumer units in 1 household?

2 fans in 1 room?

2 questions,i,m about to soundproof my cellar but am unsure how to go about it i know there are very expensive

22 feet by 37 feet and a tile is 2' x 2', how many tiles to cover the floor?

25 psi water pump?

250v 20A air conditioner with 110v outlet?

2x4 door, 2x6 walls?

3' diamiter mill stone, 30 foot embankment, 2 people...advice?

3 questions about paint?

4 Outlet Outdoor Gang Box?

40 ft. bridge span-no support in middle?

46 ft. or longer used i-beams-1/2" thick-14' to 16" high?

4mm tempered glass for plywood aquarium?

5 years ago, my bike got stolen, and lo and behold, a few days ago we find it locked up to a sign in front of?

6 Raccoons and now a possum in our attic what should we do!? Need Help Fast?

64" opening for tub&shower module?

645m x 540m = how many square feet?

A 6'X10' hole digging machine that isnt a backho?

A bracket supporting my curtain rail was ripped out of the wall. Whats the best way to repair the damage?

A couple of questions about metallic paint?

A digusting smell eminating from my sink?

A DIY coconut shy?

A food safe coating for a wooden cup?

A glue/cement to bond rubber to steel?

A good wholesaler of diy tools?

A groundhog has burrowed a tunnel under my driveway and now my driveway is caving in over the tunnel - what do

A laminet veneer question.?

A little help please :)?

A local pool company wants me to pour in over 50 pounds of Balance Pack 100?

A question about using carpet tiles.please help!?

A shoe went through my double pain window and I need to replace it.?

A typical wall in the US is 8 ft. tall. Is there a standard wall height in Europe (esp. France and/or UK)?

A very important DIY question?

A WASP IN THE OPEN! HOW TO KILL It?

A/C and basement windows.?

A/C THermostat wiring: 4 wires, R, Blue, Gr, Wh..?

About Dusk to Dawn Sensor on Lanterns?

About how much does it cost to replace a window pane that is ten inches wide by 12 inches long?

About how much money will take for someone to build a 40x80 commercial building themselves?

About how much per square feet does it cost to build a deck using treated wood.?

About microfiber cloth?

About plumbing?

Above ground pool?

Above ground swimming pool liner?

AC Installation in Horizontal Window?

Access Panels...I have pipes to two outdoor hosebibs attached to the house...they locate inside closets...?

Accidentally acid has been spilled on my marble flooring.that part is rough though we have done polishing?

ADA handrail specifications?

Adding a Decking 23'x23' to House?

Adding a shut-off valve to copper pipe?

Adding A/C to Garage?

Adding outdoor faucet?

Adding outdoor sink, drain to cleanout plug, and venting?

Adding shelf to my tv stand how can i be sure the shelf will stable?

Adhesive vinyl flooring: can you put it on top of tiles and will it come up fine when u want to remove it?

Adjectives?

Adjusting concealed hinges on kitchen cupboards?

Admin, I am trying to make use of freecycle but hitting a brick wall, can you help.?

Advice about some awesome colors to paint my room?

Advice for making a patio with paving stones?

Advice for refinishing a Faded Flying V?

Advice on rendering and waterproofing a new build shed?

Advice on replacing concrete sidewalk?

Advice: Should I rip up carpeting?

African mahogony being used to build deck. I want to stain and seal before putting wood down on frame, ideas?

After i repaint my skateboard, should i spray lacquer over it to help it slide?

After installing vinyl 12x12 tile is it a good idea to use a small roller to make sure everything sticks?

After removing popcorn from ceiling, what is the EASIEST way to smooth it out?

After replacing a part on my lawnmower, it seems as if the rpm's are higher. how do you adjust this?

After tiling a wall, how do you adjust electical outlets so switches fit into switch plates evenly?

After you start a project, how do you stay motovated to finish?

After you strip the wallpaper(by peeling by hand,took 10 days),how to proceed to paint?

Agh! Help! DIY Question!?

Air compressor for basic DIY renovations for a nailer etc can I get away with a cheap package?

Air Compressor Thingy?

Air Compressor's? Anyone Have an idea?

Air condition not circulatiing around the house?

Air condition question for window placement?

Air Conditioner - Closed vs Exhaust?

Air conditioner btu's?

Air conditioner forming ice outside and cutting out whilst on heating mode?

Air Conditioner Question?

Air conditioner STILL won't work in an outlet that checks out okay. Help?

Air conditioning keep on all the time or turn it off to rest?

Air Rifle rust?

Air Rifle Rust?

All I want is to purchase optic fibre strands for personal use?

All my flowers in my yard seem to have died so quickly this year. Suggestions?

All my toilet water is going to my bathtub!!!! HELP?

Almond oil gets rid of scratches on wood but what type doe one buy?

Aloha Breeze tower fan purifier instructions?

Altering a too small shirt in creative ways?

Alternatives to paint tape??

Aluminum screed board?

Aluminum window sliding glass removal possible?

Am i now COMPLETELY SAFE after disconnecting the Sparkplug Wire of Lawnmower before cleaning Blade area?

Am I responsible for painting the side of my fence that faces my neighbors' properties?

Am looking for battery charger for Black and Decker Fire Storm 14.4volt drill. 1 hour NI-CD.model 5100235-08?

Amana Fridge Condenser Fan not working?

American made tablesaws?

Amount of sand and cement per m2 of brick wall?

Annoying floodlights?

ANT PROBLEM!! need help fast!!?

Anti siphon valve?

Anti-mould stick - where can I find it?

Antique cabinet/desk that was painted over with a design underneath door of the desk?

Antique refinishing??

Antiquing Furniture?

Antiquing or Distressing furniture/cabinets?

Ants in a high rise apartment. How does one get rid of them without using dangerous chemicals?

Ants in upstairs bathroom. Where are they coming from?

ANTS! How do you get rid?

Any "tricks" for cooling down the upper story of my house?

Any advice on building my own wooden hammock stand?

Any advice on how to replace a capacitor on a outside AC fan?

Any advice on varnishing a new bannister?

Any body know about select comfort sleep number beds?

Any crafters/do it your selfer's that use concrete for decoration? see details?

Any Disadvantages of keeping my NiCad discharged for 1 Year?

Any Easy Way to Take Out a Patch of Concrete?

Any good daybed disguises?

Any good idea's how to get rid of club root ?

Any good tips on how can I color from a cotton Tshirt from wild red to nice light violet?

Any hints for getting a rope over a high tree branch?

Any home remedies for getting rid of roaches?

Any homemade foot deodorizer/spray...anyone?

Any idea how to make this? (18+ Only Please)?

Any ideas for a fun summer day?

Any ideas for an DIY backsplash in the kitchen?

Any ideas on how I can get my husband to finish the work that needs to be done in our bathroom??

Any ideas on how to clean concrete off of steel?

Any ideas on how to remove a swimming pool?

Any moving tips when you are just moving a few blocks?

Any natural ways to get rid of ants in my yard?

Any one know about the new product you put on a countertop to re surface looks like stone?

Any one know any thing about redoing a bathroom floor?

Any one know the name brand for a woodshelf I got at target it assembles like lincoln logs with wood slats?

Any other tile adhesive? besides tile mortar?

Any plumbers or people in the know about central heating systems?

Any plumbers out there? About 3 years ago, I had a new bathroom put in..Now when I flush the toilet,?

Any problems with pump up toilets??

Any recomendations for landscape design software??

Any simple ways to keep your house cool?

Any sources for discontinued kitchen worktops?

Any suggestions for a caulk-like substance to be used for 3 tier birdbath stabalization?

Any suggestions for a successful garage sale? We are planning for this Saturday(weather-permitting).?

Any suggestions for alterations for a pair of sweatpants?

Any suggestions for prebuilt horse stables?

Any suggestions on how to build a curved wall?

Any suggestions on inexpensive yet good quality kitchen cabinets!?

Any suggestions on underpinning for our new double wide mobile home?

Any tips for drive way sealing for an amateur?

Any tips how to pick a combination lock?

Any tips on how to make home-made curtains?

Any tips on insulating a crawl space?Its a fairly large area so..?

Any Tips on Public Storage for a 2 br Apt during the fall/winter months?

Any tips or tricks for new floors?

Any tricks for removing 2 layers of ceramic tiles laid on concrete?

Any tutorials to learn to make aluminium doors and windows?

Any way to save my room?

Anybody got any tips on making a homemade incubator?

Anybody have directions on building a wooden hinged advertising board?

Anybody have or know about free go cart plans?

Anybody know a good way to get the glue off of wine bottles?

Anybody know how to convert a freestanding stove/oven from natural gas to propane?

Anybody know of a good insulating material for my bedroon floor?

Anybody know of any company in the US for interior wooden window shutters to import to Ireland?

Anybody know where I can buy mirrored steel edging strips that will bend around the edge of my new decking?

Anybody knows where to find info on how to build a futon bed frame?

Anybody tried this solar oven?

Anyone like IKEA furniture.. Im still going to councelling after attempting to put some furniture together.?

ANYONE AN APPLIANCE GENIUS? What could be wrong with my washer?

Anyone been to the Playboy Jazz Festival?

Anyone ever deal with carpenter bees? What should I do?

Anyone ever replace a above ground pool liner?

Anyone ever used/installed or knows anything about Duro Acoustik soundproofing rubber underlayment?

Anyone have an easy pattern for crochet rectangle? I did a search in Google but only found one.?

Anyone have any eco-friendly and money saving tips?

Anyone have any experience resurfacing cabinets?

Anyone have any kids crafts using yogurt containers?

Anyone have any tips about laying a slate patio?

Anyone have any tips on log home restoration?

Anyone have instructions to make faux columns for a home?

Anyone interested in knowing what your plumber does not want you to know?

Anyone know a safe way to cut plastic lattice without using a power tool? Circular saws make me nervous?

Anyone know about OLD PIPES MEERSHAUM?

Anyone know about the Katrina Cottages from Lowes?

Anyone know anything about evaporative coolers (swamp coolers)?

Anyone know how I can clean an antique metal drawer from a Hoosier cabinet?

Anyone know how to alter bedsheets so that they stay on.?

Anyone know how to build a solar pump for an outdoor pump?

Anyone know how to get multiple Lowes coupons for free?

Anyone know how to lay ceramic tile?

Anyone know how to unclog a toilet.??

Anyone know how to use the compurcarve AKA carvewright machine found at Sears?

Anyone know if a small propane tank can be used to power an above ground (18 foot round) pool heater?

Anyone know of a good sound abatement/proofing material for an outdoor wall in a commercial setting?

Anyone know of a UPVC supplier in Glasgow?

Anyone know of a way to remove Sharpie from glossy pages (i.e. a yearbook) or from paper in general?

Anyone know of a website that has the Universal building code in full on it? or N.Calif local building codes?

Anyone know of any plastering courses in the north london area. not just basic skills want to find a course?

Anyone know the name of that saw on TV sometimes for sale, its some kind of multi tool w/ triangle blade?

Anyone know what a used 1000 gallon propane tank should sell for. I have one that is about 15 yrs. old for sal

Anyone know what kind of paint they use on bathtubs? how to remove it?

Anyone know what this toilet part is?

Anyone know what time Wickes closes today?

Anyone know where I can find black painters tape?

Anyone know where i can get a used changing table with drawers in Ct?

Anyone made a diy will (on line) Are there any problems. Do they do what they say in the ads.?

Anyone made windchimes with kids? What kind of pipe did you use?

Anyone who knows how a sound activated works? or a website that i can browse how it made?

Anyone with Manninton Adura VINYL Planks glued over a laminate floor have contracting and expansion problems?

Anything specific i need to know about making a Co2 fill station?

Appliance cord hastwo black wires.?

Appliance tools?

Applying linoleum floor with double sided taped...?

Approx how much will it cost to supply and fit 4m by 4m of decking ?

Approximately 20 sections of Stockade Fence, Amount of stain needed for painting both sides?

Aquarium, do it yourself, cheap materials, other creative solutions?

Arched living room door?

Are all IKEA shops layed out the same?

Are all wodden swing sets precut?

Are black light bulbs legal?

Are cummins power tools good?

Are dethatching machines suppose to be loud to operate?

Are floating hardwood floors same as hardwood floor or they are laminate floor?

Are Homemade Soaps Sanitary?

Are prefabricated crown molding corners supposed to be "flush"?

Are 'Speed-fit' plumbing fittings and pipe suitable for use on a central heating system?

Are the washing machine connections for the cold and hot water lines as follows:?

Are their any household items that could be used as a wood sealant?

Are there 2 gang boxes available that can be installed into sheetrock and NOT on the stud?

Are there any big concrete companies in the St Louis area?

Are there any carpenters out there?

Are there any hazards to staying home while you run the oven's self cleaning?

Are there any implications for installing and using a water softener with a combination boiler?

Are there any people out there that would prefer a female plumber over a male plumber? and why?

Are there any simple directions on how to make a platform bed? How many inches off of the floor are they?

Are there any substitudes for wood ?

Are there any tricks on drilling straight with a power hand drill when drilling into thick pieces of wood?

Are there contractors that will act as advisors for do-it-yourselfers?

Are there different hot glues. If so, how do I know which one to use in my gun? Are there guidelines?

Are there different screws for different jobs?

Are there kid friendly pieces of shop equipment?

Are there many people out there that buy things that then need to build the items themselves but dont want to?

Are there plants that grow in spaces that get extremely wet and dry?

Are there portable ac's that can help me out?

Are These Brand Of Power Tools A Good Buy?

Are those propane powered weed torches safe to operate?

Are US electrical wiring codes local, state or national? And can you find out about them on-line?

Are you a handy-Annie (good with tools) or do you call for handy-Andy?

Are you creative? Maybe you can help me?

Are you experienced in creating with MDF?

Are you inclined to submit an Invention?

Artex is Awful?

Artex removal!? How do you remove the ripply demon?

Asbestos siding...?

Assembly of rubbermaid shed?

Assuming that 8-10 mm check-valves ae not available, are 8-15 mm or 10-15 mm expansion adapters?

At a new place- trying to decorate- but problem with the walls in one of the rooms.?

At what angle do you sharpen scissors?

At What length is Ridge vent Mfg'd and what does it cost per length?

Attach wood railing to cement porch.?

Attaching plastic to wood using a wood screw.?

Attic bat's chirping is driving me crazy, how do i stop it?

Attic door with ladder not closing completely how do I adjust to make it close completely? Thanks?

Attic fans?

Attic question?

Average living room dimensions?

B part to last question:?

B&q airforce air con?

Baby playpen?

Back door concrete landing pad question...?

Bad quality walls ...PLEASE ADVISE!!?