Recent questions tagged diy

Description : Do you paint your own house?

Last Answer : Inside, yes. Outside, no.

Description : Why does DIY auto tint eventually start looking crappy?

Last Answer : answer: real auto tint is baked into the glass at the factory. Aftermarket auto tint done by a professional is done by people who bring the vehicle to the proper temperature, apply it ... the appropriate environment. DIY tinting is done by amateurs with the wrong environment and the wrong tools.

Description : Walls, paint and texture?

Last Answer : Some contractors will recommend replacing the sheet rock on the ceiling, it makes less of a mess.

Description : What are some of your DIY first aid solutions?

Last Answer : I helped my husband cut down a big oak tree that was rotting yesterday. Something about the branches made my arms break out in hives. I put some lavender oil on it and the itching stopped and the swelling went down immediately.

Description : What could I use to hang a sign that is 20 pounds (hang from the ceiling)

Last Answer : answer:Assuming this is wood-frame construction, you need to find a joist. It’s like finding a stud when you want to hang something on a wall. After that, a simple hook will do. 20 lbs is not a lot of weight if it’s hanging straight down. Illustration

Description : What is the best rain gutter guard?

Last Answer : Good question. I have experience with only one kind – something like this. For some reason, they don’t seem to hold up to heavy rain. I have had to remove them because during heavy rains, the water just seems to run right over them and avoid the gutter altogether.

Description : Any advice for knocking loose a stubborn pin?

Last Answer : Soak it in Kroil.

Description : How can I make my car window roll up faster?

Last Answer : Buy a new battery. or, better still, buy a new car.

Description : What's the best way to remove permanent marker from concrete floor?

Last Answer : Acetone?

Description : [DIY] Is it possible to have light colored concrete?

Last Answer : I don’t believe it’s possible to lighten concrete (except by painting). If you’re pouring new concrete, there’s a product called “white cement concrete” you may be able to find—it provides a much lighter surface to work from.

Description : What's an easy way to make a home made white board?

Last Answer : Do you mean like dry-erase board? I dunno, they don’t cost that much; I think it would be more trouble than it’s worth to make one.

Description : I need a new motherboard for my emachines desktop. Is this something I can replace myself?

Last Answer : Is it the same motherboard? Not all of them are interchangeable. I would say that it might be a bit over your head to replace it. Good news is that a lot of people know how too. Put up a flier at ... in the want ads in your local paper. There are usually rent-a-nerds that will do this on the cheap.

Description : Any tips for making a DIY headboard?

Last Answer : On the design shows they would often take a piece of wood, put batting on it (fluffy stuff), cover it with fabric and staplegun it on the back side where no one can see. Easy ... You could use any fabric that coordinates and even get creative once its done with fabric paint or something.

Description : Landscaping: how can I combine the skill of a pro with my son's willing hands?

Last Answer : That’s not a good combination. Having the child work with a professional hinders the professional’s capacity to do their job. It’s not a contractor’s job to watch after a child and it puts the child at risk.

Description : DIY repair. Where to begin?

Last Answer : Each had to carry out repair work with their own hands. Probably no one avoided mistakes. Remember how you looked with bewilderment and resentment at the spoiled tiles that you so tenderly chose in the ... to an end. Now you can arrange furniture, invite guests and enjoy the design of the room.

Description : DIY kitchen repair. Where to begin?

Last Answer : Kitchen renovations are often postponed, because no one wants to deprive themselves of a convenient place for cooking and eating, even for a short time. When the owners do decide to make ... restrictions almost do not hold back the flight of imagination. Successful, inexpensive and quick repairs!

Description : DIY laminate flooring

Last Answer : DIY laminate flooring If you decide to lay a laminate in your apartment (or room) without the involvement of professionals, you need to properly study all the subtleties of this procedure. In fact, ... boards must be laid vertically from doors to windows, otherwise the joints will shine in the sun.

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