Can anyone recommend a great book (or magazine or website or series) on DIY home repair and remodeling?
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posted by piers
on Nov 29, 2010 -
10 answers
Blogs for this
EXTREMELY BROKE moment of my life? The best blogs about being frugal, DIY, crafty, freegan, coupon-clipping, urban homesteaders, or just plain broke?
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posted by slidell
on Nov 14, 2010 -
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I've always wanted to cut my own Christmas tree....on public land. Legally. How do I find out whether and where I can do this?
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posted by Miko
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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My apartment's back exit has a windowed door (similar to
this, although it's only a single door) and no storm door. It's drafty and I'd like to insulate it as much as I can,
sans all but the most rudimentary carpentry skills. What's my best temporary solution?
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posted by Knicke
on Nov 10, 2010 -
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Where might I find a sewing site (or a book) that shows how to sew leather edging (or binding or piping) on to fabric?
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posted by morganw
on Nov 10, 2010 -
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Hi All, I need some help and recommendations on the best method to insulate one's house envelope + attic. I'm somewhat handy, but I don't want to get in over my head with skill-level or cost.
I'm thinking of the DIY spray foam insulation, any recommendations?
Please see detailed explanation.
Thanks
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posted by absolutshrk
on Nov 8, 2010 -
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Can I craft homemade toys out of
casein? If not, what should I use? If so, how can I finish them so that they'll last?
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posted by grar
on Nov 3, 2010 -
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After seeing
this blog post, I am now inspired to make all (or most) of my holiday gifts this year. Problem is, a lot of these projects are beyond my skills. Any ideas for simpler projects, or resources that feature simpler projects?
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posted by imalaowai
on Nov 1, 2010 -
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Confectionery Filter: How can I cut a roll of candy into desirably shaped pieces without getting sharp corners?
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posted by purefusion
on Oct 30, 2010 -
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I need to paint on a 6' ballon today (making Jack-o-lanterns for a party). What sort of paint should I use? Any helpful hints? These are going in a pool so the more waterproof, the better.
posted by mmmpage
on Oct 30, 2010 -
7 answers
DIYFilter: I have a small hole in a brick wall. Can I use expanding-foam to repair it?
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posted by jquinby
on Oct 23, 2010 -
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I have narrowed down my home wireless infrastructure upgrade down to two choices, could you help my decide which one is more suitable for my needs?
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posted by hariya
on Oct 19, 2010 -
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I want to print a series of postcards, and my aim is to have them at least
look kinda hand-made. (I don't really want to go through the whole process of learning screenprinting.)
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posted by ism
on Oct 18, 2010 -
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Are there any really slick sites for entering and keeping track of vehicle repairs and maintenance?
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posted by Capa
on Oct 8, 2010 -
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DIY cat bed on the radiator. Is it safe to build a platform on top of the cast-iron steam radiator for my cat to sit/lie on? If so, what materials, methods, etc should I use?
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posted by LobsterMitten
on Oct 7, 2010 -
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I have a favorite pair of pink flats that would be awesome to have in yellow, red, green, eggplant, you name it. They aren't being made anymore. Can I easily DIY-replicate them in other fabrics/colors?
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posted by stellaluna
on Oct 6, 2010 -
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I've been renovating my house for about a year (and spent my childhood doing this stuff with my dad), and I'm starting to think that I really like this work. Where can I go for almost-but-not-quite-pro-level classes and hands-on education in stuff like residential wiring, conforming to code, hanging drywall, landscaping, etc?
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posted by m_lazarus
on Oct 5, 2010 -
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I replaced the water level pressure switch on my GE top loading washing machine (whdsr209daww) - but I didn't fix the problem. What now?
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posted by mrs. taters
on Oct 4, 2010 -
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I have a digital kitchen scale on which the LCD has crapped out. By pressing on different parts of the ribbon cable connecting the LCD to the circuit board, I've determined that there are multiple shorts or shoddy connections on the cable. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to fix it, so I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for ways I can repurpose it for a fun electronics project. I have some basic electronics knowledge and soldering experience.
posted by jessssse
on Oct 3, 2010 -
5 answers
It's getting cold, and the heat in our newly-purchased but old house won't turn on. Can you help troubleshoot, or should we just call in a professional?
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posted by misskaz
on Oct 2, 2010 -
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Damaged-DS-card-filter: Is there any simple way to restore worn-down copper contacts on a DS card? Some sort of conductive metal paint to dab onto the little strips, or any similar diy trick?
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posted by progosk
on Oct 2, 2010 -
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Need help deciding on tile for our new kitchen backsplash! We recently moved into a renovated house, and it already has these
granite countertops. I'm not a huge fan of the color or strong veining, but they're new and we don't have the money to replace them. Our cabinets are currently
dark brown, though we might paint them a light grey or white in the next year or so. What kind of tile or marble should we use on our backsplash? Or should we just paint it another color with somewhat washable paint? We cook lots and there are already quite a few marks above the stove and around the sink.
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posted by barnone
on Sep 16, 2010 -
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I have 20 lbs of beautiful antique and vintage buttons of every size, shape, material and form. I recuperating from surgery for the next 4 weeks. Can you suggest projects to utilize my time and materials?
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posted by kimdog
on Sep 16, 2010 -
22 answers
Please suggest images I could convert into crewel which are cartoon modern in style, but not depictions of characters.
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posted by Ambrosia Voyeur
on Sep 2, 2010 -
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I'm looking to create a bar like
this one so that I can stand on it to practice my balance. I'm thinking some kind of plumbing pipe may be able to hold me, or possibly a metal broomstick (I'm 56kg). Any help on what to make it from or how to put it together?
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posted by insperatum
on Aug 31, 2010 -
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The hinge on our kitchen cabinets has come apart, and I don't know if I can repair it. Replacement is only $6 or so, but I'll have to wait on delivery.
It's a salice hinge, and there are 2 pieces, one on the door and one on the cabinet. There's some linkage that hooks the two pieces together, but I didn't install them so I have no idea how they fit together.
Here is a picture of a similar hinge, with an annotation of where the separation has happened.
Anyone familiar with salice hinges? Anything I can do, or should I just replace and be done?
posted by ivey
on Aug 31, 2010 -
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I desperately need an office makeover. DIY tips, recommendations (photos inside) and links to your favorite design blogs would be much appreciated!
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posted by giraffe
on Aug 30, 2010 -
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Fixing my faucet: I'm trying to fix a leaky faucet, but I can't disassemble the handle. There's a picture inside. Any advice on what to do, or which forums to post to for advice, would be much appreciated!
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posted by surenoproblem
on Aug 19, 2010 -
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What are the potential problems, if any, of venting a portable A/C unit into a closet or attic?
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posted by wordsmith
on Aug 13, 2010 -
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RenoFilter: So I've had a external door cut and installed in a cinder-block wall. How the heck should I finish / patch up the exposed cinder-blocks? Concrete? Siding? Pictures inside.
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posted by consummate dilettante
on Aug 10, 2010 -
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So, I've been saving all the nice mason jars that Classico pasta sauce comes in for sometime and decided I could do with a nice set of mugs. But I'm unsure of how to best attach handles.
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posted by gzimmer
on Aug 6, 2010 -
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