by j0hncooke

Question: I’m doing a DIY project of laying vinyl flooring in a bathroom over existing vinyl. Is it advisable?

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Answer by JustMe
No, it’s not. This was done in our home and we are having to redo it, less than a year afterwards. Where the vinyl chipped through it is showing the other pattern, which ruins the effect. Also parts of it are coming up. This is MUCH more difficult to deal with later than it would have been to just do it correctly in the first place – rip up the old and replace.

Good luck! (:

My awesome Carsponsors vid: www.youtube.com I am replacing copper pipes from the attic which burst from freezing over the winter. The replacement piping is PEX, a plastic piping on the market which is much easier to work with than copper. I am using gatorbite couplings which require very little work and are very easy to use. Shot with HTC HD2.

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Question: are sanding and re-staining hardwood floors a DIY project?
we don’t have any experience doing either.. so i’m wondering, is this a project we could takle ourselves (we are planning on refinishing all the hardwood flooring in our house, approximately 1200 sq. ft.) or should we hire it out? and if we did hire someone, does anyone have an idea how much it would cost?

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Answer by Alexis
Do Not Sand The Floors Your Selves! This is best left to the pros as making a mistake could cost you a fortune! I would hire that part out most definitely, The rest is really not that hard staining is simple so is poly urethane or varathane just follow the directions. I have no Idea where you live so I don’t know what it would cost in your area prices vary I would call around and get a few estatments and make sure they are insured in case they screw up your floors!

Question: How do I restore hardwood floors as a DIY project. What materials do I use?
I am buying a home with hardwood floors. They don’t seem to be in too bad of shape and I wish to clean and shine them.

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Answer by geoff28791
If they’re still in good shape you can just use a wood polish.
If you want them to look brand new you must sand and refinish.

by kitreno

Question: Is renting a snake (100 ft) from Home Depot a DIY project?
DIY = do it yourself

I have a basement sink that is stopped up. I am not a tradesman but I saw a plumber use a snake a year or two ago. Thanks for your suggestions. BTW, I am not trying to be a smart alec. I am trying to save $ bc I am only working part time.

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Answer by ilcyclista
There are cheap ones for 10-20 bucks. Some that are drill-operated for 30-40$ . But yes this would be considered a DIY project.