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How glue metal to wood?
Hi- I’m attaching a wooden base to a vintage metal table lamp. I’ve inserted a screw thru the wooden base and into the central column of the lamp, but it’s still a bit wobbly, so I think I need to glue the central column to the base for stability. what is the best glue to use? Or, any alternative ideas? Thank you in…
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How to repair chipped ceramic planter?
Hi- Theres a chip out of the inside rim of my nice Indoor ceramic planter. The missing piece is shallow, and about 2cm x 3 cm. I think I could build it up ok, but don’t know which product would be best. The planter is bright white. All suggestions welcome! thanks, Judith
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How put together boltless metal shelves?
Hi- I bought boltless metal garage shelves from a company that shall remain nameless. When it arrived, there were no cross beams to support the shelves. Any advice on how to put it together when there doesn’t seem a way to maintain stability of the 4 vertical columns, while at the same time trying to hammer a shelf into…
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Which is the best staple gun to use?
Hi- I’m restoring an old wooden room divider, and would like to cover one side of it with fabric over batting, to give it a bit of softness. I’m guessing the simplest way to attach the batting and then the fabric will be using staples, and then covering the staples with a line of ribbon- but I’d certainly appreciate any…
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How to install curtain rod onto cement wall?
Hi- I’ve a 2 track curtain rod (ikea) I want to install on a cement wall. How do I do it? What equipment (tools) do I need and what sort of screws should I use? Thank you! Judith
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How to fixing a couple of old lamps?
Hi- id like to rejuvenate 2 table lamps (see pictures below) The housing for the switch and lightbulb socket has cracked/broken in the first one, the wiring seems sound and the lamp works ok. Lamp 1 The second one has been rewired, but still has an old switch. The switch doesn’t seem to connect, to turn on the lamp. All…
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How to make a 4 poster bed frame?
Hi- I’d like to make a four- poster bed frame, capable of supporting curtains on all 4 sides, but not the roof. I’d put horizontal poles around it at the top and bottom (on floor), and a crossbeam support top/bottom for added stability.Poles can be metal or wood. My skills are limited, so looking for ‘lock together’ type…
