Home & Garden - 10 November 2007

The water won't shut off when it's filling.

Is there a sensor somewhere that says when the water is full?

2007-11-10 14:44:22 · 4 answers · asked by JoeIQ 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our basement is empty. It would be perfect for my room, but my parents dont think so. How do I get them to let me have my room down there? I really dont understand why they wont let me. So if you have any suggestions on how i can get them to let me have my room down there, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

2007-11-10 14:34:06 · 5 answers · asked by Nick 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Ok guys this might be kind of weird. But anyways heres the deal. Right now im low on cash and im bored, feeling creative, and i really want to build something that i can be proud of. So since i have a 1 cubic foot tool box for 50cubic feet of tools id like to try and build my own toolbox. Not to mention toolboxes are expensive. The cheap walmart ones are 100 bucks. So im probably going to make it out of wood. Its probably going to be pretty big about 3 foot tall mabye. Was wanting 3-10 drawers. Anyone got any suggestions or reasons why not to build a wood toolbox? Also what other materials besides wood should i get? Im assuming some roller things for the drawers. Advice? Thanks!

2007-11-10 14:29:23 · 5 answers · asked by Tom I 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-10 14:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by sheriguertin.5792 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think most sinks have three pipes into the wall under the bathroom sink. The hot water, cold water and drain pipe. I have a fourth pipe that connects above the trap. What is this pipe? You can see a picture of the pipes under my sink here:

http://thenadlers.com/bathroomsink.jpg

I have turned the water shutoffs off and disconnected the trap and there is water leaking from this fourth pipe which would normally go down the drain. I found this problem because I think the drain got clogged and the water backed up into my sink. So first, I'm not sure what this pipe is for. And second, I'm not sure why water would be coming in through it.

Thanks very much!
Eric

2007-11-10 14:17:51 · 11 answers · asked by Eric 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What I mean is the plate inside the heater barrell where the flame/heat comes out ( I call this the deffuser ) needs to be replaced and where do I get one ? The sites that I have gone to do not show this as a replacement part but it should be because they all go bad from the tremendous heat load on them ...

2007-11-10 14:12:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have 1 outlet in my entire room so my tv, computer, and other electrical devices get there power from this one outlet, now my question is I recently bought a electric heater because i have no heat in my room, now can i run that heater and the other devices safetly at the same? I have the heater plugged into a surge protector because my outlet isnt 3 pronged.

2007-11-10 14:11:03 · 8 answers · asked by GambitJSC 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-11-10 14:04:38 · 8 answers · asked by Sheepy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-10 13:55:34 · 5 answers · asked by bosco_industries 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-10 13:43:55 · 6 answers · asked by Linda H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a dewalt 12in cpd sliding miter saw.

I am cutting lap joints at the end of a 2 x 4. With the height stop in place, i am doing like 10 cuts continuous without stopping the motor, will i burn the motor out if i run it too long for a period of time?

2007-11-10 13:37:02 · 5 answers · asked by peter b 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-10 13:30:34 · 9 answers · asked by VJ 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a KB Home, and I accidentally messed-up one of my Windows. It happened when I closed it one day. The Vinyl became loose, and the Window De-commpressed. I just need to get a Replacement. So, what Brand did KB use?!?

I'd also like to know what Brand of Sink Basin's KB used. That information would be Helpful.

2007-11-10 12:51:11 · 2 answers · asked by Diog 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-10 12:42:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

its for a science project

2007-11-10 12:22:02 · 16 answers · asked by Mango Muncher 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I've got a DeVilbiss 5000 watt power generator. The engine runs fine but it won't generate any power. The circuit breakers are good. I've checked for voltage coming right out of the stator and there's only 2.5V coming off of the 120V side and 5V coming out of the 240V side of the stator windings. The stator winding resistance reads a couple ohms for each winding. I checked the capacitor and it checks right on at 35uF. I checked the stator diode and it checks good. Anyone have a clue what else I can check?
Thanks.

2007-11-10 12:18:28 · 5 answers · asked by dimebank 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-10 12:08:04 · 28 answers · asked by bc 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have two trees in the backyard that I want gone. Well, I am cutting them down so they are about 4 feet tall. They are leaning way to much and they will come down on the garage in the right storm. It would take about 45 minutes per tree and they are not large at all.

2007-11-10 12:06:47 · 13 answers · asked by AColling74 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am planning on painting some pieces and then attaching them sporadically to my wall to create shelves/ push boards. Any suggestions on how to attach them to the wall? It has to be easily removed since I'm in a rented apartment.

2007-11-10 12:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by Kim 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My brother was painting under our deck and was using Olympia Oil Based paint, to protect it. It dripped onto the cement and we cant get it off. We've tried Mineral Spirits and it only got the fresh paint off. Is there any way to get it off without ruining the cement further?

2007-11-10 12:03:03 · 3 answers · asked by Amaru K 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is turning just a little dry after normal washing in the sink with dawn and I want to make sure it lasts.

2007-11-10 11:58:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am connecting two 2 x 4s together withe drywall screws.

I am using 2.5" screws.

I will be going through the entire 1.5" of the first 2x4 and 1" of the second 2x4.

My question is
a) what size diamteter drill bit should i use to predrill
b) how far deep should I predrill?

Any general rules, tips, tricks that you go for when predrilling?


thanks

2007-11-10 11:52:16 · 6 answers · asked by peter b 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

am trying ways to clean my gas stove amn it seems that everytime i clean it the flame light goes out

2007-11-10 11:49:36 · 4 answers · asked by gizmoee 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

His hands get so dirty looking and we tried so many products from stores, catalogs, online etc... even after they are washed and scrubbed - they look dirty. He's embarrassed to eat at a restaurant or have dinner at a friends. What can he do to get them clean looking?

2007-11-10 11:48:10 · 14 answers · asked by cursed1029@verizon.net 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

it seems a shame to heat up the whole oven

2007-11-10 11:42:29 · 6 answers · asked by mary tyler moo 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are putting down peel and stick wood like strips in our den.
Problem is a few of the strips dont want to stick.
Is there some kind of glue you can get to make them stick better?

2007-11-10 11:39:50 · 6 answers · asked by Lil lady 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi, I have lately been having problems with this group of kids. They are always sitting infront of my house. When i drive to my mailbox to get my mail, one of these kids likes to come infront of the car to annoy me. I have talked to him about this and he just acts dumb. I am fed up with these kids sitting around and disturbing my peace. They ring the doorbell and run off sometimes. They threatened to sexually asault my daughter. Should i call the cops? What should i do?

2007-11-10 11:00:46 · 16 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Other - Home & Garden

What is a nice lawn hedge? We have some bushes/hedges in the front yard in front of our windows but they are very woody (lots of stems and braches and little leaves) and they grow so fast we have to cut them back every fews weeks. We would like something more attractive that would appeal the curb value of our home. We live in Austin TX. Thanks for all suggestions!

2007-11-10 10:58:49 · 4 answers · asked by Amers 3 in Garden & Landscape

I think my pipe that supplies water to my backyard faucet was capped by the previous owners. How hard is it to "uncap" the pipe to gain usage of it again or is this not possible?

2007-11-10 10:54:54 · 3 answers · asked by N 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had the 64-pack crayon box with the built-in sharpener in my backpack and the crayon shavings fell out of the bottom of the box.

2007-11-10 10:51:57 · 2 answers · asked by enchantedtoast 2 in Cleaning & Laundry