Home & Garden - 29 December 2007

2007-12-29 01:36:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am installing 3/4" hardwood floors. My subfloor is particle board and should not be used for hardwood installation. I should put a new plywood subfloor in. But the particle board runs underneath the walls, and cannot be completely removed. I could cut it out at the closest joist to the wall. Is there any recommendations on an overlayment of plywood, or a procedure to replace the subfloor?

2007-12-29 01:35:06 · 7 answers · asked by timtsy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Our downstairs guest bathroom has been an unusable work in progress for two and a half years,now. We all get so busy with work, but my husband continues to swear he'll finish it up over the weekend. He's been saying that forever, but not even the plumbing still has been installed!!
This week, I had a friend over, but had to make her go upstairs to use our private bathroom. I finally broke down and called a plumber, at least to fix the pipes.
My husband is furious! He says he's the only man he wants laying the pipe for me, and this morning, he's still sulking! I think I offended his pride. How do I explain to him that I don't doubt his pipe-laying prowess, I just need someone who can get the job done quickly?

2007-12-29 01:19:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Many of the switch/outlet boxes in my house protrude beyond the drywall surface, hence the faceplates are not flush with the drywall. It's driving my wife nuts! Any suggestions to prevent this?

2007-12-29 01:10:56 · 7 answers · asked by Tony E 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a hickory tongue and groove 3/4" solid hardwood floor, and I have a particle board subfloor. The manufacturers directions say not to install over particle board. Has anybody ever installed over particle board and had problems? What problems could occur?

2007-12-29 01:10:26 · 12 answers · asked by timtsy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-29 00:54:35 · 6 answers · asked by chad_jacobson2001 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

As above

2007-12-29 00:22:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This started on Thursday morning, however, we did 2 loads of laundry Wednesday night with no issue.
The water is clean, so it's not back-up from the sewer, and it doesn't flood the laundry room, but there is obviously enough to have to clean up with a towel.

We haven't bumped or moved anything in the laundry room or near the washer and dryer.

2007-12-29 00:21:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

they are scary

2007-12-29 00:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden