Do It Yourself (DIY) - June 2006

The chain of my bicycle seems to be too loose, so it can drop down when I change gears. I want to cut the chain short, but I have never done this before, any good suggestions ?

2006-06-14 19:00:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anothernickname 1

Am going to rent a power rake and was wondering if it is wise to power rake my lawn in the direction of my last mow. Would this be more efficient for hte power rake to pick up the underlying thatch or would it be best to go perpendicular to my last mow?

2006-06-14 18:56:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

At least good enough that a drum set could be played and it would be heard at best, like a TV on kind of loud in the next room.

2006-06-14 17:21:44 · 9 answers · asked by Vertigo Pulse 2

Is it possible to take a one room air conditioner and make it solar powered? How can I go about doing this?

2006-06-14 16:51:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any buyers of Chantrelles, Matsutakes, or Lobster mushrooms near the Oregon Coast

2006-06-14 16:40:15 · 2 answers · asked by Joshua N 1

I have an old addition with wood 'siding' that is peeling quite a bit. What't the best and easiest DIY way to scrape the peeling paint and prepare for the new paint? My intent is for appearance, not necessarily for durability over time, since I'm not keeping the addition for long.

2006-06-14 16:39:21 · 6 answers · asked by shescrafty 2

We were given a beautiful green marble bathtub. Made by New Orleans Marble. It's the deep drop in type. When my husband was dropping it in, he didnt ask for help to put it in and broke 2 corners, also, after closer inspection, the bottom of the tub is cracking and peeling. It needs to be refinished. I'm wondering if I can be pointed in the right direction as to how/if we should refinish/repair it, have a professional do it or get rid of it and buy a new tub. We also have the one piece sink/counter-top to go with it. We live in Louisiana. Any websites to visit or directions for this? Thanks!

2006-06-14 16:16:07 · 3 answers · asked by Jenny C 3

Do you tighten the screw to make the ball float higher? Or loosen it? Help

2006-06-14 14:47:17 · 14 answers · asked by mamadixie 7

I have done lot's of home projects, but this will be my 1st gagage door opener project. Looking for advice, your favourite make/model. Belt, chain, or screw drive, (other)? What power motor for a double sized metal door. (Overhead, not roll-up). Can I do it alone or will I need help? How long should it take start to finish?

2006-06-14 14:40:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

prefer one-piece but can live with sectional

2006-06-14 14:01:27 · 2 answers · asked by CHRISTOPHER L 1

There are 4 concrete steps. I was thinking of mounting aside of steps in hole in ground and pouring concrete for support. A four foot length should be enough for rail.

2006-06-14 13:59:16 · 4 answers · asked by Roy A 1

I made 8 beautiful 3 inch pillar candles last year and put them in a fireplace sconce but in hot weather, they all melted and became misshaped. Is there an additive to make them retain their shape even when its 90 - 100 degrees?

2006-06-14 13:55:00 · 4 answers · asked by Brokn 4

2006-06-14 13:29:44 · 9 answers · asked by rakovica.blinks 2

2006-06-14 13:06:06 · 10 answers · asked by am74612002 1

The structure presently there is an aluminum frame with the individual slats of glass that crank out and a storm door. I want to remove this and frame it in and finish it with siding or something else but I'm not sure how to frame in an outside wall and what is needed as far as insulation or protection from the elements for the outside of the wall.

2006-06-14 11:30:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-14 10:41:33 · 6 answers · asked by milton b 1

2006-06-14 10:31:56 · 4 answers · asked by Edward C 1

2006-06-14 10:11:19 · 4 answers · asked by Edward 2

they are pest

2006-06-14 10:09:41 · 13 answers · asked by unknown 1

I turned off my icemaker for 2 years - now it won't make ice or run through the clean cycle

2006-06-14 09:44:12 · 4 answers · asked by Christie L 1

2006-06-14 08:56:41 · 6 answers · asked by lmartin625 1

I have a flat gravel covered area in the yard that I would like to make usable (19' x 30'). I was thinking of building a deck just above the ground. what's the best way to make it as close to the ground as possible? Should I put in concrete footings

2006-06-14 07:42:21 · 5 answers · asked by Sean NY 1

toilet flushes very slow. it is a glacier bay model and a new install in a home i recently purchased. wondering if vent is plugged or if it is just a crappy toilet. (pun intended)

2006-06-14 07:19:52 · 9 answers · asked by br3lyw 1

2006-06-14 06:21:32 · 5 answers · asked by #1 due 06/17/10 3

why does it copy a weird color? Is there a way to make it so it doesn't copy that color?

2006-06-14 05:28:51 · 3 answers · asked by SwtPrincess1128 3

2006-06-14 04:15:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a house in January. It's in town and has a gravel driveway along side that leads to the back where it takes up half of the back yard. All the previous owner did where it stops was lay down 2x4's (held in place with steel rods) as the barrier between the gravel and the rest of the yard. I want to extend this 4 more feet into the yard so I can fit one more car in the back. I do not know what is involved in doing this but cannot afford to pay a contractor $1200 to do it. The one thing I do know is that I cannot just spread some gravel over 4 feet of back yard and expect everything to be ok. What is involved in making the base needed for the gravel, and can I do it just household tools and no heavy equipment?

2006-06-14 01:13:06 · 3 answers · asked by shane_53151 1

2006-06-13 22:10:30 · 14 answers · asked by crazyfrog2204 2

2006-06-13 17:39:26 · 1 answers · asked by cryllie 6

2006-06-13 16:30:25 · 3 answers · asked by framos100 1