Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

2006-07-26 05:47:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can the good folks at yahoo point me in the direction on how to prepare or obtain a well log on a dug well for a bank? The well digger I have never has done one. The well driller I used didn't hit water. He's the last person after $7000 and no water I want to ask. Could I do it myself?

2006-07-26 05:19:16 · 1 answers · asked by Todd 1

2006-07-26 05:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by JOHN H Z 1

2006-07-26 05:11:05 · 14 answers · asked by Windsor 5

I would like to show the beauty of the wood that's part of my old house (dated before 1940's) I'm in the process of removing paint from it. It's time-consuming though. I was wondering if anyone knows of a method that is quicker and cost-efficient. Currently, I'm using paint stripper. Are there any other options?

2006-07-26 04:52:59 · 14 answers · asked by AILENE 4

2006-07-26 04:52:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a home 3-4 months ago and I always have them in the basement or in the garage.

2006-07-26 04:40:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

and what do i do with the ground and neutral when switching from an outlet that has a spot for all four wire to one that only has three where does the ground go

2006-07-26 04:32:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is for a bathroom overhead light as you walk in. Does the wall that encloses the switch have to be a certain depth or length?

2006-07-26 04:13:10 · 3 answers · asked by bubsty 2

2006-07-26 04:11:11 · 3 answers · asked by bradstaley 2

2006-07-26 04:07:45 · 2 answers · asked by brerken 1

I want to frame a regular roof without the use of trusses because I need the space inside and trusses wouldn't allow me enough room, plus I'd like to leave some of the wood exposed. Also, I don't want to use post and beam type construction. The house is 32x40 and the span will be 32 ft. with a 12/12 pitch and will covered with a metal roof. What size lumber will I need for the ridge beam and rafters to properly hold the roof up? Location is Kentucky, so Very little heavy snows.it's a 1- 1/2 story with bedroom upstairs on one side and on the other side of the house there is a loft overlooking the great room. With trusses, that would limit the bedroom space and loft space. Plus it wouldn't be very nice looking exposed.

Photos of the plans can be seen at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/hillbilly_jester

2006-07-26 04:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by AvAtAr 2

2006-07-26 03:51:55 · 10 answers · asked by davidosterberg1 6

The wedding was June 17. They have been hanging upside down since then and are dried out. Do I spray them with hairspray to keep them from falling apart? I would just like to keep them as nice as possible. I realize this is not a professional job. Any help to keep them looking the way they are and not fall apart would be appreciated.

2006-07-26 03:48:25 · 4 answers · asked by Julie M 1

2006-07-26 02:36:29 · 6 answers · asked by quester 1

My daughter has this rocking pony that she can ride on. The feet or legs are wood though and whenever she rides it it slides on the carpet. Does anyone know a type of material I might be able to put on the bottom of the wood to keep it from sliding? Thank you in advance for your help!

2006-07-26 02:31:02 · 5 answers · asked by mom2abigsis 2

I want to frame a regular roof without the use of trusses because I need the space inside and trusses wouldn't allow me enough room, plus I'd like to leave some of the wood exposed. Also, I don't want to use post and beam type construction. The house is 32x40 and the span will be 32 ft. with a 12/12 pitch and will covered with a metal roof. What size lumber will I need for the ridge beam and rafters to properly hold the roof up? Thanks.

2006-07-26 01:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by AvAtAr 2

I want to rid my home of these disgusting pests but can't afford to exterminate. I've put cockroach baits all around my house but they are still making themselves at home. Help!!! Any suggestions?

2006-07-25 18:45:19 · 14 answers · asked by SmokyJD 2

2006-07-25 16:45:59 · 21 answers · asked by Antonio M 1

2006-07-25 16:15:32 · 11 answers · asked by playbigfun 1

We did two coats on the walls, but now find there are brush marks showing when you look at the wall sideways. How do you avoid brush marks?

2006-07-25 15:47:37 · 9 answers · asked by misslucy2all 1

2006-07-25 15:45:10 · 14 answers · asked by kris b 1

I have no experience but really want to be able to do this.
Will obviousy research before i attempt.
Does anyone have any sensible advise?

2006-07-25 15:07:09 · 9 answers · asked by wigannwuk 2

2006-07-25 13:59:11 · 9 answers · asked by donandjanmason 2

I would like to build an aviary, but I have a limited budget. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2006-07-25 13:32:28 · 2 answers · asked by kdforever5 1

In my kitchen, I have a switch panel that operates four different lights. I want one of the lights to be on a dimmer. Do they sell a switch that has three regular switches aond one dimmer? Where can I get one? Thanks!

2006-07-25 12:13:27 · 4 answers · asked by wonderwoman 3

2006-07-25 11:49:52 · 7 answers · asked by yellowmachi 2

2006-07-25 11:46:26 · 13 answers · asked by poopsie 3

nothing extravagant...but nothing cheap looking....(can one do this themselves??)

2006-07-25 11:40:17 · 3 answers · asked by helpme 1

I have a basic ceiling fan and a new home, not new construction but new to me. The problem is when we had our electrician friend come over to install our other ceiling fans we discovered thre was no power source to the ceilings. Needless to say he installed power to most of the ceilings but to get to the attic in the master bedroom would take an act of God. (which we don't have the time or money for at this time) I wanted to know if there was a way to connect a power cord to the fan and swag it across the ceiling to a power outlet in the wall. Do such things exist? If they do where can I purchase them and how do I get it to work with the fan that I have already, or do I need to purcahse a special model? HELP!

2006-07-25 11:20:55 · 11 answers · asked by Princess Veronica's Mom 3