Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

2006-07-17 08:16:14 · 4 answers · asked by fzj80fireman 1

I really need to know any tips, advice, or info for forming and pouring my own cinder blocks (i.e. how to make the forms, what type and brand of mix to use, etc.) Why? I have a lot of time on my hands. If you know that it would be cheaper and better quality to just buy them pre-made....give me some info as to why this would be so such as how many I could get from a bag of concrete mix and what the compression strength of said blocks would be, and at what cure point is the compression that you are giving. Won't meet building code?...don't worry, the rest of my house won't either....alternative building....that's what code variances are for.

2006-07-17 08:03:26 · 3 answers · asked by mjboog2 4

I had some left over from a house project.

2006-07-17 07:42:39 · 3 answers · asked by barbaradjt 5

2006-07-17 07:27:16 · 20 answers · asked by kinny 2

2006-07-17 07:19:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

These strips are to be fitted by myself.

2006-07-17 06:20:27 · 3 answers · asked by Mick D 1

2006-07-17 06:16:53 · 7 answers · asked by Larry L 1

I must confess i've never used one before. I threaded right, i think, the thread goes through the needle and fabric but doesn't actually leave the stiches on. What did i do wrong? i tried different patterns and stiches but nothing works. After you thread the needle, what do you do with the remaining thread? Gosh, i hope this is clear.
Thanks! (the machine is an old singer one)

2006-07-17 06:13:58 · 10 answers · asked by No se 5

2006-07-17 05:34:09 · 13 answers · asked by Ava 2

It's making this annoying clicking noise, like somethings scratching. I think its water hitting off of the fan but I'm not sure.

2006-07-17 05:05:28 · 2 answers · asked by nylith1 1

I was about 12 when I was painting a shed with my grandfather, any small spot I missed he called a holiday. Is this something other people say, or was it just my grandfather being a grandfather?

2006-07-17 04:08:05 · 11 answers · asked by Jimmy T 2

Heres the problems:

1) Main floor: 75% of the entire amount of cold air coming out the vents to the main floor comes out a single vent (there are 4 total) down in a hallway. Pretty crappy! THe other ones have almost NOTHING coming out. Tiny air flow.

2) On the second floor, only one vent (the bathroom) gets much air out of it at all. The other vents (1 in each of the 3 berooms) gets almost nothing. This is the worst because I can't sleep when its hot! (question: Would plugging the vents in the other 2 rooms get more into mine?)

3) Overall the coldness of the air coming out is GREATLY diminished last year from last.

WHAT SHOULD I DO!? Is it safe to try and fix the conditioner unit yourself? I've heard you should clean it and this may be what is preventing it from cooling effectively. What about air exchanges?

As a side, my bedroom has two exchanges...one up high, and one down low on the wall. One was plugged with carboard. Which should be open (or both)

2006-07-17 03:46:58 · 14 answers · asked by cruachanmusic 3

2006-07-17 03:29:10 · 3 answers · asked by adventurous_travelguide 1

We thinking to put the new lino in kitchen, store room & bathroom, which has already got old lino on it.

With the carpet itself, it makes sense in taking out the old carpet & THEN put the new one, but I wonder if the lino requires the same treatment.

Should we take the old lino out (which is in average condition), since it's glud quite tightly to the floor itself & hence would be little pain in the neck to take out bit by bit. Should we simply have new lino (as recommended by the carpet & lino fitter) ON TOP of the old one ???

2006-07-17 01:21:37 · 11 answers · asked by j4mes_bond25 2

some internet tips, maybe?

2006-07-17 00:18:53 · 6 answers · asked by spring translator 2

I am fitting an extractor fan. Are there any special tools to make the hole ?

2006-07-16 22:10:22 · 16 answers · asked by Bob 2

Obviously I dope both ends, but what about the center? Do I dope the bevel or the center threads or neither or both or what?

2006-07-16 22:00:13 · 6 answers · asked by Pascal 2

2006-07-16 20:08:29 · 7 answers · asked by jasminfederico 1

mine is double storey house near at the beach..
wat bout u??

2006-07-16 19:55:31 · 14 answers · asked by i am me 2

Hi! I want to install a suspending drawer under a desk. Can anyone tell me what kind of slides I'm supposed to use? If you can write down a list of materials I'm gonna need and where I can purchase them I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

2006-07-16 17:27:40 · 1 answers · asked by Bebe19 2

2006-07-16 16:05:08 · 4 answers · asked by Kittyr1 1

2006-07-16 15:46:08 · 9 answers · asked by FABIO R 1

Any info on building or building cost and what type of structure you are living in. I have looked at a couple of sites on the subject but I need to get some real life experience input. If you have encountered any issues with living underground I would like to hear those as well.

2006-07-16 15:01:19 · 4 answers · asked by warriorbabe 2

2006-07-16 14:53:59 · 6 answers · asked by Sue-bai-ling 1

The shower in my new place has been ripped out by the previous owners. All that is left is a hole in the ground for the drain. I have my tub drain kit ready to install and put down this hole. Question is, does it just drop in there or is there something that it should connect to to keep back splash from occurring? what do I do?

2006-07-16 14:31:40 · 6 answers · asked by blutoadmirer 2

2006-07-16 14:30:18 · 16 answers · asked by jane3657 1

I just finished painting some rooms and although I was careful, there is some paint that spread to the trim. I tried using Paint removers and solvents (mineral oils), but it doesn't work.

Any ideas?

Thanks

2006-07-16 14:13:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-16 13:48:02 · 2 answers · asked by gypsy_ck 1

2006-07-16 12:56:19 · 7 answers · asked by djw234 1

2006-07-16 12:34:04 · 13 answers · asked by lauri p 1