Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

Any suggestions on an inexpensive extension ladder? Any tips would be appreciated.

2006-07-13 17:10:25 · 14 answers · asked by Attinger 1

My 2 air returns/intakes are close to my living room. When the A/C comes on, I have to blast my surround sound to hear over the air noise. I want to close them off and cut new intakes in the adjacent laundry room, hopefully to lessen the air noise. Is this a good idea? Why and/or why not?

2006-07-13 16:56:30 · 3 answers · asked by R C 4

2006-07-13 16:41:19 · 1 answers · asked by S Baden 1

2006-07-13 16:11:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm tired of the wind throwing it away all the time!!! Is there something like a manual drill for the sand?

2006-07-13 15:18:35 · 7 answers · asked by mati 1

2006-07-13 15:11:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our 18'x48" above ground pool recently turned a greenish yellowish color. I bought a shock treatment and put that in today. But there is also stuff at the bottom i need to vacuum but im not sure where to connect the hose on the pump. I was also wondering how i clean out the pump, or do i need to even do that? Im fairly new to all this so i need a lot of help with the maintenance part. Thanks

2006-07-13 14:58:44 · 3 answers · asked by jessandshelly 1

Is there anyway to clean copper using household items?

2006-07-13 14:56:21 · 5 answers · asked by sheila c 2

2006-07-13 14:28:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am installing plastic laminate on a cork underlayment. I just found out all I have for a subfloor is one layer of 3/4" plywood which I have to remove ceramic tile grout/adhesive from. What would be a good solution for adding more subfloor? Luan? CDX? AC plywood? What thickness? Thanks

2006-07-13 14:16:28 · 5 answers · asked by Jim W 2

we are putting in a ventilation system in the basement for a poker room...but i am having a hard time finding a simple ventilation system, other than just lowes and home depot...any suggestions? they wanted to give us the answer of one like over a stove! not good enough~ and that would look silly!

2006-07-13 13:49:43 · 7 answers · asked by jenrdh01 1

2006-07-13 13:17:56 · 10 answers · asked by jenrdh01 1

what natural spice do chipmunks dislike?

2006-07-13 13:13:45 · 11 answers · asked by Betty 1

My brothers have built their houses from straw and sticks, but I fancy something a bit stronger and bigger because I hate living in a pigsty.

2006-07-13 13:10:39 · 15 answers · asked by brian h 3

I have a smal hole in my water bed and we cannot find it. We have tried covering the bed in soapy water and filling it with air and still no luck! I dont know how long it has been leaking but we reciently realized it was when it soaked through about 3 towels, you would think a hole that caused that would be big but it obviously isnt. Any ideas on what to do?

2006-07-13 13:06:30 · 7 answers · asked by zoso1106 1

2006-07-13 12:29:14 · 9 answers · asked by sweetthang 1

The walkway and driveway are 5 to 8 inches thick and they contain
mesh. Is a pave breaker the answer?? I have limnited funds for this.

2006-07-13 12:14:52 · 7 answers · asked by Donald M 1

i have a welder for 220 watt outlet and only have a standard 120 watt outlet any way to make it work out ?

2006-07-13 11:54:41 · 7 answers · asked by marshman8806 1

2006-07-13 11:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by Finnale 2

I would like to give a worn (but still intact) fiberglass tub a new coat texture and color but have read that you really need to know what you are doing. Hoping that someone in this field of specialty work could elaborate.

2006-07-13 11:31:34 · 3 answers · asked by quantummaxq 1

Thanks In Advance
Ste in ENGLAND

2006-07-13 11:22:20 · 6 answers · asked by toppervw 1

The post is 77" long and will be 36" in the ground. Some tell me 8" and some tell me 12".

2006-07-13 10:21:48 · 5 answers · asked by Wes W 1

I live on a large lake in nc. I was recently told that dredgeing would cost me around 25,000 to have professionally done. I only have about 20 feet of waterfront but it is severly full of silt. Probably 3 to 4 feet. I was wondering what people would recommend, I looked into a company called piranhapumps.com and they offered a cheap homeowners pump for like 10k but I dont want to buy, I would rather lease something or maybe even a diy way.any ideas are appreciated. I dont want to cause a big fuss either as Ive heard if its done by the homeowners themselves the local lake management will overlook it most times. and to get permits it would take over 6 months and another 10k in fees.

2006-07-13 09:46:12 · 7 answers · asked by oneguyinfl 2

i bought a pretty expensive bedroom suite, its made by a brand name furniture maker. its a white wash, its been made to look like its old. well i have yellow spots coming out on it, looks like mustard. i called the store where i bought it, they contacted the people who made it. they said it was the wood and promised to mail me some touch up paint to fix it, but never did.the store where i bought it, say theres nothing they can do, because its been discontinued. is there any thing i can do to fix this problem? it looks awlful.

2006-07-13 09:25:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-13 09:16:26 · 5 answers · asked by debbe51@verizon.net 1

What make and model thermostat are you using for home AC/Heating which does not make a click sound at all?

2006-07-13 09:01:58 · 4 answers · asked by jumpingrightin 6

My husband is deploying we just have a little over a week to have everything packed and into the storage place that we already paid for which is not climate controlled. Any tips on storing our items in this unit?? Our items would be in there for 6-8 months. Any tips or advice on long term storage would be appreciated!! Thanks so much!!♥
-Proud Marine Wife.

2006-07-13 08:50:46 · 4 answers · asked by Maria 1

I have a doorway I'd like to make in to a secret doorway for fun.
plus build a lock /stopper for it. Diffculty no bookcase.

2006-07-13 08:28:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband is being deployed & it will be our first time putting things in storage. Our items would be in storage from 6-8 months, Can you plz give me some tips such as what to use to keep bugs & rodents away? Also should I place all the original plastic packaging back on the couch and bed? Our storage unit is paid for already and is not climate controlled is it true to place open bottles of bleach in the unit to keep mold and mildew away? Any tips at all would help me!! Thanks so much!! ♥
-Proud Marine Wife.

2006-07-13 07:58:43 · 7 answers · asked by Maria 1

2006-07-13 07:18:58 · 6 answers · asked by RunningUte 3