Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

We are redoing our ktchen floor. can i stick the new tiles over the old ones? do I need to caulk or use special glue. any tips appreciated.

2006-07-10 03:42:46 · 12 answers · asked by CINDY L 1

I was thinking the other day about how much easier it would be to build from smaller dimension roundwood instead of taking a big tree and cutting into dimensional lumber. In other words, if you had a forest and were going to build a structure yourself it seems like using younger trees would be easier. So why don't people do this? Are there advantages to using bigger trees that I don't know about?

2006-07-10 03:00:09 · 6 answers · asked by fidowithaspot 2

I am finishing my basement and I was wondering how far apert the have to be to be in compliance with code.

2006-07-10 02:58:45 · 5 answers · asked by chuck31583 1

2006-07-10 02:47:59 · 28 answers · asked by lefftylucy 3

In very old house, my son disconnected old toilet, hoping to replace it. The opening of the lead pipe it had been connected to is very misshapen and is about 2 inches above the floor. Doesn't it have to be level with the floor to install the closet flange? If so, what kind of tool do we use to cut the pipe?

2006-07-09 23:55:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-09 20:24:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-09 19:49:25 · 10 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6

2006-07-09 18:41:51 · 15 answers · asked by hjwhalen 1

We bought a 7 day thermostat for our home to try and save some money on our electric bill. Haven't been able to get it to work properly. Any suggestions.?

2006-07-09 18:20:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-09 17:53:25 · 7 answers · asked by Daddy's girl 2

I was tipped off by a kind "answerer" in another category that this category is where all the good guys are! Hey, can't blame a gal for trying.....

2006-07-09 16:19:47 · 5 answers · asked by just lise 2

2006-07-09 16:13:46 · 9 answers · asked by stillsmokin_420_936 1

I do not need alot of btu power. Anything over 5200 to 6000 btu's would be overkill. I cannot seem to find one that I can put into the wall that is small enough. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

2006-07-09 15:58:35 · 2 answers · asked by catsheba7@sbcglobal.net 1

12x12 tile with tight joints using unsanded grout. How much separation between tiles is needed to hold grout in place and yet look like one solid surface?

2006-07-09 14:50:10 · 11 answers · asked by Jim K 1

2006-07-09 14:39:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am considering replacing the existing bare bulb light fixture in my office with a ceiling fan. I do not have access to the attic, nor are there any crawl spaces. The existing fixture is a simple incandescent light bulb. Do I need to fish any more electrical wires through? Are there ways to anchor the fan in without tearing up my ceiling?

2006-07-09 14:30:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

room addition size wanted 240 sq ft (24'x10')
no windows
using back of brick house for one wall
on slab

2006-07-09 14:08:49 · 7 answers · asked by kiddos4040 1

just spent a fortune in resin and cloth for my fiberglass deck, was going to use a laytex paint over the top? do i really have to buy some expensive "deck coating" or can i use some acrilic laytex paint? thanks

2006-07-09 14:03:22 · 2 answers · asked by johnhassay 2

2006-07-09 13:51:15 · 19 answers · asked by Daisy-flower 3

2006-07-09 13:48:39 · 2 answers · asked by ohliela 2

I'm getting ready to strip off 3 layers of asphalt shingles from my 1957 Portland, Oregon home. The sheathing is 1x6 T&G. Do I need to cover this with another layer of sheathing like plywood, or can I keep the 1x6 as the base sheathing?

2006-07-09 13:35:37 · 3 answers · asked by Robert V 1

2006-07-09 13:06:28 · 6 answers · asked by beaglebaker 2

I COULD buy one, but I'd rather make one. How do I do that?

2006-07-09 13:00:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-09 12:36:48 · 4 answers · asked by zellori 1

What type of prep will I need to do? The fan is white and I would like to change it to a brushed silver color for a teens room.

2006-07-09 12:19:20 · 4 answers · asked by yakgal 2

2006-07-09 11:28:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-09 11:14:10 · 5 answers · asked by houston90292 1

need solution or how to adjust the ball or chain or wutever to make the level of water in the top of toilet to be lower

2006-07-09 11:08:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

That's what I need to do, and that's what I have to do it with.

2006-07-09 10:54:27 · 5 answers · asked by roofintreez 1

curently I have someone who sprays every three months for around $55 but what everthey use does not seem to work for spiders or musquitos.

2006-07-09 10:33:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous