Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

I have just bought a house and the previous owner have put extra plug sockets in the room by running normal flex( the kind of flex from an electrical appliance) from the back of the orginal socket over the skirting under the carpet to a position on the oppersit wall. how do you wire it up correctly

2006-07-08 08:54:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance and I just bought our house and we don't have tons of cash to spend on a king size bed frame. And we're both kinda having a creative block, so nothing we draw that would be cheap looks good. Any ideas would be freakin' great.

2006-07-08 08:43:44 · 5 answers · asked by tiner_tin 1

i live in typical semi-detached three bedroom council house built in 1960's and need to know how to remove the roof trusses

2006-07-08 08:38:05 · 10 answers · asked by ramo 1

i looking for a contractor who knows the way to built help me built a strawbale home help me give me the blueprint handon experience please .... looking for great builters strong enviorment teachers apply i going to get my plans on the earth it time i look at ideas diffrent for 2050 it time it 2006 it time to help this movement ... change is heathy for earth causes

2006-07-08 08:27:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-08 08:19:01 · 2 answers · asked by John M 2

2006-07-08 07:53:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-08 07:09:10 · 7 answers · asked by Jeremy H 1

I need material to build a carport

2006-07-08 07:03:19 · 3 answers · asked by el1632@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-07-08 06:55:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone have a good method?

2006-07-08 06:44:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-08 05:56:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm seriously considering building a rather authentic backyard bar-B-Que pit/Smoker. I obviously want the best tasting Bar-B-Que that can be slow cooked for 8 - 12 hours. Does anyone have any suggestions on design, materials, construction, etc.? I'm working with a 10' X 10' area

Looking to keep costs under $2K

2006-07-08 05:54:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm building an elevated fort/treehouse, size 10x12 feet, 8' above ground, do you know how deep my footings should be?

2006-07-08 05:50:51 · 6 answers · asked by Nora B 1

what materials i need, and how to, if somebody can tell me, thanks pibe

2006-07-08 05:45:12 · 1 answers · asked by burdonbagley 1

2006-07-08 04:29:17 · 9 answers · asked by wigfancypants 1

Could someone explain to me how to use a multimeter to check if a wire is live? It is for a house, so I am assuming its 120volts. I'm installing a ceiling fan and the wiring in the room is kind of weird. I don't want to just assume its off because I flipped the breaker in that room. (P.S. I don't want to flip the main breaker because I have some vital electrical devices running in the house). http://cgi.ebay.com/COMMERCIAL-ELECTRIC-MULTIMETER-HDM350-NEW-LEADS-MANUAL_W0QQitemZ180004507617QQihZ008QQcategoryZ25412QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting <~~~~Picture of Multimeter I am using

Thanks!

2006-07-08 02:57:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have seen advertisements for ductless air that uses only small holes for plaster walls. Was wondering if this has to be done by a pro or can my unwilling husband do this? We have a walk up attic for space. LOL

2006-07-08 02:56:27 · 3 answers · asked by mom-o-3 3

any stores selling promenade tiles

2006-07-08 02:32:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't have the cash for a pro so i need to try and do this myself.
They seem to be in all parts of my home.

2006-07-08 00:04:02 · 11 answers · asked by Grumpa 1

I bought myself a staple and nail gun to cover a headboard in fabric. Is there anything else to use these wonderful things for. I'm female so wont need to get into roofing or anything like that...

2006-07-07 23:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by Jackie 4

I live across from an Airport's open field.

2006-07-07 21:54:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking about replacing my outdated oven and dishwasher. My fridge is a newer white, side-by-side. Should I get white dishwasher and oven to match the fridge (for "staging") or stainless steel ones to cater to the contemporary trend? (I'm willing to throw in the fridge if the buyer wants it)

2006-07-07 19:48:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a timer system which requires me to attach wires (black, white, red) to areas on it. There is another wire with no plastic coating (bare wire). I belive this wire is the ground wire? Must i wrap this wire around a screw of the chasis that holds up the timer system against the wall? If i do then wouldnt it be in contact with the metal chasis casing and be dangerous if i touched it with my hand?

Thanks

2006-07-07 18:32:22 · 6 answers · asked by rob m 1

2006-07-07 17:45:45 · 5 answers · asked by NB 1

2006-07-07 17:28:09 · 9 answers · asked by baseball-star 1

my breaker box is full what do i do now

2006-07-07 16:30:08 · 7 answers · asked by birky_34 1

its loud enough we can hear it in my sons room, it bother my ears when i sit out on the deck.

2006-07-07 16:01:08 · 4 answers · asked by Jessie A 1

my trailer is white. I have a pic of it in my yahoo 360 photo album. I wanna remove it so it looks more like a house, and less of a trailer. Any one ever remove their trailer hitches. I know it can be done. Some of my trailer park neighbors took theirs off. They don't like me, so i don't wanna ask them though.

2006-07-07 15:59:37 · 5 answers · asked by me 2

2006-07-07 15:51:38 · 5 answers · asked by nissei 1

my closet is dry. but it smells damp and stale.
how do i freshen it up???
i have tried perfume, but it doesnt work.

thanks!!

2006-07-07 15:36:25 · 10 answers · asked by bluepuddle 3