Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2006

Can anyone with experience tell me how to put the metal vent in without gravity making it fall out? Here is a sample of the ceiling air duct without the vent.

http://mcclintic.com/42southwest/images/10272003/Ceiling%20heat%20vent.JPG

2006-08-21 08:12:31 · 3 answers · asked by hello 6

2006-08-21 07:46:49 · 1 answers · asked by ecotto14621 1

I have a building with three apartments. There are phone wires all over the place coming in and out of walls and stapled to the baseboards. Not all wires lead to phone jacks. Is there a tool that I can use to find out if i) the phone line is still in use and ii) to what phone number the line is connected?

2006-08-21 07:43:08 · 5 answers · asked by Luc 1

i have a huge yard its on four city lots and i need some ideas what to do woth the yard. was a good weed killer to use around plants,name brands?

2006-08-21 07:17:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 07:09:51 · 22 answers · asked by Bassetlover 4

2006-08-21 06:54:21 · 3 answers · asked by mardy 1

I have a long wall in my backyard that I want to add the look of stone to. I've recently seen some articles about manufactured stone veneers, but I don't have any experience with them. Have you used them? Are they easy to install? I have a 1 ft tall area at the top of the wall that runs about 100ft across the top of the wall that I'd like to cover with stacked stone. Would veneer work well there? How much do you think it would cost?

2006-08-21 06:22:55 · 4 answers · asked by Just the Facts, Ma'am 1

What type of things do I need to look for when buying aportable air compressor? I will use it for trim work, framing and for car repairs (drill, wrench, impact wrench, grinding etc.) How many gallons? What PSI? What CFM @ PSI? What brand?

2006-08-21 06:22:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Imerial County CA and have not been able to get an official answer.

2006-08-21 05:58:42 · 5 answers · asked by Bill B 1

When I install my speakers to the back forty. Can I run the weather proof wire along the telephone wire to save from having to dig and lay conduit for the first 60-80 feet? Or will I get or give interference due to inductance? The external Amp will be ~300 watts and I am installing 4 speakers.

2006-08-21 05:47:05 · 5 answers · asked by laserdrv 1

2006-08-21 04:27:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are your plans for today? I think I'll do some house cleaning and maybe some shopping at the mall. What are you doing today?

2006-08-21 03:36:45 · 8 answers · asked by kookie 3

2006-08-21 03:07:03 · 12 answers · asked by kristin p 1

I have a 44mm tarp(black) that is used as a holding cage for fish, someone vandalized it with a knife and now there is a 12" rip. How can I seal/patch it? What are good adhesives, etc. Thank YOu

2006-08-21 02:33:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I built a self standing hot tub with wood and tarp, how could I get a heater to heat this water safely? Any suggestions, ideas?

2006-08-21 02:31:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 02:19:56 · 3 answers · asked by jackiemurray2004 1

My shower wiring has been enclosed behind the plasterboard walls and tiles but when viewing a house I noticed that the electric wiring had been run down the wall on top of the tiles in mini - trunking. Is this permitted under the IEE regulations?

2006-08-21 02:17:58 · 6 answers · asked by hoplet 1

What's the typical pressure range that I should look for in a shower?

2006-08-21 02:14:13 · 3 answers · asked by Emmar01 2

I would like to move my washer from the main floor of my home down into the basement... the washer currently just drains out a hose into the yard. Due to the age of the septic system I do Not want to hook into that (has to be emptied on regular basis just from showers alone). So I am looking for an idea on how to reuse the water,,, maybe a sprinkler system to water the lawn??? I use detergents that are safe for the enviroment since I live next to a stream and wouldn't want to harm the fish,so I don't have to worry about harming the lawn either. I have heard of systems that reuse the washer rinse water to wash the next load but looking for another way to save and reuse water.

2006-08-21 02:02:44 · 10 answers · asked by vanessa h 1

I want to start an at home business. I want to make crafty things such as cards, scrap books, etc. Does anyone have any ideas or advice for me???

2006-08-21 01:55:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 01:41:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking to re-grout my bathroon - just moved in and its kinda grey in colour (not attractive) - do i need to chip away and remove the old grout before applying new stuff?

Or can i simply grout over to whiten things up?
Thanks

2006-08-20 22:20:03 · 14 answers · asked by hallrobertj 1

2006-08-20 21:17:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 18:22:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 (tall and narrow yet very heavy) bookcases just moved to an area with extra thick carpet padding. They easily tilt back and forth with ease. I need to anchor them to the wall but how? I take it that I will need to screw conecting hardware in to the wall and bookshelves, but I do not know how to and with what hardware. Please help I do not want my kids and/or pets to get crushed accidentally!

2006-08-20 17:55:26 · 7 answers · asked by o_O 2

2006-08-20 17:47:19 · 9 answers · asked by prcoley 4

2006-08-20 16:44:52 · 17 answers · asked by Hub 1

about AC.pipe connecting

2006-08-20 15:40:42 · 5 answers · asked by fongtoy 2

Answer if you have back up generator for home , and it runs a/c too. how many watts do you have, is it enough? on the 220 plug does the generator have enough to truly start up standard 3 ton unit? i'm looking at getting around 5000 watt for $600. think this would do any good?

2006-08-20 15:31:53 · 12 answers · asked by jeff s 4

The particular part is the red rubber nose protector that prevents damage to the workpiece

2006-08-20 15:23:21 · 4 answers · asked by Diywizard 1