Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2006

During hard rains, water drips from a 45 elbow on my furnace vent line (in our basement). The pipe is 4" galvanized & makes a double 45 in the basement before going up through 2 floors and out the roof. I could obviously seal the piping, but then the water would run back into the furnace. As far as I can tell, the stub-up on the roof has no rain collar, gooseneck, or other rain-prevention device. Is this normal? I'd like to fix the problem, but don't want to damage my furnace, restrict the vent, or violate any codes. Thanks.

2006-09-17 08:20:37 · 8 answers · asked by stickyfuzz 2

2006-09-17 08:18:19 · 5 answers · asked by Ylia 4

How should I Remove wrinkles from my carpet

2006-09-17 07:34:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-17 07:21:39 · 6 answers · asked by purplelupine2000 1

I will be painting the exterior of my house and was just curious if anyone has experience with it. I was lloking at the 100.00 model at home depot.

2006-09-17 06:56:51 · 4 answers · asked by chris w 2

I want the light to get through to the windows. I want it to be safe for kids and adults to walk on, and light enough for someone to push up from underneath if they need to escape.

2006-09-17 06:53:33 · 8 answers · asked by Jeff 2

we have grown small red peppers that are orginally green, turn orange, then red and I want make crafts from them....

2006-09-17 06:53:01 · 2 answers · asked by JAN C 1

Taking out the two screws does not release the handle. I am not sure how the handle is secured to the shaft or how to tighten the shaft.

2006-09-17 06:28:17 · 5 answers · asked by Dolly 1

2006-09-17 06:21:46 · 13 answers · asked by Vivian 1

2006-09-17 04:56:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-17 03:49:07 · 3 answers · asked by B R 1

Cedar table, used all summer It needs a clear finish to prevent the color from turning grey over the winter.

2006-09-17 03:13:43 · 7 answers · asked by Differently-abled musician 2

What is the best paint brush to buy when painting your kitchen cabinets. I dont mind spending the extra money for the best quality. I dont want any brush marks to show.

2006-09-17 02:42:56 · 5 answers · asked by One Sexy Chic 5

I do not have fruit or any other food sitting out on the counters. There aren't many of them just a few and they're driving me nuts. My kitchen is clean. Dirty dishes go in the dishwasher and food scrapes go down a garbage disposal

2006-09-17 02:35:59 · 9 answers · asked by Classy Granny 7

I've already tried a wallpaper steamer, sticky stuff remover and nail varnish remover - the only thing that works is a scouring pad and a lot of scrubbing - I'll be here until next Christmas!

2006-09-16 22:10:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know you can to neutral. I want to measure the voltage at the back of a light switch, to see which is the common live.

2006-09-16 21:09:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have very old, very well stuck lino on our kitchen floor. We can't tile over it, as parts are coming unstuck - what's the best option?

2006-09-16 21:08:16 · 18 answers · asked by susieh 2

but i cant go my mother wount let me wat should i do !!!!! she wount even tell me y!!!and she is a girl she has no disabilities

2006-09-16 20:35:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My shower drips from the shower heads. It turns on with a single valve. I reasearched this on the net and found that it is a problem with the shower canister needing to be replaced. The instructions seemed simple enough, yet I'm a bit skeptical of doing it myself. Has any one done this and if so, could I do it myself with written instructions?

2006-09-16 17:57:25 · 2 answers · asked by Cara Beth 6

I bought one of those 4x8 trailer kits from northerntool. The build and wiring went well. I tested the wiring of the trailer when it was just the frame and no wooden sides. Everything worked and was fine. A few days later after I added the wooden sides and floor, the lights on the trailer were not right. If you turn on one of the blinkers, all the lights on the trailer flash as if the hazard lights were on. Also, when you have the tow vehicle lights on, all the brake lights come on the trailer, but when you step on the brakes, all the trailer lights go off. It did rain yesterday before the floor was installed so the wires may have gotten a little wet. I am going to take apart the connections and clean the wires with sandpaper and tinners fluid. Does any have any other suggestions or heard of anything like this?

2006-09-16 17:30:58 · 5 answers · asked by Amc 2

2006-09-16 16:35:53 · 7 answers · asked by curly 1

Any know of any free online plans?

2006-09-16 16:25:24 · 10 answers · asked by ROBERT C 1

Is it cheaper to get kitchen cabinets/counter tops from a home improvment store or a store that specializes in that particular product?

2006-09-16 14:38:25 · 8 answers · asked by One Sexy Chic 5

He has a 2 story house and he wants to punch a hole in the wall upstairs to have a sliding board come down into his living room for his grandkids to slide on. What should I say to grandpa? If he puts it in there I want to slide too. I guess on the postive side he would not have to worry about them falling down the stairs.

2006-09-16 14:04:34 · 18 answers · asked by happydawg 6

i have carpet that is glued down really good in the basement (so its glued down on cement). i have tried cutting it into pieced then pulling, but it is really on there good. do they make something that is machine run and works like a jack hammer with a wide blade that will shimmy it up?

2006-09-16 12:19:26 · 7 answers · asked by horsegal08 2

it is a ground floor loft space
the tank is supported by the walls i want to take out

any suggestions?

2006-09-16 11:19:09 · 20 answers · asked by havantascooby 3

Hi, im 12 and i dont get an allowance i live in a pretty bad enviroment but I need money for what I want to do like buy clothes and lotins from bath and body works ECT do you guys have any ideas or opinions of what i should do for money

2006-09-16 11:15:53 · 11 answers · asked by Alexis M 1

I am helping my son put ceramic tile down on a house he just bought and there is new carpet from the original owner. this carpet is with a metal strip with a lip turned towards the carpet and the depth is about 1/4 inch. can I just transition with grout?

2006-09-16 09:14:56 · 5 answers · asked by intheskeye 2

I have a light with five seperate bulbs and is worked using a dim switch, but it flickers and sometimes wont come on full.Anyone know what is likely to be the cause as id like to fix it myself. Dont worry the power will be off when i am reparing it?

2006-09-16 08:06:13 · 15 answers · asked by zd_sr1 2

There must be a national standard. I can't find it with search engines.

2006-09-16 07:24:41 · 8 answers · asked by no_nonsense 3