Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2006

Too many people ask questions, to DIY. In the hope that they may have the skill, of a competant, skilled, Qualified tradesperson. Unfortunatly some with probable cause for alarm. Top marks for the worst or most amusing!

2006-09-29 14:26:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 14:05:24 · 10 answers · asked by x0x0morgiex0x0 1

Used Card and spray purchased at store. Got out all bubbles. Half of the windows tinted stayed put, the other half was off in 30 minutes. Can't feel adhesive on either side, so went by shiney vs dull. I am very disappointed. The tint that is still up looks great. HELP!

2006-09-29 13:08:21 · 5 answers · asked by lola girl 2

The rod could be tension or be able to drill into ceramic tile

2006-09-29 12:55:05 · 7 answers · asked by donnasal54 1

Ok, so I don't know how to winterize my above ground backyard pool. Is $150.00 the asking norm for this service. I live in a small town in North Carolina. Help me if you can.

2006-09-29 12:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by mygreensilhouette 3

2006-09-29 12:29:52 · 5 answers · asked by luvmuchjoy2 2

I have been saving some money for a while now and I've been highly considering taking two years out of my life, purchasing some property and building myself my own house before I go on to starting a career. I would be able to live morgage free and live comfortably. I do have some building experience but have never built a house. I guess what i'm trying to ask is, is it really that hard to do and what are your thoughts on it?

2006-09-29 12:01:58 · 14 answers · asked by SGT 3

Bought a house about a year ago, and the basement ceiling is stuffed with fiberglass insulation. It's warm in the basement, especially the room where the furnace is, but we hardly ever use it.

I'm wondering if all that insulation is trapping the heat the furnace gives off while it runs, preventing it from rising upstairs?

Would it be worth removing it myself or just let it all stay in the ceiling? If you recommend removal what's the best way to dispose of it?

Thanks!

2006-09-29 10:14:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

free temlets for return address labels

2006-09-29 09:51:03 · 2 answers · asked by fastrabbit59@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-09-29 09:49:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 09:14:39 · 18 answers · asked by Wahoo 1

I need one to seal the tile around my bathtub and it's my only shower, so I need it to dry quick...

2006-09-29 09:06:52 · 1 answers · asked by carobygirl 6

I'm looking for non-lethal and non-poisionous methods to get them off the house and garage

2006-09-29 09:01:35 · 7 answers · asked by johnnyjo49 1

i need to take off a doorknob, ive lost the key for it and i cant figure it out. help me please, i cant get in!!

2006-09-29 08:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by thicks 1

About two years ago I bought a pie safe in an unfinished furniture store. I presume the wood is pine, but it was not stated on the hang tag.We finished it using Minwax in a light oak.It looked very nice when fininshed. Now white patches are coming to the surface. We are wondering, what did we do wrong? Thanks in advance for your answers.

2006-09-29 08:46:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm repainting my bedroom and need to find colours to paint it that's light, fun snd eye-friendly? Any suggestions...

Thanks

2006-09-29 08:33:52 · 3 answers · asked by omoatayo 2

I recently purchased a new w/d and need to unhook the old one in order to have the new one delivered. delivery company will not disconnect and reconnect due to liablility issues. How do I go about unhooking the old gas dryer in order to hook up the new one?

2006-09-29 08:19:58 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie B 1

Why is it that people like to complain about things in their like but never do anything to change it? Shouldn't we stop complaining and DIY?

2006-09-29 07:49:10 · 7 answers · asked by justme 3

they told me they did not have anyone at their branch who builds sheds but they have 1 thats assembled in their store any ideas on how i could get them 2 send someone 2 build it

2006-09-29 06:38:39 · 9 answers · asked by JAMES B 1

Is it possible to lay wood laminate on stairs? (concerned that the way the pieces fit together won't work on stair edges-back of stair join, etc)

2006-09-29 06:24:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Newly renovated bathroom ended up with tile floor not being level near toilet location. Toilet bowl sets 1/2 inch out of level side to side. Front to rear is good. How do I level bowl?

2006-09-29 06:06:29 · 9 answers · asked by David G 1

want to know if you need planning permission to remove a loadbearing wall and fit RSJ?question from Scotland.

2006-09-29 06:03:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 04:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a home that is old, and there is what I call a bump that is noticeable on one wall. I was going to paint, and was told that I would have to sand, then mud, then sand again before I could event think about painting. I did not know exactly what I will have to have to do the job, and how hard is to do for someone with no experience in repairs????

2006-09-29 04:16:53 · 8 answers · asked by littlelulusmojo 1

We are thinking about trying to spray our ceiling with a textured finish. We currently have 1 foot square ceiling tiles that have been stapled on. We were wondering if there was anything we needed to be concerned with in doing so, such as too much weight for them just being stapled on.

2006-09-29 02:43:51 · 5 answers · asked by Rondar 2

2006-09-29 02:05:49 · 11 answers · asked by rahul c 1

how long does a concrete pad need to set before you build on it?
I'm building a shop

2006-09-29 01:50:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are handheld radios(FRS, CB, Amateur) antennas just one wire? How can that work to receive and transmit if it’s just one wire? I mean the antenna should be TWO wires, just like the antennas on the big stations, or the TV antennas. It should be a closed circuit((- and +) OR (- and ground)?).

That brings me to my next question:
I have a FRS radio. I used a TV antenna cable, and connected the radio wire to the inside wire of the cable. The cable goes up to my roof, which is only about 40 feet high, but did not work at all. If I go to the top of the roof with the radio on my hand the reception/transmission is great, HOW CAN I EXTEND THE SHORT FRS ANTENNA TO THE ROOF IN AN EFFECTIVE WAY, JUST LIKE IF I WAS UP ON THE ROOF WITH THE RADIO ON MY HAND???

2006-09-29 01:39:37 · 4 answers · asked by f_vidigal 1

I have stripped an old oak table and need to sand it now. What is the best type of sander for small projects. A mouse? Orbit Sander? And what grit should I start with? Thanks

2006-09-29 01:22:21 · 8 answers · asked by rob b 1

2006-09-29 01:01:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous