Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

I have some questions regarding plasterboarding, hope you can help:

1) Is plasterboard joining tape for use with square edge plasterboard and tapered plasterboard or just tapered edge?

2) Is it to stop cracks appearing between sheets of plasterboard?

3) Do I have to plaster over this tape or use some type of filler? If so, what?

4) Do I use beading for corners or can I use tape? Does this need to be plastered over or can I use some time of filler?

5) I've also been told that the two sheets of plasterboard would meet to make a corner and the beading would go on top of this to make it strong and perfectly straight. However, this would obviously need to be plastered or filled, put wouldn't that make the corner slope out cause of the plaster that would need to be added to cover the beading??? Surely the plasterboard wouldn't be flat anymore cause of the plaster on the corner edges?

Any help appreciated!

Thanks

2006-10-18 13:43:36 · 7 answers · asked by Si 1

I have a toilet running problem. The toilet runs, but doesn't have any flushing issues at all, no leaking, no run over. In fact, the handle doesn't stick or anything - it just kind of quietly runs.

Without seeing it, what suggestions do you have for what it could be and if it is possible for me to take a look and perhaps fix it on my own (aaakkk!).

thanks in adavnce :o)

2006-10-18 13:32:40 · 12 answers · asked by firehorsetwo 3

This is a top loading machine. I need to get access to the belt.

2006-10-18 13:31:11 · 3 answers · asked by lawznforzer 1

2006-10-18 13:12:39 · 4 answers · asked by elhidalguense99 1

2006-10-18 13:08:37 · 17 answers · asked by pinhed_1976 6

The fence will be 80' on both sides of the house, 70' on the bottom and 11' to each side of the house on the front side. Need a vynil fence.

2006-10-18 11:23:38 · 6 answers · asked by xadralix 2

they seem to collect lots of dust + other bits in the kitchen

2006-10-18 11:00:19 · 16 answers · asked by ellen s 1

Whats the calculation? width X length X ???

2006-10-18 10:25:04 · 22 answers · asked by darrengodkin 1

i just moved and want to fix up my bathroom. the people whoh lived here before me never cleaned and i want to clean by the shower doors and maybe recaulk it. i cant get the old stuff off though. its so black is disgusting. what kind of caulkling do i buy also?

2006-10-18 10:16:11 · 8 answers · asked by Twin 1

i threw a bunch of sticks/leaves/grass cuttings and such in a pile and i wanna compost it. any instructions on what i should do?

2006-10-18 09:37:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 09:35:27 · 6 answers · asked by donmell2000 1

sewing machine in the back but i dont know how the machine works nor do i know how to sew were can i learn to sew in nc or online?

2006-10-18 09:16:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 08:41:59 · 11 answers · asked by terryandbecca2001 1

I woke up this morning and there are literally thousands of ladybugs in my home. And I opened the door and they are all over the place outside. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them?

2006-10-18 07:55:41 · 13 answers · asked by ~~kelly~~ 6

We have a flea infestation that won't quit. We've tried vacuuming constantly, flea traps (a shallow dish of water with a few drops of dishsoap and shine a light on it to attract fleas at night), and basically everything short of hiring an exterminator. We're going to try fogging ourselves to see if it helps. Has anyone had any experience with this? Does it work? If so, how long does it last? And do you have any helpful hints to make the process go more smoothly? Thanks!

2006-10-18 07:35:51 · 9 answers · asked by insidemyhyundai 2

I have been in my house one year. My toilet leaks and i have replaced the wax ring (with the 'funnel"). Things are ok for a while and then it starts to leak again. I have an old lead soil line. The flange is flush with the sub floor. As i understand it, the flange must rise above the floor in order to make a good fit. What's involved with installing a new pcv flange? Is it as simple as taking of the old flange and installing the new pvc flange with pcv glue?

Thank you

2006-10-18 06:45:20 · 7 answers · asked by vinchenzo_d_gymbag 1

2006-10-18 06:22:25 · 5 answers · asked by lulew1961 1

2006-10-18 05:49:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I baught a house that has a garage with broken glass block windows in it. I want to replace them as soon as possible in the most inexpensive way. It is said that you pay people more for labor, so we measured and bought new glass block already incased. I need to break out what is already there before I install the new. My husband has never done this and he thinks he knows what he is doing. I just see a disaster waiting to happen, and maybe an ambulance ride!! Please help!!!!!!!

2006-10-18 05:16:22 · 9 answers · asked by jjs12109 1

Just brought a deco lamp which run on DC 12 volt adptor and I wish to replace it on my wall lamp but I dont know what is the voltage (wall Lamp) & how to replace the dimmer which the power connected into my ELCB (DB).

2006-10-18 04:50:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The majority of my house is ceramic tile and apparently the old owner did not beleive in using masking tape or tarps when he painted. Because of this, there's a ton of little paint spots and splats all over the floor from repainting. Does anyone know a good way to get all of these spots up without damaging the tile?

Thank you!

2006-10-18 04:50:19 · 7 answers · asked by Win the West!!!! 4

I am getting ready to install a vent free propane heating device in my home, I have looked at the BLUE FLAME, INFARED, and the GAS LOG FIREPLACE, but can't decide which will be the best. The midwest weather gets pretty cold but not like the N and NE states, any stats or suggestions

2006-10-18 04:48:27 · 3 answers · asked by papbulldog 2

I am going to build a ledge in my garage it will go the width of it and go back about 3-4 feet. I want to add space so this would allow me to park under the ledge. Does any one know where I could get plans for this? I have an idea how to do it but I don’t want this to fall on to my car so I want to do it right

2006-10-18 04:44:40 · 4 answers · asked by rjctbm 1

please:)

2006-10-18 04:44:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Looking to spruce up my old house to sell. Carpet in bedrooms is old and worn, thin loop type carpet with attached backing. House is very old and floors are un-even. Tearing up old carpet and scraping and leveling floor would be tons of work. Ok to put down a foam underlayment over the old stuff and lay wood floor over?

2006-10-18 04:40:22 · 16 answers · asked by Foss 4

can this compound be colored and will it have the stability and strength to stay up in a bathroom location. any sealants to use afterwards

2006-10-18 02:56:44 · 9 answers · asked by Richard K 3

what can be causing this. What makes me wonder is why "both" have the same problem.

2006-10-18 02:44:00 · 7 answers · asked by Fabio 3

Wondered if I can replace the whole bleed valve rather than the whole radiator

2006-10-18 02:35:33 · 13 answers · asked by JB 1

The water isn't dirty or anything, but the carpet in the hallway outside, of the bathroom door, is saturated. How can I remedy this myself without calling in professionals?
The area that is wet is approximately 2.5 feet x 7 feet.

2006-10-18 02:30:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have water seeping through the crack

2006-10-18 02:05:06 · 6 answers · asked by RStamp 1