Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

DIF and the tiger claw, I am almost going to give up. A liitle help here! Can i use a electric sander or will it damage the drywall, or does it even matter if i am going to texture it?

2006-10-15 05:26:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-15 05:24:31 · 6 answers · asked by Floor Question????? 1

I'm a brownie leader and I need a way to display the flag plus our troop flag. Please help.

2006-10-15 05:04:38 · 2 answers · asked by florence m 1

Overalls for teen, embellishment ideas, tips for stencils

2006-10-15 04:11:08 · 3 answers · asked by discountdiva 2

power scource coming in to the outlet/switch then to ceiling light

2006-10-15 03:35:54 · 6 answers · asked by rch4u 1

I am trying to fit a new light in my bedroom I have 3 red wires and 3 black wires 1 of the black wires have a red band round it , I have put the red wires and the black wires in the right fixings as I thought but the power switch keeps tripping , could you advice me where I am going wrong thanks

2006-10-15 03:25:45 · 8 answers · asked by handyman 1

I would like to know how much plumbing work I am allowed to do on my new build. I want to put as much of the pipework in myself to cut costs but am not sure on whats allowed. Has anyone got the answer please?

2006-10-15 02:28:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know that you can get single sockets converted to doubles(screwfix cat) but is there a converter that will convert a single socket to a triple? reason? wife hates trails of socket boards..and under new regulations can i convert them myself?

2006-10-15 00:34:12 · 7 answers · asked by hondanut 4

looking for pictures of incerting the wedges,measuring the hair ect.

2006-10-14 23:13:42 · 2 answers · asked by edwinraa 1

I have a 3/4 shallow well pump supplying water from a cistern.
I'd like to have a method of shutting off the pump when the water gets down to about 8" to avoid burning the pump up (it's a cheap pump - I don't think it has thermal protectiion).

The pump is sitting on top of the 1500 gallon cistern. The cistern is about 7 foot deep and about 3.5' wide and 7' long. The only access it through a 100 pound concrete lid which I need to keep on to keep the critters out, or a 4" hole which currently has two 1" PVC pipes coming up through it.

The pump is inside an insulated and heated box. It uses a standard 115 volt cord. There are extra outlets in the box.

The closest thing I can think of would be a regular sump pump float switch that switches off instead of on when the water is low.

It almost has to be water proof, the cistern can be filled to overflowing and initially I thought it would have to be near the bottom.

2006-10-14 20:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by Jon W 5

2006-10-14 20:27:14 · 1 answers · asked by bbygrl37n05 1

i knew that there is 2-3 kitty shop of sanrio launched in SG is there any shop which is not representing Sanrio selling kitty products by themselves in their shops? B'cos buy directly frm the sanrio stores is too expensive..Thanx alot!

2006-10-14 20:12:25 · 3 answers · asked by SeRiNa 1

4 rows of treated 2x4's (all i had available, then covered top and bottom in untreated plywood sheeting. All edges sealed with caulking, and 3 coats of paint. the platform is used indoors in a living room about 5ft by 4ft and has plants and a few other things on it. Is there any issue with using that treated 2x4's inside the box? will it outgas or anything?

2006-10-14 19:52:40 · 8 answers · asked by global_domination_2002 1

my name is juny, i have a gal whom i love very my much and i dont know whether she loves me! two weeks ago, we had a party at school, and it ended late(9:00pm) i asked her to go back home with her but she told me that she had somebody else to go back with, he was a boy! i dont know wheather he is her another boyfriend, its now two weeks when we do not talk to each other but i love her, what can i do?

2006-10-14 19:16:23 · 17 answers · asked by juny 1

Have been looking at light switches, and they've all got '4 gang 2-way' or '2 gang 1-way' written on them and I can't find what that means. I've figured that 'gang' seems to equal 'buttons' (separate switches) but is that right? And what the hell does 'way' mean? Don't want to blow the electrics by fitting a wrong switch!

2006-10-14 18:42:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My toilet tank keeps filling with a slow hiss and is overflowing into that tall tube inside the tank. There is no rod and ball float. Instead it's got a yellow rectangular float looking thing on the main water tube. The yellow rectangular float does not move up or down.

I've looked on the internet, and every example always has the rod and ballfloat example.

Is there a simple adjustment I can make so it will to stop filling the tank after the tank is full?

2006-10-14 18:38:14 · 14 answers · asked by Uncle Pennybags 7

I am wanting to buy a fisher wood burning stove but I cant find any info on the web, can anyone help me?

2006-10-14 18:17:27 · 4 answers · asked by flattop_ray 1

I have a house in an area (southern Ontario) that is subject to wind-storms. I want to enclose my side porch in plastic so that I can smoke there - I just had a baby and can't smoke inside anymore. I put up 5 mm plastic with staples and strapping wood held up with finishing nails, but in the first wind-storm most of it came down. Would tarps work better? I can't afford to do it in properly with lattice and plywood right now, although that is my ultimate goal. Also I am alone here with my baby, my husband is a long-hauler and I need to be able to do this myself. I can operate a nail gun, a skil-saw, a staplegun. Please advise!

2006-10-14 17:13:40 · 6 answers · asked by Samlet 4

I am building an entertainment center out of oak, and certain spots need wood filler. I know fairly well the sand, clean, stain, sand, polyurethane procedure, but where in this is the best time to use wood filler, and any tips on techniques or brands?

2006-10-14 16:54:15 · 4 answers · asked by dave 5

2006-10-14 16:37:37 · 5 answers · asked by Kristine B 2

coffee,grease,food,blood.

2006-10-14 16:12:25 · 10 answers · asked by Reg 1

2006-10-14 16:01:25 · 11 answers · asked by snappytom 1

Hot box made from plywood, glass, and tin roofing painted black.
I live in New England. 1000ft up.
Any other ideas to help dry this stuff without having to buy a kiln.
I am thing of one 4x8ft to start, then more if I need them.

2006-10-14 15:17:01 · 2 answers · asked by s t 2

Looking to purchase a wooden hemisphere. 10 to 14 inches diamoeter This is like a wooden salad bowel, but solid (unfinished), for a hobby project. Does anyone know of a website that sells unfinished bowls ?

2006-10-14 15:06:04 · 1 answers · asked by bubjay 2

Hello Everyone,

I have a NG-to-LP Conversion kit with no manual that will be used to convert a NG stove. I'm not having much luck finding anything but places to order it online.

Name: LP CONVERSION KIT
The Part Number is: 5303286386
BSI PN: 97289801
FSPN: 316039602
FCPN: 221062-1010

If anyone of you happen to know where to get informaion and/or manual on this, please let me know.
Thanks!
Andy

2006-10-14 15:02:10 · 3 answers · asked by Ajv64-EnterSandman 2

I would like to hang wind chimes and lanterns on my ceiling, but I wouldn't want to install anything permanent into the ceiling; so what kind of hook could I use that would be able to transfer at a later time, that would also leave no permanent markings or holes in the ceiling? I would also like not having to add plaster on at a later time.

2006-10-14 15:01:11 · 1 answers · asked by SmoogleMox 2

There's a wall between the vanity and a fiberglass tub/shower stall in my master bath. There's no electrical in the wall, or pipes either, as far as I can tell. It's tight up againts the side of the vanity and at the foot of the bathtub, opposite the spigot/shower head. I think it might be there just to support/seperate the shower stall. How can I be sure it's not load-bearing, before I take a hammer to it and it's too late?

2006-10-14 14:48:25 · 11 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3

2006-10-14 14:31:22 · 6 answers · asked by sissybug_2 1

Planning to install a hot tub. I have done this before but always burried the conduit. Due to location of existing utilitys this would be very hard. Seems easier to just come across side of house and under deck. The location is such that physical damage and sunlight should be minimal. What do you guys think? Also anyone know what the electrical code says about this?
Planning on using 6awg in 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 sunlight resistant pvc grey conduit.
Thank you in advance for your input.
Craig

2006-10-14 14:19:34 · 5 answers · asked by Postal Craig 1

i just swaped the guest room and the den around and i need to run the cable into the new den, what the cable guy did was run a line to a splitter outside and then drilled holes in the floor to run the cable through. theirs a small hole to run a longer cable into the new den(i allready tried going into the cralwspace and pullin the cord back through, the lil metal thing dosent fit through) and can i put a 2 way splitter into the line i run into the den(maybe even 3 for running a line to the computer, tv, and cable router) im on wireless now but to get a stronger connection wires r better.... i need sights to buy a joiner and a splitter PLEASE and THANK YOU

2006-10-14 13:40:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous