Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

2006-10-28 11:16:54 · 7 answers · asked by shorthaywire 1

My daughter's tub drain is slow to drain. I know how to plunge a toilet, and to undo the J-bend under a sink to get those things flowing again, but how to I get the gunk out of a tub drain. There's no access to the pipe and I can't poke any pliers through the top.

2006-10-28 10:41:24 · 7 answers · asked by sunseekerrv 3

2006-10-28 10:32:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The current thermostat has these wires:

W - white
B - blue
G - green
R - red
O - orange
Y - yellow
X - not used (connector, but no wire)

and my new digital thermostat has these options:

Rh/Rc (came in box with jumper installed to connect)
W
Y
G


My question is where do I put all of these wires into my new thermostat?

Thanks!

2006-10-28 08:55:19 · 6 answers · asked by josh 1

Hi,
I am trying to glue down brass strips onto fix it all .. please let me know the strongest glue that would do this job ?
thanks

2006-10-28 08:43:39 · 6 answers · asked by kublair 1

I am installing a porcelain pedestal sink. The pipes come up from the floor and are immoveable. In order for the sink to be flush agains the wall, I need to widen the cut-out in the bottome of the pedestal for all the pipes to fit in the hollowed-out area. I'm afraid if I use a drill that I'll crack the porcelain. Any ideas on how to cut through the porcelain without cracking it?

2006-10-28 08:24:47 · 5 answers · asked by wonderwoman 3

i was just making a halloween costume, and got superglue all over my hands. i was just wondering if anyone knows how to get it off of your hands.

2006-10-28 07:29:43 · 21 answers · asked by marissa 2

2006-10-28 07:19:49 · 7 answers · asked by pascal 2

We have really old electric in our house (knob and tubing). My husband says that if we have an electrician come in to fix our living room (putting in new electric). They will flag our house because it is unsafe. We can not afford to do the other rooms at this time. We have rebuilt the room already by putting in the studs so know we need the electric. Can we get somebody to come in and do the work without making us do the rest of the whole house?

2006-10-28 05:23:42 · 11 answers · asked by mccrearya 2

Single family dwelling, 1 floor,, insolation in attic,, but I store things up there.. would like to place boards, similiar to those used in
Florida for shutters, so that I can walk directly on beams.. good idea, and where do I go? Home Depot and Lowes are both located here, but I want to do this project myself.

2006-10-27 19:07:50 · 9 answers · asked by Manatee 5

my son accidently spilled aquarium rocks down tub drain, now tub wont drain.

2006-10-27 14:24:11 · 15 answers · asked by puff1550 1

The toilet will flush as long as its only water going down the drain. Ive put my best effort into plunging" it, but still..... a little tissue and a flush....and its rising to the top....i suspect there may be a toy in the drain or maybe some plastic.....when i find out.....i will be sure to transform into the Hulk!!!

2006-10-27 13:59:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

since I have all the free gas I want to use. I want to change a cook stove from propane to natural gas . so what size orfice do I use .or does some one know what size the hole is in the orfice> if I knew the size of the orfice hole I can drill the old orfice out

2006-10-27 13:13:06 · 12 answers · asked by vinel10 4

Compact in size for small work area.

2006-10-27 12:24:36 · 9 answers · asked by cajunblueg 1

2006-10-27 10:09:24 · 6 answers · asked by jerry s 2

Hello.

I accidentaly stuck a printed paper sticker on the wrong hard plastic item, and i would like to remove the sticker without ruining it but its quite stuck and im afraid it will fall apart if i try to peel it.

Any ideas on how to remove this sticker without ruining the sticker iteslf. all the other advice i have seen involves ruining the sticker, this is not an option in my case, the sticker is the thing of value.

So i doubt i can use solvents like acetone, alcohols etc.. as it will more then definately ruin the sticker anlong with what is printed on it.

someone has mentioned heat,, i dont know if this will work , and i have not tried it yet.

Any other ideas?

2006-10-27 09:36:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking at moving to the Bideford / Ilfracombe area and would really appreciate some advice - are there any area's to avoid? Trouble spots? Where is nice? What's great / bad about this area?

Thanks for your help.....

2006-10-27 08:59:04 · 6 answers · asked by The Wandering Blade 4

what tool would you use to put a tiny hole in a bead?
I'm trying to make a couple necklaces for my mom and sister and I bought these gemstones and i'd like to know what tools can I use, purchase to make a hole in them??

2006-10-27 08:27:32 · 11 answers · asked by Om... 3

I just spent $100 to get my septic tank cleaned.. Now I still cannot flush my tolit, or shower with out water backing up in the tub.. I have bought a 25' long snake to clear my pipes,and found nothing. I have used Liquid Fire, Drano, and Rid Ex.. so far nothing has helped.. Does any one have any clue what is going on,, i really cant afford too much more, and im all out of answers.. My plumber said it was greese in the pipes, but I have tried every thing that he suggested.. Im desperate here, some one please help.. please only reply if you are serious.. And there are no tree's around me, so it can not be a root stopping it up..I've already had that checked as well.. DO YOU HAVE ANY ANSWERES
THANK YOU SO MUCH
MICHELLE

2006-10-27 07:54:59 · 16 answers · asked by michelle g 1

I was wondering does anyone know where I can get instructions on how to make a diaper cake. My baby shower is tomorrow and we don't have a centerpiece yet.

2006-10-27 07:28:56 · 4 answers · asked by coryannewilliams 2

I have an old Black & Decker "Quattro Digital" 240v Drill, which I love as it has a cool computer on top of it, but it's gone faulty. One of the brushes wore down and I've replaced them both, but it's still spluttering and cutting out, when I look inside while it's working, there are a great deal of sparks being created where the brushed touch the motor.

Is this normal, and it just needs burning in, or do you think that I've pitted the contacts with the worn-out brush and the motor is done for?

2006-10-27 06:46:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-27 04:34:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know where to get safety chains for these doors as my 2 year old likes to try and escape. i cant keep them locked as im a childminder and it against fire and safety rules

2006-10-27 04:31:32 · 8 answers · asked by funny_smartlovely 3

Wooden I'm guessing would be cheaper but I'm not sure. Please only people who know what they are talking about. Tx

2006-10-27 02:43:21 · 20 answers · asked by i.needitall 2

Block walls, wires and pipes and duct work are not out of the way, they sag, are on main joist etc... not to mention electric wires and well pump and water softener are in the way.

2006-10-27 00:10:04 · 9 answers · asked by ash214 3

2006-10-26 20:44:04 · 13 answers · asked by LEE-ANNE M 1

2006-10-26 19:10:40 · 7 answers · asked by tzak37 1

I'm fitting 3 structural feature trusses with timber ridge purling. One end of the room is into a chimney stack and the other onto a 100mm block wall, My question is "How do I fit the Ridge purling to the chimney stack end of the room".

2006-10-26 13:18:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-26 13:10:46 · 4 answers · asked by adadee1 1

2006-10-26 12:58:13 · 5 answers · asked by aussie_gurl 2