Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

I need to drills about 8 5/8" holes in concrete. They are located in a computer room. The guy that I am drilling the holes for is insisting that a wet drill them to keep the dust down. Is there a special tool to do this or do I just spray water on the hole as I drill?

Many thanks

2006-10-12 06:44:32 · 9 answers · asked by bradabby 1

to attach an earth connector to a table lamp

2006-10-12 06:43:26 · 6 answers · asked by R D 1

So it will be secure and wont fall off and smash?

2006-10-12 06:15:04 · 18 answers · asked by Lisa 3

my basement was wet,but I have fixed the problem and now I would like to get off the old peeling paint before I look for a good cement floor paint to put on later

2006-10-12 05:48:39 · 3 answers · asked by D D 2

2006-10-12 05:36:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I already need to run a dehumidifer. I read that gas logs add moisture to a room. And how about gas odor?

2006-10-12 05:33:37 · 6 answers · asked by dbm77 5

I am framing directly on the block. Can I space my studs 24" to center instead of the standard 16"? I know I am just being cheap, but though i would ask anyhow.

2006-10-12 05:09:11 · 6 answers · asked by HomePapa 3

Any ideas on how to add to a mum already made to make it fuller and more attractive?

2006-10-12 04:42:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a saw that can be configured to do wet cuts I think

2006-10-12 04:42:35 · 5 answers · asked by brcandboyz 1

We just poured 24" wide by 1' tall footings for our deck posts last night. Then we had an October frost last night and woke up to a small amount of snow on the ground that we were not expecting. We are supposed to have 40-50 F degree days coming up tomorrow and into next week. Do you think the footings will set up properly or are we in trouble?

2006-10-12 04:37:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-12 04:15:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-12 04:07:28 · 5 answers · asked by rjf 1

2006-10-12 04:06:01 · 2 answers · asked by cindy_blue_quiet 1

2006-10-12 03:57:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-12 03:21:44 · 3 answers · asked by derekocon 1

2006-10-12 03:08:08 · 13 answers · asked by Hope 1

The box would look VERY similiar to the boxes used for storing cross stitch thread (:

2006-10-12 03:00:46 · 2 answers · asked by mare 1

2006-10-12 02:34:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 old (70's) gas fires in my home that i intend to rip out. Where would i buy stoppers/bungs/caps/tape to seal the gas off permanently and how do i do it? All i know is that legally it needn't be done by a CORGI registered technician.

Any useful websites?

2006-10-12 02:22:57 · 10 answers · asked by Odin 1

Tips, Techniques, Helpful hints or suggestions?

2006-10-12 02:02:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-11 23:46:16 · 5 answers · asked by Alex n 1

Somting that can be made waste items.

2006-10-11 23:38:05 · 4 answers · asked by artfrenzy_101 3

The type of heat-pump (or cooling!) where the big unit is wall-mounted outside, and the smaller spreader is wall-mounted inside.
The big challenge seems to be the piping required between them, containing the "magical" freon-replacement liquid. [Seems to be R410A on the Panasonic-unit I'm looking at.]

2006-10-11 22:45:54 · 3 answers · asked by Hans K 1

I'm doing some DIY and I'm making a feature of where the fireplace used to be in the main bedroom. I'm looking for some sort of solution or paint that's fire resistant as I want to put some candles etc in the fire. Does anyone know of anything? It's only going to be a few candles so it wont be getting that hot but better to be safe than sorry. It would be to protect some plasterboard that I forgot to tile.

2006-10-11 22:33:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is in Contra costa co., which is far East (SF) Bay Area. removing old roof from a 2,100 sq ft home and need debris hauled off

2006-10-11 20:55:14 · 5 answers · asked by i_am5149 1

2006-10-11 19:31:15 · 2 answers · asked by p-nut butter princess 4

How do I calculate the cutting of new stairs? My stairs are made of 1x4's for the treads and the stringers are 1x6 without the zig zag cuts. The treads rest on 1x2's nailed to the 1x6's. No center stringer either. The treads are currently 5" to 6 1/2" with risers of 8" and 9". Then it has a landing near the top with landing also being 1" plywood. I have to back down the stairs because I'm afraid of falling. The bottom step broke and I did a pirouette while holding with my right arm to the rail made of casing. Brilliant save. I'm a professional at falling down stairs. This would be about my seventh fall. Also, when they cut the beams for the hole for the stairs they did not reinforce the beams with joist hangars or anything.

2006-10-11 18:45:10 · 2 answers · asked by Elsie 1

if anyone has any ideas i would appreciate it. the bottom third of the radiator is hot , but the top two-thirds is cool. thank you

2006-10-11 16:15:04 · 6 answers · asked by confused 1

I'm not sure what I need, band saw, miter saw, jig saw or what?? There are so many different power tools to choose from, I have become overwhelmed when I go to look at them. I also need to find a good supplier for all the accessories.

2006-10-11 16:01:35 · 4 answers · asked by gabbin2you 1

if you remove a wall from a mobil home do you have to put a brace back in it's place or will it be alright with out one. we are changing the floor plan and need to know before we start tearing out the walls.

2006-10-11 16:00:05 · 9 answers · asked by JOANNA S 1