Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

Hi all,I have a not so severe plumbing predicament that I will
like to repair myself.My hot water pressure/flow has reduced
in the kitchen/bathroom.In the kitchen,when I tap the pipes
full pressure runs out for a minute with rust or brown
colored water then it slows back up.Runs good for sometime
for a couple of weeks on and off.The pipes sre galvanized and
are not long runs being a small house.This started when a hotwater heater that was removed and replaced with a new one.
It was so full of sediment that it backed up thru the pipes.There has been repair and water shut off before and this has never happened
so I know it was the tank.the cold water pressure is fine.I would
like to know if changing the supply lines will fix the the problem
temporary or permanently? Do I need to change every section
of the supply lines or part of it? thanks all

2006-10-01 09:28:58 · 2 answers · asked by sheila_8276 1

2006-10-01 09:16:14 · 7 answers · asked by funny 1

2006-10-01 08:29:25 · 9 answers · asked by polo92198 2

2006-10-01 08:05:34 · 5 answers · asked by Barry M 1

2006-10-01 07:50:02 · 9 answers · asked by monaco_fl 1

2006-10-01 07:28:49 · 12 answers · asked by kez 1

2006-10-01 07:21:13 · 3 answers · asked by snicker 1

I'm planning on building a drawer, however I would like to know what this paint is call and how do I get it done?

http://www.peartreehome.com/images/161F.jpg

2006-10-01 07:18:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-01 07:09:48 · 10 answers · asked by Daisy 2

The water in my tub/shower stopped working. I did my research on the net to discover the cause and I also went to Home Depot explained the problem. The worker at home depot helped me get the right part I needed to replace the valve stem.

I came home, took the faucet handle off and can see what I need to do next. Everything seems perfect and ready to go, except I can't remove the old valve stem. It seems like the old one should just slide out and the new one replaces it. How do I get the old one out without damaging any of the pipes or hurting myself.

2006-10-01 07:06:01 · 2 answers · asked by fasn8n_67 4

2006-10-01 06:51:17 · 6 answers · asked by Mark 1

hot or cold water, not drainage

2006-10-01 06:48:58 · 6 answers · asked by cyber1devil 1

do i go about fixing it?

2006-10-01 05:43:42 · 4 answers · asked by ADRIAN G 1

in the washing machine as apposed to dry cleaning? I usually wash in the washing machine but am I ruining it?

2006-10-01 05:36:48 · 8 answers · asked by susie 2

Just wondering about tulip bulbs. When is the best time to plant them? Is the fall a good time, and if so when in the fall? Thanks for whatever info you can throw my way.

2006-10-01 05:35:57 · 9 answers · asked by MARK 2

What colors would go with a dark brown eves and trim? how about beige? or cream?

2006-10-01 04:58:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

we are buiding a cottage and the permit requires a plumbing layout. do we draw all the fixtures with a separate drainage to septic or must we be very specific as to the sizes of pipes and how many and all connections? A sample sketch would be helpful. thanks

2006-10-01 04:38:30 · 4 answers · asked by dano 1

I'm trying to make these costumes, but I cannot find any pattern.
Can anyone tell me where I could find pattern, ideas, tips or tricks?
I really want to make these our costumes THIS YEAR!
I have looked everywhere, Please Help!!!!!

2006-10-01 04:25:36 · 3 answers · asked by midlifemommy 1

2006-10-01 04:24:03 · 0 answers · asked by Ace 2

What truck company did you use for moving and how did you like it? Where do I get the packaging boxes at?

2006-10-01 04:14:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My metal eyeglass frame has broken at the nose piece (separating the glasses into two halves). The break occurred riight where the curved nose piece attaches to the main frame just next to the lens.

A previous soldered repair "sealed" the screw such that I cannot take the lens out, so that soldering is out. I did "try" some super glue, but it didn't hold. However, it was not a "brand name" and may not have been the best choice. Is there a glue/cement/epoxy that I can use to attach (perhaps just 1-2 mm of contact is avaialable) the two parts of the metal frame to get a "good enough" repair? I am not certain of the material but it is light, and possibly aluminum or a light alloy.

I wear contacts, so these are backups and I don't wanrt to spend $$$ for a new set since I rarely use them.

QAlso, any recommnedqations on how to improve the bond to give it the best strength would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance

2006-10-01 03:57:11 · 1 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1

I have my dad's dresser who passed away 7 years ago, the other day my boyfriend pulled the front of the drawer off, it was put together using the "dove tail" cut, or tounge and grove cut, I need to know the best way to put the front back on. I dont want to get rid of the dresser due to it being my dad's and I don't have much left of him. How can I put it together so it has a strong bond again?

2006-10-01 03:34:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hard to explain but i'll try. The way the contractor built them originally wasnt good. On the one corner the wood ended up rotting out. My question is should I just run a 2 x 6 from the board behind the gutters to the peak which basically the only thing giving it any support is the plywood roof or should I make a box using 2 x 6 x 8 for the outsides and 2 x 4 bracers inbetween so I can easily put up the facia.

2006-10-01 03:24:30 · 6 answers · asked by †slayer† 2

2006-10-01 01:48:35 · 5 answers · asked by mrbobby 1

My room is really plain and modern,how do I fix it up a bit?

2006-10-01 01:30:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous