Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

I've just got hold of a sheet of plywood I need for a project. It's been outdoors for a few days and is a bit damp. If I dry it off would it be ok to use? Will it be just as strong?

2006-10-25 02:06:52 · 12 answers · asked by Les-Paul 3

it's a real tug-of-war opening and closing my drapes. i was wondering if there was some type of lubricant that could do the job with becoming a dust catcher....which in turn would bing me back to my original problem

2006-10-25 01:26:24 · 12 answers · asked by Little S 1

2006-10-24 21:03:37 · 2 answers · asked by Joe 1

reasonable price required. private buyer for new house

2006-10-24 20:54:36 · 4 answers · asked by DAVE H 1

2006-10-24 17:53:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

sink drain with breather pipe, tub drain and toilet drain all roughed in and floor is cemented. where should I frame the wall?

2006-10-24 16:54:26 · 6 answers · asked by techdave1969 2

I really want a spinning wheel, and building it seems the easiest route to go - how do I go about doing this?

2006-10-24 16:39:22 · 3 answers · asked by jhostman 3

if anyone has, i'd love tips. can this be done and still look halfway decent?

2006-10-24 16:27:01 · 6 answers · asked by bee 2

our frige shows 1.9 on the gauge our other fridge shows 2 . please tell me what is efficent?

2006-10-24 16:05:53 · 2 answers · asked by pcasavant44 1

2006-10-24 15:59:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I'm hoping I could get some pointers on how to replace my main panel at home. I have a 100 amp breaker panel and want to bump it up to 200. I am very competent in the electrical field however, I have never done a panel change out. I do plan on getting permits and the electrical company to shut power, however I don't know what it physically consists of or what to look out for. Thanks for all your help!

2006-10-24 15:08:01 · 5 answers · asked by Fivi 2

2006-10-24 14:24:26 · 9 answers · asked by ol9_hippie 2

The bolts that hold my tank to the toilet are way rusted. But the black gasket that seals the old flush valve to the tank is shot. I have a new flush valve. They're cheap. But I can't get the old one with the shot gasket out. It screws but I can't get enough leverage to unscrew it, considering that it has that big old black nasty shot gasket holding it tight to that hole in the center bottom of the tank..

I even tried that tool you use to unjam a garbage disposal and even that doesn't give me enough leverage.

2006-10-24 14:17:21 · 6 answers · asked by Key 3

With increases in the prime rate, lending companies are adjusting the rates on variable rate mortgages. Many people are starting to default, which gluts the market for a while which drives prices down. I don't think there can be any doubt that Washington popped the "bubble" intentionally, what was the reason for it (not the excuse).

2006-10-24 13:57:10 · 5 answers · asked by Gaspode 7

2006-10-24 13:19:42 · 7 answers · asked by LESLIE P 2

How difficult was it?
Was it worth what you paid for it?
would you do it again?
Are you happy with it?
What would you change now?

We are seriously considering putting up a cabin / retirement home and love the look and feel. Trying to get some feedback.

Thanks in advance!
Newt

2006-10-24 13:15:22 · 6 answers · asked by Newtgadget www.T-C-Pro.com 2

i had trouble with the skirting board ladder but got one in the end, then i had to get a spirit level bobble, an now the wife wants it painted in tartan paint! i think she is having a laugh at my expence. please help.

2006-10-24 12:55:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 12:51:11 · 3 answers · asked by katzeye8@verizon.net 1

2006-10-24 12:45:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to be a ghost for Halloween & I thought of adding the effect of some fog coming from my dress or hat. Does anyone know how I can get this look without strapping a fog machine to myself. :) Thanks in advance!

2006-10-24 12:41:17 · 9 answers · asked by Jenna 2

2006-10-24 12:40:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 12:23:21 · 5 answers · asked by matt b 1

i need 1 thats about the standard 33-34 inch length.

2006-10-24 12:10:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed they didnt send me screws, so what kind of screw should i purchase from the hardware store. The old ones look like they were a little over 1/2 inch long and required a phillips screwdriver. I bought some calk and a caulk gun for a window pane, so should I caulk around the frame before I stick the storm window up or does it matter. I have no clue what I am doing!

2006-10-24 11:26:04 · 5 answers · asked by happydawg 6

2006-10-24 11:14:24 · 8 answers · asked by ecathyshaffer 2

2006-10-24 11:00:40 · 2 answers · asked by Liz 6

We want to paint our kitchen walls (Drywall) but they have been wallpapered previously. We have taken off the wallpaper to find walls with a lot of defects (holes, craters, imperfections). If we just paint it now, every imperfection will show up.

Someone told us to "skim coat" the walls with joint compound so as to make the walls smooth again.

Can anyone tell us how to do this? Will we need one or two coats of joint compound? Can a beginner do this? I can't find a plaster guy to do it since it is a small job.

2006-10-24 11:00:30 · 8 answers · asked by Mikey D 3

Hi I would like to know if anyone can tell me how to get rid of the squeaky noise that some wood floors produce when someone walk over? Any suggestion?

2006-10-24 10:56:58 · 9 answers · asked by Soyam I 2

2006-10-24 10:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by jalmarj10 2

dishwasher door is coming down more than is suppost to since some one fel on the door

2006-10-24 10:38:35 · 2 answers · asked by Mehdi D 1