Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2006

Is it better to compress the insulation and pack it in between the trusses and over the existing insulation? Or is it better to lay the rolls perpendicular to the trusses? If I pack it it, it really compresses the rolls. If I lay the rolls perpendicular, this will cause a 2"-3" gap between the layers and I'm not sure if that is the proper way to do it.

2006-11-09 01:43:02 · 9 answers · asked by cujmh7 2

what is the device called that u can cut out the door corners on ur laminate flooring?

2006-11-09 00:07:48 · 14 answers · asked by sweetie 3

Can I run the drain to the washing machine drain? (the basement bathroom is adjacent to the laundry room.) If so, how much slope do I need in the drain? I'm hoping to not have to pay a plumber just to come over and give me an estimate and tell me how we can do it.

Thanks!!!

2006-11-08 23:48:26 · 9 answers · asked by josey s 2

Right now im using batery power(backup power). It will last about few hours so please help me quickly. i know i had paid the bill recently, just help me to solve this problem right now. List all the things that i should or should not do. Ill be right back after shower!

2006-11-08 22:19:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Granite has just been installed on our kitchen countertop. But the edges still have scratches. How can I make it as shiny as the countertop itself? Also, what is a good sealer for granite? Do I need to apply one now?

2006-11-08 20:23:57 · 6 answers · asked by Eilu 1

We have a load bearing wall that is exactly in the middle of our house that seperates the dining room from the living room. All of the walls in our house are block walls all the way through. In the attic, there are boards that go diagonally from the roof to where the wall is. I assume the wall is load bearing. Can the wall be removed and replaced with a column(s) to open up the space? What is the rule for how many columns I need for how long the opening is?

2006-11-08 16:15:11 · 7 answers · asked by BA92107 2

Want to know how far I can pump sludge in a 1" pipe? (that is what a commercial toilet sludge tank and pump uses apparently, but no one has info on specifics) Holding tank is 120 feet away and too far for a normal gravity sewer as toilet will be low flush.. Any ideas or alternatives welcomed. No it isn't possible to move the cottage or tank.

2006-11-08 15:59:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It can be a very tidious job to do the masking. Do you do it or you have better way to do without masking. please help.

2006-11-08 15:12:48 · 17 answers · asked by 1001Questions 2

electrical wiring

2006-11-08 14:50:31 · 13 answers · asked by benmaklo 1

I want to create an invitation that is low on costs but really out there........ time and Intricacy is no problem. Any ideas?

2006-11-08 14:21:56 · 4 answers · asked by chook0310 1

Ok so heres the deal. tomarrow and friday i do not have school becuase of confrences im 12 and im probably going to CVS tomarrow to get materials or snacks for selling or containers and such for fundrasiing.I will probably takea couple of my friends grab a table or something and Have someone Donate some money to such ill have like 5 containers and one would probably be for red cross another one would be for freeing aniamsl from testig or such and Homless kids and toys for tots.and if they give anything in change you get a pencil and if you give 1-2 dollars you would get some candy and if you gave more than 5 dollars you would get a small bag of chips.Im ryign to help and everything I love to help people and stuff but I need more ideas explain to me some stuff I could do and how exaclty please =] but Im saving the money to donate and please dont say " JUST DONATE IT GET A DOLAR and donate it!" well no i wanna save alot of money so help me =]

2006-11-08 12:33:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

ALSO WHAT DO WE USE IT FOR??
CHEERS!!

2006-11-08 11:56:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-08 11:55:59 · 18 answers · asked by Ticcy21 1

Is there a fun and creative way to make something (like a frame or something like that) with 10 or more pictures that is simple and cheap??

2006-11-08 11:24:23 · 4 answers · asked by SNLfan4rizzle 2

help please. i am searching for a small based lightbulb that burns 100 watts.

it would look like a chandelier or a candelbra style i suppose. SMALL BASE.

i cant find it anywhere.

2006-11-08 11:22:15 · 6 answers · asked by bluepuddle 3

i want to put my laminate flooring down, but not a 100% sure on what tools i need and where to get them from and how to put the flooring down, is there a web site that can give me step by step instructions on how to do it?

2006-11-08 08:51:48 · 16 answers · asked by sweetie 3

2006-11-08 08:10:34 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

also how do you shrink it?

2006-11-08 06:49:55 · 3 answers · asked by allenshaunna 2

2006-11-08 06:36:52 · 9 answers · asked by fancy pants 1

the granite is gray with black lettering, however there is a lot of black mold or something.

2006-11-08 05:14:58 · 12 answers · asked by 121838 1

2006-11-08 03:55:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

exp

2006-11-08 02:16:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tank is filled to the topwith water but when flushed only small amount of water is flushed, rest of the water remains in the tank

2006-11-08 01:02:36 · 8 answers · asked by das_mili1 1

I am having problems with the dry cold conditions inside my house.
Any solutions as to how to reduce the dryness?

2006-11-07 19:54:26 · 7 answers · asked by swtsvn1 2

Trying to get the proper size wire and breaker for a 5kw Electric Furnace.

2006-11-07 14:43:31 · 1 answers · asked by Vitin 1

2006-11-07 12:17:48 · 3 answers · asked by bjm2392 1

how do i sand and clean them cause only one part of the house has ployeroteme stuff over the hard wood and i wonder how to get rid of that and re do it all with out paying a lot of money.

2006-11-07 11:11:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-07 09:57:19 · 11 answers · asked by binam 1

I don't know much about DIY but I'm looking for a christmas gift for my father. Any recommendation?

2006-11-07 09:29:53 · 5 answers · asked by Parisianben 1

I bought a direct-vent wall furnace from Home Depot online. I've been trying to return it for over a month because the gas company would not approve it. I have tried everything I can think of to speed this up. I have called 6 times in the last 33 days & every time I call I get a different story about their policy and how long it will take to get a shipping label in mail, or to get a phone call from the trucking company that's going to pick it up.
They are really giving me the run-around on this.
And no, I can not take it to a Home Depot store, I've asked that a few times, and they can not e-mail a shipping label for me to print out.
Any suggestions on how I can handle this matter? Is there any place I can call to report them? I have even told them that I am disabled and this huge box is in my way & I keep almost falling bumping into it (that is not a lie).
Any help would be appreciated.
I couldn't find a category to put this in, hopes it's ok in this one.

2006-11-07 09:03:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous