Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2006

No circular saws, etc.

2006-12-09 20:33:27 · 7 answers · asked by Rynbow 2

Ok, I have a room and the socket connected to my lightswitch just broke... meaning, the switch, as far as I know it, doesn't work, and the only way to get lighting in my room right now is a floor lamp at hte far corner of the room (the corner furthest away from the door).

I was just toying with the idea of installing a motion activated light, with the sensor pointed at my door, and another motion activated light in my walk in closet (which never had any lighting before).

so... good idea, or bad idea? I live in the room by myself and enter and exit it once a day.

My skill level is beginner, I've replaced a socket and a switch, and rewired a 220 socket to two 110s... I've installed a high voltage outdoor lamp in a pre existing circuit, but I've never, uhh... rerouted? redirected? move? a circuit before, so I'm kinda freaked out. Anyone know a good website on wiring?

2006-12-09 19:23:12 · 7 answers · asked by antsam999 4

will the paint eat into the material?

2006-12-09 17:13:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-09 13:45:48 · 3 answers · asked by shanny 1

i want to install four short hand rails leading from 2 eight ft openings into a sunken living room. each rail will only be 24 inches long and about 30 inches high. one end of each will be attached to an interior wall, the other end is what i am asking about. the rails and post will be made from some 2x3 inch oak and mounted on a concrete floor. my original plan was to drill into the concrete floor beneath the outer post (beside the opening) and install some type of bolt into the concrete (about 3inches??) then drill a matching hole in the bottom of the post and slip the post over the bolt to make it more sturdy. i know this sounds complicated but i don't want it to give or sway when someone holds it to step up/down, and i want to stay away from the metal brackets for mounting on concrete if possible. thanks and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS

2006-12-09 13:18:00 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3

Does anyone have a clue what the R-Value is on the Styrofoam forms used these days for basements?

2006-12-09 13:09:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am building a 12x12 outdoor hot ub room,post and beam construction.the screened openings will be about 6 feet wide by about 4 feet high.I am looking for way to enclose the screen openings during bad weather, winter months etc,and still be able to see out them, but would like to be able to take them off when hot tub is in use .Any ideas on how to build or is there a window product out there available to buy

2006-12-09 12:46:30 · 5 answers · asked by ebfren 1

Hello yahoo answers people,

I've been working on a paper and used white-out to erase it since I was using a pen, now the white-out is on my hands. I have white-out stains on my hand and i tried getting it off with water, soap and scratching the white part off but nothing else. Can anybody give me something that might work to get the white-off stains off my hands? I would greatly appreciate your help and time. 10 points will be award to the best answer I can get also a thumb's up as well.

Thank you,
poker5495

2006-12-09 12:14:19 · 11 answers · asked by poker5495 4

2006-12-09 10:00:45 · 12 answers · asked by TheSilence 1

We have a couple pieces of light oak colored furniture from Ikea and want to darken it to a deep cherry color. I believe it is pine and doesn't have a urethane coating. I don't want to sand it as I'm not positive if it is veneer. Are there any stain or rubs that can be used in this situation?

2006-12-09 10:00:17 · 7 answers · asked by cdog_97 4

I really want to get my husband a table saw for Christmas but I have no idea what to look for!!! I want it to be a surprise so I can't grill him about the features he wants with it. He wants to use one for hobbies and to make some furniture (dressers, loft beds, etc.) He doesn't need a hefty duty one for large projects but doesn't want a cheap one either. Can some handy guy give me some help??

2006-12-09 08:49:38 · 9 answers · asked by Lady V 2

On a model sailboat, I've covered the entire hull in a light coating of marine epoxy. How can I darken the look of the wood? Regular stain won't work because the epoxy blocks the stain from penetrating the wood. After it's darkened, I'll apply Minwax Urethane to it. Thanks.

2006-12-09 08:28:34 · 7 answers · asked by hawkax11 1

I will need this for my project of retrofitting an old vanity for a bathroom. Thank you all for the input about retrofitting my old desk (which is actually an old 1930's vanity. I will definitely buy a real sink at a home improvement center and drop it in a hole cut by a template. You all had awesome ideas. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.

2006-12-09 08:00:06 · 4 answers · asked by Soon to be retired 1

Please help. Unless youve done it before dont just say ebay. Please.

2006-12-09 07:46:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dryer will not start. When you push the start button it will buzz like its trying to start. It is only able to buzz 4 or 5 times before it doesnt do anything when you push the start button. Then if you wait about 5 minutes, you can push the start button and it will buzz again, about 4 or 5 times.

2006-12-09 06:35:26 · 7 answers · asked by Fonz0 1

Gallons per flush, etc... Thanks !!!

2006-12-09 04:45:04 · 3 answers · asked by superrix83 4

2006-12-09 01:08:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the largest KW power shower available. I have a 15mm copper inlet pipe and my current 10.8KW electric shower does not heat the water well enough in the winter. I know I will need an electric pump but further info required to gain a powerful hot shower in the winter

2006-12-09 00:53:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am interested in transforming an old desk into a vanity for our powder room.

2006-12-08 19:49:06 · 6 answers · asked by Soon to be retired 1

I have been using a skil saw, but I find it hard to do by myself, would a table saw or radial arm saw be better, any help would be appreciated, Thanks !!

2006-12-08 16:46:31 · 12 answers · asked by rocket34 1

changed thermostat to digital on a frigidare +80-+90 and have not tried the heat since,its a gas unit.when i turn on the heat the pilot kicks on for a min. and than kicks back off.the blower never kicks on,but works fine with a/c.

2006-12-08 16:03:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-08 15:20:04 · 14 answers · asked by Alex P 1

Built a log cabin with walkout basement. Walkout has a frost wall at 4' and it continues on each side back 12'. Outside on the side and back is backfilled to 6' .
It will not be heated in winter. Under the 4" concrete floor I installed 2" styrofoam insulation out from the footings 2'. Any thing else I should do so no damage - heaving happens?

2006-12-08 13:08:49 · 8 answers · asked by Jerry P 1

Building a log cabin with loft. Have installed metal roof on 1x4 strapping which is on top of 2x10 rafters. Slope is 1:8 . Used mainly in the summer and fall - occasional weekend in winter. How should I insulate so I don't get condensation damaging the pine ceiling I intend to install on the under side of the rafters.

2006-12-08 13:01:50 · 7 answers · asked by Jerry P 1

my bedroom back up to the main bath, when my son comes in we can hear everything. How can I sound proof my room??

2006-12-08 12:50:43 · 6 answers · asked by Veronica 2

2006-12-08 09:06:14 · 6 answers · asked by lavalleealbert 1

2006-12-08 08:48:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

'traditional cavity construction with elevations'

2006-12-08 08:09:26 · 11 answers · asked by stav_rock 2

The glass I am looking at is 1/2" thick

2006-12-08 07:39:55 · 2 answers · asked by Sue 2

2006-12-08 07:20:01 · 8 answers · asked by toneloc013 1