Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2006

can anyone help me, I need to screw 4 small (no.6 x 12mm) screws in a tight space - about 30mm and standard snub screwdivers are too long. Hex socket would be ideal but you can't get hex socket wood screws. Any sensible suggestions would be helpful, any silly ones will lighten the gloom, thanks

2006-12-08 06:56:34 · 18 answers · asked by billtheangler 5

my toilet is electric and is blocked, how do unblock it with out having to get a engineer out

2006-12-08 06:52:58 · 3 answers · asked by ang2912 1

Does anyone know when they say that the wood lathe had a 42 inch between centers it is actually 42 inches or is it less. Becasuse I want to get a lathe and want to add a 20 inch bed extension to make it 62 inches and I want to be sure that there is at least 62 inches between center so I can make newl post that are 5 ft high.

2006-12-08 06:18:57 · 7 answers · asked by minime3171 2

2006-12-08 05:42:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've just added an extra radiator to my system can anyone tell me the correct amount to open the lock shield valve so it works properly and dosent mess up the rest of the rads in the house ,the other valve is a TRV.cheers.

2006-12-08 05:17:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am drawing up house plans but need to know how thick to make the flooring between the 1st and 2nd floors

2006-12-08 05:05:53 · 12 answers · asked by cdlbhd321 2

2006-12-08 04:54:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have installed a outdoor wood burner and was wondering how to hookup a 2nd thermostat to control just the furnance (LP gas) blower while leaving the original thermostat to function if the house temp goes too low?

2006-12-08 04:43:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-08 02:32:10 · 12 answers · asked by bluesters2000 2

I am trying to find out how to make quilt labels out of cotton material and freezer paper. You put in through your printer on the computer. Any one know what I am talking about and how to do it?

2006-12-08 01:37:47 · 3 answers · asked by Beth S 1

2006-12-07 20:43:59 · 7 answers · asked by up2itnow38 1

I have a problem with my cooker that i have had it installed by a corgi registered plumber and it is faulty that it gets really hot to touch the sides and it has ruined my cupboards. I have been in touch with belling who have told me that it is regulation to have a certain distance from your cooker to your cupboards or have panels fitted to the side. Is this true?

2006-12-07 19:42:32 · 9 answers · asked by clare s 2

it and a motor large enought o operate it.

2006-12-07 19:26:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-07 16:36:39 · 10 answers · asked by brent w 1

Kinda like a freelancing repairman's lifestyle.

2006-12-07 16:14:18 · 9 answers · asked by I like horses 1

how tight should it be before i quit. i busted one a few years back, can't afford to bust this one now..

2006-12-07 15:00:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an outdoor shed that has a high pitched roof that will allow an upper floor to be added. The pitching starts at 10 feet. To lay a floor down, what size crossbars should I lay down left to right so that I can place plywood on top of this that will provide good stability for support. The floor will contain boxes and overflow items, but not heavy items such as machinary.

Are 2 X 4 beams heavy enough, and if so, how far apart should they be? I assume 3/4 inch plywood is acceptable as the floor on top of the plywood.

Thanks

2006-12-07 14:12:22 · 5 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1

I'm looking for keychains for Christmas gifts. The kind you can put pictures in, where can I find them?!

2006-12-07 13:40:15 · 13 answers · asked by tinydoozer 2

i have already bonded wall with mixture of pva glue and water, then painted with masonary paint but water still soaks through ?????????

2006-12-07 12:53:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-07 12:50:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We recently bought an Aurora "Micro-Marble" fireplace from a DIY store. We bought it on impulse and thought it was a good idea at the time.

It comes in 6 pieces including the hearth and the back panel.
The instructions are very minimal with basic diagrams which only tell us what goes where.

There were no fixings, no advice on how to assemble it or anything.

It looks to us like we need to use some sort of resin to bond the mantle and legs together, but what do we use? Whats going to be strong enough to hold it? Its so heavy!

Its only to house an electric fire, theres no chimney or flue to worry about so it's purely decorative, but it needs to be fixed together, and also anchored to the wall.

To be honest, we're regretting buying it, as we really have no idea what we're supposed to do but can't take it back now so we'd best get on with it.

Please if you know what we should be using and how to fix it I would very much appreciate your advice!
Many thanks & kind regards

2006-12-07 12:30:00 · 2 answers · asked by LadyTraveller 5

besides a locksmith. cause its my parents and mine and they hid all my money in it and i need it!!!! so any tips?

2006-12-07 12:00:14 · 14 answers · asked by kitty 2

Need to replace all windows in home with new double pane eff. windows. Don't have a clue how to remove old ones and replace with new. Any good sites that show how to do it? Help me please....

2006-12-07 11:54:40 · 4 answers · asked by Carlito 1

if not, why not not?

2006-12-07 11:36:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-07 10:41:07 · 12 answers · asked by Blake T 4

I am thinking of painting MDF and need to know the best undercoat and whether a sealant is the same as an undercoat.

2006-12-07 09:12:55 · 2 answers · asked by edlynclc 1

It needs to be fitted on the wooden strips with nails?
Do I just employ a carpet fitter or can do it DIY.

2006-12-07 08:43:45 · 11 answers · asked by alec c 4

2006-12-07 08:18:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My bench grinder and the table it's mounted on vibrate almost violently at times. It's obvious the grinding wheels are out of balance. How can I balance the 6" wheels and stop the vibration? Thanks.

2006-12-07 08:16:10 · 5 answers · asked by sebsilversmith 1

2006-12-07 07:35:34 · 5 answers · asked by HEART ATTACK 2