Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2006

My house was built in 1951. I have no ground wire in many places. How would I replace the wire without breaking through the drywall? Is it even possible?

2006-12-05 04:38:38 · 9 answers · asked by Ron K 2

Hi all

I'm doing up a flat at the moment, and am right at the start of the project.

I need to replace the kitchen (inc decoration), replace bathroom (inc. decoration), decorate and carpet throughout and replaster the lounge ceiling. Also, I will need to put in a few extra sockets in the kitchen, and am planning to stick socket converters all over the house to double all the existing single sockets. Maybe move a light fitting or two as well.

My question is this - what is the best order to do things in? Should I start with the bathroom, the decoration, the kitchen, the electrics?
Please could you give me reasons why as well as just a suggested order.

I do not need to worry about living conditions in the house whilst doing it up, just in case that makes any difference.

Would really appreciate any advice. Let me know

Many thanks
Matt

2006-12-05 03:19:50 · 4 answers · asked by Matty 2

I have an older advertising clock & a clock guy at the antique show told me there was a clock parts supplier that way located in this area- it was a name like larry's clocks or something like that, but it was in the South.

2006-12-05 00:25:13 · 2 answers · asked by texczech1951 2

I'm installing a cdeiling fan I have done this before with no problems however this time I have to power supplies coming from the loft, so to mant wires anyone know what i do?

2006-12-04 21:09:49 · 5 answers · asked by sparrow24_7 2

When I flushed it It wont go down the water keep coming out...please help me out

2006-12-04 20:21:35 · 9 answers · asked by np b 1

2006-12-04 18:35:05 · 8 answers · asked by Hillol D 1

I have a dark bedroom set which I painted a long time ago now I want a white bedroom set and have no clue how to get that stobborn paint of. I would like to paint it white the kind which looks like it's old. Anybody any ideas how to get the paint off without working on it for a month

2006-12-04 17:20:18 · 12 answers · asked by momof2manykids 2

yes i know its crazy i was about to go outside right now and do it but i am feeling that there must be easier ways right?????? the damm screw comes out after drilling and it messed up my day godddd!

2006-12-04 16:31:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am givinig my husband a blanket with something special personalized on it. I am thinking about putting it in a pretty wicker basket........how would you wrap this? I need something unique.

2006-12-04 16:15:17 · 11 answers · asked by ' 2

2006-12-04 15:40:01 · 11 answers · asked by mark n 1

my boyfriend has a liquor store and he's building a walk in cigar room (13ft x 7ft) .. do the walls have to have insulation in them like any other room you build? or is it different for a cigar room?

2006-12-04 14:41:48 · 7 answers · asked by Jo 2

how do i setup my house to where i use a radio station and it syncs the christmas lights with the music i saw it the other night and want to know how to do it

2006-12-04 14:37:59 · 5 answers · asked by Braden 2

I'm moving. I'm renting out a small room in a small apartment... I need space. I want to build a loft in there.... Something I can put my bed on AND have room on top for other things like maybe a sitting space or some light storage. Where do I find plans to build such a structure? What is your advice on how to go about doing it? I have no experience with woodworking and I don't want this thing collapsing on me. I also don't have a lot of money to put into this.

2006-12-04 14:12:06 · 5 answers · asked by It'sme! 1

Without thinking... I blew in that shredded insulation (about 6 - 8 inches) over "old" faced insulation in an attic. Do I have to worry about moisture damage in the attic? I made sure that it didn't get blown into any air vents on the eaves.

2006-12-04 13:27:03 · 6 answers · asked by tjmartin2000 1

I have Styrofoam with recycle triangle on it with # 6 on it. Its from new TV packaging; Its clean. Its so warm when you hold it. Recycling collection won’t take it. Can’t I use it in my attic as extra insulation ?

2006-12-04 12:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by million$gon 7

i have a HUGE masterlock on my trunk in my room and i lost the key. it has a number where the key hole is (No.17). can i call masterlock and have them send me that key to unlock it? are there kits or tools out there i can use? a booklet/manual? i called a locksmith and they want to charge 60. way too much

2006-12-04 12:35:33 · 8 answers · asked by liveityourway 1

I remember seeing some in 1965.

2006-12-04 11:54:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a square and its for if u cant see little things

2006-12-04 11:41:00 · 3 answers · asked by kay 1

2006-12-04 09:38:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have some plates that I would like to make a 3-Tier Dessert Tray out of and I need to know where I can find the screw together center post/spacer/handle thingy.

I've googled this for the past 2 days and can not find anyone that sells just the center post. Would anyone out there kow where I can this item - or maybe even what it's called so I can try a better search...

Any help would be greatful.

2006-12-04 09:28:52 · 3 answers · asked by cbelle23 1

What are some good ideas for projects to make for your mom.... Im 12 and her B-day is 2 morrow! i need some DIY IDEAS!!!! HELP!!!!

2006-12-04 09:12:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I locate the 2 by 4's behind the wall withought busting the wall?

2006-12-04 08:04:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have another cracked rib and don't know how I got it. It happens a lot even tho I am taking Fosamax for my bones. Anyone else have this problem

2006-12-04 07:55:45 · 8 answers · asked by Rubyee2 1

I want to set up an outdoor video surveillance and need to know what I need.

1. Need a wireless, solar camera because it will be installed 500 ft from my house. Do they have these?

2. Need an Internet camera that broadcasts on the Internet and saves the images so I can view it while working on the computer.

3. Night vision because there are no street lights here.

Please tell me which online stores have them and step by step instructions if possible.

2006-12-04 05:13:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi we live in cardboard wall houses, honestly the walls are terrible you can hear everything! to top it all of they have laminated flooring and they forget at times that their floor is our ceiling, are there anything that could sound proof between us? is laminated flooring acceptable in an upstairs flat? its doing my head in i cant even sit and watch tv when their banging down, their only renting and i have bought my home please HELP!

2006-12-04 04:53:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help! I painted a wall in my house with a dark color, with flat paint. The first coat went on well, but was a little too thin. I got help applying the second coat from a friend, and he put it on too thick. You can now see the roller marks on the wall. How do I fix this? I still have some paint left, but I'm worried that painting it again may make it worse.

2006-12-04 03:33:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an old really old table that I'm trying to refinish. I used wood fill to fix up all the dings and sanded it down yesterday. How do I stain it and do I need to varnish it after?

2006-12-04 03:13:36 · 2 answers · asked by Michelle 4

Do I wet the bit with water or oil, etc? fast or slow speed?

2006-12-04 02:55:11 · 4 answers · asked by mcaniff 1

Hi all
I'm fitting a new bathroom, and am replacing all the plumbing from the point of entry to the bathroom to sink, bath and toilet (one floor flat).

I read somewhere that it's now part of building regs that I have to install an isolation valve on every separate unit? ie one on every supply pipe.

Is that true, or can i just fit one isolation valve on each of the feed pipes coming into the bathroom?

What happens if I don't comply with this building regs rule ie. dont fit the extra isolation valves?


At the moment, there are no isolation valves on any of the units in the bathroom
Many thanks
Matt

2006-12-04 02:54:32 · 5 answers · asked by Matty 2

Does anyone have any spare parts laying around? I really need a eugenia adapter and 2 pints of constine?

2006-12-04 02:11:38 · 5 answers · asked by Brian 4