Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2006

I own my home in Shamokin Dam, PA and I am trying to see if some local building contractor would be willing to show me and help me put up a addition to my home ? I can only afford to do the actual cost of the materials. I am willing to work hard and to learn but I cannot afford to pay the going $63 - $86 per sq. ft rate contractors want for labor. Any suggestions.
Please e-mail me at poohandhunnypot@verizon.net Many thanks.

2006-12-30 08:49:28 · 8 answers · asked by POOHBEAR 2

2006-12-30 08:19:53 · 11 answers · asked by sp4nna 3

2006-12-30 07:28:12 · 14 answers · asked by scruett 5

I need ideas what to include in them. I need diagrams and anything else that could help me.

2006-12-30 07:04:06 · 7 answers · asked by vickii 1

I just got a Charmglow vent free propane heater that puts out 30,000 BTUs and am installing it in the corner of a room now. I have built a small hearth for it and sheathed out the frame and the wall around it with 1/2 inch Duroc. I WANT to cover it with manufactured stone veneer but a friend told me I need firebrick. I thought that was for actual fireplaces? The instructions just say to keep it 6" off the wall.

2006-12-30 06:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by Jadalina 5

We ran out of fuel oil. After refilling the tank, and pressing the reset button, the furnace still will not start up. As a matter of fact, when I push the reset button, NOTHING happens. It should kick the furnace on, so it will "suck" fuel out of the tank, and it's not doing this. What does this mean? How can I fix it?

2006-12-30 06:53:11 · 8 answers · asked by Mygirlsmom 2

2006-12-30 06:14:27 · 5 answers · asked by matt_sorrentino 1

I recieved a very nice one for Christmas this year. I like it very much, but on the tip of the blade, there some water spot looking bits. I tried washing it with soap and water, and it did help a little bit, but not very much. What do you reccomend using? Also, what tecniques do you reccoment for etching, because I am using this as a religious item?

2006-12-30 04:54:04 · 2 answers · asked by tahirih.luvs2sew 3

2006-12-30 02:38:11 · 5 answers · asked by madkt 1

2006-12-30 02:37:38 · 6 answers · asked by madkt 1

I have a two car garage and i am in the process of insulating it. I am using r13 wall insulation for the walls and I am going to use 3/4 or 1 inch polystyrene with firing strips(for easy removal) for the ceiling. I have natural gas in my home but I would have to dig a trench from the house to the garage. I was hoping to go with one of the ventless wall heaters but I just dont know. I can get a 100 pound propane tank filled for 75 dollars but I dont know how long that would heat it either. This is a repost because the first one that I did I did not give enough info. I am sorry for that. That was my first question. Now that I know what I need to do it wont happen again(hopefully). Thanks in advance

2006-12-30 02:08:57 · 14 answers · asked by sparky06757 1

2006-12-30 01:21:56 · 9 answers · asked by madkt 1

I've done drywall for about 7 years now off and on. I've been curious about plaster and how much it differs from finishing gypsum board (drywall). I saw some plasterers on "This Old House" show doing this and caught my attention. From what I've seen, the finishers coat the entire wall and hardly ever need sanding. Can anybody tell me whats involved in plastering? Do they tape joints, what is backing material, how many coats of what, and is it easier or harder to do than modern drywall techniques? Any cons of plaster?

2006-12-29 20:26:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can you fix a zipper that came apart? it's not the metal teeth but plastic.

2006-12-29 19:06:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there a way to power household wall outlet things (i.e lamp,tv) by a car battery?

2006-12-29 18:17:23 · 9 answers · asked by El Matador 1

Is there a way to power household wall outlet things (i.e lamp,tv) to a car battery?

2006-12-29 18:15:05 · 5 answers · asked by El Matador 1

so if i buy wood from either home depot or lowes can i get them to cut it to the dimensions i want? or do they not do that?

2006-12-29 16:53:59 · 14 answers · asked by wtf........... 2

Looking for something to hold the glass on my coffee table top to keep it from moving. Something for each corner to keep it from moving.

2006-12-29 16:37:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am familiar with using a sewing machine and bought one for christmas,but can i find patterns , designs, or ideas to use online without buying a sewing book?

2006-12-29 15:34:49 · 8 answers · asked by kelly a 1

I live in a rental home that has ugly Avocado green counter tops and I would like to cover them as cheaply and as attractive as possible. Does anyone have any ideas for me? I need something that will last for a while. Thanks RG

2006-12-29 14:52:39 · 10 answers · asked by Robine w 1

I am building a vise for my work bench and need to find a threaded wood rod and a nut for it, i dont want to make my own, were can i find one a piece about 3/4 but 1 foot?? i looked on the web and only find metal rod i want wood one bad..

2006-12-29 14:39:35 · 5 answers · asked by steve n 2

So we're planning to mount our plasma tv over the fireplace and I need some pointers on how to hide the wires and such. Is this even possible to do?

2006-12-29 14:25:08 · 7 answers · asked by loey2 1

I need to make a lamp for school and am using a fluorescent tube as the light and it needs to be compact and fit inside some bamboo that is 7cm in diametre (The lenght is not important yet) Would I need a transformer? How much are they? How will I connect the ends of the fluorescent tube?

2006-12-29 12:09:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

a standard double bed what is the distance (or height) from the floor to the top of the matress.

ie. if lying on a standard double bed you are elevated from the floor by what height?

2006-12-29 12:02:03 · 4 answers · asked by kevin h 3

I would like to have a rustic stone fire pit on my back deck. Can I have a fire pit on a wood deck without burning the deck? Would stone be too heavy for a wood deck?

2006-12-29 11:30:59 · 6 answers · asked by Just Me 2

If a house has been recently insulated how long is it okay to leave it as such before putting up the drywall? Is it safe to continue living in the house with children?

2006-12-29 11:28:16 · 7 answers · asked by firefighter 1

I have a grease stain in front of my home and I don't like how it looks. I believe my neighbor put it there. I would very much like to remove it in the safest way possible. what can I use?

2006-12-29 10:54:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so, please provide links to products that enable that. Don't want to replace the fixture - just want to add motion detection capability.

2006-12-29 09:28:50 · 6 answers · asked by curious1223 3

I want to make some kind of mold that can be reused.

2006-12-29 08:49:55 · 2 answers · asked by RUSS W 1

My question is directed towards the paint and trim. Do you paint first and then trim or the other way around. I've seen it done both ways. My concern is that if you trim first, how in the world do you paint around every single piece of trim perfectly without going crazy? Is there any secrets or tips to that? That is the order I would like: trim and then paint that way I have no dust in the air or on walls. Thankyou

2006-12-29 07:31:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous