Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

I have an older brick duplex with cement interior walls and I'm freezing! I need advice on types of insulation, methods of installation and any other helpful hints that are known.

2007-01-06 11:33:09 · 6 answers · asked by simplyexistingtoday 1

Using one of those rock things.

2007-01-06 11:24:03 · 8 answers · asked by Eric 2

I want to save money and put in the bannister myself. I have a wrought iron railing and want to replace it with a wooden one. I bought the spindles, post, and railing. Can anyone tell me how to put it up. Thanks.

2007-01-06 11:11:53 · 7 answers · asked by Izzy 5

2007-01-06 10:18:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to do a small wood project (flooring). I want to use the miter saw to do cuts, but, I don't have a stand for it. Is it safe enough for cutting wood strips to do so on the ground? I've seen it done with a table saw, but, never with a miter saw.

2007-01-06 09:07:19 · 11 answers · asked by alphapoet 2

I want to install a shower in my basement, but don't want to trench the floor. Does anyone have any experience with pumps for shower drains? I need to know what my set-up should look like to drain the shower into a pump that sends the water to the main sewer line. What valves, vents and whatever do I need? Any help of alternative suggestions are very welcome. Thanks!

2007-01-06 08:55:15 · 3 answers · asked by josey s 2

2007-01-06 07:45:17 · 8 answers · asked by jana04 1

It's kind of her summer guest cabin, but I would rather stay there when I go up because the main house is dogsville. I will only be sleeping there, but can't use anything at all that requires electricity. There is no wood stove or fire place. I've heard of tent heaters - what do they cost and how long do they last?

2007-01-06 07:12:50 · 12 answers · asked by jane7 4

I want to be able to transport natural gas as I would be able to transport propane.

2007-01-06 06:51:07 · 7 answers · asked by wecanselltoyou 1

Sorry if the answer to this question is obvious but I just don't know - how do you buy blinds?!! I mean, do you have to get them specially cut to fit the size of the window exactly? If so, does the shop you buy them from do this? It's just that I've seen blind cutters advertised somewhere, so does that mean I would buy them at a standard size and cut them down myself?
Any advice appreciated, thanks.

2007-01-06 05:46:16 · 12 answers · asked by gotaquestion123 2

I took the top off of the tank to see what is going on. When you flush the toilet, the flapper at the bottom that plugs the hole stays up. How do I fix this? My son is three and goes potty by himself and the toilet runs all day until we hear it. Help!!!

2007-01-06 04:34:02 · 11 answers · asked by jdecorse25 5

2007-01-06 04:31:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's just cheap particle board piece, jointed with staples and glue, but I really like and want to keep it. Would small angle brackets and a bit of wood glue in the pilot holes hold it during a move [where the tendency is to lift by the top]?

2007-01-06 03:36:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've ordered a new shed, which will be delivered flat pack. I'm thinking that, before I assemble it, it would be a good idea to stain the pieces first - that way even the concealed edges will be thoroughly stained. However, the can of stain that I bought says that pressure-treated wood should be allowed to weather for a few weeks before you stain it. I don't understand why. Are sheds pressure treated when they are made? Any suggestions?

2007-01-06 03:25:27 · 17 answers · asked by A man called Max 1

2007-01-06 02:39:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello people,
I'm trying to replace my outside tap - i've turned the stopcock off but water is still running out of all the taps i've turned on and have been for about 20 minutes now... i would have thought the tank would have been drained by now.. do i have to just wait some more or have i not done something?
cheers

2007-01-06 01:59:04 · 7 answers · asked by lawrencecoe7 3

2007-01-06 01:53:40 · 6 answers · asked by james m 1

I want to learn how

2007-01-05 22:12:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to build a gazebo with driftwood limbs scavenged along the river bank. Any suggestions on securing them together or securing to the ground when I'm done?

2007-01-05 16:55:23 · 8 answers · asked by Sparky 2

I have several sections of granite countertop to cut and I need advice. Some pieces need to be cut for length and two pieces need cutouts for sink and stovetop. I also need to round over 4 edges so what is the best way to do this? Can you recommend any tools and/or websites for additional info? Thanks.

2007-01-05 14:56:16 · 6 answers · asked by hoverlover7 2

i have a zippo lighter that i had to replace the lid on with another zippo lid. This lid has some of the chrome worn off and showa s dull brass looking finish that i cant make shine. I like this look,how can i make the rest of my zippo look like this?...im willing to try anything

2007-01-05 14:11:42 · 11 answers · asked by powelltonredneck 2

wife

2007-01-05 12:52:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

does any one know wether water pipe fitting with compression connection and the like...or nut fitting threads are in the same direction as mechanical nut and bolts i.e. turning clockwise for tightening and anticlockwise for loosening? thanks.

2007-01-05 11:58:50 · 12 answers · asked by edmnike 1

I'm looking for standard sheets of wet/dry sandpaper in the 4000, 6,000, 8,000 and 12,000 grit range. What's a good source for this type of thing? This seems to be way beyond the range of most suppliers. Right now I've only got up to 2,000 grit and it's just not fine enough.

2007-01-05 11:17:06 · 17 answers · asked by Kokopelli 7

Thanks

2007-01-05 10:47:44 · 4 answers · asked by PBJS 1

The electrical cable pulls out and springs back when not in use. Although no strain on the cable power keeps turning off - bad connection? No longer under guarantee how do I replace the cable.

2007-01-05 09:54:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

the tape has stripped the paint completey right back to the plaster it's coming off like wall paper ....only easier!!!

2007-01-05 08:57:26 · 34 answers · asked by sisterofbayee 2

I am installing a wood stove in my house with concrete block walls. I am installing the stove pipe out the wall and am I am curious as to what type of temperature the blocks will hold up to?

2007-01-05 08:52:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The table is deeply rutted and distressed so sand paper won't work. Thanks!

2007-01-05 08:14:14 · 14 answers · asked by Kay Anne D 1

I have a 3.3Ah NI/MH battery that seems to be not charging very well i went to my local tools shop and he said once the battery starts to play up there is nothing you can do I thought the NI/MH batterys were better than NI/CAD and did not get short term memory Am I wrong ? Any help would be appreciated as even on Ebay they are 80pounds each

2007-01-05 05:54:08 · 13 answers · asked by jackassrulez 1