Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

I like to put up an outside antenna and mount it to my house with a mast. What store probably sells this type of brackets? I have all ready tried Menards and Lowes. Neither store carried any.

2007-01-29 14:41:39 · 3 answers · asked by Ladywithwrench 1

2007-01-29 14:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by MARSHA G 2

I know nothing about these things, Ive' only heard they exist. I'm looking to have central heat and cooling installed into my home to cut down on the light bill, using all window units it gets up around the $600's. I'm guessing it's about a 1500 to 2000 sq.ft. home built back in the 60's or 70's all asbostos exterior!! to cut expences, I plan to install it my self. at least the carpentry work!

2007-01-29 13:51:48 · 6 answers · asked by Douglas B 1

1/8 inch

2007-01-29 12:52:24 · 13 answers · asked by mongo862001 5

I always wanted to be a small furry rodent.

2007-01-29 12:29:57 · 14 answers · asked by G.Willams 1

I have a cylindrical piece of wood 2 inches diameter and 7" long. I want to drill a small hole straight down the length of it, right down the middle and out the opposite side -- just like it was a pipe. I don't have a lathe. I only have a 1' long drill bit, width? (I can't remember right now but let's just say its a typical drill bit width) and a handheld powerdrill. Everytime I do it by hand, it comes out the other side crooked.

2007-01-29 08:24:50 · 12 answers · asked by alzn 2

I want to build my own bench for bench-pressing weights, on a seriously tight budget, but without sacrificing personal safety.

What is the best method for someone who cannot weld? Would a metal frame be able to bear the weight if it was screwed/ bolted together in my back garden out of old scrap?

It would have to be able to hold my weight plus the barbell so about 300lbs max.

Would wood be a cheaper alternative to scrap metal- if so which wood in particular and how would I join it?

In the interests of safety I have a friend in the construction industry who'll do any work that might affect structural rigidity/ safety so no worries there. I am not concerned about how the bench looks in the slightest as long as it does the job.

All I am worried about is that the two uprights won't buckle under the weight of the barbell from 80lbs-150lbs), and the bench won't snap under my weight (165lbs).

Thanks!

2007-01-29 07:55:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it hard to fit tile around the toilet? Should I start there first?

2007-01-29 06:26:20 · 10 answers · asked by Sweet Cheeks 3

i need to make a divider in my daughters room.they fight all the time about each others stuff.soemone tould me i could build a wall or a half wall.does anyone know the cheapest way i can do that ar any other dividing tips.

2007-01-29 06:24:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was going to sell the aluminum from my house to pay for the new vinyl siding.

2007-01-29 05:57:30 · 3 answers · asked by cruisingalong 4

..... where the boiler fires frequently, but only for short periods?
Just curious!

2007-01-29 05:50:13 · 2 answers · asked by andrew f 4

2007-01-29 04:59:41 · 5 answers · asked by Kathy R 2

stripping agent? I know without seeing the table no one will be able to tell me exactly how long, but I don't know if I should expect to spend minutes, hours or days on the project. Thank you.

2007-01-29 04:36:55 · 6 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6

2007-01-29 04:01:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-29 03:34:00 · 5 answers · asked by D_Diva 1

I have a hardwood floor in a house I am renting, and it looks as though its never been finished/its been more then 30 years since its been refinished. There is several "white" areas where it looks like there was paint/water damage to the floor. I'm wondering if there is a way to really clean the wood without sanding refinishing, as i don;t want to spend a lot doing it (as it is a rental) anyone know of a good way to clean up hardwood?

2007-01-29 03:06:29 · 6 answers · asked by jmtutin 2

Will it make a good writing surface? should it have glass over it as well? i am starting with a large old rectangular-top partner's desk. Thank you!

2007-01-29 02:32:53 · 2 answers · asked by jodiemariejensen 2

I'm wanting to install an aquarium in my wall that connects my living room and bedroom so that you can see it from both sides. Someone I used to work with did this in his home and I've tried to contact him for help but he has moved out of state and I can't reach him. I don't have a clue where to start. If you have ever done this and have any ideas, tips, etc, please share. Thanks!

2007-01-29 02:15:56 · 9 answers · asked by Nina Lee 7

the size is 3-5 mm and i kept the toumble closed for some time.
the investment went copleteley greasy and i ve ben cleaning it for a week using every detergents. no jewellery polishing available.
would anybody help? thank you

2007-01-29 01:53:13 · 5 answers · asked by ewiktor 2

Somebody gave me 4 quarters and a dime all super glued together. I managed to get 1 quarter freed but I'm having a tougher time with the rest of it. Any ideas on how I can get these coins unstuck? I don’t need the money that bad! … I’m just curious now more then anything to see whether or not I can actually get these coins unstuck!

2007-01-29 01:21:26 · 15 answers · asked by ? 5

I am wanting to add an en-suite with WC. I can identify the main soil stack for the house but that is not near where I want the en-suite. But below the window where I do want the en-site is a man hole cover, which heads towards the street. I have sofar only being able to confirm that rain water goes to it. Any ideas before I end up getting a saniflow!

2007-01-29 01:05:55 · 8 answers · asked by jimauk 2

2007-01-29 00:35:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any ideas what's causing this? The power of the jet seems to be there when using cold water, but as soon as you increase the heat the power gets less and less. Does anyone have a similar problem?

2007-01-28 23:52:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 22:35:18 · 7 answers · asked by robert m 2

The daryton seems to take the l,n and earth but i am missing an output wire. The ols thermostat worked with just the power cable

2007-01-28 22:13:19 · 12 answers · asked by nutbucket73 1

I heard the sound of water hitting the floor. The clothes washer was overflowing. I opened it and it was full of water. I turned it off and unplugged. But water was still leaking from somewhere. The bottom. For the next couple hours i had a pot under the washer as all the water slowly drained out of a little hose the was just under the front. Its empty now. Ima assuming the hose is supposed to be connected somewhere but I cant see it! I'll keep tryin'. *sheesh*

2007-01-28 16:35:07 · 10 answers · asked by ytrip 2

I looked it up on a chart and for the screw I'm supposed to drill the pilot hole with a 7/64 drill bit. I own a 3/32 and a 1/8. So, is it better to go a little bigger or a little smaller?

2007-01-28 14:32:25 · 16 answers · asked by Molly 2

I've looked it up on-line, and I think with the help of my friend who went to veteran's school for awhile, we can do it.

I made a terrible mistake.. I had him neuterd at 6 months old, and he is now 4.

He is the most amazing cat, and I NEED more.

2007-01-28 14:10:36 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am retrofitting old cabinets, they have a thin formica on them.
I want to red Oak veneer over them, can I veneer over the formica & if so what do I have to do to the prep the old formica so the PSA veneer will attach & hold?

2007-01-28 12:28:16 · 8 answers · asked by PAUL B 1

I have very old bathroom floor tiles! They are 1 inch gray squares and are hideous! I want to lay new flooring but I don't want to remove the old stuff (we only have 1 BA and 3 users so it would be very inconvenient!) Any suggestions for laying a floor over it and properly sealing it? Is this even possible? I'm looking for anything! Concrete, laminate, tile, brick, ANYTHING!!! Please help!

2007-01-28 12:24:29 · 7 answers · asked by CurlyLocks 3