Do It Yourself (DIY) - February 2007

Ok we are going to be adding on a room to my grandmotherd mobile home. She wants it too come from the inside of another room, but cut out the window to make it a walk way. What do you think? Will this work. And also how would we go about starting and laying the floor. My husband is going to be doing this but I think we need some more ideas.. Thanks

2007-02-13 04:28:33 · 5 answers · asked by mom of 2 beautiful girls 2

As far as flushing it works great. My question is.. Why does the bowl go dry after a couple of hours?? Anyone know????

2007-02-13 03:28:32 · 4 answers · asked by abitaman_2000 3

My door is a 3 panel one, so the catflap is too big to fit in one of the 3 dents. If I cut a square and attach the catflap the way it says on the box I will have a hole in the middle at the top and bottom, since the sides will want to attach to the raised parts of the door. Any idea what can I do? Without changing my door obviously.

2007-02-13 01:49:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for something that will hold (lengthwise) two pieces of long fabric together like velcro or a zipper would, but I want the fabric to separate easily if pulled apart. Velcro holds too strong as it would require two hands to pull apart at a certain angle rather than opposite forces. It is also too bulky and I really don't want the lengthwise fastener to be noticeable. It would be best if it blended well and didn't cause much of a bump. Is there material out there that interlocks, or another type of fastener that might work? I'm open to any suggestions. Thanks!!

2007-02-13 01:35:58 · 5 answers · asked by punchy333 6

Hi,

My Toilet I think was installed incorrectly as it has a large horizontal pipe which goes all the way under the bath taking away the waste - with no decline from the toilet to the pipe to cause suction when I flush (Obviously embarresing if I have over guests- as I have to tell them to use a bucket). Anyway - I move in in two weeks and this is obviously a priority for me. Can anyone suggest a quick fix to something like this as opposed to replacing the toilet - which I will do at a later date - but as Ive just bought the property am a bit skint at the moment.
Any help appreciated....

2007-02-13 01:35:46 · 12 answers · asked by warrenb 1

I know it's not under the sink. Any tips on thawing it out?
It's froze solid. I wouldn't suspect out side going to the septic but my next door neighbors have exactly the same problem on the same day with seperate septics. Same property, around a small lake.

2007-02-12 20:37:49 · 4 answers · asked by Red 5

2007-02-12 19:54:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

We live in a rural area.. we are looking at solar,wind,and battery backup and generators.. We really need enough to supply our house due to the harsh weather conditions here .The power doesnt fail often but I have a gut feeling we need the backup.We looked at generators that run about 3000 just for the generator but would like your ideas as to what would be a good investment or idea for backup.Any links to alternative power ideas that would supply 16 kw would be helpful or if you have ideas please let us know..Thanks for any info,also would like to mention im not physically able to build my own anything but maybe could hire someone locally if there were good enough plans for something.

2007-02-12 18:01:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

THE ADDED ROOM WILL CONTAIN 14 110 RECEPT USING 7 BREAKERS. IT WILL ALSO HAVE 5 CELING FANS WITH SEP BREAKERS AND 3 220 VOLT REC.. CURRENTLY THERE IS A 220 VOLT REC GOING TO THE ROOM. IT IS WIRED WITH 12/3. I AMGOING TO USE THIS WIRE TO INSTALL MY NEW WIRE FROM MY OUTSIDE BREAKER BOX .IT IS 12/3 RUN IN EMT. WHAT SIZE SHOULD I CHANGE THIS WIRE TO AND WHAT SIZE CONDUIT SHOULD MY NEW WIRE BE IN? I AM LOOKING AT GOING ABOUT 60 FEET FROM MY CURRENT BOX. ADDING 9FT FOR FROM THE BOX TO CEILING AND ANOTHER 6 FEET FROM CEILING TO THE NEW BREAKER BOX. SO IT IS ABOUT 75 TOTAL FEET. THANKS

2007-02-12 16:38:24 · 6 answers · asked by steve c 1

2007-02-12 16:16:37 · 5 answers · asked by Londal 1

Can I use an existing hot water boiler/radiator to heat the floor of a soon to be remodeled bathroom or will it get too hot for the tile/mortar? Can this then be used as the sole source of heat?

2007-02-12 14:34:35 · 8 answers · asked by munrein1225 1

What's the best way to keep heat in / keep cold out? The storm panels are closed, and I'm just looking for something temporary I can use just for the cold months. Some rooms have radiator fin under them, some don't.

-- Cold in New England

2007-02-12 13:43:53 · 7 answers · asked by xwdguy 6

What's the best way to keep heat in / keep cold out? The storm panels are closed, and I'm just looking for something temporary I can use just for the cold months. Some rooms have radiator fin under them, some don't.

-- Cold in New England

2007-02-12 13:41:55 · 4 answers · asked by xwdguy 6

2007-02-12 11:40:37 · 5 answers · asked by 916dude 2

andover, mosses, plants, anything edible?

2007-02-12 11:17:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am remodeling my relatives house and will be refinishing the floors. The floors are 2" oak tongue and groove and have that orange look to them. She wants them a darker color.
My question is what grit do I start and finish with when sanding down to the bare wood?
And is there a pattern for sanding it such as diagonally or with the grain or across?
Is an oil stain the best to use and is it typically rolled, brushed, or sprayed on?

Any other advice you can give me would be great. Please don't say to hire someone, thats not an option and I'm not a typical beginner.
Thankyou all.

2007-02-12 10:53:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have flushed down a bunch of christmas tree needles down the toilet and it got clogged.

I tried:

-using the plunger
-blowing air at 230 mph into the hole
-tried pouring hotwater down it
-tried sticking in a long flexible stick to clear the clog


NOTHING WORKS


--->I really do not want to call the plumber, I don;t have money to waste.



ADVICE?

2007-02-12 10:29:44 · 9 answers · asked by rockability 1

I recently bought a DIY dresser from a store, brought it home, stained it and polyurethaned it. Now it stinks! I can't use it because the smell permeates the clothes! Does anyone know the easiest way to get rid of the smell? I aired it out in the sun last fall for about two weeks, and it still smells. Any ideas?

2007-02-12 09:11:34 · 13 answers · asked by Yabbo70 1

No, not there. OVER THERE!

2007-02-12 09:03:18 · 7 answers · asked by St♥rmy Skye 6

after pushing very hard, the pipe went into the fitting. to take it out, i had to rock it from side to side or hit it with a putty knife to get it out. Is it normal? or maybe when i cut the pipe with the tube cutter, the pipe became out of round? i thought i cut it very slowly already. i used the 4in1 tool already and it was still very tight. should i hit them in with a block of wood or something? any good advise out there? thanks.

2007-02-12 08:27:50 · 9 answers · asked by zzzzz2zzz 1

I removed carpet,pad,staples..left w/ plywood subfloor. needs sanding? Cleaning? any good ideas how to prep pre painting Iam going to paint and seal w/several coats.

2007-02-12 07:43:54 · 6 answers · asked by redtinbarn@sbcglobal.net 1

we had to fix an plug outlet and turned the breaker off then when we turned it back on the light wouldnt go on we replaced the whole light and the switch and it still wont go on we got a pen to check to see if the wires are live and they all have electricity up to the light bulb so there is electricity in the wires but the light still wont go on we have replaced the whole light including the bulbs so it is a new light new bulbs and electicity but no light... any suggestion?

2007-02-12 06:32:26 · 6 answers · asked by firefighter2429 1

the original coat has worn off the metal and now it rusts. Can I spray them with something that will match and and is safe.? I use egg beater, potatoe masher and slotted spoon.

2007-02-12 06:25:42 · 4 answers · asked by La Cicada 4

Through Yahoo Answers, I already know that "A spud washer is the seal between the toilet bowl and the water tank just above it. It keeps the water from leaking all over the bowl every time you flush.".....but I need to know what the more detailed term means, as well.

Thanks.

2007-02-12 05:57:57 · 2 answers · asked by Robin Frog 2

i just installed a new circuit with a new 20amp breaker with #12 romex. Black wire goes to the breaker, white to the bus line. i just connected the third line, the bare line to the box, but it did not feel correct to me. should i have connected it to the same nuetral bus line with the other white line too? i did not see any connection where other bare lines went. This is a subpanel with an existing 220 line. My new breaker and line is 110v.

2007-02-12 05:23:54 · 8 answers · asked by zzzzz2zzz 1

2007-02-11 23:49:27 · 17 answers · asked by SUSAN R 1

Basically I was thinking that I could get two panes of glass and run water down the middle with some sort of pump that reuses the water. Does anyone have any info on this? Thanks

2007-02-11 22:01:35 · 6 answers · asked by Boola 1

2007-02-11 18:23:13 · 26 answers · asked by Hey You 2

2007-02-11 15:14:51 · 10 answers · asked by littleangel27041 1

there is red, orange yellow, green, blue and white and i need to know which is rh, rc, w, y, and g

2007-02-11 14:54:26 · 5 answers · asked by recon_fsnco 2