Do It Yourself (DIY) - February 2007

It broke just above the nosepiece. What watt iron should I use? These are about 3 yrs-old, from Sears, of the "Sophia Loren" line.
I've soldered wires/pc boards in the past. Too bad there's not a gold colored solder! Or is there...?

2007-02-06 13:40:16 · 4 answers · asked by Zeera 7

On the side of my furnace there is an vertical pipe the connects to a pipe that runs all the way across the room and into the drain.

Normally my dog isn't allowed down there because he hides stuff in the gravel pit and spreads gravel everywhere. Today he managed to disconnect the pipe, which apparently isn't glued together. And now I have wet gravel everywhere. Which is just making the basement an even more dank hell-hole that I don't want to deal with.

Now as far as I know most people don't have pipes running from their furnace across the floor. So can someone tell me where, in a normal house this pipe is supposed to go? And whether I can do that kind of plumbing hookup relatively easily myself?

If I can't do it easily is there any reason this pipe isn't at least f$%&ing glued together? And shouldn't the vertical pipe have a cap on the top to stop cr@p from falling in it?

2007-02-06 12:28:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I flush, the water doesn't drain out. It just rises all the way to the lid. Then it will slowly drain out entirely. I've tried plunging and nothing has changed. If I flush again within five minuets, dirty smelly water comes up through the bathtub.

2007-02-06 12:21:24 · 7 answers · asked by dreamweaverdia 2

Any tricks to getting held in place while I drill that sucker in?

2007-02-06 11:47:14 · 5 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6

2007-02-06 11:11:30 · 13 answers · asked by silvafred 1

How Do I Know What Diet Is Right For Me, Should I Go On Low Carb, Low Calorie, What??

2007-02-06 09:43:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

During my wedding planning, I have had a hard time finding exactly what I have been looking for, whether the items were too highly priced or just not the style or look that I had envisioned.

Very frustrating...

SO, I decided to make some of the items for our wedding and it is all turning out great!

I am thinking about starting my own business making wedding items for a low price. This business would offer hand-made, creative, personalized items for your wedding, such as guest books, pen holders, ring pillows, flower girl baskets, and other items that are personalized expecially for your wedding with your wedding colors and style in mind.

You would be able to see samples of all of the different items and choose from a wide variety of colors, styles, and looks.

I am just curious to see if there would be enough interest in this type of business before I get started. I will be posting on several websites.

Thanks in advance for your opinion!
Happy Wedding Planning!

2007-02-06 09:10:15 · 5 answers · asked by ☼ lovethesun11 2

how can i buff small scratches out of my guitars without ruining the finish, and how can i make a white guitar which has aged to cream white again?

2007-02-06 09:07:22 · 7 answers · asked by MatE 1

is there any advice u can give me on fittin back door needs locks and hole cuttin any info welcome to make it easyer thanks

2007-02-06 07:59:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had a leaflet come from Srewfix direct, they are selling a Wylex 12 way fuse box including 10 minature circuit breakers 100 amp main switch, and a 63amp rcd for a split load for £46 + 10 free 2 gang sockets worth £12.
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Our fuse box needs updating was thinking about purchasing this item to keep for a later date to have installed by :-

A FULLY SKILLED PART P ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL.

Our existing box is a Wylex with the main switch on the "right" hand side of the box

This new fuse box has a right hand main switch also on the right hand side.

Question.
What would a skilled part P electrician charge to fit this box with no complications.

Also some fuse boxes have a "left" hand main switch does this matter.

2007-02-06 07:14:14 · 3 answers · asked by Russell B 3

I just bought a gas cooktop and it comes with a "Maxitrol appliance pressure regulator". How ever the instruction did not state very clear. It only said that what do you need to do with it if you want to convert the cooktop to use LP gas(I guess it is propane gas). It did not say whether I need the pressure regulator if I am using the nature gas. My old one when I removed, it did not have the regulator. Now, my question is do I need the regulator or not? If yes, I am having the problem to fit my pipe from the nature gas to the regulator since the opening of the regulator is samller then the pipe from the gas. IF I don't use the regulator then it fits perfectly. Please help. my cooktop is Jeann-air JGD8345.
Thanks

2007-02-06 06:29:55 · 13 answers · asked by jj Y 1

We want to build a large arbor off the side of our tall plain house. But ive never seen plans for one... Any one know any websites?

2007-02-06 05:52:19 · 4 answers · asked by amosunknown 7

As far as wear and tear, longevity, installation, etc.

2007-02-06 05:41:42 · 14 answers · asked by angl2839 3

22 years experince, Fully insured, also odd jobs undertaken, interested? call me,

2007-02-06 05:24:35 · 2 answers · asked by DAVE H 1

the incoming wires to 4 way switch are attached to one color screw & the out going wires are attached to the other color screws of the 4 way switch. the black hot wire is attaced to the dark screw of the first 3 way switch and also to the last 3 way switch.
please help,

2007-02-06 05:20:42 · 5 answers · asked by Allan C 1

where can i by hardwood windows to fit my self ,yorkshire area near york

2007-02-06 05:15:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am moving to San Diego, Ca. I would like to have a garden. Because we are renting and the soil is poor I would like to build a raised garden. I need it to be efficient, easy, and cheap. How big should it be for squash, beans, tomatos and possible cantalope? How deep should the soil be?

2007-02-06 03:38:33 · 4 answers · asked by boppymoommy 2

2007-02-06 02:54:12 · 10 answers · asked by dipit92000 2

I have a leaking toilet that I dissasembled yesterday. I'm checking the two bolts next to the bowl, and one is fine, but the other has come loose from the wood (looks like the wood started to crumble from a previous water spill.)
Any suggestions about how I could get a new bolt in there, that will be strong enough to lock the bowl in place? The wood is pretty crumbly where the bolt should be, so I'm not sure what needs to be done.
Thanks.

2007-02-06 02:28:14 · 10 answers · asked by Rob 5

trying to work out the length of my radiator in milimetres, using a standard Halfords tape measure, which one is mm, is it the top line or the bottom line ? - yes i know it's a rubbish question but what can i say, i'm a useless girly who is trying her hand at a bit of DIY !! :)

2007-02-06 01:50:57 · 10 answers · asked by K W 3

My tub has a shower door on it that I'd like to take down and replace with a shower curtain. It seems to be screwed in, but is that all there is to it, just take the doors off, unscrew it, and pop the doors off? What about the holes that the screws will leave, do they have to be sealed, and if so, how? HELP!!

2007-02-06 00:53:06 · 5 answers · asked by GLSigma3 6

2007-02-05 23:56:36 · 10 answers · asked by diy johnson 1

2007-02-05 23:35:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-05 23:31:52 · 10 answers · asked by Todd's 3

my daft chap tried putting a new light fitting up in the front room last night, after dropping it and smashing it on the floor the lights downstairs wont come on apart from the pantry one which is downstairs? the landing one is off but the rest of upstairs is on?
i know we will probably have to get a sparky but has anyone any ideas

2007-02-05 20:51:36 · 15 answers · asked by missnikid 4

2007-02-05 18:04:04 · 5 answers · asked by nicknick 1

2007-02-05 17:02:34 · 6 answers · asked by Brokn 4

do the dust in the vent have any thing to do having little heat return.

2007-02-05 15:54:12 · 5 answers · asked by ballap 2

apartment is in a great older home with remodeled areas, has tons of potential..but what do i do with the hideous dark very old wallpaper in the kitchen?? owner has given me permission to do whatever I want..HELP!!! please..I am not very creative!!! Thanks!!

2007-02-05 15:47:16 · 19 answers · asked by misty827 1

hi i m raj
i'm accountant having job which i do on internet i have just to do one day work for my job for the rest 29/30 days i am totally free
what use of internet can i do
i don't need money i am already having job with one day work in a month and having 7000 for it
its so boring to stay at home and try to do nothing
internet is all time free expect for one day which is of my work

2007-02-05 15:31:27 · 11 answers · asked by dear 1