Do It Yourself (DIY) - February 2007

2007-02-28 00:24:57 · 3 answers · asked by terryfly2003 1

I switch the adapter of the keyboard (casio) to 220v instead of 110v. Now the keyboard opens perfectly fine, but it doesn't have sounds. What must I do?

2007-02-27 20:39:58 · 4 answers · asked by Michael R 1

Well today I took down my brick fireplace with a chisel and hammer and want to tile it. I have never done either one and actually learned to remove the brick on yahoo. I have an idea of how to tile because I watched a contractor tile my dining room. I understand what I need to buy and how I use spacers... y questions are how do I mix grout? how do I mix thinset? and I was going to buy a tile cutter at Lowes, something small. I dont need any round or weird angle cuts just straight... is it pretty easy to use a wet saw? Thank you for any help!!

2007-02-27 18:24:43 · 6 answers · asked by imissrascal 3

I am 20 yrs. old and it's just time to move out. I was wondering what all the expenses are that go into living on your own. Also I am attending communtiy college, and though it is paid for I will not be working full time so I will be living on a budget. I know the general cost of rent, car insurance, cell, gas but I really have no idea as far as food, utilies, cleaning supply, soaps, all those little thing you dont think about untill they add up. So in addtion to all that feel free to share some expenses that took you be surprise! Thanks everyone :)

2007-02-27 15:41:13 · 10 answers · asked by Maggie 2

I can't believe how much these things cost, so I decided to make one. I need some good plans and some supplies that I could use. Does anyone know if I can get some 17" tubing or legs that are already round?

2007-02-27 14:58:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cuz im ripped

2007-02-27 13:35:36 · 5 answers · asked by bryan3X6X0 6

My house is around 15 years old. I just bought it in August. It has a full bottom floor, and then basically a full second floor, though I think originally it just had a large attic that was converted into a second floor. There is still a small attic - but you have to crawl around. There are also crawl spaces on either side of the upstairs that run the full length of the house. Right now there are just a few pieces of plywood scattered here and there. The rest is two-by-fours and insulation. I would like to lay down plywood (nail it down) the entire length of the crawlspace - so I can use it for storage, but wasn't sure if there was some reason (e.g. moisture) that I shouldn't. Also, was considering cutting out some of the sheetrock and using parts of the crawlspace to put in receded bookshelves and dressers, etc.

2007-02-27 11:32:54 · 10 answers · asked by davemackey 2

2007-02-27 07:39:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I just install a replacement window into a custom built frame? Why or why not?

2007-02-27 07:16:47 · 9 answers · asked by javier 2

I am seeking advice on creative solutions to installing a downstairs toilet inan old vistorian house in the UK. Builders have looked at a cupboard and offered lots of reasons why this is impractical. I am convinced there is a solution. If we can put a man on the moon.......... One plumber mentioned that I look at Sanilav which appears to be device for an electric toilt that mashes and pumpes the waste to a normal soil outlet. I am not a DIY person so could usefully do with some tipis for those who have grappled with and solved this problem. Thanks

2007-02-27 07:12:32 · 14 answers · asked by taig 1

Also, should a primer be used too?

2007-02-27 06:35:14 · 14 answers · asked by shulax192 1

2007-02-27 06:33:54 · 8 answers · asked by Toy 1

I've heard you shouldn't use a timer switch with energy saving bulbs. Does anybody know if this is true for modern energy saving bulbs and if so why?

2007-02-27 06:27:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

never have knowledgeable people working for them??? I don't even ask for help anymore and when I do, I usually prove them wrong. So many times I've asked where a certain item is located in their store and they tell me they don't stock it. I usually find it anyways!!

2007-02-27 03:32:34 · 16 answers · asked by Joey 4

On a worked example in the 16th edition design and verification book Pg12.
It describes the installation of 4 showers, the design current is 8000/230 = 35A to get the total assumed current demand is 100% of the first unit + 100% 2nd unit + 25% 3rd unit + 25% 4th unit. why do we only use 25% on the 3rd and 4th units???

2007-02-27 03:12:56 · 5 answers · asked by And P 2

For example TT TT-s, a printable version would be a god send i am no where near my 16th edition book

2007-02-27 03:06:40 · 4 answers · asked by And P 2

Just some advice on how to do it easily rather than struggling like i always do?

2007-02-27 03:04:14 · 4 answers · asked by And P 2

I removed an old light fixture which is connected to only 1 switch. The cable into the fixture's electrical box had 4 wires (black, white, red, and a bare copper wire). The old light fixture had 3 wires (black, white and green). The old light was wired like this: Black (box) to black (old fixture), white (box) to white (old fixture), red (box) to green (old fixture).

My new light fixture has only 2 wires, and a bare ground (black, white and ground). I assumed the green wire in the old light fixture was the ground. So I first wired the new light fixture's ground into the red wire (as well as black to black, and white to white). When I turned the circuit on, the light was on, even though the switch for the light was off. When I turned the switch on, it blew the fuse.

Next I left the red wire unconnected, white to white, black to black, connected the ground to the box. Result: light on even though switch was off, switch did not turn light on or off.

Thanks for your help.

2007-02-27 02:18:38 · 5 answers · asked by Devin S 2

Thanks to all those who posted useful advice to my first question. I thought maybe some additional infromation would be useful. I am trying to replace the room thermostat for my central heating as the current one doesn't function, I suspect this is due to a break in the wire between boiler and stat. My origianl question was where does the Thermostat wire too, I have an apollo thorn EMI boiler and the timer programer is a switchmaster 400 ( pull on/off dial ). There are three wires running into the switchmaster, the power and two others I assume the pump feed and boiler. I have a wiring diagram for the boiler but the room stat is not on it, unless it looks like something other the usual Honeywell dial Room thermostat.
Someone mentioned a digital thermostat, would that be too advanced for my system, I know it's not the most uptodate boiler in the world, but it still works.
Thanks for any advice,
EP

2007-02-27 01:54:22 · 3 answers · asked by exploding_pants 2

2007-02-27 00:02:44 · 20 answers · asked by Affy 2

Obviously the bolt has a slotted head. Bit worried because I have installed a new garage and the instructions suggest using a slotted scredriver whereas I just went straight in and tightened right up with a socket-hope I haven't over-tightened.

2007-02-26 23:31:09 · 14 answers · asked by matt30 2

2007-02-26 22:09:58 · 10 answers · asked by Ellie W 3

2007-02-26 19:36:02 · 31 answers · asked by conapuk 1

How can I remove mosquitoes in the back corner of my house? They are worse there than anywhere in my whole yard, sometimes they're even out during the middle of the day!

There is no standing water, just 2 big trees make it kind of dark.

Is there some sort of spray I can use to kill them? I'm not looking for something I put on myself, but something to put in the air to kill them. I plan on putting a workshop back there, but would like to get rid of the mosquitoes first.

Thanks!

2007-02-26 18:27:53 · 6 answers · asked by Matt 2

The ceiling was sanded,
Than two coats of Behr "Primer Sealer" applied
Than one coat of Behr "Ultra White Ceiling" paint
It looked streaky so I applied another coat, yet still the same thing.
The roller was a new, medium nap roller, paint was new and stirred well.

These are not minor streaks, but huge roller marks accros the entire ceiling. What could be the cause? Should I apply a 3rd coat...switch paints? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

2007-02-26 17:24:04 · 9 answers · asked by Jack Daniels 2

2007-02-26 15:52:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is not a new house.

Thanks

2007-02-26 13:45:10 · 10 answers · asked by bill d 1

We have carpenter ants and pest control is not working. they put down ant bait over a week ago and the ants are still coming in as they were before the ant bait. we have a very clean home and food is stored properly. We wipe our counters down with clorox clean-up and they just show up somewhere else in the house like a clothes sloset or the laundry room. someone said that we should try equal sugar substitute and the aspartame kills them. does this work? and are there any other suggestions? The ants are relentless and i'm getting very frustrated

2007-02-26 12:28:48 · 14 answers · asked by Nicole D 1

I have a pink coat ov paint on, do i need to put om a white coat and then start paingitng or just start painting wit the blue?

2007-02-26 12:28:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

the bed that I built is a craftsman style

2007-02-26 11:35:51 · 6 answers · asked by Jim E 2