Do It Yourself (DIY) - March 2007

Ive bought a new 455mm bar petrol chainsaw but the instruction manual is poor.
I know how to adjust the chain, but how do i know if its at the correct tension?.

How slack should it be

2007-03-18 05:34:18 · 11 answers · asked by James b 2

I hope that I don't have to spend a lot of money getting rid of them. And I have a kitty at home...so i don't want to use any ant killing spray stuff..

2007-03-18 03:48:40 · 12 answers · asked by QQ 2

I am taking out a supporting wall and have to make a support beam 142 inches long , i will be using 2X8 lumber for this and my question is ..... would this beam be stronger using 3 full pieces of 2X8 or would the beam be stronger if i used smaller pieces that are cut on an angle to put the beam together and stagger the pieces.

2007-03-18 03:15:02 · 19 answers · asked by windsurfer_on 1

Do It Yourself sonds wrong... Who agrees with me?

2007-03-18 02:39:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

All I have in now is the subfloor. I want to tile the floor, so I know I need cement board on the floor, but should I put any of the fixtures in first? I'm putting in a shower, whirlpool bath, vanity, and toilet, but don't know if any of them set on top of the cement board, or if i should put them all in first and then cut the backer board to fit around them?

2007-03-18 01:31:41 · 9 answers · asked by spencer 2

2007-03-17 19:22:31 · 9 answers · asked by .......... 4

2007-03-17 19:21:55 · 10 answers · asked by .......... 4

https://www.debshops.com/CustomerService/


i went here and i have a complaint. i clicked on the customer service button to send them an email. i typed it up but how do i send it to them????

2007-03-17 17:30:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Putting a handicap grap bar on the side of a vanity with it renforced by a 2x2 or 2x4 piece of wood on the inside of the vanity? THis is what my father n law wants to do for his dad whom weighs 220 lbs. and needs a lot of help off the toilet. They are trying to save money and not buy a higher toilet or put the grab bars to studs .

2007-03-17 16:16:35 · 9 answers · asked by Trina V 2

my bathroom is small but the walls have bad holes from removing wall paper. What can I do that will cost under 300.00. The previous own put wall paper up to cover the holes. What about paneling?

2007-03-17 15:58:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-17 15:36:48 · 14 answers · asked by mikeylikesit 1

I'd like to do it myself.

2007-03-17 14:48:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to move the fuse panel for a two family home I own from the basement to the hallway upstairs. I have a newer, 100 amp service panel which is located 8 feet from the meter socket. The proposed location will be 45 feet from the meter. 39 feet of the conduit will be inside the house. I am unsure of the wire guage needed to run between the meter and the fuse panel. I would like to have all the materials I need on hand before the power company cuts the power for me

2007-03-17 14:07:26 · 7 answers · asked by soogazzi 1

I am making a 25-30 gallon container water garden with a couple goldfish. I would like to have a filter/fountain in it, but where it will be is 50' from the closest electrical outlet. A solar fountain is out of budget, so I would like to run an outdoor extension cord under the ground. Years ago, my Dad ran two 100' unprotected outdoor cords between two houses and left it there for about 5 years without problems. But my situation is a little different. It will be underground, and it will be running almost constantly. Is this feasible? If so, how can I protect the plug at the pump? Electrical tape?
Thanks!

2007-03-17 13:48:59 · 5 answers · asked by thisislizz 3

2007-03-17 11:44:10 · 9 answers · asked by Tinky 2

The screwdriver won't catch the screw cause its worn out from tightening and losing but mostly tightening. Please how else can i get it out? I don't have a drill. I'm replacing a doorknob. Please Help.

2007-03-17 11:12:24 · 12 answers · asked by Thebronx 5

I want to try to create a plain style high skirting board but dont seem to be able to buy it for any reasonable price. Basically I want to have 5-6 inch skirting with a chamfered edge. What tools do I need?

2007-03-17 10:48:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does cross-stitch make you nauseous?

Do you puke when you see a painted mirror?

2007-03-17 09:52:16 · 2 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6

2007-03-17 08:37:19 · 4 answers · asked by - - 1

We are building a greenhouse. We have the walls and frame of the roof constructed, but are wondering how to lift the roof onto the walls. The walls are about ten feet high. The roof sturcture can be easly moved by four men. It is more awkward than heavy.

2007-03-17 07:58:01 · 8 answers · asked by moochie 1

I need to rent a dumpster in Chicago on the nw side, I dont need companies like 1800junk that haul away your junk, Im just looking for the companies that rent a dumpster and pick it up when Im done.

2007-03-17 07:24:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are on a continuous feed well. We have 4 kids and 2 adults. Kids are 15 & 16 yr old girls and 8 yr girl and 3 yr old boy. Our well pump is 3/4 HP and we can run all three showers in the house at the same time and no dip in water pressure is noticed. (Not that we EVER run all 3 at once). Any suggestions on DO IT YOURSELF or have it done. Size of units. Any and all comments/suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

2007-03-17 06:41:08 · 5 answers · asked by Walts Picks 1

i have a brick looking ceramic tile floor. i tried wax remover, but am left with a yellow like finish on the tile, that only comes off with a razor blade. i suspect it may be a sealer. how can i get that off? thankx

2007-03-17 05:47:17 · 6 answers · asked by zeek 5

2007-03-17 05:03:55 · 13 answers · asked by deco 1

it seems so small & fragile but they say it works great! we have about 95-100 broilers and we are wondering if it really works. how fast does it pluck a broiler? can you butcher and pluck 95-100 all in one day using the drill plucker? all you do is just plug it into the drill (stabilize it) and keep it running?

2007-03-17 04:54:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to make me an entertainment center for my room, but I can't find any instructions on how I can do it. So if you know of any sites that would be of use, it would be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-17 04:51:38 · 2 answers · asked by Snake 2

2007-03-17 04:43:57 · 14 answers · asked by Karasu 1

I accidentaly got some iron fillings stuck to my magnet and i don't know how to get them off, any help?

2007-03-17 04:30:36 · 6 answers · asked by Scott 1

I made a mistake when I was using wood and accidently stuck them together. I ripped them appart but not it's all sticky and has contact cement all over it. How do I remove it?

2007-03-17 04:25:38 · 8 answers · asked by Scott 1

2007-03-17 03:43:43 · 23 answers · asked by I Know Nuttin 5