Do It Yourself (DIY) - March 2007

we have no vent in our bathroom and 3 years after fitting new suite the ceiling is black. We are planning to move within next couple of years and are on a low (very very low) income so what is best place to start? should I put up a plastic ceiling?

2007-03-17 02:23:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

need to find out how many Square feet, my bathroom walls are.

After ive measured the walls, how to convert the mesurements, to find out how many tiles i will need ????

2007-03-17 02:05:01 · 12 answers · asked by Sasha 3

2007-03-17 01:33:53 · 6 answers · asked by bulldog1076 1

2007-03-17 01:24:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know of a good website that tells you how to lay and connect cables, to house electrical system, safely when installing garden lighting

2007-03-16 23:21:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanted to get a TORX screwdriver set so I can do stuff like on awkward shaped screws in appliances around the home and the car.

I got a recommendation to get the set here:
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=100189&ts=23564&id=95315

My confusion is how do I get a grip on the end of these bit ? Are you supposed to use them by hand by just grabbing the metal, or is another tool needed for them to clip in to ?

Thanks.
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From site: letsfixit
If the screws have a star shaped centre, then these are TORX or star screws. Most of the standard “screwdriver bit sets” contain 3 or more of the most popular size.If the heads have a small “pip” inside, they will be security screws. You will need a Security Bit Set. SCREWFIX sell a standard sized 33 bit set (D18983) at around £10, but for £15 you can get the 75mm long set (D95315). These are better for removing recessed screws.

2007-03-16 22:30:56 · 2 answers · asked by Narky 5

(UK) Currently its all fitted in but the outlet hose (came fitted) is too short to reach waste pipe.

I kept the hose from the old dishwasher. In fact I cut the old tube at the waste pipe so that I've got a length drop of old hose still fitted and running from the waste pipe.

Is there any device to join the two outlet hoses securely ??

Some sort of proper joining mechansim ? If there is, would there be any certain size to get ?

At the moment I've got both hoses (dishwasher outlet and secondary old one to waste pipe, linked by tape and a jubilee clip around... it works but its so loose... the join could easily fall apart and cause a big leakage.

Thanks.

2007-03-16 21:29:54 · 9 answers · asked by Narky 5

Is there a pen type thing for writing in permanent bright white ink on black plastic ? If so... any ideas where I can buy one from ?

Tipex aint good enough. I've got loads of electrical stuff and most of the power-adapters aren't labelled to say what items they are for.

Result is that when I come to charge something I've no idea which plugs/adapter to use.. and most have different amps/volts. So I've got a box of loads of plugs and would like to write on them in permanent white ink what appliance they are for.

BTW - I've also got a DYMO Electronic label maker (was given to me) for producing sticky labels to put on stuff... but I can't find the right plug/adapter... it got lost amongst all my other unmarked adapters. Also I think I might have broken it by using an adapter which outputs too much voltage charge.

2007-03-16 20:47:58 · 8 answers · asked by Narky 5

2007-03-16 20:43:07 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4

Don't name me an unaffordable power tool.

2007-03-16 18:22:13 · 16 answers · asked by 47 2

No toxic chemicals or salt wanted. Its a small space I could dig up in a day with a spade, but I don't want the grass to just come back.

2007-03-16 18:04:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-16 17:12:23 · 22 answers · asked by Patty H 1

2007-03-16 16:47:53 · 3 answers · asked by summo123 2

Where can i find cheap Cable Tag(for identification, labeling) and reusable cable tie? preferablly in sydney

2007-03-16 16:03:48 · 6 answers · asked by d40s001e 1

2007-03-16 14:42:23 · 13 answers · asked by babyohbaby69 1

I have a Ryobi table saw and want to know if there is any device which I can buy which will allow me to use my portable plunge router with the table saw? I'm thinking maybe some sort of guide which would slide down one of the mitre grooves in the table.

2007-03-16 14:17:33 · 5 answers · asked by Antony G 1

One of the things on the to-do list at daylight savings time was to drain the hot water tank. Here is what I did:
1) Shut off the electric breaker to the hot water tank
2) Hook up a hose to the drain valve
3) Shut off the cold water inlet
4) Opened the drain valve with the hose attached to it and drained it into the shower
5) Hit the relief valve a few times with a can to catch the water
6) The tank drained for some reason not looking too dirty
7) Closed the drain valve and removed the hose
8) Cracked the hot water faucet a bit
9) Turned on the cold water inlet
It didn't seem to be filling anymore that what the faucet was calling for and shutting off the faucet seemed to stop the flow of water into the tank. I didnt' think it filled back up so with the electricity still off, I repeated steps 2-4 and no more water came out. Can anyone please tell me what might be wrong or what steps I can take at this point to verify there is water in the tank?

2007-03-16 13:45:58 · 6 answers · asked by dja_vu 2

I Broke My Screen Door Lock Thing

The Handle The ONe You Open Froom The Outside Wont Open The Door it just keep goin around in circles

i need help urgent

if my parents find out ill be in shi*

2007-03-16 11:45:20 · 3 answers · asked by xd3ad1y_punkx 1

2007-03-16 11:43:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Below is a link for our bedding set. The walls are a light green, which doesn't actually appear anywhere in the bedding set, but it looks like it does with the way our lighting is. The curtains are light yellow, and there is a window directly behind the bed.
What color fabric should I get to make a padded headboard?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0009RKC6G/sr=8-1/qid=1174079829/ref=dp_otherviews_1/002-6411577-7972803?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&img=1&qid=1174079829&sr=8-1

2007-03-16 10:21:27 · 1 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6

it's not the old skool one.

2007-03-16 10:14:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two matching nightstands, which are completely solid wood. I have a dresser from a different set, which I think is mostly solid wood, and this dresser used to have a super shiny, almost glassy feeling top, and the whole thing was much darker than the nightstands. A few years ago, all pieces were painted black.

If I strip the paint off these pieces and restain them, can I get them all to look like they're from the same set?

2007-03-16 09:57:06 · 7 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6

lawn mower requires gas and oil separately, not mixed in the gas.

2007-03-16 09:52:56 · 10 answers · asked by Marsha W 2

2007-03-16 07:39:57 · 10 answers · asked by 127.0.0.1 2

to remove most scratches atleast? or is there something else that would work better?

2007-03-16 06:41:59 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous 3

2007-03-16 06:07:20 · 4 answers · asked by djgourmet 1

I was told you can do this but I don't know the type of paint/stain to use. Does anyone know how to do this?

2007-03-16 06:03:16 · 23 answers · asked by Khrickette 1

help i have tried everything!!!

2007-03-16 04:43:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-16 04:28:57 · 18 answers · asked by 127.0.0.1 2

I'm going to start my own wood-shop
i'm already getting a miter saw, drill, circular saw, sander, recipracating saw, jig-saw, and shop vac.
Any other tools you think i might need
I'm thinking about getting a table saw but im not sure i'll use it
And what about a planer and jioner are they nessacery and were could i get a cheap one.

2007-03-16 03:34:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous