Do It Yourself (DIY) - March 2007

2007-03-05 03:45:37 · 11 answers · asked by toyanlee 2

2007-03-05 03:08:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am setting up a cabinet shop in my home garage. I will have several large machines that require 220v and a 20 amp breaker. I need to be able to run at least three machines simultaneously. What are my options?

2007-03-05 01:57:57 · 14 answers · asked by CR500Possessed 1

the cooker i have at this moment uses a heavy dutie caple installed by a sparky, i have renovated my kitchen and want to put a new cooker in a diffrent spot, can i buy a cooker and hob that will plug sraight into a 240v socket....thanks

2007-03-05 01:16:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-05 01:11:43 · 7 answers · asked by I Y 1

Our old house has stairs that are cracked. I think they are supported good enough but need the top boards replaced. I just don't know how to do this - what type of things we will need or how can we do this ourselves? Any hints or tips?

2007-03-05 00:32:24 · 3 answers · asked by tcjackson87 1

We just removed wallpaper from a hall and found alot of bad walls. The area will be hard to fix with drywall and we really think patching would be harder. I thought of using the same thing as used to texture ceiling on the walls. But I don't know what the stuff is called that is used on the ceiling. Can someone tell me? Also I don't know what kind of design will work that won't be too rough or stucco like. Any suggestions?

2007-03-05 00:28:58 · 11 answers · asked by tcjackson87 1

2007-03-04 22:35:07 · 7 answers · asked by Phil B 1

I'm investigating the feasability of installing a grid tie-in home wind generator. Has anyone here installed one of these systems into their home's power system?

It's my understanding that you can install a new power meter to allow for "net metering" or reversing of the numbers by the created power from the generator, thereby saving money or reducing your monthly power bill.

2007-03-04 22:18:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The house is above ground sitting on concrete blocks. I don't won't latice or the vinyl that is around trailers. Any ideas? Would also like a link to photos so I can see what you are talking about, if you can.

2007-03-04 21:27:10 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm out of clorox and I'm not sure what I could use that I already have, I was thinking of bathroom cleaners, but I don't think it will do the job and I have some paint, but it's washable....

2007-03-04 19:24:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-04 18:00:40 · 3 answers · asked by squealy68 3

The carport is attached to my home, roofed over and has a short brick wall on the back half and full outter side. There are 3 wrought iron pillars on the side wall, not sure if they are support pillars or decorative. There is no brick on the front side but I would like to be able to place a door in the center somehow as well. Any ideas out there??

2007-03-04 17:45:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-04 15:24:09 · 4 answers · asked by leigh n 1

2007-03-04 13:24:35 · 3 answers · asked by awantwin2004 2

I recently tiled my bathroom walls and I made a mess with the mastic. I've tried scraping the left overs and I am damaging the drywall.

2007-03-04 12:42:53 · 10 answers · asked by anthony j 1

2007-03-04 12:09:04 · 2 answers · asked by tony a 1

2007-03-04 11:18:36 · 17 answers · asked by honda4659 1

im not getting enough power the meter is not turning now as it did few weeks ago

2007-03-04 09:42:54 · 8 answers · asked by brendasue 1

2007-03-04 08:48:22 · 4 answers · asked by JAMES 1 2

Ok, this is my aviary at the moment

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/percysmate/P8190206.jpg

I would like the double the depth so instead of it being 3ft, it would be 6ft. Would this be possible and how would I do it?

Thanks in advance!

2007-03-04 08:26:13 · 1 answers · asked by percysmate 2

I moved to Italy and bought an apartment. The houses here aren't insulted like in the U.S. They have brick walls and plaster; that's it. My bedroom which has one outside wall gets kind of cold in the winter. I have new windows and the cold doesn't enter through them. The whole wall just gets pretty cold. I was thinking about covering that wall with drywall. Between the two, I want to put a sheet of material which is about 1/8th of an inch thick. One side seems to be of aluminum and the other a spongy type material. I think this is normally used when putting in a parquet floor (between the sub-floor and the parquet).

Do you think this might work and make my room at least a couple of degrees warmer? Also can I attach the drywall directly to the wall using screws and anchors or should I put up studs like in the good ol' USA?

2007-03-04 06:25:09 · 16 answers · asked by Cold in Italy 1

Recently, when I moved I accidentally took a small chunk of wood out of the top of my desk. Is there a way I can patch this? I am completely clueless when it comes to things like this. . . so any simple suggestions would be helpful.

Thank you in advance to everyone who answered :o)

2007-03-04 06:15:39 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a pretty old blender that doesn't seem to chop ice as well as it used to. Can I sharpen the blades or should I just replace the blades and/or the unit?

2007-03-04 05:29:31 · 7 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4

well i putting up crown molding, chair railing and the frame around door ways and windows what kind of nail gun would accomplish those task.

2007-03-04 04:44:13 · 17 answers · asked by jc 1

Anyone got any words of wisdom/advice regarding costs etc to buy a wooden framed house kit for self build. I realise that there must be hundreds of various styles to choose from but just for an idea on costs say a reasonable looking 4/5 bed house. How much to buy the kit & how much is possible for an average keen handy diy'er to do?

2007-03-04 03:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe that it is all about the training http://www.putinwork.com/ Who agrees?? Any Comments on Pet containment for your pet?

2007-03-04 03:14:23 · 5 answers · asked by CadillacJack 2

I've been asked to carve a sign for a business near Seattle. The wood would have to withstand our rain and wind. Would Cedar work, or is there something better? and what would I finish it with?

2007-03-03 15:40:35 · 16 answers · asked by foghnanross 2

What is the best way to apply the 1 1/2 metal edging along the roof. I understand the metal edging goes on top of the felt paper, but what do I use to adhear the metal to the roof?

2007-03-03 14:44:49 · 8 answers · asked by lesliesgoofy 1

I have a combined living and dining room area. Does anyone know how to separate the areas? I am interested in separating these areas with a wall, partition, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't want to use furniture to separate the area. I want the dining room are to be more private.

2007-03-03 14:23:06 · 16 answers · asked by Mrjo 1