Do It Yourself (DIY) - April 2007

Amana Fridge Model# BB20V1PS has the compressor running just fine but the fridge and freezer were not cold. I removed the back panel and the condenser fan (next to the compressor) was not running. Please help !!!! Is my motor busted or is there another problem.

2007-04-23 08:45:42 · 1 answers · asked by Faisal 1

I know I need rope and a pulley, but how do I make the pole sturdy enough to withstand gusts up to 45 mph?

2007-04-23 06:56:56 · 3 answers · asked by Karen W 1

2007-04-23 06:51:32 · 14 answers · asked by Just for Laughs 4

does anyone know where i may obtain some E14 energy saving bulbs plz?!! tried B&Q focus wilkinson woolworth, cant obtain none nowhere.....

2007-04-23 05:45:34 · 7 answers · asked by juejua 5

My showers instructions say use a 6mm cable, which i have installed, and been using. But i have had frequent problems with the switch (pull cord) breaking (ive replaced it three times) and the wires over heating and creating a really bad odour. The ends of the wires insulation has melted etc, and i've reterminated them and it has happened again. Can i / should i use a slightly bigger cable? The run is only about 10 metres, free standing (not in conduit) in a loft cavity. and the shower has its own dedicated consumer unit

2007-04-22 23:52:48 · 5 answers · asked by mrpaul1984 1

I've just brought a kitchen sink from B&Q, but it does not have a hole in for the Tap ?
Am i supposed to cut the hole myself, or does this mean the tap has to go behind the sink in the worktop ?

2007-04-22 22:13:49 · 6 answers · asked by Rick_280680 1

does it last, or is it a weaker type of cement only good for small projects?

I need to build a 3 tier concrete stepladder type object, that will be subjected to 105 degree summers and 30 degree winters.
Should I go with concrete or will the quikcrete hold up?

2007-04-22 19:00:54 · 9 answers · asked by writersbIock2006 5

How much does it cost to build your own home in FL. and what are all the steps, how do you go about it?

2007-04-22 18:26:00 · 5 answers · asked by starz_n_smilez 2

How long do you have to wait after applying the motar and the tiles to apply the grout?

2007-04-22 16:44:44 · 8 answers · asked by babyface 1

2007-04-22 14:52:02 · 3 answers · asked by dmentepr 3

It's just a simple shelf design thats about 8 feet tall by 3 feet wide, and 18 inches deep. It's open in the front with no doors. The back is made out of 3/4 inch plywood and the sides and shelves are made out of pine. It's not fancy. Someone bought the wood and screwed it together, but now they need to get rid of it. What's a reasonable amount of money for me to offer them for it. I don't know what its worth, and I don't want to offer them too much.

2007-04-22 14:48:07 · 4 answers · asked by me 2

I would imagine this would depend on the number of cuts per inch. So which would produce a smoother surface?

2007-04-22 13:08:18 · 6 answers · asked by Antony G 1

I would prefer pictures as well. We went to lowes and they calculated how many panels, posts, deck screws and cement.
Is there any other things that we may need?

2007-04-22 12:20:26 · 2 answers · asked by Melissa H 1

i want to erect a car port on the side of my house but don't know where to start.Anyhelp would be gladly received

2007-04-22 10:43:43 · 3 answers · asked by gilly_wadey 1

We will be doing a little each day. Can we store our brushes in the refrigerator or freezer overnight so we don't have to clean them every day? Or maybe there's another option. We'd appreciate any suggestions.

2007-04-22 09:10:37 · 12 answers · asked by kaloka 2

I buffed the button to get a scratch out and was left with a small spot that is lighter than the rest. How can I restore the color?

2007-04-22 08:53:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the best type of sound insulation to put under a wooden floor. I am doing an attic conversion and have a plywood base on the 2nd floor and wish to put sound insulation between the plywood and the final pine flooring. I have heard acquistic cork is good but trojan underfloor padding is cheaper.What brand names can people recomend?
How good are they ?

2007-04-22 08:32:42 · 8 answers · asked by mchughe1 1

in a dining room? under the window sill or above? should the color match the wood flooring or the crown molding?

2007-04-22 07:08:22 · 4 answers · asked by rfxdwg01 1

I don't like using highly toxic substances. What kind of natural repellent is there, to anyone's knowledge?

2007-04-22 06:40:55 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5

I had long pants that were made of the sort of material that are commonly used in athletic clothes. The type with holes in it. I cut the pants into capris, and they don't seem to be unraveling, though its hard to tell. Is it necessary to sew the edges, cause i'd rather not if it isn't necesarry?

2007-04-22 05:51:07 · 2 answers · asked by random 2

Got the age old problem of a dripping tap and it's getting on my nerves, washer probably needs changing. Does anyone know how to do this as it's a MIXER TAP?

2007-04-22 05:34:39 · 8 answers · asked by clara 5

2007-04-22 05:30:25 · 8 answers · asked by JEAN B 1

Anybody know the typical fire rating requirement for an interior door going into a single-car garage? I suspect it is one hour, but not positive.

I'm in Quebec, but I suspect the code is the same across Canada.

2007-04-22 03:28:12 · 4 answers · asked by cheddler 2

If i sold the flats separately, would they still share a boiler and water tank or would I have to install one on each level?

2007-04-21 23:19:25 · 7 answers · asked by pixiedeviluk 1

I am thinking of constructing my own home in Australia. We are currently going through a drought, so the land is pretty dry here.

2007-04-21 22:01:48 · 9 answers · asked by abas_k 2

2007-04-21 21:56:46 · 3 answers · asked by russ.gower@btinternet.com 2

Going to be fittting some laminate flooring and need advice on what tools I can get in the UK to undercut a door frame (the jambs)

2007-04-21 21:56:01 · 10 answers · asked by russ.gower@btinternet.com 2

hey im building myself a case for my amp, but i dont know what type of foam is normally used for the inner padding. can anyone tell me what kind it is? and also where you can buy it?

2007-04-21 18:06:51 · 3 answers · asked by jcskeymaster 2

a pool person told me to measure for a 24ft pool is to start in the center where i want it and then go out 13 inches and then go in a circle radius of 13inches. How much of a radius would be 27ft? Thank you in advance. :)

2007-04-21 17:53:20 · 7 answers · asked by DrkBreizzy 2

Help. My glass patio table on my deck, blew over and broke, my husband cut a peice of wood to fit, I was wondering if I could do a mosaic on it? What would I treat the wood with so it doesnt warp? and what would be the best material to use to do a mosiac. Thanks in advance for the help.

2007-04-21 15:37:24 · 5 answers · asked by orange7 2