Do It Yourself (DIY) - May 2007

2007-05-29 00:57:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard somewhere that it is a good idea to let your rechargable battery (for cell phone or power tool) work down to near dead and then recharge it. Doing this several times when the battery is still new will "teach" your battery operate effectively through a longer range between charging. It this true?

2007-05-29 00:15:42 · 4 answers · asked by V-Starion 5

I'm about to put primer on my bathroom walls before I paint them but first I need to sand everything down and I don't have any decent sandpaper. I'm just wondering if steel wool or anything else can be used as an good alternative?

2007-05-28 19:19:29 · 8 answers · asked by __ 3

2007-05-28 12:50:16 · 11 answers · asked by robert f 1

I have barnacles on the stack now and I wanted to scrape them off and repaint the stack to protect it.

2007-05-28 12:27:15 · 3 answers · asked by ffduffy24 1

the wetter the wall get the more damage the dry wall get while trying to scrap the backing off. can i sand the wall and prime it then paint it

2007-05-28 11:57:01 · 2 answers · asked by queen 1

2007-05-28 11:56:47 · 13 answers · asked by kerfuffle_123 1

2007-05-28 11:53:35 · 36 answers · asked by kerfuffle_123 1

I just bought an AC to install into my wall but their is foam insulation there. What do I use to cut it out?

2007-05-28 11:04:25 · 2 answers · asked by atpdc 1

and just wont turn on at all..i dont know what happneed to it. plz help.

2007-05-28 10:40:18 · 9 answers · asked by midi_junkie 3

What takes spray paint off the easiest? Anything other than paint thinner?
Thank You!

2007-05-28 05:39:03 · 4 answers · asked by NDbabe27 2

2007-05-28 04:59:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-28 04:49:14 · 4 answers · asked by Tracy S 2

Do I put tar paper? I read about some primer for plywood do I do that?
Can I just seal the plywood seams with fiberglass/asphalt tape and just put the roofing on the plywood?

2007-05-28 02:52:34 · 2 answers · asked by bub8903 1

We live in a 2 bedroom back to back, the living room and kitchen are all one room, our cellar is clean and dry, so to make more space available I am thinking of making a wash room out of the cellar. Just one MAJOR problem, how can I plumb the waste pipe from the washer to the outside drainage point? The rise from the washer to the drain would be 1.8 meters. Can I just fit a check valve or would I need to purchase a macerator? The house is rented so I DONT want to spend that much money. Is there any way at all of doing this or should I just forget about it. All other plumbing and electrics are in place, its just the drainage.

2007-05-28 02:50:25 · 2 answers · asked by Jason M 1

The tile is in the kitchen and will be replaced with new tile. If I damage the drywall too badly, do they make a thin backer board to install over drywall? I'll need a level surface to install new ceramic tile onto.

2007-05-28 02:21:11 · 6 answers · asked by Lee R 1

Mine is white but looks like the old paint is falling. Many paintings guide mention siding, but I am not dure this applies to a wooden fance.

2007-05-28 00:54:27 · 3 answers · asked by oluap 1

i need a good laser level that will project straight lines onto walls and ceilings in order to instal alluminium doors and windows. i never bought one before so i need some good advice on the best on the market please.

2007-05-27 23:31:52 · 7 answers · asked by johnboy 4

2007-05-27 23:03:00 · 3 answers · asked by rick 2

why are snap on tools so expensive. i know they are good quality and have a lifetime warranty but the price of their stuff in the uk is an absolute joke.im trying to build up my tools as i just started a new job which requires good hand tools but its 130 pounds for a set of snap on screwdrivers and its only got seven drivers.are there any alternatives to snap on.

2007-05-27 20:33:01 · 16 answers · asked by johnboy 4

2007-05-27 19:47:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 18:58:41 · 8 answers · asked by julie g 2

i got a truck to tow it out but got any ideas on how to get the rope on the tire w/o going under it,it is half under sand

2007-05-27 16:43:55 · 7 answers · asked by eric l 2

The cheap pine quarter-round is splintering when cut. Because one side is rounded, and the angles are crucial, I can't cut from the back. I'm using a compound miter saw. When I revert to cutting the laminate flooring or oak baseboard, the cuts are smooth. It must be the cheap pine... but buying all new quarter round is not an option (there's lots of it). I need extra blades anyway... what blade do I need get smooth cuts on cheap pine without splintering? Thanks!

2007-05-27 15:47:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I made my old gas grill into a 55 gal. spit/grill. The replacement burners don't provide even heat distribution. I thought of making my own burner. I am just not sure of what materials are best. Steel type, hole size, ventilation, etc... The grill operates off of the stock dual lp valve control.

2007-05-27 14:37:10 · 2 answers · asked by Robert W 1

2007-05-27 13:30:32 · 6 answers · asked by alberto l 1

2007-05-27 11:28:24 · 7 answers · asked by Destinyfiller 1

I just moved into this apartment, which is on the ground floor of a 5 year old building. The water pressure in the bathroom and kitchen sinks is VERY strong, but the shower is like a spritzing. When I lived in a different unit on an upper floor in this building, the shower water pressure was normal.

How do I improve the water pressure? I have access to my water heater tank thing and I know it has some dials, etc. Or, would it be better to replace the shower head?

Thanks!

2007-05-27 11:26:52 · 4 answers · asked by athena004 2

We want to switch a fluorescent light fixture over to a standard light fixture. We assume that the electrical wiring is the same, but don't want to get in over our heads. Is the wiring the same, and the job relatively simple? Or is this a job that requires an electrician to actually switch them out?

2007-05-27 10:32:03 · 3 answers · asked by oscbox 2

2007-05-27 10:04:33 · 6 answers · asked by Sidereality 3