Do It Yourself (DIY) - June 2007

I am installing a ceiling fan for my master bedroom. Problem is: I have one light switch and the fan is a fan/light combo. Hence the electrical problem.

There is no Red wire in the ceiling coming out of the box. Only black, white and ground.

As of today, I have installed the ceiling fan because an employee of Lowes said it was fine to attach the black and blue on one line. Unfortunately, this turns the fan and lights on at comparable levels. (i.e. fan on low, lights dim. Fan on high, lights bright.) I was wondering how to install a wire/switch that would contain a 3-wire combo instead of my existing 2-wire?

2007-06-07 01:13:59 · 4 answers · asked by jazzpiano420 2

My new home is wired for one . I have bo Idea what they cost

2007-06-07 00:48:34 · 2 answers · asked by juls 2

should we get one through our power company and have them add it on our monthly bill, or should we go to a rent to own place?

2007-06-06 23:04:56 · 3 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1

replacing an existing single electric oven that is built in, I have 24"D 24"W 35"H to work with I am considering getting a Hot Point Fan assisted double oven to go into this space

2007-06-06 22:50:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are wanting to make my Dad a bench out of landscaping timbers for Father's Day... anyone know of a book or step by step guide we can follow? Thank you!!!!

2007-06-06 16:09:14 · 12 answers · asked by Katie ~ *TTC Baby #1!* 3

I am looking for the least cost / maximum benefit method, and I already think I have the solution, but I wanted to see what everybody else thinks.

2007-06-06 15:45:46 · 12 answers · asked by kevinkoloini 2

2007-06-06 15:26:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

1000 sq ft in an old farmhouse. Nothing in writing. priced me at 700, then said after first day he measured wrong. Then bought material needed himself, after I agreed to pay for all materials- and did for original purchase.

2007-06-06 15:17:01 · 11 answers · asked by batman 1

Lol it is on my ipod i was trying to fix it and some go on to it

2007-06-06 14:51:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just recieved a Bonsai Tree Garden kit and have no idea what to do with it. It came with a booklet but its so confusing talking about the different types of seeds and everything. It says to put in this little tub and soak the leaves in a saucer and put it in a warm place then in like 2 months you can plant it? Is this true? What do I do? It came with a plastic tub of seeds..a tera cotta pot and potting soil. Ive tried looking up information but its all so confusing and different. I just need a few tips on how to get started. Thanks so much!

2007-06-06 14:27:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 11:30:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 10:31:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Almost the whole picture is stuck to the glass in a picture frame. I don't believe I can save the picture and that is fine but I don't want to go through the hassle of getting a new small piece of glass cut for the frame. Can I just soak it? What is the quickest and most effective?

2007-06-06 10:29:59 · 9 answers · asked by kristi7133 2

2007-06-06 09:40:23 · 36 answers · asked by M T 1

either online OR in what craft store? If you know what link I'd really appreciate it or if you know a store let me know Thank you soooooooooooooooooooo much

2007-06-06 09:27:32 · 2 answers · asked by tat2cutie_4_rps 2

I got a used fiberglass surf board and want to make it into a coffee table.

Fiberglass is pretty fragile, so if I drill a bunch of screws in it everything will probably just fall apart.

I also thought of just getting a glass top coffee table, take off the glass, and nail the surfboard to it.

Can any handy master give me step-by-step suggestions? Thanks in advance.

2007-06-06 08:22:42 · 2 answers · asked by foxyclearpetrol 2

I have a 3 unit wall unit which houses my component stereo system. most of the components are in the middle unit, but the amplifier is in the rightmost unit. When I put the wires from the components through the back of the center unit, I am unable to reach them from the end of the side units to grab hold and pull them over to route them over to the amplifier. The wall unit is heavy so i am trying to avoid having to move the side unit to get behind it to reach the wires behind the center unit. Thought there might be something i could use to reach across behing the unit (about 5-6 feet) which could hook on to the ends of the component signal cables so i could pull them over towards the opening in the back of the side unit.

2007-06-06 07:17:48 · 7 answers · asked by Craig Z 2

2007-06-06 06:49:44 · 20 answers · asked by EAMON F 1

2007-06-06 06:21:07 · 7 answers · asked by CJ 1

When tiling around a bathtub AND the surrounding walls, can we get away with not using a bullnose edge tile? or would it look funny? If we can, how can we make the edges look better (will caulking alone do the trick?)

2007-06-06 05:36:52 · 7 answers · asked by May I Wish 2

I'm trying to put a mirror & shampoo basket up on the bathtub wall (I have thye plastic molding type) & they just keep falling down. Any suggesttions to getting them to stay up? I was thinking of putting a little bit of caulking on the suction cups, but will I easily be able to remove that later on? Any tips from anyone please?

2007-06-06 04:49:21 · 9 answers · asked by Lynn 1

The clog is a small toy or other object.

2007-06-06 02:48:49 · 10 answers · asked by chocked up 2

Is there some kind of self sizing/install aluminum capping I can install by myself over the wood exterior frame of my garage door.

2007-06-06 01:40:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where can I get a spanner to do this? And also how do I do it. I know about the stop **** in th house but don't have a clue about the outside stop ****? Many thanks

2007-06-06 00:59:31 · 4 answers · asked by Ebony B 2

I have a wool blanket from Scotland. There is now a 6 inch tear right in the middle.

2007-06-05 21:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by navygirl38_2006 2

2007-06-05 20:28:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

1'x12'x14 is only a rough cut the piece needs to be sanded and planed to final thickness

2007-06-05 18:16:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im going to buy a compressor soon and im just wondering if anyone round here has experience with these things. I will be using it for some building purposes such as Framing Gun Roofing and such. Any input on what to look for to properly run these tools consitently and proper would be great. The one compressor i had in mind is a cambell hausfeld 1.8hp 26 gallon running 150max psi 4.9/6.3 scgm @ 90/40 psi,,cost is 299.00. any input? Thank you!

2007-06-05 17:36:58 · 7 answers · asked by AndyMan 1

hi wires from my wall has

white,green,black,,red and yellow

my new thermostat has 5 connections
rc with r with jumper
y,w,g,

I hooked up the colours as is with the red to r..with jumper attached.
yellow to y
white to w
green to g
and I left the black unconnected..
I get heat with fan no cooling just fan
help please..

y
w
g

2007-06-05 16:54:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am replacing the floor in the kitchen and in front of the door to the outside is a soft spot probably caused by water and years of wear. I am thinking about an overlayment as sort of an entry pad rather than trying to replace the subfloor. I was thinking about marine grade plywood or is there something better? It will get the normal amount of water on it from the traffic through the entry door.

2007-06-05 16:41:46 · 4 answers · asked by renpen 7