Do It Yourself (DIY) - June 2007

2007-06-28 07:35:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently purch. a 120 yr old concrete block building with tin roof. It has no insulation but it does have a ceiling seperating the roof from the rooms below. I am a screenprinter and I do run a "dryer" to cure my shirts but when its not on, I would like the temp to be alot cooler inside. We are looking at putting A/C in but also wanted to know what steps we could take to cool down the place. We already use window fans but that doesn't seem to work very well. I looked at using a "whole house fan" and some attic fans to cool down the place...any advice?

Thanks for your time

2007-06-28 06:50:54 · 9 answers · asked by Cal 1

ie make an L shape. and if so what is the name of such an item. trying to avoid drilling lots of holes and filing.

2007-06-28 06:18:04 · 10 answers · asked by madirishmanb 3

mailboxes. Well, the post on ours is moving back and forth and it won't be long before it falls. How can I fix this? I can't see down in the other two posts that are secure so I don't know what they have that I don't.

2007-06-28 04:11:18 · 4 answers · asked by Corona 5

architect help

2007-06-28 03:46:58 · 5 answers · asked by Sirentu 2

and how excatly do you do it?

2007-06-28 03:25:06 · 6 answers · asked by Funkymatt8 1

I want to build a back yard deck that would be on an easy to moderate scale .

2007-06-28 02:16:47 · 6 answers · asked by jeffadelic 5

My partner has bought a second hand digger bucket for his digger but it has a layer of concrete in it other than bashing it with a hammer how can he get it off. I thought maybe lighting a fire in it might make it easier ??? it is 5ft wide so fairly big.

2007-06-28 00:46:12 · 13 answers · asked by Lisa pizza 3

I want to insulate a bare concrete floor which may be subject to some moisture and I am using ceramic tiles on top. I am not using underfloor heating in this project. I would like to use Marmox (tile backer board) but the commercial boards I've seen are too thick (6mm). I can use Depron as that comes in 2mm and 3mm but it doesn't say it has an application for ceramic tiled floors. Any thoughts on whether Depron would be a workable and how to apply it?

2007-06-27 23:05:29 · 6 answers · asked by fluffy2560 2

2007-06-27 22:46:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any websites or any type of video is more then recommended. The pump doesn't have to be fancy but has to achieve its overall function be able to pump liquid from one container and put into another. The material I am trying to transfer from one container to another is corrosive, and i do not want to spill any on my hands or clothes. Any tips and/or ideas will be more then helpful and if a visual is available it will be better. Thank you for reading my question and hope to hear from you soon

2007-06-27 22:04:00 · 3 answers · asked by apuzilla 1

I recently purchased some land that has quite a bit of poplar and spruce with minmal douglas fir spread throughout. Want to build my self a log home, every time I search all I get is someone wanting to sell me one. I want to build it myself without having to buy a kit home. Help! Thanks a bunch

2007-06-27 20:30:08 · 5 answers · asked by David M 2

2007-06-27 18:58:27 · 1 answers · asked by boo_sweety1 1

I was told to sand the wood and sweep up. Then to add Kilz2 latex primer as a wood undercoater to seal and prime woodwork. My floor is uneven so I was told to add after the Kilz, Henry 547 Unipro a universal patch and skimcoating. For the surfaces prior to the installing of the self-adhesive tile. I would like to know if these are the correct ways of preparing my floor.

2007-06-27 16:47:18 · 12 answers · asked by karlanewstar 1

2007-06-27 15:54:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know if there is a clear satin finish that can be applied to interior white flat paint.

2007-06-27 15:47:36 · 6 answers · asked by hlynda22003 1

Any info on how to run a 3 way switch with 2 switches at each end of the stairway. How do u do this?

2007-06-27 13:20:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-27 13:14:14 · 3 answers · asked by princessbuttercup59 2

It is a odd shaped kitchen, and i am not sure where to begin.

2007-06-27 12:25:11 · 6 answers · asked by lovelight 2

do your rugs curl at the corners too?

2007-06-27 11:50:28 · 5 answers · asked by Mercury 2010 7

I was wondering where I could find strapping tape and what it looks like? Is it called anything other then strapping tape? What makes it different from other tapes, like ducttape?

2007-06-27 09:44:57 · 3 answers · asked by the_candy_man92 3

I'm gonna be helping my Mom take down the old, out-dated wallpaper in the bathroom. We'll be painting the wall afterward so I don't want to damage the surface. What's a good, not costly way to do it? Please help me get rid of that amazingly bad wallpaper!

2007-06-27 06:49:24 · 9 answers · asked by jennuine8 2

some of the laminat is burned through to the wood, some is just loose

2007-06-27 06:04:30 · 4 answers · asked by Chuckie 1

2007-06-27 05:49:33 · 8 answers · asked by shiversticks 1

I live in uk and im looking for metallic wall tiles and cant find any anywhere, where can i buy them?

2007-06-27 05:17:27 · 5 answers · asked by tamirra c 2

Is it easy to do?

2007-06-27 04:49:59 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

i want to keep the plumbing from the vanity sink but i dont want them to show when i put in the pedestal sink. so how do i hide the plumbing

2007-06-27 04:23:49 · 4 answers · asked by cocoshake_16 2

I need to remove about 30-40 years of paint. The last coat was about 10 years ago.

2007-06-27 03:04:34 · 6 answers · asked by Lady Geologist 7

I am mounting wood animal shapes to a wooden swing-set. Instead of using the traditional wood dowels I am using bolts, heads removed of course, for added strength. I need to know what adhesive to use. Thank you.

2007-06-27 02:56:11 · 4 answers · asked by breal4all2c 1

Can I build it in stages?
So when finances permit me to do the next step, can I build over 5 or 10 years?
Example:
Say I have the money to Buy the block of Land today.
Ok I am building a Duplex - so 6 months later, I have the money to poor the slab for both sides of the Duplex. It then might take me 2 years to build the walls out of zego walls, then it might take me another 6months to build the roof, then another 2 years to Buy a Kitchen and Bathroom, then 1 more year to Finish the one side of this duplex.

OK now after I finish the one side of the duplex, It takes me 12 months to start the whole process again with the other side, in the same order and remember it is on the other side of the wall!!!


Land is in Bunderberg Qld
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2007-06-27 02:34:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous