Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2007

2007-07-30 15:03:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a remade barn. It a great place but i spend a lot of money every winter in heating because i have to use portable electric heaters. I wanted to know if there was a low cost way to heat my home?

2007-07-30 14:31:36 · 5 answers · asked by Perndar 2

I am adding a second layer of shingles to my roof, and city codes states i have to install a ice guard, when installing the ice guard, do i need to remove the layer of shingles at the base of the roof, or can i lay the ice guard over existing shingles?

2007-07-30 14:11:21 · 5 answers · asked by NNY 6

I have no water pressure in my kitchen sink (hot or cold). my bath room sink and bathtub (2nd floor) have normal pressure as dose my washing machine (1st floor). What could be the issue?

2007-07-30 14:07:03 · 10 answers · asked by almatters 2

I am adding a storage building and have no open slots in my main panel for an additional circuit breaker. Can I increase a 20 amp breaker to 30 amp and tie in to that circuit for the storage building lights and plugs?

2007-07-30 13:38:30 · 7 answers · asked by Egln2 1

ok i used wd-40 for my logitech joystick beacuse it was squeaking....but the squeaking only became worse...does any one know why or what to do?

2007-07-30 12:39:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I painted my son's room yesterday and peeled off the paint today. I already hear you paint veterans groaning. Anyhow, I've got chunks of white wall where there should be a vibrant green. This is after the first coat of Behr semi-gloss interior. How do I fix it? I've been sanding as much as possible but am lost where to go next.

2007-07-30 12:38:40 · 7 answers · asked by mutantsupermodel 1

2007-07-30 12:35:20 · 5 answers · asked by IvoryDoll 1

2007-07-30 12:24:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The receptacles are on the backsplash of a 10ft. bar housed by the framework. Do I need the receptacles to be in the weatherproof boxes/cover or can I use the cheap blue boxes with covers? What is my best option?
PS Yes, I am planning on introducing a GFCI.

2007-07-30 12:23:36 · 9 answers · asked by MMike 3

I hate to sound like a newb but how do you remove a Zippo flint? I took out the screw and tapped the inside thing gently on a table like zippo.com says. can anybody help me?

2007-07-30 11:23:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can I secure the front and back covers so that my son can use the book for a class next semester without it falling apart? It is a $110 hardcover textbook book

2007-07-30 10:51:48 · 2 answers · asked by ANGIE K 1

Ok, so ive given myself a project, to build a shelter ( barn, shed... well see what it turns out like, then see what we can use it for), so i can lay bricks for the walls of this barn, but how do i attach the upright wood studs to the brick, is there anything inbetween, i need to know about or can the wooden studs be attached to the brick wall just by concrete screws, the rest i have knowledge on, like electric, plastering, but im just stuck on this part, i dont wanna start building and end up in a pickle mid way, my knowledge is on building is pretty intermidate i ghuess you could say, many thanks in advance.

2007-07-30 10:05:58 · 9 answers · asked by JD 3

Similar to amtico flooring. Have to be self adhsive tiles or strips please?

2007-07-30 09:56:08 · 11 answers · asked by Bethan T 2

I have everything I thought I needed to put new base moulding in the kitchen however I ran into a problem. I need to make the corners match neatly. I have been told I need a miter saw. I went to the store and looked in the saw area and they don't have any. I did see big power tool miter saw things for over $150. Is there any other way to do this mitering without paying that much for some big electric saw that I probably would not be able to use anyway? This is a first for me and I was hoping to complete this on my own but it's looking like I might need help. Thanks!!

2007-07-30 08:20:53 · 3 answers · asked by redwidow 5

2007-07-30 08:16:45 · 7 answers · asked by hootie 3

Right I am building a stange in a house for a mega party we are organising. I have been put in charge of erecting a stage on a budget. The only thing i can think of using for the base of the stage would be wooden pallets, used for transporting large materials in building sites/markets ect. i don't know where to get them from i have tried the obvious outlets i.e. homebase and also new Covent garden market. If someone knows where i can buy or 'borrow' some of these precious objects from an invite to said party may come your way.

2007-07-30 04:55:56 · 7 answers · asked by will_hutchings 1

2007-07-30 04:25:13 · 7 answers · asked by Hazel T 1

i need to buy syrofoam panels-the kind that they put on houses when they are building them. what are they called and where can i get them.

2007-07-30 04:22:00 · 1 answers · asked by arikashikari 2

2007-07-30 04:08:56 · 5 answers · asked by Barbara M 1

I have been trying to pick that needle for 15 minutes. I just can't hold it, can't get a grip of it and there is no magnet here.

2007-07-30 04:03:20 · 16 answers · asked by Ismaily Rules 4

I just need to know whether I should rip up the old flooring or if I can lay it on top of the current one. Will that produce more bubbling if I do?

2007-07-30 04:01:59 · 8 answers · asked by natashamarks6 1

South Florida is under water restrictions, so emptying and refilling it ever other day is not an option. I have a small pump and ran it for 4.5 hours yesterday but have heard that I should add bleach. I just don't know how much.

2007-07-30 01:37:23 · 3 answers · asked by moms2398 2

I am want to build a partition wall to make a large bedroom and boxroom into 2 smaller bedrooms. It is not a load bearing wall so can i use glass blocks to partition it as one of the rooms is dark and the glass block wall would add some extra light. Any advice?

2007-07-30 01:10:54 · 12 answers · asked by cazz 2

2007-07-30 00:57:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 00:56:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

need somethint 1 piece about 3ft x 3 ft to secure to wall over hardboard now there, behind electric range. had self stick floor tile there, but temp changes made it fall off. WANT SIMPLE , EASY solution so not have to do over again !!!

2007-07-30 00:51:39 · 12 answers · asked by sportrac 1

2007-07-30 00:27:23 · 3 answers · asked by DannyBoy 1

Is it ok to route plywood? Or should it strictly be used be for real wood?

2007-07-29 21:06:45 · 8 answers · asked by Mister Sarcastic 4

2007-07-29 20:34:23 · 1 answers · asked by bill n 2