Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2007

I hope I describe this properly. Out in my back patio, there's an outdoor faucet/hose connection and a cleanout plug coming out of the stucco right next to it. I want to add an outdoor sink/tub for dirty cleanups without having to reenter the house. I can tap into the garden faucet and run cold water fairly easily. My question is whether I can open the cleanout plug and run the drain pipe into a T attached to it? If so, do I need to run a vent pipe up above the roofline? Also, where do I connect this vertical vent pipe (between the trap and the cleanout T plug)?

2007-07-14 07:48:21 · 3 answers · asked by Henry L 2

I'm talking of about two feet out from the wall. It gets too DAMP inside; and I don't know if I should put tiles, gravel, cement, moss, conifers, chips, succulent plants....
What do you suggest to keep that soil dry as possible? (It hardly rains here, but being a desert on a beach, much moisture comes up at night, and there is much moisture as one digs deeper into the ground, as well.)

2007-07-14 07:46:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the best tool for cutting them

2007-07-14 07:43:14 · 12 answers · asked by nigel h 4

I'm about to move into my dorm and bought a dry-erase board to keep myself on top of schedule. Is there anything sturdy and sticky enough to hang on my wall? I don't want to use nails and a hammer.

2007-07-14 07:22:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have replaced both the thermostats both and both the elements and it's still not turning back on what I throw that breaker, I can't figure out what to do, any help?

2007-07-14 07:15:39 · 6 answers · asked by Josh D 1

i need some quality woodwork tools, but i want really old ones cheap .How do i do that

2007-07-14 07:06:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-14 06:35:40 · 8 answers · asked by Kelsey M 1

2007-07-14 06:33:08 · 3 answers · asked by lg 1

2007-07-14 05:01:19 · 5 answers · asked by coach 1

i sat a bottle of rubbing alcohol on my dresser now i have a white ring.Any suggestions on how to remove it.

2007-07-14 04:23:33 · 9 answers · asked by lovie m steiner 1

2007-07-14 04:09:23 · 6 answers · asked by Strahl 2

I am replacing the current carpet in the bed rooms. The new carpet thtat I am getting is stainmaster@ Kamaro, pulsh carpet, 46 oz face weight, 4.5 twist, solid color. The cost is $16.2 per sq ft and $1.8 per sq yard. This is Home Depot's special price. Is this a good price?

For padding, Home Depot has two types of foam padding, one is $5.16 per sq ft, thickness is 1/2". The other one is $3.96 sq ft, the thickness is 7/16. What is your advice on which kind of padding to buy?

2007-07-14 00:33:39 · 4 answers · asked by SM S 1

I have a Usha sewing machine. What can be the problem in my machine. I am not able to get clean stitches. i have already sent it to the company for repairing but the problem persists after a few days of getting it repaired. how do i repair it?

2007-07-13 22:21:34 · 10 answers · asked by sam 2

I have just ordered a product called "Tubby". Have you ever used it. was it easy to do and were the results good?

2007-07-13 21:39:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

special gloss needed on the side of the car before painting?
what kind of paint do you use?

2007-07-13 21:24:03 · 2 answers · asked by Baby Bird 1

2007-07-13 21:06:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 16:50:52 · 3 answers · asked by TheRuntOfTheLitter 2

i own a big video store where i live. it has 4 big rooms. i have a big central air conditioner, a.c uints in the back and near the side of the store circulating the air pretty well. the problem is it keeps staying hot after all that. there are two big glass doors that let u enter the store that keeps opening and closing letting the hot air in and the windows are amplifying the heat also. what can be done to keep the big store cool without buying another air conditioner?

2007-07-13 16:34:22 · 4 answers · asked by Brent M 1

Ok, i want to start mining for diamonds underneath my trailer.

I already have 2 cars up on cinder blocks and a garbage pile burning.

what else do i need to do?????

2007-07-13 15:13:17 · 8 answers · asked by Catherine 3

I am new at painting. Please give any suggestions to help my first time to be perfect. This is a surprise for my husband.

2007-07-13 14:05:13 · 4 answers · asked by plccpa1966 2

2007-07-13 13:58:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ever few minutes it turns on by its self and runs till it fills up again. what is causeing it to leak down

2007-07-13 13:18:52 · 8 answers · asked by james p 1

Can you pick a padlock with a bobby pin (hair pin) or a paper clip? If so how? Answers will be greatly appreciated.
thanks =]

2007-07-13 10:14:03 · 9 answers · asked by brunette 2

2007-07-13 08:47:39 · 9 answers · asked by TooWarm 1

I just need the petals, not the plants, and I need a lot. When I lived in West Palm Beach, there were many places that sold roses for $1 each, but since moving to Texas I can't find anything like that. Any suggestions?

2007-07-13 07:19:47 · 7 answers · asked by Jensenfan 5

I've been offered (free) a set of hardwood french doors, with double glazed units in them. The glazing units have the 'kite' mark on and the gap between the two panes only looks about 1cm at most. They're georgian style with 18 panes of 30 x 30 cm each door. would these be up to modern day building regs?
cm at most.

2007-07-13 04:47:17 · 8 answers · asked by myfavouritelucy 7

to achieve a vintage look on an old dresser?

2007-07-13 04:09:23 · 1 answers · asked by carcar 3

by "electrified fence" I mean the railings on my balcony, i think its a good idea to keep the burglars away... and crisp :) but is it going to work?

2007-07-13 04:06:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is it supposed to be better than a traditional level

2007-07-13 03:54:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

all my outside drains are blocked with leaves and stuff, mud. nmy bath plug only drains water down when the sink plugs air way is totally open from water and drainage. what do i do.

2007-07-13 03:50:33 · 5 answers · asked by shadow 5