Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2007

When I was digging the holes with the post hole digger, everything was dry. I even stuck my arm way down in the holes to check them out. I left to return the post hole digger to the rent a store and when I came back, water was in the hole.
I asked my boyfriend to come look and he said I must have hit an underground spring or something. There is a well about 20 feet from the holes I dug today. Ok so now what, do I go ahead and put the concrete in tommorrow or dig new holes in a dry spot. I am sure there are no water lines under the holes because the city man said I am about 30 yards away from the water lines. Everyone thinks this is amusing and I am just pissed. I have put a lot of work into the clothes line.
Should I just go ahead and put the concrete in or start all over? The post hole digger was a monster for me to handle. It was heavy and almost threw me over. Plus I paid $30 to rent it for 2 hours.

2007-07-03 15:01:13 · 9 answers · asked by happydawg 6

We live in a studio apartment that doesnt have a/c. we are also not allowed to have a/c units in our windows because we live above a very busy street.
we already have 4 fans (including a ceiling fan) and all it really does in the hot afternoon is rotate the hot air.
Any ideas on keeping it cool in this place? we are sweltering!!!

2007-07-03 14:42:13 · 8 answers · asked by lilblondee 2

I recently visited a soap store out of town and I want to make some now

2007-07-03 11:49:34 · 3 answers · asked by Chrissy 3

My husband and I are trying to find a porch idea for our brick ranch home. We don't want a deck and would like something different than the traditional concrete. We have looked at do-it-yourself books, but none of them talk about building a porch with stones. We don't know if it is possible or if it is something that will be outrageously expensive. Anyone have any ideas??

2007-07-03 11:45:38 · 4 answers · asked by bizzylady2 2

We have a 10' by 10' area on the side of our house and are considering putting a deck there. The area is surrounded on 2 sides by walls. The other 2 sides border our screened in concrete patio, and our lawn. The deck area will have a cover on it, and will not be battered by wind (As the 2 walls create a wind block). Winters here are mild, and summer temps are on average 99-100 degrees. Should I use pine or redwood? I looked at Lowes, and found that Pine is 1/2 the price of redwood, and seems to be pretty durable. I am not concerned about the look of the wood, but the durability. Will Pine or Redwood work better?

2007-07-03 11:43:25 · 14 answers · asked by |J|A|K|E| 1

Anybody know where I can get instructions/lessons?

2007-07-03 11:40:56 · 3 answers · asked by storm 2

im 13 and making mini pizzas ..can i put it onto a pan lined with wax paper in the oven or does wax paper burn?

2007-07-03 11:16:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

where would you find one? Yes, I do mean only one. Nope, not being a pervert but I don't know your name!!!

2007-07-03 11:10:07 · 12 answers · asked by Joey 2

Hi I am goin to install a new dishwasher in my new kitchen. the dishwasher only has one water feed pipe and in the insstructions it says to connect to the cold water pipe. Now I have central heating and i was thinking if i connect it to the hot water pipe is not going to use electricity to heat the water , but it will use gas which is cheaper. And if the sboiler is already ON for the central heating that makes it even better. Is there anyone Who knows about these things
at a profesional level? Thank you very much. Is all for a good Cause.

2007-07-03 09:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by tess 2

i need to find information on this british european standard for oven gloves does any one know where i can read up on it.

2007-07-03 04:22:14 · 1 answers · asked by Leosphere 2

2007-07-03 04:21:54 · 7 answers · asked by saraandrick2004 1

Ok, a while ago I had a project involving PVC pipe. Of course, I abandoned it, attached the PVC together so the pieces wouldn't get lost, and threw it in my basement.
Im restarting the project...but the pieces are stuck together like CRAZY. How can I pry them apart without ruining the the pieces. Im hesitant to put a hammer to it or expose it to heat...I'm guessing it'll become brittle...and they can't be brittle for what i am planning to do with them...

and
No, I am not willing to buy the pieces again.

2007-07-03 02:55:28 · 6 answers · asked by Albanian 2

It's for a small speaker I want to recess into a wall and it's in a place where there is no stud available.

Thanks.

2007-07-03 02:32:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

For a childrens toy.

2007-07-03 02:28:02 · 6 answers · asked by Damo 2

I recently discovered about this chrome finished plastic.. There is this patch/imperfections in silver colour rather than in black mark. Now, I know if the chrome substain black patch/imperfections then most likely is because its being heavy scratched else rust but a silver patch means? Is it the manufacturing fault during the process?

Thanks. Just need some clarifications from ppl who knows abt chrome finish.

2007-07-03 01:16:48 · 1 answers · asked by Dark_flan 2

are black light bulbs legal?
and if they are then where can i buy them and what are the markers called that goes along with them?
and last where can i purchase them?

2007-07-02 22:53:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'am building a new wall

2007-07-02 22:49:57 · 3 answers · asked by robert d 2

2007-07-02 21:56:29 · 6 answers · asked by kris 2

my friend has a little issue - it's bedtime and...

"theres a family of bats living in my attic one of them is chirping and its driving me crazy, how do i stop it?

i cant easily get into the attic so thats not an option at the moment

and no killing unless absolutely necessary"

fast responses appreciated :D

2007-07-02 18:29:15 · 10 answers · asked by akathepurplecow 5

I'm installing Laminate onto a very uneven concrete subloor with radiant heating. I'm looking at self levelling compound for some of the larger dips and am also considering putting a 3/8 OSB Subfloor on top of the Concrete and then 6mm Underlay/Moisture barrier. The hope is that the combination of OSB Subloor and Compound will even out the floor. Any issues with this approach? Thanks

2007-07-02 18:13:41 · 6 answers · asked by DarylM 1

i know its ok to cut a pvc pipe with a miter saw but is it cool to cut it with a table saw? have you done it?

2007-07-02 18:00:20 · 15 answers · asked by Jonathan D 2

thx

2007-07-02 17:47:28 · 10 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4

Tommorrow morning I plan on getting up and heading to the rental store to get a post hole digger. How hard is it to use this thing and how long should I rent it? Will it take more than 2 hours? Also, once the holes are dug, do I put the poles in then pour the concrete or pour the concrete and put the poles in the concrete within a couple minutes?
Last but not least, how deep should I dig and how hard is it to use this post hole digger? How does it start? Pull cord, turn knob or plug it in? I am new at all this, but eager for my clothes line poles if you cant tell.

2007-07-02 17:42:08 · 5 answers · asked by happydawg 6

2007-07-02 16:22:16 · 10 answers · asked by Marceline g 1

2007-07-02 16:05:49 · 7 answers · asked by A.K. 2

I am thinking about pouring my own driveway, or at least prepping to do so. I was wondering how deep the driveway needs to be to hold up to a car? (Approximately 4 inches deep???)

2007-07-02 15:30:25 · 11 answers · asked by jcann17 5

The ants are all around the refridgerater and the flies are swarming in around the fruit! The moth just stay on the lights and they dont move a muscule! HELP PLEASE!!!!!!

2007-07-02 14:14:16 · 7 answers · asked by cinnapanda 1

i DO NOT need a full set ... i only need 16
I live in an apartment so i want to spend as less as possible.

They are white and silky plastic. Pretty cheap lol

Heres a pic of the blinds - http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/jbledsoe86/100_6924.jpg

Heres a pic of the top of the blinds .. where it hooks into the pole on the wall - http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/jbledsoe86/100_6925.jpg

Where can i go online .. or what store can i go to so i can get them individual .. NOT a full set??

2007-07-02 13:43:27 · 0 answers · asked by Mike Gravel 2008! 3

So my son is a pretty good wood worker he has learned from me he said he wanted to build something all by him self i have no problem with this (just to let you all know he WILL NOT be using my power tools by himself) he is 13 can you think of a wood project he could build on his own ? i will cut the wood he needs and so on

2007-07-02 13:10:41 · 9 answers · asked by ฿ęŊ 3

want to put plastic conduit through wall to let areial co ax (2 or 3) wires into house

2007-07-02 09:52:27 · 17 answers · asked by rseegp 2