Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

2007-08-20 16:16:16 · 4 answers · asked by whiteamber3 2

I have an old Craftsman woodworking vise and the part # is KO506-51920 I think. It is no longer available through Craftsman and I would like to know where I can get some info on the vise, like how to properly mount it and use it correctly.
Thanks,
Mark

2007-08-20 16:01:16 · 0 answers · asked by Mark H 2

I have looked everywhere and it was not one made by campbell and hausfeld and husky's web site has no contact information so I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and was able to find parts.

2007-08-20 12:22:34 · 4 answers · asked by Nate R 2

2007-08-20 09:55:34 · 7 answers · asked by matt b 1

2007-08-20 09:36:12 · 3 answers · asked by scarletpimp 1

carpet cleaner any ideas

2007-08-20 09:31:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for advice on what type of electric shower to buy. At the moment my current shower just works off the mixer tap on the bath and is fed from my water tank in my loft directly above my bathroom, the water tank is heated electrically (i only have electric heating). Is this what you call a gravity fed system? Can this type of system have a power shower fitted to it?

I preferably would like a shower that gives me really good water pressure as well as a good constant temperature - is it better to buy a higher wattage one for that?

Can anyone recommend any specific models you have used or installed that gives the results I'm looking for?

2007-08-20 06:40:59 · 9 answers · asked by Shy Ted 3

Our tub slopes slighty away from the wall and toward the bathroom floor. While taking a shower, water flows down the walls of the shower then follows the slope along the tub and wall and finally makes its way to the bathroom floor. We're hoping a product exists to "dam" the water and keep it in the tub....any suggestions?

2007-08-20 04:10:38 · 7 answers · asked by John G 1

I have kitchen cabinets with no door pulls that are hard to open but don't really want the expense of drilling holes in every cabinet face and installing knobs. Are there any products out there that allow you to do this -- like magentic knobs or pulls?

2007-08-20 03:07:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know how a DIYer like myself can replace the consumer unit in my house. I have an old fashioned fusebox at the moment.

I'm confident I can wire it up properly but I'd need to know how to turn off the supply to the house.

Any thoughts.

2007-08-20 02:29:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the best tool or method? It is on the outside of a garage which is not drywalled or insulated, but of course has vinyl siding on the outside. This is for a small pump for a water fountain. I am OK on the wiring part of it, just need advice on cutting the hole though the wood (particle board, naturally), and the vinyl and have good looking results. I do have access to a "sawzall" at work, but am worried about what that might do to the siding.

2007-08-20 01:15:03 · 13 answers · asked by Baron_von_Party 6

FRAMERS/CARPENTERS Do you think this is a good price to build a garage?

The garage is 32'x28' one story, 2x6 walls framed 16" on center, T-111 siding and roof trusses running 35' across the building.( all roof trim and soffits included) It will have 2 -10' garage doors (doors and installation are a seperate price) 1 entry door and no windows.
Also to be built is a breezeway, which consists of 2- 5"x16"x14' engineered beams that have to be cut into the existing house walls, that carry roof trusses and tie the existing house roof and the new garage roof together, creating 2 valleyes on the new garage roof, no walls below.( NOTE: the garage sits at 15 degree offset from the house)
Also the roof will be covered with metal roofing.
There is a slab already poured.
I live in New Hampshire
The price is for LABOR ONLY
With the breezway, the total square footage is 1088'
The project will take 3-4 weeks
Is $12,500 a good price for labor to put this building up.
Too high?
Too low?

2007-08-19 23:34:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-19 23:03:37 · 22 answers · asked by ♥BEX♥ 7

I phoned handymen to install 2 soakwells in my garden and pool area. One suggested concrete, the other plastic. They both quoted the same price. Which is better?

2007-08-19 21:35:33 · 6 answers · asked by nadia g 3

Thanks

2007-08-19 21:15:37 · 4 answers · asked by catwoman1316 4

im looking to bild a book shelf but instead of shelfs 2 crome pipes going across and hanging up suits there what is a better wood to use birch or oak

2007-08-19 19:15:13 · 8 answers · asked by barry g 1

I have custom blinds on all my windows and all but one is now lopsided. The dogs tore at the strings only on one side.

I would like to know if anyone knows how to repair them or restring them? I called several places and it would be cheaper for me to replace them...I don't want to.

2007-08-19 17:20:17 · 3 answers · asked by Dusty 1

Baseboard corners don't line up. There are gaps in some. There are uneven matches in others.

2007-08-19 16:20:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Noticed advice on how to remove a tub according to what it is made of but how can I determine what mine is? Home was built in 1955.

2007-08-19 16:00:09 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

I am painting new mdf cabinet doors and want a white paint that will have a good hard finish that dries smooth.
I'm priming the doors with BIN Primer Sealer (laquer based), several primer coats, sanding between each but don't know what paint to use for the finish coat.
I've tried a done some test pieces for thie finish coat with a foam roller:
-- tried Glidden Evermore interior semi-gloss latex - it dried smooth, looked nice but I can scratch the surface pretty easily with my finger nail;
-- tried Glidden Porch & Floor Polyurethane Oil - it dried to a nice hard finish but it is too shiny and not very smooth.
I know spray painting would be best but I don't have the skill for that.
Can someone please suggest a semi-gloss paint that will dry to a smooth hard finish?
Thanks!

2007-08-19 14:52:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I snipped the tip, loaded it and squeezed and the silicon caulk squirted out the bottom. Do I have to poke a hole too? How do I do this?

2007-08-19 14:12:03 · 9 answers · asked by Nick 1

buying a cahin at the store. I JUST came home so I dont feel like going out. I am trying to think of any way I can use something to substitute the toilet chain. Cuz I accidently flushed it down the back of the toilet. OOPPS. Anyway best answer gets 10 points :)

2007-08-19 11:23:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-19 09:51:14 · 18 answers · asked by lorenzo 1

Or would it be better to remove the hardwood floor first?

2007-08-19 08:17:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone in a house that I bought made a crappy looking attempt at a basketball court & it takes up half of my back yard, it's all cracked up & nasty looking, I'm just looking for some info about what to do with it, thanks!!

2007-08-19 08:15:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The five step concrete staircase in front of our house is falling apart. Someone suggested building over it with wood, using the concrete as a guide. Has anyone done this? How? We don't know what type of wood to buy or how to stain it for outdoors.... we are basically looking for step-by-step instructions! Thanks!

2007-08-19 07:56:43 · 1 answers · asked by waterwater 2

Can some one please tell me that on a extension lead there is a Warning! telling you about " maxium current.
Why is it for example that there is a difference between maxium current " wound and fully unwound?
And what causes it please?

2007-08-19 07:38:16 · 7 answers · asked by Artx 1

I shut off main water line to house, why is shower line pumping out water? I cannot stop this leak. I used teflon tape on pipe and checked shower head for o-ring...everything seems to be in place. What next? Help!

2007-08-19 06:40:09 · 7 answers · asked by LS 1

okay so my husband and i recently moved into our home but omg it has no phone jacks anywhere! so yesterday ATT came and turned on thephone thing for the dsl and hes like u can connect the pohne like outside to the gray box cause u have no phone jacks and hes like we charge $150 per jack to be installed and omg were 19-22 years of age with a baby we dont have money to spend on a phone jack u know, so is it possible to install one without one being in ur home already?? thanks for the answers

2007-08-19 06:13:25 · 9 answers · asked by chanellove03 2

2007-08-19 05:23:14 · 2 answers · asked by Lady S 3