Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

This is a 2 part question.
1. Any ratings on Whirlpool water softner sold by Lowes? They only have 2 models, one is 30,000 grains and the other is 45,0000 grains.
2. How to install in garage preplumbed with PVC in the wall. I bought it from Lowes and they sold me some flexible copper tubes to connect. But my garage has 2 pvc outlets for water softener which are 2ft lower than the top of water softener. Do I need any extentions to connect to bare PVC outlets? Bare meaning they are just pvc tubes closed with pvc caps. I don't see any threads to attach the copper tubes sold by Lowes? How does this set up work? Thanks in advance.

2007-08-09 04:22:23 · 1 answers · asked by planetpapi 1

I live in Maryland (United States), I am a former auto mechanic, and I have a special card to purchase freon for cars. I am wondering if this card will allow me to buy R-22 freon for my home central A/C system? Do they still sell freon in one pound cans or only 30 pound tanks?

Thanks!!!!!

2007-08-09 02:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by Homeowner77 1

The magnetic strip on my most often used credit card wears out quickly. I am in Europe right now, and getting a replacement card from the US takes time. Is there a quick and simple way to fix the magnetic strip? I have seen cashiers wrap thin plastic around the card and swipe it that way, which has led me to believe that applying a strip of Scotch tape should do the same thing. Or is there a better solution, short of getting a new card?

2007-08-09 02:51:49 · 12 answers · asked by drviolin 1

I am replacing a cook top and an oven that are currently wired seperatly. I am installing a new modern all in one stove. It is about 35 feet to breaker box, What size breaker and wire should i use for this project

2007-08-09 02:29:13 · 11 answers · asked by nucdseller 1

I have a Victorian house with a number of open fireplaces. The previous owner removed one and left it in the garden. I want to renovate it and put it back - but not to use just for decoration. The old fireplace is in several bits and i don't know what fits where. Can someone point me to a good website that shows the construction of a fireplace?

2007-08-08 22:35:13 · 2 answers · asked by Lostinspace 1

(Please only respond if you sew and do this,or have things hemmed for you!)
Okay,im hemming 4 curtains for a friend...now i had to hem each curtain 10 inches,so i had to cut it,and hem..then i had to hem the hangers at the top in half. (dont know what their called,the things that slide onto the pole for the curtains to hang lol). usually i charge $3 when hemming shorts or pants for friends etc...But this was a bit harder,my friend said she would pay me more since she knew this was harder than when i usually hem her clothes. So anyways,how much would you charge altogether? basically it was a 2 in 1 per curtain job,and there is 4 curtains i did,i was thinking of charging 6-7 per curtain,but altogether that would be about $28 bucks,and my mom got shocked and said thats way to much,i should charge $10-20 altogether she said..but that seems low..so yeah,estimates anyone? it also to me 1 hour to sew each curtain(if that matters any)Thanks.

2007-08-08 18:36:57 · 2 answers · asked by yahooaddict 4

I want something simple enough that I can build it myself, and if the plans were free, that would be even better. I tried searching the web, but everything looked too complicated, or it cost money to get the plans.

2007-08-08 17:36:04 · 2 answers · asked by Jennifer132 1

Someone in my house punched a hole in one of the walls. I have it cut out so it's a clean square. Now, awhile back I heard about a method of repairing: You take a piece of sheetrock 3/4" larger on each side than your hole, then you peel the rock off of the paper for the 3/4". Then, spread mud on the wall (3/4" around the hole), then put the new piece on so the paper shows, mud over, let dry, sand, and paint. But since that was years ago, I thought I would look for the same method on the info-net (Making sure my method wasn't of madness :-P ) Has anyone ever heard of that, and is that the best way to repair sheetrock holes?
Thanks.

2007-08-08 16:02:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to mount a 42'' flat screen above my fireplace. Will brick clip fasteners work? If not, what will?

2007-08-08 14:56:58 · 4 answers · asked by Italian Mike 1

i was going through my old drawer and found 3 old lock use for my school locker. i was wondering how can i get the number to it. all three are made by Dudley. video from youtube doesnt help. theres a code at the bottom.

2007-08-08 14:20:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm just looking for some fun and creative ideas to build a vacation home for three or four weeks out of the year. Anything considered.

2007-08-08 13:17:37 · 3 answers · asked by RogerDodger 1

There is a minimal amount of water in the bowl itself after flushing.

2007-08-08 12:32:03 · 7 answers · asked by Pretty_Trini_Rican 5

When I turn on the hot tap of the bath mixer tap it runs initially (weak) for a few seconds then as soon as the water comes through hot, it stops coming through altogether. The cold tap of the mixer is fine as is the sink mixer in the same bathroom. I have already tested for an air block and this doesnt seem the case. Does anyone have any solutions as to what could be the problem?
Thanks

2007-08-08 09:43:03 · 4 answers · asked by tristanpshaw 1

I'm planning to install a under sink water purifier. I would like to use air gap vent opening on sink as purifier faucet mounting hole. Where would I connect air gap vent to??
thanks for info,
Jim

2007-08-08 09:28:40 · 2 answers · asked by Jim E 2

I'm framing some work of mine for the first time, I was wondering the best way to cut a right angle. I don't have a table saw, just a really good hand held and a dremil to make the groves with to hold the glass and art in place. I'm just worried about cutting the right angle. Help!

2007-08-08 08:14:07 · 10 answers · asked by ethomasphoto 1

directions are for Gnome House for garden

2007-08-08 07:40:28 · 2 answers · asked by ruby p 1

Is there some kind of tape I could put on the back of the doors to stop it from splitting where the drill bit comes through?

2007-08-08 05:17:01 · 12 answers · asked by Cheryl B 6

I can either drain it to my backyard and if so how deep into the ground must I dig for the drain line not to get frozen in the winter, or I think I can drain it into the sewer line.

2007-08-08 04:33:03 · 5 answers · asked by WorriedDenise 2

2007-08-08 03:19:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know how to get a screw out of the wall thats stuck and wont budge.Its lost its grip at the end and i cant get it out.Anyone know how i can?

2007-08-08 03:12:45 · 5 answers · asked by collymore20 2

All of the drains where I live are clogged but my bathroom is the worst. Now the water takes hours to drain from the tub. I have tried liquid drano and the industrial strength powder.

Any suggestions as to how to unclog a stubborn drain?

Someone told me there is some solution that you can create using household items that works really well something about a bleach solution perhaps. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

2007-08-08 03:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by justjennp 2

the cover are paper and fabric and i need a lock thats very rare so no oe els has and i need one that not can pick

2007-08-08 02:56:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1950's cape cod style home. The attic (crawl space) just has small vents on the house under either side of the peak. They're small louvered vents that blend in with the siding (don't know what they're actually called).

The upstairs holds a tremendous amount of heat so we're hoping more ventilation could help. Initially we were going to put in a ridge vent -- but the roof has a center beam so it's not a viable option, the eaves do not overhang so that also is not an option.

What are your suggestions?

2007-08-08 02:54:32 · 4 answers · asked by thatgirl 6

I have a front clip to ro a classic truck and would like to be able to hang it on the wall in my basement and wire the headlights to come on with a standard wall switch. I have no idea where to start. Any help would be much appreciated.

2007-08-08 02:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our airport is 3500' long. We want to divide it every 10' with yellow nylon rope. What can we use for free-standing posts or stanchions? 3500' / 10 = 350 spaces X 2 stanchions = 700

That's a lot. They gotta be inexpensive.

Any ideas? Thanks.

2007-08-08 02:41:27 · 2 answers · asked by Question Monster 4

I have a building that is actually two adjoining buildings under one roof. This means that I have a large brick wall in the middle. I actually like having the brick there, but I would like to clean it. Is it possible to sandblast the interior walls? What issues do I need to take into consideration? If sandblasting isn't an option, are there any other suggestions for cleaning the walls? One wall is 270 sq ft, so a wire brush isn't really an option.

Note: everything is unfinished, so I have no framing to worry about and only subfloors.

2007-08-08 02:12:22 · 2 answers · asked by dlc3007 3

I want to expand my aluminium roofing company to include stone coated roofing products.

2007-08-08 01:16:40 · 3 answers · asked by BUZU 1

[other than brass+copper]

2007-08-08 00:40:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a townhome.
I was changing the water in my aquarium, i had a bucket of water sitting on a chair .. my cat came along, jumped onto the bucket and knocked it over :)

I noticed a few hours later that there was water spots on my ceiling down in the living room.

I put a fan on the water spot upstairs and it dryed pretty fast. Can i just pain over those spots with a special kind of paint?

This didn't cause any severe damage under the carpet did it?

Just wondering what the best way was, to take care of this situation without owing my apartment complex.

2007-08-07 23:44:27 · 4 answers · asked by Mike Gravel 2008! 3

I have seen both. I was wondering if anyone could advise me whether I should install the fan with a vent through the attic or with a vent right through the interior wall to the outside?

What are the pros and cons of both? Thanks alot.

2007-08-07 21:17:28 · 6 answers · asked by wonderer 1