Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

i put fan on "on' but its not running. also ac has been running for 2 to 3 hours but still house is not enough cold help me plz thanks

2007-08-03 11:11:33 · 5 answers · asked by aa 1 1

I have a 14 foot boat that I would like to finish the exterior is fine, the interior however is completely unfinished and i would like to finish it my self.

I was told to use gelcoat, that being said how do i apply it to the boat? the interior is completely sanded and ready i just dont know how to finish it.

2007-08-03 10:26:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or should I forget about it and just pay to have hardwood floors installed?

2007-08-03 10:26:47 · 5 answers · asked by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7

I need to paint over it now, but how do I match the paint?

I rent, and so I found some paint in the garage - seems like leftover. I tried one of the buckets, but it was a little too yellow (seems like custom paint).

The wall seems mostly white, but man, how do I match it? I need to paint over the wrong yellowish paint now.

thank you in advance.

2007-08-03 10:24:22 · 8 answers · asked by techtipper 2

we are looking to buy wood in michigan please could you give us some prices for the following
DIMENSIONAL WOOD
2" x 4" x 10'
2" x 4" x 12'
TREATED WOOD
2" x 6" x 10'
2" x 4" x 8'
4" x 4" x 8'
2 packages of shingles

7/16"x4"x8' OSB Sleathing
23/32"X 4' x 8' OSB Flooring

cheapest prices possible
Serious answers only

2007-08-03 09:54:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 09:16:42 · 9 answers · asked by Bry 1

This happens every time.

2007-08-03 09:12:29 · 8 answers · asked by Bry 1

in metric units if possible.

2007-08-03 09:05:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

If I have an "in sink drainer," how do I wash dishes? Do I wash them in one side of the sink and then put the soapy ones on the drainer in the other side of the sink? If so, how do I rinse them? I don't have a sprayer thingy to spray the soap off. Or is this idea all wrong? IDK!!! Sorry for being stupid. I was very spoiled growing up and did not have chores. I'm living on my own for the first time and dishes are the only thing giving me trouble. Thanks!

2007-08-03 05:41:52 · 9 answers · asked by Brainy Smurfette 3

I need to pre-filter water from river before it gets to sediment cartridge filter. I am thinking it will work but am concerned algae nay be a problem and clog backwash sand filter prematurely. Anyone had experience with this? Cartridge filter clogs in about a week so is an expensive problem. Any alternative way of doing this?

2007-08-03 05:37:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have walls that have several layers of paint and paper on them so they look rough and textured. I do not want to remove all of that so I want to know what I can use to cover a wall and texture it.

2007-08-03 04:56:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am being told that, depending on what I have the temperature set at, the ac unit will blow at a temp that is more or less cool. I am not in agreeance with this. What I have always understood was, the ac unit blows at "one" cool temp, and if the fan is set on "auto", the thermostat will shut the ac off once the room reaches the temp you have set it to. If the fan is set on "on", the ac will blow nonstop regardless of what the temp is set to. Am I mistaken or can I stuff a sock in my advisors mouth?

2007-08-03 04:18:22 · 9 answers · asked by Betty Boop 1

I just moved into a new apartment and I suddenly have a weird problem with my toilet. Whenever I flush the toilet, water starts leaking out the right side of the tank into the floor. It's like too much water is refilling the tank or something. The maintenance people in my apartment take forever and don't seem to be very competent. Is there a way I can fix this myself? Any ideas what might be wrong? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

2007-08-03 03:44:36 · 7 answers · asked by teacher27278 1

need to remove the small strips of wood with nails in them from around the border of the room? I am having new carpet installed tomorrow and I need to know if these need to be removed.


Thanks in advance

2007-08-03 01:46:29 · 19 answers · asked by loved 2

I am putting up a playhouse for my children and dont particularly want to lay a concrete base, do you know of an easier effective alternative

2007-08-02 22:45:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

how to install a house door and what tools do i need

2007-08-02 18:43:55 · 5 answers · asked by matt Y 1

I have tried fruit, but it's a temporary fix.

2007-08-02 16:11:44 · 14 answers · asked by Glenn 1

...with a book.

2007-08-02 15:52:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there any other way to put in wall anchors without a drill bit thingy?

2007-08-02 15:44:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Least expensive best coverup. Thanks.

2007-08-02 15:25:53 · 9 answers · asked by getterdone 1

2007-08-02 15:24:07 · 5 answers · asked by joeal1234 2

wire lengths of 20 to 30 feet awgs of 14, 12, 16 in
pairs to be twisted for noise reduction. i need a process to twist wire or a small machine

2007-08-02 15:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by lupenorm 1

i.e. a 2x4 does not measure 2"x4" and more importantly for me, a 3/4"x8" piece of wood does not measure 8".

2007-08-02 15:01:29 · 15 answers · asked by LifeTwo 1

Or, can I just change the programming of the splrinkler monitor so that it pass the zone? Is this a kind of work needing a care of professional?

Thank you.

2007-08-02 13:50:45 · 3 answers · asked by bhl123 1

2007-08-02 13:19:01 · 1 answers · asked by camila h 1

I have a through the wall unit (new on sale)and don't want to cut a hole in the wall. Can I just install it through the window? Do I really need a sleeve?

2007-08-02 12:00:48 · 3 answers · asked by soxx76 1

I need to know this because i want to tie a string through the hole on the quarter.

2007-08-02 10:16:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-02 09:22:31 · 4 answers · asked by christina 3 1

i bought some basswood in the mid 1990's, i am a woodcarver. i let the hobby go for a while now i,m back full force. i think i'm trying to carve dried out basswood. any way to restore. thanks ahead of time.

2007-08-02 09:14:14 · 2 answers · asked by slightly disturbed 2

I'm trying to be economical with this: I want to change the color of the stain on my wood floors but wanted to know if it was absolutely necessary to sand the floors first.

2007-08-02 08:36:07 · 9 answers · asked by medinatherapy 3