Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2007

I am looking to get a small wood burner to install into a customised campervan, however most of the ones I have seen so far are too large and kick out way more heat than necessary.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Many thanks,
Martin.

2007-10-21 03:16:06 · 1 answers · asked by FishMan 1

just like to know how safe r they in a cabin do i use black gas pipe to connect with pipe dope.

2007-10-21 03:12:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

After I remove the carpet what should I use to remove the glue and not dammage the wood floor?

2007-10-21 02:31:11 · 5 answers · asked by Steve k 3

I cant get rid of the little buggers. I have lived in this house 10 years and never had a mouse (in the house. . . only in the garage) and I am about ready to torch the place.

2007-10-20 23:31:01 · 12 answers · asked by icunurse85 7

I want to replace the circuit breaker panel for my house. I am upgrading from a 100 AMP to a 200 AMP. I would like to place it in the same spot where it is now. How do i go about cutting the power lines without getting electricuted. I'm thinking if I do one at a time I should be fine, what do you think? I need a professional electrician to respond here. And please do not say call the electric company, it is dangerous.

2007-10-20 19:10:34 · 6 answers · asked by fingers12345 1

I'm looking for a reducing coupler for 3" PVC sewer & drain pipe (outside diameter 3.25"). Something like 3 x 2 or preferably 3 x 1 1/2. Is there such a thing? In schedule 40, this fitting has too big an inside diameter for the S&D pipe (made for OD 3.5").

2007-10-20 15:37:47 · 3 answers · asked by alan_has_bean 4

lethal even
whats the worst that could happen?

2007-10-20 13:40:49 · 3 answers · asked by L2theL 1

i need some FREE i deas for bird feeders, i have meta screen stuff and unliminted wood, screws, nails, etc.

2007-10-20 09:32:20 · 3 answers · asked by maddie 2

2007-10-20 08:56:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-20 08:56:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone successfully placed a zipper back on a track after it has jumped? Can it be done with ordinary household tools?

2007-10-20 08:42:18 · 4 answers · asked by Hauntedfox 5

Sorry for the terrible wording!

I have an old glass top patio table that is quite an eyesore. I wanted to paint the base black and glue some of those flat marbles onto the top of it. But I would still like to be able to set drinks down on it without them falling over.

What would I use to glue the marbles down since it is a very large area and its going to be exposed to the elements?

Also is there anything clear I can slather onto it or pour over it after I get all the marbles in place to make it a smoother surface?

I would like to keep it clear so that the light can shine through it...

but do you think if I glued the marbles down and then grouted over them that the marble would still be clear all the way through to the bottom (like little windows)?

And can I even use grout around the marbles over the glass table top??

2007-10-20 07:59:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

The wires are from an older light fixture. The wires function perfectly, but when the last light was removed, the wires were not labeled. Since the wires are older, their jackets are the same- off-white. I own a tester, but not sure, how to use it to identify the three types of wires- hot, neutral and ground. The wires are in three groups: one of three, one of two and one by itself (which I suspect is the ground). When I connect the tester to the group of three and two, it indicates power, regardless of the group of wires the tester prongs are touching, but that still doesn’t help me identify which is hot/neutral/ground.

2007-10-20 07:25:43 · 2 answers · asked by princefifer 1

2007-10-20 06:58:14 · 2 answers · asked by Soroush 1

I was thinking about making my own sweater, so I was wondering.
Thank you for answering. I appreciate it.

2007-10-20 06:32:49 · 5 answers · asked by Alena 5

I think someone in my apartment flushed my sons cotton training pants down the toilet what do we do? My apartment has a lot of problems and the maintenance is so irritated with us calling that they wait 1-3 months everytime we call about something (and no, I can't move) I need to know a way to fix it, and I can't really afford call a plumber. Please help!

2007-10-20 03:36:34 · 3 answers · asked by Penny M 2

Have you ever been able to buy or obtain more detailed instructions?

2007-10-20 02:26:52 · 3 answers · asked by Mister2-15-2 7

whats the best way or tools to cut floor tiles (ceramic) for going around tiolet bowls and sink pedastol.central heating pipies that go through the floor answers asap plz

2007-10-20 01:40:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I accidently left a plastic bag ontop of the table for sometime and just recently removed it and noticed a large area of warped wood. The table is butcher block. Is there a way I can fix it?

2007-10-20 00:03:45 · 2 answers · asked by cmlau25 1

i am trying to upholster dinnette benches on and old RV. I am not talking about the cushions, but the benches themselves. I have a felt backed vinyl or pleather material. I will cover the backs with one piece and the front sides with another I can not figure out how to neatly cover the inside corners. (Imagine a curvy L shaped board) I am sure it just takes the right tucking or cutting technique, but I can't figure out what that is! I was hoping to do the sides with a single piece of fabric pulled tightly over and stapled, but it doesn't seem to be working. Any help would be great!!!

2007-10-19 21:13:25 · 2 answers · asked by christies_e_phone 1

2007-10-19 20:30:01 · 1 answers · asked by steve u 1

2007-10-19 20:01:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a raw sewage smell and we dont have a septic tank we are on city sewage could this be the problem and how do we fix it.

2007-10-19 19:34:58 · 8 answers · asked by Sharon G 2

Any paving contractors out there? I filled my driveway with crushed rock, but can't extend the rock to the road cause the town snow plow will dig it up. So I need a paved apron that extends from the edge of the road into my driveway about 3 or 4 feet. The driveway is about 25 feet wide. (I checked - the town refuses to do it - claiming they don't have the money.) What is a typical cost to have a paving company create a driveway apron? And wonder if there is a cheaper and better alternative, such as concrete?

2007-10-19 19:34:40 · 3 answers · asked by wildmick21 5

2007-10-19 19:03:37 · 2 answers · asked by kare_jo059 1

2007-10-19 19:01:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked this in home & gardening, but I think this is where it should be asked. I need a quick fix on how to ground outlets so as i can hook up my satalite receiver & computers. Cant afford an electrician to rewire a rental, & the landlord is no help.

2007-10-19 18:09:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you tighten the pipe coming out of the wall so that when you move it with your hand, the pipe won't move?

The pipe is coming out horizontally, so pipe straps probably won't work, do you use glue, cement, stucco or ?

Thanks

2007-10-19 16:10:18 · 7 answers · asked by Yan 1

70's house internal brick walls - steel door frame in way of kitchen reno :) would like to know most efficient removal method so we can brick up space.

2007-10-19 15:58:15 · 9 answers · asked by princesslotta 1

In Massachustts, at the local Grossmans Bargain Outlet, we saw an item called "Post Ups", which were basically hard plastic stakes, with a box shape on top. You drive them into the ground with a sledgehammer, and place your 4X4 wooden post into them (for installing fences and railings). No need to mess with cement or a post hole digger. They came in 24", 30" or 36", I think. They may have been made in CT. But now that we need them, we can't find them anywhere! No luck on the Internet or the local Home Depot. Has anyone heard of them? Do you know where we can order them?

2007-10-19 15:31:25 · 3 answers · asked by Jocy 1