Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2007

new circuit fitted due to mouse frying on old fuse board hubby quite handy but dosent like interfering with main fuse board what and how do we go about changing 16amp to a 32amp

2007-10-31 00:34:28 · 4 answers · asked by Cheryl J 1

also looking for construction ideas, living without electricity, water purification, etc.

2007-10-30 20:53:53 · 6 answers · asked by maxva_2000 1

I had a guy tell me to use WD 40 on it and let is soak and scrape them off.

Okay what else works?

2007-10-30 20:06:35 · 7 answers · asked by Denise W 6

My new desk is too short - I need to prop it up - the legs are two parallel metal bars that sit on the floor from front to back on both sides...not the typical 4 distinct legs...so the plastic riser things from Ikea wouldn't work. Also have the desk on carpeting rather than hardwood floor so makes it trickier to raise up something stably. Would love a hint on products or cheap-o DIY solutions

2007-10-30 19:32:07 · 13 answers · asked by Shawnola 2

2007-10-30 19:31:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there anyway i could dullen them or use a farbic around them to make them look good and dullen them? Could someone reccomend a flame resistent fabric that looks like silk that would be great for this purpose? Please help!

2007-10-30 17:50:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 wooden outdoor chairs that seem dry. What product do you recommend to add some lustre?

2007-10-30 17:02:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a fear of mice and i don't want to touch it, either. Is there a way i can trap it without feeding it poison? If i catch it, i just want to let it loose outside.

2007-10-30 16:46:55 · 179 answers · asked by Anonymous

Right now there is nothing but cabinetry. We gutted the kitchen from top to bottom. We want to lay glass tile for the countertop and backsplash but everywhere I read says glass tiles lay best on concrete. How do I build the base and lay concrete for the countertops? What supplies are needed? And is it true, I NEED concrete in order to lay the tiles or are there options that will last just as long?

2007-10-30 16:08:44 · 5 answers · asked by somewhereunknown 1

I have it in place but do not know how to secure it in place

2007-10-30 15:22:50 · 6 answers · asked by Cecile W 1

2007-10-30 15:22:49 · 10 answers · asked by Michael H 1

Or, even better, who supplies it? Thanks
http://www.efaucets.com/detail.asp?Product_ID=DYN-SR72-ORB

2007-10-30 14:12:05 · 2 answers · asked by eventhorizon 2

What are the basic fees for just a professionally drawn floor plan and elevation...priced separately...any ideas! thanks!!!

2007-10-30 13:11:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our microwave stopped working last night, but when we got an extension cord and plugged it into another outlet it worked. Assuming the outlet was bad, we replaced it with a new one. Microwave still doesn't work in that outlet. Any reason there might now be power to the outlet? We have turned the breaker on and off several times.

2007-10-30 12:38:52 · 16 answers · asked by misa1979 2

I am wanting to fire up my gas heater which is is hooked up to a circulator and radiators. I turned on the circulation but..... There is a knob in the ON position which can also be turned to PILOT or OFF. I found the pilot and tried to light it with the knob in the pilot position. Any suggestions? I am not trying anything stupid but just wondering if I was looking over something simple.

2007-10-30 12:17:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

This hole is about an inch wide and around seven inches long but is not in an area where it will be walked on. I need to plug it with some thing. I'm not a handy person and I haven't got a lot of money and all I need is cheap, easy cosmetic fix. Any ideas?

2007-10-30 11:25:32 · 12 answers · asked by dogfishperson 3

what can you do with this router

2007-10-30 11:15:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

A couple of days ago, I dropped long "airborne" tube into the toilet, and flushed it. Everything was fine at first, but now that toilet is flodding. I am wonderinfg if anyone has any tips for removing this tube without calling a plumer. Would a snake suffice?

2007-10-30 09:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by sonnysandel88 2

I am looking for a sewing machine and don't know what to choose. What would you recommend for a budget limit of $500?

2007-10-30 08:53:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to lay tile in my mobile home, and I want a cheaper alternative to wonderboard for the tile that I want to install. My home is on a concrete foundation tied down and the flooring is solid I'm just concerned with the tile not sticking to the osb plywood. Any serious answers would be appreciated

2007-10-30 07:56:26 · 4 answers · asked by Rusty B 1

2007-10-30 07:01:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 06:04:47 · 24 answers · asked by Sarah_j 1

I want to do a quick and easy paint job on the basement walls in my 1940s, brick bungalow, just so they won't look so dreary. Will probably be just white or off-white paint that I get cheap from my local Habitat Re-Store. But I want to make sure I'm getting a paint that will take to the walls well, as I've never painted concrete block before. What should I choose, or stay away from? The basement is nicely waterproofed, btw, so no concerns about moisture on the walls.

2007-10-30 05:57:46 · 7 answers · asked by joe friday's grrl 2

I have recently come across some nice wood (juniper) to build a deck and make into interior walls in my pool hall. Problem is I do not have many tools! The wood has gone to a mill but is still pretty rough cut and not finished. I am conflicted on ripping the would to size or using a binder. The wood is 20 feet long and varies in width.

2007-10-30 05:31:07 · 10 answers · asked by drewsbrew7 1

I.e. should I buy a table saw or a circular saw. It will be for home improvement projects including putting up wood stud partitions.

2007-10-30 04:55:33 · 14 answers · asked by sceastwest 2

I am considering laying insulation in my attic myself. I have never tackled a project like this so I am looking for tips, tricks and advice about it, especially what problems I may face.

2007-10-30 04:23:30 · 8 answers · asked by ABB 2

2007-10-30 01:47:13 · 13 answers · asked by mad&sad 2

Its foil backed insulation sheeting on a roll. Also, have been told I need to add some flexible something to the screed to stop any cracking of the tiling afterwards. Does anyone know what it is called.

2007-10-30 01:31:39 · 8 answers · asked by londongate11 3

i found it on amazon for 100 buckis that a good deal

2007-10-30 00:58:22 · 6 answers · asked by brmc77 1

My hot water and central heating go off around 9.30pm. Then as regular as clockwork the pipes start making noises at 10pm. It sounds quite loud and it's a dragging noise. Our house is only 10 months old can anyone give me advice on what is causing it or should I get a plumber in. The pipes only make a noise at night for about 30 mins.

2007-10-30 00:26:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous