Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2007

I recently purchased a treadmill, which came in a 250 lb box which is very large.

Unfortunately, because of a variety of vacations on other issues, none of my friends will be able to come out to where we live to help out for a few weeks.

My question is there any easy way for my wife and myself to move such a large box upstairs without killing ourselves? The box dimension are 7 ft by 3 ft by 1 ft, and it weights 250 lbs.

We've tried plain old lifting, but it's too heavy for the two of us... so is there any tools that we can use or are easy to get which would help us?

Thanks!

2007-10-12 05:13:46 · 8 answers · asked by Scott 1

I installed a storm door and the sweep hits the concrete in front of the door. I raised the sweep but it still scraping the concrete.

Is there a DIY way to grind the concrete? I'm looking to remove less than a quarter inch. The only methods I have been able to find involve renting industrial equipment or paying a contractor. Isn't there some sort of 'sand paper' or 'sanding block' to do this?

2007-10-12 03:35:16 · 4 answers · asked by dougneb 3

I need to draw a plan for a conservatory, does anyone know a website that will help me draw it to scale ?

2007-10-12 02:13:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

makeshift studio lighting for photos.

2007-10-12 00:22:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the follow up to this question that has now been closed, I unplugged everything on that circuit, and it still flicks back down, would it be worth a try unplugging every single thing in the house and retrying?

Also if I have to replace that switch, is it simply a case of switching main red master switch off at the end of all switches, pulling it out and pushing a new one in?

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgbJ2i3QHBQbugzqkB9evgEgBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20071005070203AA5qd47

Thanks guys

2007-10-11 22:38:56 · 5 answers · asked by Scotty20 1

My roof is not leaking since it is new and we had some electrical work done and the patch keeps turning brown, My contracter thinks its rat pee. What is it?

2007-10-11 19:59:43 · 6 answers · asked by GabbyGal 4

I had to have the master bathroom wall paper taken down because it was damaged or peeling in most places. We tried steaming and wallpaper stripper but still ended up with some peeled areas of drywall and some blistering. Maybe the previous owners did NOT Prime the drywall and directly glued on the wall paper.
There are a lot of blisters on all walls and this is a master bathroom! Is the only way to cut out the bubbles and sand everything down then use a sealer? what are my options? I want to paint it afterwards.

2007-10-11 15:56:17 · 4 answers · asked by violetkites 3

PLease help. I need ideas.

2007-10-11 15:48:01 · 4 answers · asked by star9310 1

2007-10-11 15:41:10 · 8 answers · asked by arsema b 1

Does anyone have a link/website that shows which size/color wire nut to use for connecting different guage size wires?

What should I be looking out for when screwing on the nut to the wires. Is there anything that I will notice when I have found the correct size?

Is the color of the nut standard from one manufacture to another?

thanks

2007-10-11 14:30:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you know if the pile is running the same way? How long does it generally take?

2007-10-11 14:29:38 · 4 answers · asked by Cortney R 4

2007-10-11 14:26:44 · 4 answers · asked by gabe s 1

2007-10-11 13:27:52 · 10 answers · asked by girl from oz 4

2007-10-11 11:06:14 · 9 answers · asked by dhakkansingh007 1

i have a screen door and a garage door to replace, how do you measure these to get the right size,rough opening, door itself and for the storm door the door itself or the whole thing, jamb and door?

2007-10-11 11:03:49 · 7 answers · asked by marshall 2

Can someone give me a ballpark figure of mixing this myself versus ordering it (cement truck). I know it is such a small order, that it will probably not be worth the deliver, but then again, I really don't feel like lugging 10 bags from the hardware store.

2007-10-11 11:01:22 · 10 answers · asked by RogerDodger 1

where would i go to make my own fan club???

2007-10-11 10:23:41 · 2 answers · asked by Kristy J 1

What happens when a solderded in brass valve gets a split in it? Can the split be soldered, or do I have to replace the whole valve body?

2007-10-11 10:14:32 · 7 answers · asked by Chic 6

I've been told by my insurance company that I need to replace my roof. It doesn't leak, it's just old and due to be replaced. I'd like to do something "different" with it and make a usable space out of the currently unusable attic. I was thinking it would be great if I could strip off the roof and replace it with greenhouse material to turn the attic into a mini-greenhouse. The house is a 1930s craftsman and I live in San Diego.

I need to know if, first, this is possible and, second, if there's any chance in hell that it would be deemed okay by a city like San Diego. If not, what's the primary objection that the city would have with the idea? Are there any examples of other people doing this anywhere in the US?

2007-10-11 10:01:33 · 5 answers · asked by ircone 2

Does it just change the wall to white so my paint will show up better,... or does it also cover minor imperfections in my wall?

2007-10-11 09:50:10 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4

I live alone and I want to save money, so I've been repairing stuff around my home. Up until recently, I had never owned or used a hammer, but now I just use the internet as my guide and buy all of my supplies at the local hardware store.

When I mentioned I wanted to install the light, my friends insisted I not try it. Granted they say that about everything, including hammering nails and painting. In their universe, girls shouldn't do little home repairs because they'll get hurt. If I bought all the tools listed on the site, and turned off the power... Is there this huge risk that I'll still get electrocuted? Should I just not attempt stuff that deals with wiring?

2007-10-11 09:32:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an old house and the floor is not level, it has a dip and I would like to install wood laminate flooring.

2007-10-11 09:03:37 · 11 answers · asked by biglittle62 2

2007-10-11 08:44:33 · 7 answers · asked by beth g 1

I want to learn sewing and am looking for a starter sewing machine. Any suggestion?

2007-10-11 08:34:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen websites building them with stones dug into the ground...but I am wanting something more temporary. Is there a big metal, preferably copper, disk (think contact lens shape) I can buy? Then I can use stones to sturdy it, so my ground doesn't get ruined and it can be easily moved? Is this something I could find? Thanks!

2007-10-11 07:40:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

any 1 know the best wat to fix 2x2 wood batons to a solid wall

2007-10-11 07:09:29 · 10 answers · asked by redflyingc 1

I just moved in to a new house and the shower's max temperature is too cold, how can i adjust it?

Anyone know a website that teaches you along with some pictures?

2007-10-11 05:04:03 · 11 answers · asked by jordan21s 1

2007-10-11 04:29:47 · 17 answers · asked by God 1

I want to refinish my cabinets my self. I have little to no woodworking experience. I am an experienced electrician though, so i have no problems with basic hand tools or tasks.

What is a good book series to use. One with diagrams and step-by-step instructions is appreciated.

2007-10-11 03:54:19 · 2 answers · asked by cheezelord 2

2007-10-11 02:57:15 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous