Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2007

I know to turn off the various pilots first, and how to relight them. Isn't this the only concern?

2007-11-07 06:20:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my husband says NO - he says that the system still thinks it is running 16 rads - who is right, because he's had a big go at me for turning them off?

2007-11-07 05:39:23 · 19 answers · asked by georgeygirl 5

2007-11-07 04:33:56 · 11 answers · asked by eleven_11 3

I'm almost positive I've seen plates on walls without looking like they are attached to anything really, just sort of floating. I've even seen larger platters hanging and I love the look so I was wondering if there is more than 1 way to hang a plate?

2007-11-07 03:24:54 · 7 answers · asked by Val 3

I bought a house that was built in 1982, but it does not have a fire place. Is it possible to install a fire place in the house post completion?

2007-11-07 03:17:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am remodeling an older lake home.I have read in many of the books and magazines that salvage yards are a great source of all kinds of materials.
How do I find a salvage yard in my area..
I would love to find 100 year old wood doors..glass door knobs and the like.

2007-11-07 02:31:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-07 01:29:14 · 4 answers · asked by dan h 1

if so can you supply the link

2007-11-06 23:02:51 · 4 answers · asked by ian m 2

2007-11-06 18:11:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was changing an electrical outlet at home with a new one and tried using the stab-in connections on the back instead. But since then I've read that the screw-type terminal connections are better and most electricians would recommend going with the screw terminals and to avoid the stab-in back ones. I've had such a hard time just trying to remove the back connections now, and the wires have broken off inside the back holes, so they're basically stuck in there. I asked a local electrician if it was ok to just use the screw terminals instead and he said it's no problem, the receptacle is still fine to use, although I could replace it with a new one, it's not really necessary. I know it costs nothing to buy a new receptacle, but for my own knowledge, is the outlet still usable if there is a small amount of copper wire still stuck in the backhole?

2007-11-06 17:38:48 · 4 answers · asked by nomad2224 1

Dimenions seem to be 6 " in width, 12 " wide and 26" long

2007-11-06 16:34:37 · 1 answers · asked by laureljaneg 1

I have a hard coal stove that is realy hard to get started but once its started it cant be beat.
I just spent 5 hours trying to get this stove going to no avail. i use Buckweat coal and i seen in an online forum that alot of people use what is called a mouse lighter it's like a bag of something and you just surround it with coal and light it,no muss no fuss.
I'm open to any sugustions i heard some people use a small propane torch to get tht hard coal started.
Thankyou in advance and i will pick a best answer 10 points :)

2007-11-06 15:20:47 · 3 answers · asked by doc_holliday1863 7

At this point, how can I prepare the walls to achieve a smooth surface on which to paint a mural?

2007-11-06 14:56:06 · 7 answers · asked by bluelotus 3

2007-11-06 14:53:55 · 10 answers · asked by clf257 2

It needs to be 5" thick and12' X12' in size. This for a college proposal about a fictional place.
Thanks in advance!

2007-11-06 14:05:59 · 9 answers · asked by Lou 1

We want to repair the guttering in about a 3 metre section but it's where the powerlines connect to the house. How do we do this safely?

2007-11-06 12:59:39 · 4 answers · asked by lolly 3

My door knob hole is about 2.5 inches wide is that normal? All the ones i see on the homedepot site is like 3.0 inches

2007-11-06 12:51:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-06 12:40:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I moved into my flat in April. I only just put money in my economy 7 meter last month because of the winter approaching. The E7 meter currently has £11.62. The meter switches on at about 22:30 every night and is off by 6AM. During this time, the actual heaters dont heat up, even though switched on at the wall. I've tried everything to get them working but nothing seems to be doing the trick, and given the the only time i can experiment with it is late at night the window to try new things is small. I'm waiting to hear back from my landlord but i cant stand another night of this sheer winter coldness. I'm using double the amount of electric per day by using a plugin radiator. It seems such a waste when i have £11.62 ready on the E7 meter.

I've thought about switching off the electric on/off, to see if that does anything. The problem is i keep marine fish that need constantly heated water and the previous time i did this i lost electric for two days before it came back on again.

2007-11-06 11:47:59 · 6 answers · asked by Gobidae 1

2007-11-06 11:43:45 · 4 answers · asked by kimberlyhaney@verizon.net 2

fabric or vinyl? prints?flowers?color? Just curious I'm re-doing my bath. I think i want a fabric with flowers.

2007-11-06 11:39:36 · 6 answers · asked by goodgirlabout2gobad 6

i am a maintance tech and have taken a shortboy 40 gallon water heater out of and apartment, i cant tell if its metal or galvanized metal, its black, maybee powder caoted? is there anyway to treat it if it is galvanized? and how can i check to see if its galvanized...

2007-11-06 11:38:20 · 4 answers · asked by Zach W 2

I just got a sunbeam heated mattress pad. this is my first one. I know you post to put it on the mattress. Does mean it go over a sheet or do I need to put a sheet over it. I look on the wbesite but still not answering my question.
1. I put the heat mattress on first them put a bed sheet over it.
2. Or a sheet on the bed then the heat mattress over a sheet
3. Only the heat mattress only
Thanks this is my first one

2007-11-06 11:34:15 · 4 answers · asked by Proud mom 4

2007-11-06 11:24:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-06 11:07:00 · 7 answers · asked by funny 2

Need to keep q small dog in. Yard is 3/4 fenced, just need to finish. But I rent and dont want to spend lots of time and/or money.

2007-11-06 11:04:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to know where i can get items for a house all in one location.
items such as windows, doors, walls, and types of things used for a house.
like bamboo, wood, logs, etc.

please answer you get 2 points:]
& the best answer is 10 points.

thank you

2007-11-06 10:49:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a huge yard that is 3/4 fenced and a small dog. I want some fencing that is attractive yet not too expensive, and easy to put up!!

2007-11-06 10:46:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-06 09:32:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see that you can buy them online.. im not interested in that i want to buy one in a store.

2007-11-06 08:57:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous