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Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2007

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Ok so this is the problem: Every year we put up christmas lights outside and plug them into a GFCI, which trips every time it rains or snows, and the lights do not work. Every year we tape all connections and make sure all boxes are covered, plastic covers...Why does this keep happening?? Also suppose I was to plug the lights into the front room of my house, with no GFCI, how great is the risk of getting electricuted? In other house we have done with out one and nobody has ever gotten electricuted...
Other INFO: GFCI replace august 07 by electrician 15 amp circuit, and we have about 12 amps of lights...

2007-11-29 02:15:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm using 12 foot pt 6x6's as the vertical supports for a footbridge over a stream and because of the slope of the ground, one of the supports has come up about 3 feet short of requirement.

The 6x6 in question fully supports the deck portion of the bridge, but only extends about 30 inches above the deck level. I want to extend the 6x6 by another 48 inches to that it will in turn support an angled roof, kind of covered bridge style.

Backing out the 6x6 at this point would be a real pain in the butt. Could I use a dowel or large screw embeded in the existing 6x6 and then screw into the new 6x6?

Thanks for any idea's.

2007-11-29 02:05:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took off all the old flooring in the bathroom and whats left is wood (plywood), can I tile directly onto the plywood or do I need to set something down first?

2007-11-29 00:55:35 · 8 answers · asked by RatHouseCafe 3

I am putting a sub-panel and found out the main panel don't have a ground bar or ground anywhere. This is an old building, so can I just bolt & nut my subpanel ground to the main panel casing.

2007-11-29 00:13:40 · 4 answers · asked by honker 4

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2007-11-28 23:25:36 · 14 answers · asked by cucumis_sativus 5

on an abandoned building site qualify for social security
payments ?

2007-11-28 22:27:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 16:11:54 · 23 answers · asked by dragonfly2007 1

Holiday card kit from Creating Keepsakes

2007-11-28 15:58:58 · 3 answers · asked by susi 1

I was taking a shower and all of sudden o crap!
The tiles flew off..How can I myself put them back together.
and what brand of clue do I buy?

2007-11-28 14:41:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

unfinished red oak

2007-11-28 14:40:31 · 5 answers · asked by Don M 1

show work how you do it

2007-11-28 14:35:00 · 1 answers · asked by Cannolie 1

2007-11-28 14:11:40 · 5 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

I have a multimeter. I want to test to see if my outlet is putting out the right amount of power. I already know that I have to set the meter to voltage (the one with a V and a ~). My question is, does it really matter where I put the needles into the outlet (I have a three prong outlet)?

P.S. What exactly is the third prong used for? I know it's for grounding, but how does the third prong accomplish this?

2007-11-28 14:03:21 · 7 answers · asked by eternalbeginnings 2

I have tried all the scrapers available around here and I'm tired of the same old thing: window is curved, scraper is straight, meaning that only a tiny little bit of the scraper is usable. So I scrape and scrape at the frost on the windows wondering why they don't make a scraper with an angle? There has GOT to be a better way!! What's your idea? Maybe somebody has the cure--SELL IT, baby, SELL IT!!! (I'll buy it!!)

2007-11-28 13:48:32 · 5 answers · asked by Smurfett 4

I believe it should to provide a vapor barrier but I just want to make sure.

2007-11-28 13:44:26 · 7 answers · asked by Bert 1

2007-11-28 13:42:36 · 0 answers · asked by deacon 1

I am looking for about 48 galvanized side crosses which are 1 5/8in and I have been searching for a while but have yet to come across some. Please help me if you have any information, I am located in the LA and Orange County Area

2007-11-28 12:51:31 · 4 answers · asked by Eric P 2

I have a hexagon shaped fish tank 55gal and it is to deep for florescent lighting. These mercury vapor bulbs dont require a ballist or something do they. Can I screw one into a regular ceramic light fixture. Also Im going to build a top for the aquarium myself Will this light create a lot of heat do I need to add venting slits and a computer fan to keep the air moving. If you know a lot about these bulbs tell me everything.
THANKS

2007-11-28 11:18:58 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron A 5

and my teeth hurt...what do i do to make them not hurt...im jus at work..so something ez...like hot or cold drinks?

2007-11-28 10:42:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

to complete the task. I cannot remove it. I tried WD40 with no luck. Any other ideas without having to pay anyone?

2007-11-28 10:38:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here are the problems

(1) 14 1/7 - 5/6

(2) 5 5/6 then divide by 3.

(3) About how many 3 1/2 foot shelfs can a carpenter cut from a 12foot board for a bookcase.

2007-11-28 10:19:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

will the latex blend well with the acrylics-I know they're both water based but i heard certain paints don't blend well.

2007-11-28 10:12:40 · 5 answers · asked by whisperer 3

I'm insulating my home office with pink rolled fiberglass insulation. I've heard that insulation is more effective when it's not compressed, so should I fluff and spread it before I place it?

2007-11-28 09:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by Rick H 5

I need a few items that sink. Thanks!

2007-11-28 08:59:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

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