Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2007

2007-11-28 08:48:01 · 1 answers · asked by ? 2

i bought an electric light fitting with flourescent tube and wired it into a plug socket (yes i know it really should have been wired into a lighting circuit). it worked ok for awhile but then a component inside started to overheat and eventually the light stopped working.

what could have caused this and what do i need, if anything, to make sure it doesn't happen again

2007-11-28 08:30:51 · 8 answers · asked by hillman_avenger2006 3

NEED TO FIND A COMPANY THAT DOESN'T CHARGE SO MUCH TO REPLACE A BEDROOM WINDOW THAT THE GLASS IS BROKEN OUT OF A MOBILE HOME WINDOW

2007-11-28 05:09:55 · 2 answers · asked by AL 1

i have an ugly like plastic sink and i want to replace, maybe with a porcelain one. What are my steps?

2007-11-28 04:57:16 · 7 answers · asked by goodgirlabout2gobad 6

I cleaned out my sewer line inside the house, got a lot of gunk out. I thought I was done and this morning, helping around house, I was doing a wash load, took cap off open sewer line too see if it was clear-when the washer was letting water out...wam..back up again...poured harsh chemicals in line , used high pressure hose and plunger. Then I thought I'd check outside--sure enough gunk coming from outside trap....Now I think that the line is clogged from house to street...I removed concrete covering and started digging...2 feet down--water...I know there's a trap there--seen it, but I think line is clogged there.....My ques: Is there a very harse chemical I can use? I've used Nitrate Acid and that help some, but I'm sure there has to be somethingelse out there!! HELP--MAN IT STINKS!!!!

2007-11-28 02:47:15 · 5 answers · asked by gleelogan 5

Construction pointers required

2007-11-28 02:24:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 01:47:09 · 16 answers · asked by dobragol 2

The flapper seals ok and I have moved the float down on the valve assembly. When the tank fills it doesn't stop and ends dumping the excess back into the bowl.

2007-11-28 01:29:26 · 7 answers · asked by jasonrsalisbury 1

I have a toilet in a closet in my entrance. The tank leeks and the water has been shut off. I want to remove it so I can use the closet as a coat closet. What do I do with the drain? Just cover it up? Won't it still bring up gases from the septic?

2007-11-28 01:24:02 · 6 answers · asked by spoiledsarah25 3

I've just been promoted to supervisor at the factory I work at and I need to learn more. I'm getting some on the job training but I want to find a good website that I can study from at home to try to get ahead. I want to learn more about things like the press parts, trouble shooting, repairs, defects, ect. Any help would be welcome. Thanks.

2007-11-28 01:15:34 · 1 answers · asked by williestyle1111 2

we are rewiring mobile home,and would like to know what wires are needed, its already got electric running in it but want to put more lights, and sockets, also any idear what it would cost to get a electrician to do it all.

2007-11-28 01:09:55 · 5 answers · asked by blackpool lass 7

I need a home for my 4 year old Lab. I want to build something outside on my deck temporarily for the winter to keep her warm.
This dog is huge 125lbs and is very hardy and likes the outdoors (water dog). She's just too big for inside my house and sheds a lot. When it gets below 20 degrees I'll bring her in.

2007-11-28 01:06:10 · 11 answers · asked by Eric the Great *USA* 4

I am trying to install a mains water filter. This has a 3/4'' female threaded inlet and outlet to which I am attaching threaded male brass connectors. The problem is that it is still weeping slightly despite use of quite a lot of ptfe tape. I have dismantled, re-assembled and replaced the ptfe tape about half a dozen times but I can't seem to stop the weep. The filter is plastic (tho' it seems to be very good quality -or that is very expensive anyway) so I am a little worried that if i tighten too much it might crack. I have no problem with the brass-to-brass reducer that attaches to the brass connector, so I don't see what I am doing wrong. The supplier says ptfe tape should work (I asked if a rubber or fibre washer would help)....any ideas? is there a sealant I could get maybe? Thanks

2007-11-27 23:36:45 · 15 answers · asked by Persevere 4

this is for a school project, i have to figure out how much paint is needed to paint our school tennis court

2007-11-27 18:37:59 · 3 answers · asked by babygurl_pinkp 2

I am moving my own one bedroom apartment. I have a bathroom that is no wider then a standard shower/ washer and dryer put together. There is a sink, but no mirror. How can I make a sexy bathroom, where there will be a washer and dryer? I also can't paint the apartment, or do anything permanent. I was wondering if I could tile it myself, but how would I tile the walls and maybe the floor? with out it being permanent?

2007-11-27 17:45:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there something like a planer with an open side so i can make 2 passes that add up to 30". Or with an open top, I dont want to have a hand planer, i want something stationary.want to buy so i need prices and used is ok (links would be great)

2007-11-27 16:01:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our whirlpool washing machine starter latch snapped off and my husband can fix it; all he has to do is reattach the broken plastic part to the main part. What kind of glue (superglue, etc...) should he use?
The part itself costs about $30, glue is cheaper...for now...

2007-11-27 14:52:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there something like a planer with an open side so i can make 2 passes that add up to 30". Or with an open top, I dont want to have a hand planer, i want something stationary.(links would be great)

2007-11-27 14:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 13:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by mynữ 2

I bought 12" x 12" ceramic tile from Lowe's branded as SURFACE SOURCE with a PEI rating 4. I bought each tile for $0.58 each. I want to use the tile for the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and living room. The tile was made in Mexico. I think the tile was being discontinued at Lowe's. Thus, I think that is why the price was so low. Did I make a mistake? The tile looks good and feels good so I do not see a problem with. I need an honest opinion.

2007-11-27 13:17:55 · 7 answers · asked by jerry_taylor31 1

just need a general idea of where to look, like a certain store

2007-11-27 13:06:58 · 5 answers · asked by aprillynn19 1

We are a family of 4 and only have 1 bathroom. I would like to add another. If we do the work ourselves and don't use the most expensive materials (cheap but nice) on average what would that cost? I want it big enough for a sink, toilet, and shower.

2007-11-27 12:33:37 · 5 answers · asked by honeybear 5

the old light bar had an on/off switch, the new one does not, so it is always on. Is this dangerous?

2007-11-27 12:21:47 · 5 answers · asked by Smelly Johnson 1

electrical problem. The whole middle of my house went out during a downed wire outside. Now it keeps going out
Question Details: A wire went down outside the other day, then a power surge went thru the house, and burned out my power surge protecter. DTE fixed the wire, and then the furnace, fridge and upstairs outlet were not working, but everything else was. A dte guy said that it might be our main circuit which is a 60 amp but he said it might need to be a 100 amp. Well he flicked it on and off a few times and it went on. That was 3 days ago, now it has went on and off 3 times today and flicking it on and off wont get it to come back on. Anyone know what the problem is? Is it the main breaker? Is this something I can fix? Is a new main breaker expensive to buy? If I cant do it, how much would a contractor usually charge? We have a newborn and our furnace is off :( Aany help would be appreciated!

2007-11-27 12:03:10 · 8 answers · asked by lance 2

Ive been researching earthen floors. Im a little confused. Does this floor serve as the foundation as well as the floor or is it just an alternative to carpet and such?

2007-11-27 11:58:13 · 2 answers · asked by marketing101x 1

When my shower tile was installed, grout was used to seal between the ceramic tiles and the walls. Today those grouted seams are beginning to crack and crumble and need to be repaired, replaced, and/or corrected. What should I do? I have been told by a friend that grout should never have been used to seal tiles and walls. Does the grout need to be scraped out and the seal made new with a caulking compound? Is this correct and if so, what caulking compound is best suited for this? Can I simply caulk over the cracked grout for a satisfactory fix?

2007-11-27 11:47:52 · 9 answers · asked by Eric M 1

I have allowed the caulk to dry for 3 days. The environment is low humidity and temp around 73 F.

2007-11-27 11:34:07 · 4 answers · asked by Eric M 1

I am redoing my daughters bedroom, and I'm having a hard time getting the border off of the wall. I thought that it would peal off easily if I just wet it, but that's not working well at all. Does anyone have any tips that will make it come off easier and cleaner? I am repainting the walls, so I need it to come off well. Thanks.

2007-11-27 11:03:50 · 7 answers · asked by mazey1967 2

2007-11-27 10:39:49 · 8 answers · asked by John S 1

I need to build a foundation for my workshop. Id like to do if for either very little or no money. Are there natural resources I can use? Thanks

2007-11-27 09:58:58 · 3 answers · asked by marketing101x 1