Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

I have just taken off my old ceiling fan base, and in the junction box there are two white wires connected to a single white wire leading out from the motor, and there is a single red wire connected to a black and green wire from the motor. My new ceiling fan has 3 wires, a black, a white, and a black+white wire. How do I connect the new one to the old configuration?

2007-12-13 03:41:29 · 5 answers · asked by Chris 3

This has taken twice as long and cost 3 times as much as I had budgeted. Now I've invested all of my savings. After many visits from city inspectors I've finally rented 3 of the 4 units.
I have to concentrate my "real" job for a while. So, I want to wait till the spring to re-do the last unit. I've shut off the electricity and water to the 4th unit. There is still some water in the pipes under the sink and comode. Do I have to keep the place heated? If so to what temperature? What else should I do to protect my investment while rebuilding my savings account?

2007-12-13 03:33:43 · 7 answers · asked by D.J. 1

Stupid me, I qas trying to fix a broken vase them bam my finger was covered in superglue...I tried to was it off with no sucess

Any ways to remove it?

Thanks x

2007-12-13 03:32:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Installed a New Vaillant Turbomax Condensed Boiler, and the Water pressure becomes a tricle, once someone use any taps in the house. How can I increase my Water Pressure .....
Is the a way to fit a Pressure Pump... if yes... How?
Thanks

2007-12-13 03:20:31 · 2 answers · asked by Mona K 1

I need to fabricate a dashboard piece and the perfect material would be that board that is in the bottom of one of my dressers. It is a wood-like material that is somewhat corrugated. It is rigid and about .125 (1/8 inch) thick.

2007-12-13 02:41:33 · 6 answers · asked by avp071 4

if not can anyone suggest a v quiet / silent one?

2007-12-13 02:10:54 · 5 answers · asked by Alex A 1

I'm considering buying a tipi and have been told an "ozone" is good for winter use. What is a tipi ozone?

Thanks

2007-12-13 02:08:20 · 1 answers · asked by lojucr 1

What is the grade for proper drainage in water drains? I live in Western PA if that matters for any kind of codes or regulations... I have a 65' trench and have been told that the grade is 1" in 4' as well as 1" in 10'. I don't know who to believe... Are there any other questions I should be asking???

2007-12-13 00:46:26 · 6 answers · asked by slappy 3

Out of curiosity, with a poorly insulated attic, aside from the warm air below raising and escaping through the attic, does the cold air above act like a vaccum, succing the warm air out even quicker?

Now to my attic, we renovated the rear portion of our 1968 house in Boston and during the process I reinsulated the back portion with faced R-38 and am now in the process of running R-13 or R-19 perpedicular.

The front portion of the house/attic insulation is untouched. It is a double faced R-13 at best.

My questions are:

Can I keep the double face bats down and run unfaced R-19 over it, then R38 perpandicular OR should I remove the existing bats, place new faced R-38 with R-13 or R-19 perpedicular, thus not wasting anything allready up there?

Thanks -

Sean

2007-12-13 00:12:30 · 7 answers · asked by smd6169 1

What would be the easiest, fastest and most accurate way to cut a 1 inch thick piece of wood into a perfect circle with a 20 inch diameter?

2007-12-12 20:07:37 · 12 answers · asked by cozza 2

This might sound silly, but I was wondering if anyone could explain to me how you can install a 2x4 support brace between the two joist through a junction size hole. I guess I can't figure out how to nail it in. This is on the first floor by the way.

Thanks.

2007-12-12 17:24:38 · 6 answers · asked by Pablohippie 2

Does it come in one thickness? We are going to have to redo our very very tiny bathroom after I decided the wallpaper and ugly "paneling" needed to come down. The "paneling" is some kind of laminate stuff heavily glued to the drywall! This bathroom is very tiny, say 7 foot long and 3/4 feet wide...sink and toilet is it. I don't have any room to lose therefore am wondering if they make really thin drywall or if it only comes in one size?

2007-12-12 16:00:31 · 9 answers · asked by sl6970 2

2007-12-12 15:35:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used toilet paper and it worked , however it didn;t last long and I could really go for a long, long bath...anyone know of any un-conventional methods to clog this tiny drain without future clogs and or leakage? I know people will have a lot of good ideas..Thanks and top answer will go to the first person that suggests something that works tonight when I "try" to take a bath....

2007-12-12 15:01:53 · 16 answers · asked by FunnyGuy 2

I heard a crash so i ran in to see what the problem is and it was my bathroom light cover that goes over the light bulbs half of it was still attached to the light and the other half was laying on the floor there is no cracks on were it attaches at all that was still intact So what caused this to break?

2007-12-12 14:05:54 · 8 answers · asked by 2bit 7

quickly i need help!!! how do u fix a huge hole in a wall thats like a foot in diameter. is there any way i can fix it in a few hours??? pleas help fast.

step by step instructions please...

2007-12-12 13:47:51 · 9 answers · asked by sk8erkid 1

2007-12-12 13:32:06 · 13 answers · asked by Foxylady1966 2

fixing up a house
wallpaper will not come off with "dif" products or "paper scorers"
have already created an uneven surface w/torn paper

2007-12-12 12:48:57 · 11 answers · asked by jayz52 2

2007-12-12 10:10:48 · 7 answers · asked by Brook E 3

I'm pretty sure I had more lights last year.

I don't understand the whole "breaker" thing - I'm not even close to being an electrician.

Can someone please advise me what to do?

2007-12-12 09:03:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've tried hot water, and it is taking forever! Will the job be mch eaiser with a steamer - or will I be wasting my money?

2007-12-12 07:42:21 · 10 answers · asked by raffertylafferty 1

I'm not quite an electrician, but am trying to be inventive with my limited knowledge, and for my current project, I need to know what type of wire (available at Home Depot) will get the hottest when current passes through it. I'd assume its copper. Am I right? I'd also assume that the larger the diameter, the hotter it gets, am I right about this too?

2007-12-12 06:14:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My kitchen has tile countertops on a concrete base. The sink is cast, with some hard (ceramic?) coating. I HATE the sink with a passion. I've chipped it badly in places & want to replace it.

The builders told me I couldn't have a stainless steel sink because I have the tile countertops.

WHY ? What are my alternatives ? Any good DIY links (I already have Michael Holigans web page & video for sink replacement).

Thanks.

2007-12-12 06:02:58 · 4 answers · asked by dryheatdave 6

2007-12-12 05:32:40 · 5 answers · asked by victoria kateria C 1

I need to make new replacement handles for a 55 gal drum/barrel upender despensing rack.

2007-12-12 05:32:32 · 6 answers · asked by mantywoc 1

2007-12-12 05:02:49 · 9 answers · asked by nice r 1

i found bedbugs in my one bedroom out of five i have search high and low in daylight and in the dark i have throuw away the one bed i found them in and the curtians that were by the bed i have not seen them in two days and iam still searching i have vacummed everything and steam cleaned what esle should i do

will they live on hard would floors?

does pinesale work better then cemicals

Iam a single mom and can not afford a perfessioanl

2007-12-12 04:13:10 · 14 answers · asked by playergirljustice 2

I have a fake fireplace made of what seems like a hard plastic and want to put a ventless gel burning insert inside, is this possible without danger? Are they insulated?

2007-12-12 03:59:23 · 3 answers · asked by tbirdclass 1

I got some of the Christmas season Coke-a-Cola bottles and they are a really cool shape this year with a raised 'logo' on the front - I have a project I want to do with them for gifts, but need to get the 'nutritional label' that is like baked on paint - not the peal off kind (darn!) I have tried scraping with a knife, doesn't work, and sanding. the sanding works a bit, but also scratches the glass and I would like to avoid that if possible.
Any suggestions???

2007-12-12 03:31:51 · 3 answers · asked by fotofarie 2

2007-12-12 02:55:50 · 12 answers · asked by choaspeacemaker 2