Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

I am looking to buy a sewing machine, I may look for it used through. What type of models/brands are the best and last the longest?

2007-12-30 05:06:37 · 5 answers · asked by pr0tegemoi 2

Do you have to have planning permission for this.
I have just got rid of a whole load of junk from our garage and what i did was just put some tile floor and i cleaned it up so there isnt any spider webs, etc, what i want to do is put a desk, a chair, some couches and a snooker table, do i have to have planning permission for that, all i want to do is make a chill out room for my son who is about to do his gcse

2007-12-30 04:37:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-30 03:57:35 · 7 answers · asked by pete and linda 2

2007-12-30 03:29:38 · 8 answers · asked by amanda d 2

finishing basement, want to hang drop ceiling panels, however there is ductwork running through one side, dont want to drop whole ceiling below this cause it does not have tall floor to ceiling height, does this need to be drywalled or can drop panels be hung vertically to go around duct? thanks

2007-12-30 02:38:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,

I'm looking for a bi-fold door that is appox 67 1/2" wide by 80" height. can you help.
Thank You,
Debbie

2007-12-30 02:37:38 · 6 answers · asked by Debbie P 1

2007-12-30 02:19:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you apply concrete onto existing concrete that has chipped away (a driveway)? Our driveway is slowly crumpling, can I just clean it up and top it up with concrete?

2007-12-30 00:09:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

it seems that you can only but cold fill machines now mine is hot/cold fill and on its last legs i dont want to dismantle the kitchen as the plumbing is great and new all i want to know are pipes universal and can i use my cold fill pipe in a new machine

2007-12-29 20:58:23 · 1 answers · asked by jools 1

2007-12-29 18:56:35 · 4 answers · asked by susanlily 1

I have a Square D, QO250GFI breaker. I'd like to use #4 Stranded Cu with it. But it only goes to #6 for Cu? Why couldn't I just install #4 Cu if it will fit?

2007-12-29 17:18:36 · 4 answers · asked by tonymonton 2

This is a 1970's model # JKP16-002HA. I think there maybe a latch braket some place and maybe a special tool to release it?

2007-12-29 16:32:53 · 3 answers · asked by Finacapan 1

2007-12-29 15:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by neetu 3

2007-12-29 15:52:31 · 4 answers · asked by Jack W 1

this includes.........

jewellry

makeup

hair stuff (especially my irons and dryer)

bath and body stuff

etc

please include links if possible

thnx! =)

2007-12-29 15:22:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 13:58:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am concerned that removing our downstairs toilet will devalue the house and as our young son gets older feel that it will be useful to stop little muddy footprints being trapesed through the house. My partners argument is we have limited storage space and need somewhere to put coats and a pram.
The Toilet is behind a door in part of the porch by the front door and is separated from the lounge by another door. Another concern is the potential smell as you come into the house. At the moment a compromise is that we remove the sink and toilet and cap the plumbing so we can put it back at a later date if we want to. Any Ideas on what kind of value this facility may add to a house?

2007-12-29 13:44:05 · 15 answers · asked by Andy 2

I don't mind what type of moulds, that way I can work it out my self what I am comfortable working with? Thankyou

2007-12-29 12:51:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 11:57:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 11:09:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 10:11:54 · 9 answers · asked by tonymonton 2

My hands have started to swell already due to my pregnancy and my husband and I were trying to get off my ring. We tried running cold water on my hands and then putting soap on and we still couldn't get it up over the fattest part of my finger. Any suggestions?

2007-12-29 09:47:25 · 15 answers · asked by breisingermela 5

We have a fireplace insert with those small firebricks. It's pretty small and burns wood. The front is covered in a chainmail screen. When the dampener is open and I stick my head in there and look up, it seems like the whole unit is tapered into a 8" pipe that goes out the top two floors above and a little more above the roof line. However the dampener when it is open doesn't go completely against the side as it is designed which seems like the smoke from half of the fire goes up there, and kinda has to wisk a bit down again to catch into the main stream to exit the house.

We recently picked up a load of cherry that may or may not be well seasoned. It sizzles which to me says it is probably a bit green still. Our last load didn't smoke that much into the house, but this load, I am having serious issues with smoke coming into the house at the top of the fireplace like there is just too much smoke to exit.
Is there anything I can do? It's pretty clean so that's not the issue.

2007-12-29 09:45:30 · 3 answers · asked by supadupa 2

The manual for the welder says that it needs "a 3-Prong, 220 VAC, polarized, twistlock Power Cord Plug. NEMA configuration # L6-30 or equivalent." I have a dyer outlet that is a 4 Prong outlet. Can I install the 4 Prong Plug onto the welder and get the same results as required by the manual? If so, how do I install this to fit the 4-Pronged Plug? Will the dryer outlet work once I've installed the 4-Pronged Plug on the welder? I desparately need help!

2007-12-29 08:58:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've removed wallpaper and as a result some of the paint underneath has come away with the paper. The has left an uneven surface, is sanding the only way to go or will a base coat actually even the surface??

2007-12-29 07:15:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

We plugged in the vacuum last night and it appeared to blow a circuit breaker. We reset all the breakers and that circuit has not and will not come back on? We tested the breaker box and it still has power on that circuit. We also checked that wall socket for any corroded wires etc. Any suggestions on things that we should check ourself before calling an electrician? I would really hate to pay $50 an hour for a simple problem!!!
Thanks!

2007-12-29 07:08:20 · 12 answers · asked by mbschlosser 3

2007-12-29 06:38:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had an armoir (sp?) that was brand new amish made in my bedroom and I (stupidly) put it against the floorboard heat....It was fresh wood and the heat put a big crack down the side... As for my antique china cabinet I was wondering if it would be safe to put against the heatboard....since the wood is already old and dry (my great great grandfather made it)...do you think it would crack as well? I am rearranging my dining room and there is a certain wall I really want to put it against....Thanks.....

2007-12-29 06:22:41 · 4 answers · asked by Fenway♥George 5

i want to keep the colour the same but i think it needs toughining up and a gloss.

What varnish should i use and (if you dont mind) how do i use it.

Thank you

2007-12-29 05:48:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you hang your roll so that the paper hangs in the front or in the back? It bugs the heck out of me when I see the paper hanging in the back. It is just a pet-peeve of mine. It means that you have to reach underneath the roll for the paper before you can unroll and rip and it seems everywhere I go the paper is hanging in the back. Maybe they are out to get me???

2007-12-29 05:05:27 · 16 answers · asked by JP 2