Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

I have started to sand them, and i am going through way to much sand paper, it keeps gumming up every 6-12ins. The sand paper is so expensive. Is there a less expensive way I can remove the wax before I start to refinish it with a waterbase polyurathane. If this is possible can you recommend the best product or precedure for the job. Thank you so much for your time and help.

2007-12-20 12:33:53 · 2 answers · asked by balibobcat 1

I wanna listen through the wall and listen to my neighbors.

2007-12-20 12:22:09 · 6 answers · asked by Sexy Sam M 2

I take violin lessons, but recently bought a cheap ($124) 17.5 inch viola on eBay to play around with. Now, though, I find the only cheap cases are too small. The only one I found that will accomodate a 17.5 inch viola costs $189 plus shipping. Anyone know where I can do better? Thanks!!

2007-12-20 12:13:15 · 3 answers · asked by gtk 3

I have hot water for about 3 minutes and then it goes warm to cold within a minute. I have tried resetting it. But hasnt helped.I am not sure how old the tank is. At least 8 years old. I looked at the breakers and there are none that are flipped off.Could anyone tell me what to do?

2007-12-20 11:21:36 · 8 answers · asked by Yorkie Lover 1

Our house is 80 years old, insulbrick then old vinyl siding. Can I put stucco and cover the whole mess up? Perhaps with the mess screwed well into it to hold the weight. Some also suggested to bolt in 2X10s, then an inch of styromfoam insulation, then stucco over top. What about these ideas? Someone also said to remove the vinyl and stucco over the insulbrick.

2007-12-20 10:50:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I OWN A INSULATION COMP AND WOULD LIKE TO TRY AND ANSWER QUESTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY NEED SOME HELP. BUT I CANT FIND ANY QUESTIONS ON INSULATION.

2007-12-20 09:53:05 · 2 answers · asked by wb12264 2

Have a flooring problem, not level in a few spots. Can I lay tile right on the wood floor with any success?

2007-12-20 09:38:08 · 9 answers · asked by puzzledinphx. 3

im really interested in wood engraving, but i don't have any specific tools designed for it (i do have generic chisel's)

is there a single tool, thats good for engraving a single piece of flat wood? kind of like a portrait?

and how much would it cost? and could i find it at places like home depot and lowes?

2007-12-20 09:34:08 · 16 answers · asked by Sofaking@ 2

2007-12-20 09:30:58 · 9 answers · asked by hemitanna 2

2007-12-20 09:14:10 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 08:23:24 · 12 answers · asked by trisotter 2

ok, i just installed a new Korky Quiet Fill in my toilet yesterday. for some reason, the bowl wont fill all the way like it used to. i adjusted the water line but it wont shut off if i raise it to high. plus the flap shuts very quick not letting all the waret in the tank to empty. can you help? thanks


p.s i am not great with things like this so take it easy on me lol

2007-12-20 07:59:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have well water so my electric pump runs almost constantly because the water continuously runs in the tank. I've tried the usual methods that work but I don't have the $ right now for a plumber--any ideas? Oh, and this isn't a ball it's one of those approx 3" Disc things that some toilets have instead of the ball.

2007-12-20 07:32:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 07:28:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 150 amp main service and want to know how many amps would be enough to run to the sub

2007-12-20 07:07:10 · 6 answers · asked by Matthias C 1

Right, I have a 14 foot trampoline and enclosure for Christmas day. The problem is, I wanted to have it in the garden all built up, for Christmas morning when the kids wake up, (obviously we can't make it before Christmas day as it would spoil the surprise) and their bedroom faces the garden. Unless my partner is out at 3 on the morning building it, I can't see a way round it. Suggestions please. Thanks

2007-12-20 07:05:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to solder some electric wire to a .5 inch piece of copper pipe, and the solder is sticking to the wire ok, but not to the pipe. Could someone tell me how to do it please?

2007-12-20 06:47:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also how do i use the tool?

2007-12-20 06:47:09 · 6 answers · asked by Rob 2

I am finishing my basement in my 3 story townhouse and am preparing an application for an electrical permit. The service panel (electrical box) is in my garage (same story/floor as the basement). The basement room I'm going to finish is directly behind the garage. I want to run new circuits from the service panel to the basement by running NM cable along the concrete garage wall, through the drywall, and into the basement room.

Here's my question? Can I run NM cable along the concrete walls of my garage without covering them up? What about metal conduit? Can you run NM electrical wiring through conduit? .

2007-12-20 06:32:36 · 8 answers · asked by Dante_37 1

Coleman queen double raised air mattress, with velour/velvet top.

2007-12-20 06:16:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a blue jar thar looks like this

http://www.freshpreserving.com/products/ball__1_gallon_creative_containers/18.php?page_id=19

but it's missing the rubber gasket. Does anyone know where i can buy or find one?

2007-12-20 05:23:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband is having memory problems, so I would like to be able to keep all his electronic controls permanently stored on his reclliner

2007-12-20 04:34:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

just not sure if its easier to cut out the frame in one piece out of plywood or make them via Stile & Rail.
im a novice,.... as im sure you can tell...
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thanks

2007-12-20 04:31:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Help! I glued my work and it is wrong. Anyway i can fix it without having to start all over again? Thanks

2007-12-20 04:06:09 · 3 answers · asked by s_s_sport 1

I need to replace the stop **** inside my house, because it has jammed solid. But when I use the outside stop **** (with a special key) It does not completely stop the water.

My question is if it is the responsibility of my water provider or will I be billed If I phone to ask them to sort it out?

thanks for any info.

2007-12-20 03:45:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

until i can go out and buy a proper wall tile cutter
is there anything else i can use to score through
the wall tiles glaze in the meantime ,i used a 6inch nail
with a sharpened point,but the glaze isnt giving in

2007-12-20 03:31:20 · 12 answers · asked by infobod2nd 4

I don't understand how they are used. can anyone tell me. I've heard that you can use them just like a normal convection oven, or switch them over and use them as a microwave. Is that true? If it is, when they are used as a convection oven, do they still have the radiation like a microwave? Thanks in advance

2007-12-20 03:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by wingedstrider 3

The frame needs to be:

Strong enough to hold stretched shade fabric.
Strong enough to withstand high winds when necessary.
Light enough to put on top of an RV roof. Strapped down of course.
Very inexpensive.

What material would you suggest? We priced wood and it's too expensive. The frame will be about 14X32 ft.

Thanks for any suggestions.

2007-12-20 03:06:16 · 9 answers · asked by The Unknown Avatar 4

100 ppl small basement can only afford like streamers. what can i put on the floors without ruining the carpet or walls we are renting this house. the rooom seems so boring right now please help with ideas?

2007-12-20 02:45:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a 2 gallon container of Termindor SC

2007-12-20 02:02:44 · 1 answers · asked by Morris Code 2