Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

A neighbor of mine complained about the sound coming from my apartment but I really need to make noise. I produce music a lot and when I do so I have a sub-woofer...not really that loud, on so I can listen to the bass and how it sounds with the musi. Anyhow, is there something home-made I can make and put on my wall to make the bass a little less "bassy"? A friend told me to cover my wall with thick bed sheeets....but idk. Any suggestions?

2007-12-16 03:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by MiamiGuy 2

It opens only a few inches and then stops. The room light attached to the power unit flashes. I believe it has something to do adjustment of the two "set screws" on the unit but can't figure out how to adjust these correctly.

I have verified that the optical beam is correctly aligned.

2007-12-16 02:16:05 · 11 answers · asked by drako 2

(I ordered "coarse sand",

but the receipt reads "washed concrete sand".

And, its supposedly going to be delivered soon after they open for business again -- they're closed until then, so I can't very well call to find out.)

2007-12-16 01:28:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-16 00:45:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

according to the installation instructions there has to be 1 mtr between them ,but i dont have any thing like that ..does anyone know if this spacing is critical

2007-12-16 00:33:21 · 9 answers · asked by malcwood48 1

How can i paint pine dinning table from light oak to mohogany?

2007-12-16 00:04:34 · 6 answers · asked by eyes 2 1

2007-12-15 22:04:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found a really nice black and white drawing and i thought it could look nice on my wall, but directly on it. I'm sick of sticking papers on my wall i want something that looks clear, perfect. I like painting and if i train a bit on a scrap before going on to the wall im sure i could manage (with the outlines in pencil). But theres just one problem...my parents don't want me, cause then when i won't want it anymore i will have to paint my room again. But i really like it and i'm sure i will like it after a year or two so how can i persuade them ??
ps: if i dont like it anymore ill just have to stick a poster on it huh ??

2007-12-15 20:04:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Despite tons of searching, I am not getting clear instructions on what I consider to be some very basic questions on how to lay tile on a wood subfloor. We have wood subfloors, with particle board on top of that and real wood floors. I know the wood flooring and particle board has to come up, so we are down to bare subfloor. Then what?
1) What is the best way to level the subfloor? Our floor is not even ( slopes a bit) and the 7.5" wood floor that is down now is VERY forgiving and we know tile is not.
2) If we use cement backer board, is that okay? The best?
3) If so,must it have expansion gaps like our wood plywood underlay did, or do you butt it together? If not do we tape these joints?
If you have laid ceramic tile on a less than perfect wood subfloor, what materials did you use and detailed steps in preparing your floor right up until you laid the tile would be helpful and much appreciated!

2007-12-15 20:01:11 · 0 answers · asked by 8 6

i need to make something that portrays time, a clock or something

2007-12-15 18:46:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Bryant has six wires, 1 of them is for power, my new one takes batteries...

The six Bryant wires are:
White
Orange
Green
Cyan
Yellow
Red

There are 5 ports on my new thermostat:
Rh
Rc
White
Yellow
Green

The white, yellow, green are easy, but I cannot figure out where the following wires go on my new thermostat: Orange, Red, Cyan.. one of them must be for power, which I don't need. Another question... Could I electrical tape the wire for the power, since I wont need it, what which one is the power wire?

2007-12-15 16:54:54 · 2 answers · asked by rulkiewicz 2

How efficient are vacuum cleaners in preventing the dust and other dirt that they suck from escaping through the air outlet. I'm using a Khind branded wet and dry vaccum cleaner model VC 3661, priced about USD 60, manufactured in 2004. The type that is shaped like a bucket and has its air outlet facing upwards and a removable, washable cotton bag inside. I notice that it has only two layers (slices) of dark -colored Sponge like material when I remove the air outlet cover. Is that sufficient to prevent dust, dirt and most importantly bacteria from coming out form the cleaner itself. It could be releasing the bacteria and spreading it all over the place.

2007-12-15 15:41:36 · 5 answers · asked by Therese R 2

2007-12-15 15:40:21 · 3 answers · asked by jacksparrow 3

2007-12-15 14:21:16 · 2 answers · asked by jacksparrow 3

Do you think my local "dump" will let me pull my truck up there, dig through the trash and take what I want?

2007-12-15 14:02:02 · 11 answers · asked by marketing101x 1

I bought a used oven for some small powder coating jobs in my shop. I got it wired up, but it's not heating up at all. Ive got 240V coming out of the wall,and I cannot see any visible broken wires inside the oven. I hooked a probe up to the heating element wires (disconnected from the element itself), turned the oven to 350 degrees and Im only getting 44-45V. I also hooked up an ohm meter to the element, and there is no resistance at all. I cannot remember the exact model oven I got, but I think its a relatively new whirpool (maybe 5-8 years old) with digital controls. How would I go about diagnosing this problem without calling an electrician? I have basic electrical knowledge so Im hoping I can figure this out on my own. Thanks!!!

2007-12-15 13:36:21 · 3 answers · asked by Spills 2

2007-12-15 13:14:21 · 7 answers · asked by Julie M 1

I am installing a floor level 'wet room' shower tray and the waste trap will be under the floor. To save cutting through the joists, is it okay in the uk to run the grey water waste pipe out through the wall and then connect up to a gutter downpipe that is nearby?

2007-12-15 11:10:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-15 10:18:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just had the old fuse box replaced with a new circuit breaker box. The electrician left the wires to an old 2nd story electric stove, but did not connect them, as at the time we didn't need that stove. Well my deadbeat brother wants to move in, so he'll need a stove (orig. 2nd floor was apt) and I thought I'd use the old stove (tiny kitchen, tiny apt.). However, I've no idea how to hook the wires to the box. There are three wires, all identical, all covered in what appears to be cloth. Also, do I need the larger 2 pole breaker installed, that is if I can even use the wiring here. It's in good shape, but it is old, Very thick copper in the wiring. How do you tell which wire is ground or neutral on this kind of thing. As you can tell, I'm a complete amateur at this. The old plug is still there, it's just not connected at the circuit breaker box now. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-12-15 09:36:54 · 6 answers · asked by GrapeAddled 1

1587 Starveout Creek Road
Azalea, OR 97410

2007-12-15 09:26:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know how to drill a hole in a glass bottle?

2007-12-15 08:27:25 · 18 answers · asked by mschoen2u 1

2007-12-15 08:11:29 · 1 answers · asked by John P. 1

2007-12-15 06:09:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend put the wrong name on the back of a hoodie that was a gift to her friend =[
I've heard about goo gone and ironing it at high temperatures.
Has anyone ever tried this and had success?

2007-12-15 05:46:35 · 2 answers · asked by .... 1

do i leave thread in the bobbin and everything, do i brin the box? i dont have a case but a cover what do i do when i bring it in?

2007-12-15 05:46:24 · 3 answers · asked by bb 2

2007-12-15 05:35:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I want to hang a punching bag from my basement's ceiling, but I don't know where to drill.
As far as I know, my ceiling's made up of two different rows. Bricks (relatively thin, hollow space over them) and concrete (this is what I want to drill into, thick layer of concrete).
Every spot I try drilling through feels like bricks.. the drill goes right past it in a second.
I asked someone who works with these things, he told me if I pound the ceiling's different areas I should be able to hear whether it's bricks or concrete. I tried but to no avail.

Anyone know what I should do? I'd greatly appreciate it.

2007-12-15 05:24:13 · 5 answers · asked by Cornelius 1

I would like to saw off part of a door in my prees wood entertainment unit with out having jagged edges along the cut. Is there any way to do this?

2007-12-15 04:20:25 · 7 answers · asked by paul r 2

when my washer starts emptying it runs over where the drain is inserted in the drain pipe. It doesn't do it all the time, I don't think the drain is clogged, but i guess its a possibility.

2007-12-15 04:02:40 · 6 answers · asked by crazy woman 2