Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

2007-12-14 01:49:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-14 01:30:25 · 2 answers · asked by Alex C 2

I am thinking that in the radiant system if someone is between you and the radiant source you would not be able to get warm.

2007-12-14 01:15:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have put up the wallpaper but you can see splotches of glue in random areas on the top of it. How can we remove it?

2007-12-14 01:07:37 · 10 answers · asked by Rockinrobin 3

I feel so negetive lately, how can I turn that around into positive thoughts?

2007-12-14 00:55:44 · 8 answers · asked by Kaye B 6

2007-12-14 00:54:59 · 25 answers · asked by Chocolate muncher 5

2007-12-13 18:13:43 · 1 answers · asked by sexyanimal228 1

I have a gas hot water system, due to a leak in the line we had to drain it in order to fix the leak. We refilled the system after the repair and kept bleeding each baseboard until some water would come out. We were able to do this in all the rooms except for one. Just wondering if this going to be ok. Seems to be heating great but I'm kinda a worrier.

2007-12-13 16:37:47 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

I have read online that plumbers will charge anywhere from $50 to $125 per hour. That translates into $100,000 to $250,000 per year. Do plumber's really have that kind of earning power?

2007-12-13 16:12:23 · 10 answers · asked by dubak00 2

My shower is clogged and has been for a months now. I have tried so many things to fix it from baking soda and vinigar to almost every kind of liquid/gel plumber out there. Nothing seems to work. This can't go on forever. Please PLEASE help me on what to do, if you can. I would really appreciate it. Thanks :]

2007-12-13 15:05:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two great, new, oil-filled plug-in electric radiators. Most of the time I use them on and off, because it's more economical for me to use them at night, for example, in my bedroom and in the kitchen (to keep pipes from freezing) instead of heating the entire house the regular way, which is with forced hot air coming thru a natural-gas-fed furnace in the basement. I'm going away for 2 and half weeks, it's really really cold, and i HATE the idea of having to leave the furnace thermostat set "on" while I'm away, with those zillions of gas dollars going out the window. But i don't want my pipes to freeze, and it's not economical to get the plumber to drain pipes and set 'em back up again just for this short period, either. SO, QUESTION: Is it safe to leave two brand-new oil-filled portable heaters plugged in, on a low setting, for two and a half weeks? They don't get warm or anything in the socket (I check all the time to be safe). One in kitchen, one in bath, for pipes' sake?

2007-12-13 14:36:19 · 8 answers · asked by Bess R 2

I'm trying to gain some expertise and knowledge. I know a few local woodworkers in town.

I was thinking about introducting myself and letting them know Im looking to take my woodworking to the next step and want to get some experience.

If someone with some fair knowledge offered free help around the shop would you take them on? Say for like 1 day a week? Maybee have them start off with basic stuff first. Clean the shop, etc. etc., then once proven work their way up?

2007-12-13 14:05:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recentley changed my door bell ringer on my front door. Now the new ringer does not work I bought 4 different ringers and and when pushed the bell starts but quickly dies.

2007-12-13 13:46:38 · 11 answers · asked by jig4ev04 2

I have a small glass decanter. It's pretty thick glass. It has a glass stopper that someone has jammed down into it and now I can't get it out. The ball top is easy to grab...but the stopper won't budge.

Here's what I've tried already...
Hot water
Cold water
Silicone spray..(like WD-40)

Somewhere along the line the stopper released just enough for me to take a small dropper and insert some oil in and around it. Still nothing...just a little wiggle.

Please help..it's a beautiful bottle with glasses to match and I'd hate to throw it away.

2007-12-13 13:02:53 · 11 answers · asked by drissy29 1

I want it to be a pole barn. I was wondering what type and about how much wood and stuff it needed.

2007-12-13 12:56:10 · 2 answers · asked by SC 2

Or must I use Duraroc board or a similar item.
Also can I use a ceramic wall tile on the floor ? I know they are of different thicknesses but would the wall tile hold up on a floor? Thanks for all the help.

2007-12-13 11:52:41 · 8 answers · asked by That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass 6

I'm going to build houses in new otleans and we r supposed to bring work boots... i've always worked in my sneakers... and I don't think I'll be needing work boots too often in the future so i don't want to pay a lot for really really excellent ones. I just need a rugged set that will last me well for a week or two. Anyone know where I can get these?

Thanks : )

2007-12-13 10:20:30 · 4 answers · asked by ChaChaChingThing 2

Are you able to change out drill chucks and put them on another drill!?!

like putting a 1/2in chuck on a 3/8 chuck drill?

2007-12-13 10:13:50 · 4 answers · asked by dippi44 1

2007-12-13 09:35:28 · 1 answers · asked by jarynth4 1

I have 3 toilets in my house, and all of them have minor problems.

Toilet #1: It wasn't flushing properly, so I took off the lid and tried flushing it again to see what was going on. When I flushed it, a giant fountain of water started spraying up from the valve-part. What could've possibly caused that?

Toilet #2: The handle is a little loose, and the bowl takes FOREVER to fill back up once flushed...usually around 3 minutes. How do I correct that?

Toilet #3: When I press the handle down to flush it, it only continues to flush for as long as I'm holding down the handle. As soon as I let go, it sounds like something (probably the flapper) slams shut. I've gotten used to just holding the handle down for 4 or 5 seconds until it flushes all the way, but I'd like to just press the handle, let go, and trust that it will still flush.


My gut tells me all 3 of these problems are minor ones, and I don't have the budget to hire a plumber if I don't need to. Any help? Can I do it myself?

2007-12-13 08:30:35 · 6 answers · asked by Josh 1

To stay warmer should you wear thick clothing or lots of thin layers to trap heat?

2007-12-13 08:25:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 07:39:14 · 3 answers · asked by Eileen J 7

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2007-12-13 06:35:03 · 4 answers · asked by Paul D 1

2007-12-13 06:31:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 06:04:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 05:33:58 · 5 answers · asked by Constancio J 1

I'm a college sophmore. I know what major/career I want, but other then that I'm clueless about how to be independent. Right now, my parents are supporting me and they always coddled me. So I feel have very few life skills. Where do I start? What should I learn? How should I learn it?

2007-12-13 05:15:42 · 7 answers · asked by me 1

Now that it's snowing here I just shoveled the driveway with my new ergonomically correct craftsman shovel. I find that my back has much less stress as do my elbows. For the 8 or 9 dollars more than a standard shovel costs it's well worth the wear and tear it saves your body. Any similiar experinces out there?

2007-12-13 04:59:52 · 3 answers · asked by stevel226 3

2007-12-13 03:58:44 · 8 answers · asked by Batfish 1

I want to make a clipboard, and I was wondering where in Minneapolis I could find a clip for one... If anyone has any ideas. I checked Office Depot and Office Max online, and nothing.

Thanks!

2007-12-13 03:45:57 · 6 answers · asked by VeggieJess 1