Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

About a month ago, my toilet stopped flushing completely. On occasion, if I held down the lever just right, I could get it go down, but more often than not, the toilet would only let some old water out and some new water in, without completely emptying the bowl.

A plunger did nothing. I couldn't find the problem when inspecting the tank, so I ended up replacing all the guts with new parts.

The only problem is that it didn't do the trick. The toilet is still acting up and only flushing on occasion. I just ran an 8 foot auger through the drain and still nothing.

Does anyone have any idea what this could be? The fact that it flushes completely once and a while and partially ever other time leads me to believe it's not a clogged pipe, but with all pieces being brand new, I have no idea what else the problem could be.

Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!

2007-12-05 09:24:29 · 8 answers · asked by The Proof Is In The Pudding 3

It's really hard for me to find jeans that fir because I'm a big guy. And I found a pair of bellbottoms from the sixties, but they don't fit. So is there any way I can make my own pair for men?

2007-12-05 09:15:30 · 4 answers · asked by Cary 4

Finishing a full bathroom addition in my basement and have a pretty uneven concrete floor. I've heard some horror stories about using self leveling compound... and I'm worried that if I use it, I'm going to have problems at the doorway (entrance) to the bathroom. I'm worried that the bath entry will be built up too much above the carpeted hallway immediately outside.

Can I use thinset mortar to build up areas that need to be built up? Or will the thinset not be as durable as a self leveling compound?

2007-12-05 09:13:08 · 5 answers · asked by shektbg 1

2007-12-05 07:51:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi. The low pressure light was flashing on my combi boiler this morning. This happened a few months ago and asked my brother to have a look at it. He turned a valve/or somothing similar? under the boiler and increased the pressure. So I did the same thing this morning - but I've increased the pressure too much - over 2.5 bars! I quickly turned the boiler off as the pipes started making noises, but I dont know how to reduce the pressure! I am stuck in the cold and dont really know anything about boilers. Can someone please tell me what to do? Any advice will be much appreciated. Thankyou. Sammy

2007-12-05 05:49:06 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My stove is making this continuous weird clicking noise. Where is it coming from? I THOUGHT it was a gas leak, but either I nor my family members, are showing symptoms of poison.

2007-12-05 04:46:22 · 6 answers · asked by Liv 2

Hope the question says it all: I have a 12v DC bulb and power and would like to use the bulb in a 120V lamp. I don't want a dc-to-ac transformer/convertor. Just wondering if it is possible to use a stanard lamp, DC bulb as is on DC.

2007-12-05 04:21:25 · 3 answers · asked by cobinrox 2

2007-12-05 03:48:57 · 5 answers · asked by mike c 1

I want to install shelves like the ones sold at Home Depot or Lowe's. The metal part screws into the wall, and supports can be moved around, and the shelves can be adjusted. There are also some that have hardware mounted horizontally near the ceiling, and the support hardware hangs off of that. I've also looked at the Container Store and Storables. Which are the easiest to install and longest lasting?

2007-12-05 03:36:28 · 2 answers · asked by suzkea 2

i want to know the correct name for the triangle screw driver that are used to repair electrical things
and what size i need to fix my daughters nintendo ds
i only need to fix the on/off button but don't want to have to send it off to be fixed when i know i can do it my self as long as i have this screw driver but i don't know what it's called

2007-12-05 03:34:51 · 14 answers · asked by areyurflowersinbloom 4

2007-12-05 03:20:51 · 2 answers · asked by NICK 1

i want to buy one for my lovely diy mad hubby but dont want to ask his opinion cos hell guess but want to get a really good workbench/mate for him but im dazzled by different brands and techno stuff...opinions pleease...thanx in advance

2007-12-05 03:06:42 · 18 answers · asked by lancashiretasty 5

2007-12-05 02:39:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-05 02:25:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

the last abbrev was power strip

2007-12-05 02:14:10 · 2 answers · asked by nsu_75 1

Just curious as to what melting products won't damage my driveway. The driveway is about 185 ft long and I wouldn't like to see the price of having it replaced.

2007-12-05 02:07:21 · 6 answers · asked by Fiostic 1

I want to refinish an antique oak dresser (early 20th Century) but I don't want to lose all the "age." The piece has not been exposed to moisture or extreme heat. It just seems to have been in the barn for a long time and most of the old finish is gone. Any ideas? Thanks.

2007-12-05 01:58:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've recently had a new combi boiler fitted and so the cupboard that used to house my water tank is now empty. I would like some new doors for it but they are odd sizes (w36cm, H 111cm). Can anyone suggest a place for me to look that isn't too expensive?

2007-12-05 01:11:34 · 6 answers · asked by bessie 2

2007-12-05 01:05:55 · 5 answers · asked by William B 7

makeing log furniture, need to cut tenons on them

2007-12-05 00:25:00 · 8 answers · asked by William B 7

How do you stop paint from splashing everywhere with little dots of paint.

2007-12-04 23:13:51 · 11 answers · asked by Jayne p 1

2007-12-04 23:13:26 · 1 answers · asked by joerge l 1

2007-12-04 23:12:37 · 5 answers · asked by Christopher T 1

2007-12-04 22:20:32 · 2 answers · asked by J T 1

How do I bleach and dye faux fur? I just bought a capelet which is an unfortunate shade of brown and want it either white, cream or black. The fur itself is very short and thick, not the long wispy kind.

2007-12-04 21:48:17 · 1 answers · asked by operator 1

Ok, the directions say before I use this thing for the first time, that I should open the drain valve and let the motor run for 15 minutes first ( i.e. without any pressure in the tank, etc.)

In the directions, they indicate counter clockwise to open the drain valve. My question is, when I turn the valve counter clockwise, the bolt that glides in the threads of the fill valve goes deeper and deeper in the tank.

I would assume that the further the bolt screws into the tank, the more the valve is closing

and vice versa, when I screw the bolt away from the tank ( as if the bolt would adventually fall out if I kept on going), this logically appears to be opening the valve.

Do I have this correct, or does this drain valve work the opposite way?

2007-12-04 20:27:07 · 6 answers · asked by peter b 3

Do you know any carpentry tools fitted with lasers?
Add a picture if possible.
Describe any safety precautions pertaining to the tool.

~Thanks

2007-12-04 20:11:15 · 8 answers · asked by Mister 4

If I remember correctly, (it's been a year since I've been there) in the area where he wants it, there is already a 208/220 volt receptacle for a table saw that he has. Can I just pigtail the wires from that receptacle, run some conduit to where the drill is going to be and install another receptacle? Would I have to resize the wires? Would I have to resize the breaker? I'm a student electrician, so I know how to wire it already so don't worry. I just don't know for sure if I would have to resize the wires because of the extra amperage the circuit's going to carry now. Also the circuit breaker. I personally don't think I have to. As long as the full load amps of the total load in the circuit does not exceed 80% of the circuit breaker value, and I would also have to take that total amps and go to article 310.16 table of the NEC and see if the size wire that's already in the conduit can handle the amperage. Do I sound right, my fellow electricians out there? Thanks for your answers.

2007-12-04 19:32:05 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. C 1

2007-12-04 19:06:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 15:23:35 · 9 answers · asked by outbackprophet 1