Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

The cracks are not in every joint its just two. at first when i seend them i skim coated them let them dry and sanded smooth days later they came back i sanded all the old compound off and did it over and they still came back any help please.

2007-12-03 08:21:24 · 10 answers · asked by Josh 1

Is 40' or 20' better...any downside

2007-12-03 07:55:13 · 3 answers · asked by MinPinCrazy 1

2007-12-03 07:23:29 · 1 answers · asked by Crystal F 2

I would like to replace floor tiles in my bathroom. It looks like it only has plywood, mortar, and tiles (from botton to top). Can I just follow this setting to replace it or I'd better have backer board in between.

2007-12-03 07:19:52 · 5 answers · asked by eaitllc 1

My washing machine seems to have a problem. The space between the inner drum and the outer drum seems to be clogged with some clothes. Any help on how I can remove these?

2007-12-03 07:13:14 · 2 answers · asked by srikantv26 1

I want to replace the doors for my bedrooms and bathrooms. I noticed that most places sell the doors pre-hung with the jambs and they're pretty expensive. Do they not sell the doors just by themselves?

I know I would have to measure and cut the hinge holes, but that's easy. I just don't want to have to buy the whole pre-hung door & jamb.

2007-12-03 06:46:23 · 3 answers · asked by knight7 3

Has any one used ICF concrete forms to build an extension any tips and costs?
im goint to build and extension using this method
2,7meters
x 3.700meters
x4.00meters
im going to get the foundation and draining don by a builder before i start the build

and prob get a carpenter to do the roof

wil this be cost effective

any tips

2007-12-03 03:50:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to put a fridge in my garage. I am running a 12/2 wire to the breaker box. I need to know how to wire the breaker.

2007-12-03 03:49:54 · 7 answers · asked by sllde 3

I just recently had my front porch redone and it has been way too cold to do anything to it. It is a 1x4 T&G pine flooring. How should I cover it? Plastic doesn't seem like a good idea because the moisture would be trapped underneath, wouldn't it?
Would the flooring last all winter until I could get a warm enough weekend to coat it?

Any help is much appreciated

2007-12-03 03:00:30 · 4 answers · asked by Why? 3

2007-12-03 01:05:43 · 5 answers · asked by verges49 1

my builders going to do it, and support with acros and steel beam ect ect

the wall above is 8 x8 feet

i dont want to be bothered with the council they take to long

2007-12-02 23:22:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-02 20:25:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you do any sewing, most likely you have a pin cushion that looks like a tomato with a little dangling bud attached to it. Does this bud serve a purpose other than just being decorative? I don't think these pin cushions are regional just to my area.

2007-12-02 17:43:16 · 10 answers · asked by Ladybug II 6

I have a rice cooker which I had to partially take apart so I could clean it and allow it to dry out after putting a cup of water into it (it wasn't on when I did this) . I accidentally unplugged 2 wires (one black and one white) when I was taking it apart. I have identified where they need to go, but I am not sure which order to plug them in. One of the connectors has an L symbol next to the connector and the other has a N symbol. I think I need to plug the white cable into the N, and the black cable into the L. I am a little uncertain if I have them plugged in, so I haven't tried the rice cooker yet.

2007-12-02 16:31:21 · 6 answers · asked by Adam D 1

where can i get something relatively small and portable to monitor ozone levels? im talking like a walk in store i dont have time to deal with any online stores and i live in phoenix, arizona.

2007-12-02 16:25:21 · 3 answers · asked by Nick R 3

i have a 16 v trnsformer for my alarm system and i need to know which wire goes on which side of the transformer i have a red and white one and a black and green one which one goes on the left side and which one goes on the right side

2007-12-02 14:23:37 · 4 answers · asked by bob s 1

My gutter in the back of my house runs along the entire back as one peice. One corner at the side of my house, the screw that holds it in place fell out. I tried screwing it back in, and it fell out. I even tried a new screw.

A new hole isn't an option without totally taking down my gutters.. which wouldn't be fun.

How can I keep the gutter up? Any suggestions on fixing the hole?

2007-12-02 13:03:41 · 3 answers · asked by <3 cats 3

2007-12-02 12:34:39 · 13 answers · asked by Matteo 2

My daughters remote control to her tv started to smoke when she was using it this morning. She said she could hardly hold it in her hand it was so bad. She finally managed to throw it outside. Scary to say the least. Does anyone know what would cause this? The batteries were almost new.

2007-12-02 11:17:25 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

2007-12-02 10:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by Rebecca F 1

I bought a new band saw a couple of years ago, i put WD-40 on the table to keep from rusting. What is recommended to keep surface rust off the table. Beeswax??

2007-12-02 09:56:34 · 9 answers · asked by oyis 1

I am putting tile in my house and the length and width was measeared by inches. I need to know the square footage.I would like to be as close as possible.

2007-12-02 09:11:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was like, looking at a brick wall and I heard this wa-wa-wa noise and the bricks were like, breathing!

2007-12-02 06:42:27 · 7 answers · asked by attorneyinmichigan 2

2007-12-02 06:07:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Oregon . I would like to get a woodstove or pellet stove. I have heated with an Orley wood stove from 1976-1986, so I know wood stoves& cords of wood. I live in another home & it is all set for a woodstove, nice big stone hearth etc. but ... I'm not updated on wood stove info.
I am on a very limited budget. What I'd like to do is find an older Orley stove, stick it in & heat with it. I know there R 1000 codes etc, but .. I'm living on pennies, & I believe it would be so much better than my silly inefficient wall gas furnace. Anyone knowledgable about these stoves ? Bottom line, very low budget, live alone, 1100 square ft home, in my 50s . hmm seems I always forget some important info, if you have practical, not expensive answers, I'd love to hear. I know all about hauling wood, paying for it, chopping it, etc. but don't know current ways to heat cheaply with wood. thanks
When I looked up pellet stoves on wikipedia there was a note that said pellets are now expensive/

2007-12-02 05:48:36 · 8 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

The "ceiling" cracked and WATER dripped through it a short time ago. I have looked through the YELLOW PAGES, asked other people and looked through "advice columns," but to no avail. Please, please help me with this most "serious matter."

2007-12-02 05:46:36 · 12 answers · asked by In God We Trust 7

2007-12-02 05:21:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

You know, those wires with the white fuzz on them. Can you get them at Walgreens? Safeway? Or do you have to go to a tobacco shop?

Thanks in advance.

2007-12-02 05:15:34 · 31 answers · asked by LG 7

when i switch the central heating on after a while one of the radiators starts making a loud noise,so then i turn it up from the same radiotar or sometimes turn in down then it stops but after a while it starts again,would anyone out there know why this happens and what should i do dont really wanna call someone out coz i know they will charge a fortune a really cant afford to pay

2007-12-02 05:12:04 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ vanilla ish tha killah! ♥ 2

2007-12-02 04:56:01 · 3 answers · asked by gillett1219 3