Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

2007-12-29 05:00:19 · 6 answers · asked by Stan P 1

so how do i know which one is hot and which is ground?

2007-12-29 04:39:35 · 10 answers · asked by shorts 3

I want to install a fluoroscent light in my patio (covered). I have a CGFI protected socket nearby and the light goes on the shingles.

Now here are my questios

1) Will fluoroscent lights work well in all tempratures (30-110 F)
2) What type of electrical wiring do I need to use outside ?
3) What type of screws do I need to get this to stick on the shingles ?

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2007-12-29 04:16:11 · 4 answers · asked by TheAshMan 2

Is there an advantage to having heat ducts in the ceiling? I miss having them in the floor. I used to sit on them when I was a kid and I probably still would to this day- or I'd at least put a chair very close to one!

2007-12-29 04:10:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to be able to charge my saw battery from my truck battery inverter, and dont know if it is okay to do that.

2007-12-29 04:01:50 · 5 answers · asked by jtaylorhoopla 2

Its forming on the dish (cant take take it off to fix it).

2007-12-29 03:11:49 · 12 answers · asked by Kyle B 1

Do you have to mount the box over the drywall or can you mount it flush with the drywall?

2007-12-29 01:57:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 01:42:38 · 12 answers · asked by ★SuGar and SpiCe★ 5

I am installing 3/4" hardwood floors. My subfloor is particle board and should not be used for hardwood installation. I should put a new plywood subfloor in. But the particle board runs underneath the walls, and cannot be completely removed. I could cut it out at the closest joist to the wall. Is there any recommendations on an overlayment of plywood, or a procedure to replace the subfloor?

2007-12-29 01:35:06 · 7 answers · asked by timtsy 1

Our downstairs guest bathroom has been an unusable work in progress for two and a half years,now. We all get so busy with work, but my husband continues to swear he'll finish it up over the weekend. He's been saying that forever, but not even the plumbing still has been installed!!
This week, I had a friend over, but had to make her go upstairs to use our private bathroom. I finally broke down and called a plumber, at least to fix the pipes.
My husband is furious! He says he's the only man he wants laying the pipe for me, and this morning, he's still sulking! I think I offended his pride. How do I explain to him that I don't doubt his pipe-laying prowess, I just need someone who can get the job done quickly?

2007-12-29 01:19:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a hickory tongue and groove 3/4" solid hardwood floor, and I have a particle board subfloor. The manufacturers directions say not to install over particle board. Has anybody ever installed over particle board and had problems? What problems could occur?

2007-12-29 01:10:26 · 12 answers · asked by timtsy 1

2007-12-29 00:54:35 · 6 answers · asked by chad_jacobson2001 1

As above

2007-12-29 00:22:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am replacing the old strip lighhts in the kitchen. When i removed them, one has the standard three wires coming out of the ceiling, red, black & green/yellow. This seems normal. However, the other one has-three reds all already joined together....three blacks all joined together, two yellow/greens tied together and finally a pair joined ,one red and one black.
All i need is a neutral and a live to connect the new fitting. How do i know which is which? Why is a black already joined to a red? Surely this is a live connected to a neutral????

2007-12-28 23:59:16 · 10 answers · asked by Floll 1

processes of building a brickwall and how to prevent rainfall

2007-12-28 21:36:59 · 2 answers · asked by RICHMOND D 1

2007-12-28 21:09:11 · 2 answers · asked by wha 3

i live in a house with my parents and i play drums. they pretty much hate me because of the noise i make. i have my drums in the back room of our house and its fairly big. im paying for this so i dont want to spend too much money but i need to soundproof. help please

2007-12-28 17:27:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im trying to find a mirrored plexiglass just a square piece of plexiglass that reflects like a mirror how would I make a plain plexiglass look like a mirror

2007-12-28 16:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by luckyme 2

I don't need the really, really thick kind, I just need small squares of it. Thin and tiny, because I really don't need the big ones. Unfortunately, I don't know where to get them or how much it might cost me. Where can I buy it, and how much would each cost?

2007-12-28 16:20:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 15:27:21 · 4 answers · asked by crystal spring 4

I can't tell weather my toilet is leaking from the shut off valve/ water supply line or the fill valve (entering the tank). Is there a good way to tell? Its such a slow leak I can't really seems to tell by looking at it.

2007-12-28 13:08:06 · 12 answers · asked by The General 1

2007-12-28 12:32:47 · 7 answers · asked by Maine 1

I'm on the first floor, and I intend to sand and varnish the floorboards, but I need to minimize the airborne sound for my neighbor below and myself. Is stuffing mineral wool between the joists the best option?

2007-12-28 10:27:53 · 4 answers · asked by trent v 1

I just bought a emerson replacement fan motor for my outside heat pump unit. When I pulled it out of the box it only had a white wire and black wire. The old motor has a black, brown and purple wire. The Heat pump is old and I can not afford a new one just yet. How do I wire the new motor to the old heat pump when there is 3 wires and the new one only has two? The wiring diagram is saying to use the brown with white stripe for three wire hook up but if I do that how will I hook up the capacitor for the new motor? Can anyone help?
And getting a new heat pump is not the answer either for the ones who just wants to get points.

Thanks
Chad

2007-12-28 09:46:18 · 4 answers · asked by chad R 1

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I'm trying to remove the knob (1 piece hot & cold) from my shower to replace. I don't see any screws left, other than the ones I got rid of to get too this point, removing the plate from the wall and plastic hot cold dial. Pictures are above and do I have to shut the water off and the hot water heater. Newbie at most plumbing.

2007-12-28 09:17:33 · 5 answers · asked by clinton984 1

This may sound silly, but is it possible kill black mold on a wood fish tank stand by setting it out overnight in freezing weather? I already did the bleach treatment but I want to take it a step further because wood is porous.

Thanks

2007-12-28 08:29:41 · 5 answers · asked by staringrooster 1

I have a husky 17 gallon compressor and I wanted to connect one of those portable air tanks to it so it will hold more air. Can I do it and how?

2007-12-28 08:15:46 · 7 answers · asked by John H 1

Beach house open walls and ceiling, 55 years old, hurricane ties needed any other suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

2007-12-28 08:02:48 · 4 answers · asked by Tom D 1

I purchased a 20 gallon aquarium and very stylish black stand but it doesn't look really pretty in my living room. I am very picky and think that the hood just looks ugly, I have seen aquarium canopys (which is a box that in-cases the hood to make it have a prettier appearance) but I can't just find one to buy for a 20 gallon. Anyone know how I would make it? I keep finding plans for 55 gallon tanks and up. Thank you in advance for your help!

2007-12-28 07:56:38 · 3 answers · asked by Kari S 2

OK...so I painstakingly removed the severely damaged wood veneer from an old library table. The wood underneath is not wonderful but I'd like to sand and refinish this surface instead of relaminating at this time (may relam. later.) There are several nicks and gouge marks in this surface. What can I use as a "filler" in these damaged areas? I don't plan to poly the top but rather do a stain/varnish/wax finish. Should I repair the damage before I put the product on or should I use some type of colored filler after I've finished the top? I'd love for this to turn out so that I have a nice writing surface. Any other suggestions/ recommendations appreciated. Is this whole thing just a lame idea???? Thanks

2007-12-28 07:41:55 · 3 answers · asked by yoga guy 4