Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

2007-12-28 06:56:18 · 1 answers · asked by Scotty D 1

2007-12-28 06:35:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 05:13:04 · 8 answers · asked by ConfusedOne 2

I want to purchase a generator for my home. The two appliances that use the most electricity are my dryer and my well pump. The dryer I do not have to use during a power outage, the well pump needs to be able to be run.

2007-12-28 04:46:11 · 1 answers · asked by forest_ranch_steve 1

I have a 40 year old house with some odd wiring.

Yesterday I discovered that I've been regularly running a 30 amp load on a 15 amp circuit. The circuit breaker won't trip until I run over 30 amps on it.

Is the breaker old or defective and in need of replacement?

I'm redistributing electrical load more appropriately, but I'd like to know if I need to work on the breaker box as well. I certainly don't need to burn my house down.

Thanks for your help.

2007-12-28 04:22:23 · 5 answers · asked by Adam 6

I bought a cabinet as well as an over-the-stove microwave. How do I install them properly? Should I put in an outlet for the microwave by itself?

2007-12-28 04:12:41 · 4 answers · asked by Christina F 1

2007-12-28 03:41:54 · 10 answers · asked by oldernwiser 7

We put ceramic tile in our bathroom and now the toilet rocks a little when anyone sits on it. Is there something that we can do to make it more stable? please help. it is really annoying. thanks!

2007-12-28 03:32:54 · 12 answers · asked by bethhb123 2

I'm leaving the country for 2 months.. whats the best way to keep my plants alive that are on my balcony??

I live in an apartment.

Thanks

2007-12-28 03:17:26 · 7 answers · asked by mikeo 2

It sticks to your feet but I'm not sure if I should mop it or what.

2007-12-28 02:54:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 02:44:22 · 1 answers · asked by Miura 1

2007-12-28 01:50:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 01:45:51 · 5 answers · asked by Mario V 1

I plastered my bathroom walls (skim) I would like to sand it down to give it a better finish, I have an electric sander..would this be a easy job or would it be easier to give the walls another skim..thanks

If sanding is the easier option do you have any tips on keeping the dust to a minimun.

2007-12-28 01:45:43 · 5 answers · asked by Hit the ground running 4

2007-12-28 00:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know that theres plastic paper glass and aluminum but what do i us to hold them seperatly and where do i put the bins? im 15 so i cant just put them anywhere they have to go somewhere out of the way. and if i could i would but them in my room but then i would have to go up and down the stairs any time i was recycleing

i really want to become a better recycler so please help

2007-12-27 23:55:19 · 5 answers · asked by sarah♥♥♥ 3

2007-12-27 23:54:15 · 5 answers · asked by Crystal 2

Hi,

I have some pipes running vertically up a corner of my kitchen. I'm planning on boxing them off and am wondering what sheet material will be best for the job as it needs to be water-resistant, suitable for painting (or plastering I guess..) as well as being tiled further down.

I was thinking WBP Ply but will this cause issues with expansion? Is aquaboard plasterboard the answer?

Thanks

2007-12-27 23:30:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-27 21:32:58 · 10 answers · asked by slam69_1999 1

How can you remove a nylon wallmate from gyprock (plasterboard)?

2007-12-27 20:20:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi everyone,I need some help on relocating a dryer receptacle.It is 3 prong surface mount.It is a couple of feet away from a pantry,which is where I would like to refeed it.I do not know if the receptacle installs straight
into the drywall itself or into a stud,and does it require a gang box and what kind or size? Do I use 10-2 wire to the existing wire and wirecaps/electrical tape? Is it ok to install it beneath a window or is there a nec code about placement of receptacles near windows? My local electrician at best estimate wants to charge $90 plus material.I am competent to do this myself since a recent Rangehood install went great. I appreciate
all help and advice as i would not like to have to chunk over the expense unless it is best suited for the pro..
Thanks

2007-12-27 20:12:46 · 7 answers · asked by kenray_957 2

I didnt want to pay for gas prices and stuff so I wrapped blankets all over my house outside and the nighbors say it looks tacky.... What do I do?

2007-12-27 19:38:43 · 5 answers · asked by Ry 1

i need to unclog my toilet and people said that i neededa plunger. and really what in the world is a plunger?

2007-12-27 19:06:14 · 4 answers · asked by i'm all urz 2

I'm thinking of putting up a solar flood light to light up approx. 20'x25' area. I'm thinking of using a 12vlt. deep cycle battery with a charge controller and a 108 led flood lamp. Doe's anybody know roughly what size solar panel I should use or has anybody have info on a system which will work?

2007-12-27 18:15:38 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-12-27 14:13:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just replaced our air conditioning unit, I asked to keep the old unit because I know that there is copper inside of it. Besides the copper is there anything else of value that I can recycle for $$$ off our old system?

2007-12-27 12:50:51 · 4 answers · asked by Princess Veronica's Mom 3

Has anyone ever tried a wood grenade as a wedge to split wood. It looks like a diamond that comes to a point. I've used it several times and so far it's worked pretty good. What are your experiences with it?

2007-12-27 12:13:17 · 4 answers · asked by stevel226 3

I have some dried varnish type stuff on my tile bathrrom floor.
I also have some drain unclogger that is concentrated sulfuric acid.
Can I use the acid to dissolve the varnish on the tile?

Also, how can I dilute the acid to clean the rest of the tile?

I was using the drain opener and it melted the pipes and spilled on the floor. Now, that area looks much cleaner than the rest of the floor (I was already flushing with water, so no harm done). I want the whole floor to look like that.
The floor is 56 year old mosaic tiles.

Please be specific, as I want to do this carefully. I know sulfuric acid can be dangerous stuff.

2007-12-27 11:38:31 · 7 answers · asked by maxmom 7

what can I make doll furniture out of that do not cost a lot and that is easy to work with?

2007-12-27 11:25:29 · 8 answers · asked by powerhouse 1

2007-12-27 11:21:17 · 6 answers · asked by danny 1