Do It Yourself (DIY) - December 2007

I'm looking to install aluminum siding but hear it's difficult to keep it level all around the house--start to finish.

How would I do this? Thanks!

2007-12-23 11:40:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

None of the hardware stores i have been to stock this weird size. I know it exists i just need to know where i can get it. preferably online?
I also need a piece the joins the 2.5 inch pipe to a 3 or 4 inch pipe.

2007-12-23 10:39:09 · 5 answers · asked by J T 3

2007-12-23 09:12:19 · 5 answers · asked by silver 1

i want to hide the microwave cord into the overhead cabinet by installing a new outlet for the microwave.

2007-12-23 08:42:56 · 3 answers · asked by George F 1

2007-12-23 08:23:19 · 7 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2

Beckett Oil Burner. Model AF.

2007-12-23 07:56:27 · 2 answers · asked by cesamo59 2

2007-12-23 07:12:19 · 6 answers · asked by badgirl6043 1

We want to put new skirting boards in, but there are unsightly pipes under the rads, which run along the top of the existing narrow skirting, can you buy moulding or special skirting that will cover the pipes?
Thanking you in advance

2007-12-23 06:24:57 · 9 answers · asked by berry 1

i am looking to bulid a dog house for my great pyrenees

he stays outside with our live stock and i wanted him to have somewhere to stay dry and warm

but the thing is, i dont know what type of wood to use

i want it to stand up to weather good, like rain and snow and ice and heat

but i dont want to spend a huge fortune

i have no idea about wood or prices

i just want what best for my puppy?

can i buy ply wood

please help me lol

2007-12-23 06:21:51 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have this metal handle bar in front of my house that when I touch, I ALWAYS get a static shock. Because of the low humidity and my coat, this seems to always happen.

What can I do to the metal handle bar to get rid of the shock? Any good suggestions?

2007-12-23 04:19:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it true that if u vaccum up pine needles from a christmas tree it will start on fire?

2007-12-23 03:45:22 · 18 answers · asked by jessica i 2

I snaked out main line, all other drains are fine in house except that room.

2007-12-23 01:01:17 · 3 answers · asked by pmen1960 1

I tried everything a pencil , scissors , and a screwdriver i cant get my braclet from behind the toilet.

2007-12-23 00:56:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Good Morning,

Lately looking at "Fein Multi Purpose Tool" System.

I know WHERE to purchase, so please save those words.

I also know a general price range, but certainly E bay starts them low.

The Q more relates to anyone owning such, or their experiences with such.

One of the features is what I'm curious about (Oscillating), as it relates to Tile and Grout cutting. Currently a Diag. Grinder with a Diamond blade creates more dust than I want.

Thanks to all, Happy HollyDaze

Steven Wolf

2007-12-23 00:37:06 · 3 answers · asked by DIY Doc 7

2007-12-23 00:28:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 23:36:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

As I am on a budget I will have to fit this myself (and maybe just get a CORGI registered plumber to fit the gas pipe and commission it) which model is best for simplicity of function, reliability and ease of fitting

2007-12-22 22:56:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's ancient, discontinued and about ready to fall off the door. I haven't been able to find a replacement that fits. Everything I've found so far is off by fractions of an inch.

I need one 11x15 inches. That's the size of the flap itself, the molding is another inch all around.

The whole doggie door can't be replaced because the door it's in is also ancient and discontinued. I'm afraid that cutting into it will make it fall apart. I'd have to have a custom people door installed, then cut the doggie door, and that's just too expensive right now.

I need clever ways to rig a flap that keeps out the weather, but allows the dog (Lab mix. 65 pounds) access.

I live in Northern California, so no snow. The door leads out into a covered patio. I'm mainly concerned with having a gaping hole in my door, (mid winter) and letting in insects and other undesirables.

Any ideas would be great, thank you.

2007-12-22 21:40:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have an Astracast tap, which has flexible tail pipes fitted underneath, and has a thin bolt with a nut screwed on to it hold the tap onto the worktop. The nut has become loose and I can't work out how to tighten it up as the flexible hoses are in the way. Is there a type of socket you can buy which will allows you to tighten the bolt without removing the flexible pipes

2007-12-22 20:45:57 · 9 answers · asked by Rob 1

The bathroom fan vents through the loft and out of the eves of the house. The tubing is 10m long and water condenses in it and drops back out the fan (which can't be a good thing!) I think I need to install a water trap close to the fan -does a commercial product exist? Are there any better ideas?

2007-12-22 20:23:03 · 4 answers · asked by Kevin S 1

Our Kohler sink needs a bigger hole than cut in the tile due to the sink clips. (The hole was cut assuming only caulking would be needed.) We're looking to see if there are special sink clips that also work as "expanders", if we should cut the tile somehow (yikes!), if we should just try to find another sink with (somehow) the same dimensions as the hole, or if there's any other solution.

Countertop is 1.5" plywood (two layers) and ceramic tile set in mastic (no Wonderboard etc.)

Thank you!

2007-12-22 19:57:36 · 3 answers · asked by Cyn B 2

I strolled through a sewing website and saw one. I wondered what a dammit doll is. Please explain. Thanks.

2007-12-22 19:12:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey. I am a 13 year old girl. My walls have paneling and my floor is wood. I wanted to add some color to my bedroom, besides the bed. What is some DIY (do it yourself) ideas for a blue curatain? It it really long. I could get another color curtain but I like this one...but wanted something cute to add to it. It needs to be easy and like a few hour job at most. I can buy supplies...and my mom and I know how to sew...if you have any ideas of something to add to it. I also have a hot glue gun if that helps any. Please describe it and do it step by step, and a picture would help (url).


Thanks in advance!

2007-12-22 18:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by Kyndell. <3 5

yeah i wanna know how can i make my own ceramic gloss
from srach scratch

2007-12-22 18:04:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a fireplace that has a gas line running from the wall. We don't have a pilot light but can smell the gas when we turn the knob connected to an adjacent wall. There are real logs in the fireplace and it is obvious that matches light the logs but we need some information as to how to do this safely. Please help! Thanks in advance.

2007-12-22 14:07:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 13:57:32 · 8 answers · asked by monkeybutt100 2

Which way does your toilet spin? and doesn't ur turd spin the other way or does it sink?

2007-12-22 13:17:41 · 6 answers · asked by Alex! 3

I've heard there are ways to unclog a drain without using chemicals such as Drain-O, any suggestions?

2007-12-22 13:11:26 · 8 answers · asked by Johnny 1

Where can I buy zippo gas in new york?

2007-12-22 12:38:45 · 3 answers · asked by byoc 3

I am extremely cheap and I want to know if I can use a toothpick to somehow fix my sink?

2007-12-22 10:10:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous