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| How do I reinforce my floor so that the washer will not shake the house? |
If it is level, shipping bars are removed and all those other things are normal, you do have some options. But a good unit should not do this (unbalanced load, overloaded, sping speed to high for ... |
| Is there a way to use a sponge instead of sand paper when Spackleing? |
Yes. Just as a suggestion, I have had good results using an old, damp towel on spackle. It seems to smooth it down faster than a sponge, and either way beats sanding, in my opinion, at least on sma... |
| How do you take off a hitch from a 1967 trailer/mobile home? |
That's an iffy year. they didn't used to make them so they'd come off. If it will, it's just bolted on. Just unbolt it. If it isn't bolted on, you'll have to torch it ... |
| How do you unscrew a screw with a worn head? |
there where 2 great answers to this question that I agree with
if there is enough room to get a hacksaw or a dremel tool to cut a new groove into the screw head that is the easyway to remove the ... |
| How should I moisture barrier concrete for a vinyl floor? |
Firstly, do not take any notice of the answer below that says not to worry about moisture. Moisture in concrete is the no.1 reason for so many failures to floor coverings, whether they be Timber or... |
| How can I fix a toilet that's leaking out the back and side of the tank? |
Take the lid off the tank and see what is happening. If the amount of water of a refill is actually overflowing the tank, then you need to adjust the device that regulates the level at which the w... |
| What are some good ideas for a "themed" basket to be autctioned off at a silent auction? |
Certainly they can be "themed" with regard to age groups, though you may find 80 year old women bidding as high as younger, on Spa passes etc.
Actually I'd avoid FOOD in any fo... |
| How to drill a hole in a porcelain-enameled cast iron kitchen sink? |
go to wally mart and buy a plastic soap dispenser and place it next to the sink
if you cannot afford to buy a sink with the built in hole, what makes you think you can make a hole in something wit... |
| How can i transfer an image onto a mirror? |
There is a really cool Kit for etching that you can buy at a hobbie store for about $20... It is easy, you brush it on and wash it off. The image you have would have to be transferred on to contact... |
| How do you make old latex paint usable? |
find out what solvents are in it (is it water, alcohol, oil based) and add more of the most volatile solvents back into it. stirring it is ok, but you really need to whip it up, or the best thing ... |
| How much will it cost to get some soundproof equipment for my walls at home? |
If you know where to get them you can use the cardboard type of egg boxes, you just glue them to the wall (they work remarkably well and make a great talking point).
If you know anyone who has s... |
| Which is the most effective way to remove old bath sealant? |
you can buy stuff in homebase focus or BQ that will remove it without the use of a staney knife you just put it on in the same way as you would a sealant and it eats away at it then after the speci... |
| How and what products do I use to paint a cement floor inside the home? |
A painted floor will hold up.
Its best if you go to your local hardware store or Lowes or Homedepot and tell them what you want to do.
They have all kinda of different paints you are looking fo... |
| How do I drain all of the water from my toilet bowl? |
I've had to do this. You'd be shocked at how effective a big sponge is at getting the remaining water out. Definetely the easiest and most effective avenue. ... |
| Is there a way to demolish a sidewalk without using a concrete saw? |
Some muscle and a sledge hammer will work just fine. ... |
| What is the most efficient option for attic ventilation? |
We had that same problem and had those fans installed on the roof ; I think they are called Roof Turbine fans. We had two installed because we have a 3000 sq ft house. It has helped enormously. B... |
| Any ideas for picture frame decorating? Any theme is appreciated, but especially elegant or refined looking? |
I'm very big on embellishing picture frames. Here are some techniques and ideas that I've used on inexpensive frames to make them look more elegant. I've glued buttons around the f... |
| How do you prepare Aspen logs to make furniture? |
Best initially would be strip the bark. Allow decet dry/cure time for the various pieces (In effect, monitoring any cracking; warping; twisting in the process)
Sanding WITH the grain is certai... |
| How should I remove a sprinkler head? |
Joe, first you need to determine if you have a dry system or a wet system. Make sure you cut off the supply water before you start. Make sure you use a sealer or teflon tape on the head you are rep... |
| How to prep a bathroom walls for painting? |
1.you need to clean your walls very well, no dirt no nails remove everything..then you need to scrap you walls to get rid of all of the chipping paint..
2. you need to tap off your bathroom around... |
| How do I remove a sliding glass shower door that is riveted in? |
Use a drill bit for metal and slightly smaller than the head of the rivot. Drill straight and center of rivet head. When the rivet head breaks free the edges will spin around drill bit and a ring w... |
| What are the steps to carpeting a concrete floor, like a basement floor? |
It depends on the type of carpet you are going to put down. If the carpeting you are looking to laydown is a berber or indoor/outdoor rated gluedown, you don't have to worry about padding or t... |
| What can cause my shower to stop delivering water to the shower head? |
Sounds like the diverter is broken and needs to be replaced. (The lever that switches your tub water to shower)Call a plumber. The work should take less than an hour if you explain the problem befo... |
| How can I create an adaptor to go from an air compressor nozzle into an inground pool pipe to blow the lines? |
You don't have to. There is one readily available at pool supply stores (Leslie's should have it if there's one by you), or you can find them online. It is basically a version of ... |
| What is the best paint to use if painting over white wood paneling? |
go to a local paint/wall covering store...NOT LOWES OR HOME DEPOT.....and ask for help.....you can prime the walls with KILZ (oil based) and fill in the grooves in the paneling with drywall mud and... |
| How do I fix paint pulled off the wall by painter's tape? |
BOb has the first clue; feather the edges where the pulls are. SMILES yep I did groan.
Semi gloss especially depending on what it was painted over has a tendancy to ROLL ... |
| What is a good glue that can bond two plastic surfaces together well? |
I love Gorilla glue. My only complaint is that is expands a little when drying and it doesn't dry clear. It has a yellow fog to it. But it really holds well!! ... |
| How to install expansion joints when pouring a concrete driveway? |
The expansion joints are formed either by you putting thin wooden slats in that leave slots, or, while you are smoothing the surface, you actually shape the slots with your trowel.
Usually the ind... |
| What kind of magnet can I put on my wall to hold up a poster sized piece of stainless steel? |
It all depends on what type of stainless it is. some is magnetic,some is nonmagnetic.To find out what type you have,touch it with magnet.If it sticks it's a low grade alloy,if not,it's no... |
| Has anyone on here replaced a Manufactured Home window with one larger than original and would share any tips? |
The difference might be that many manufactured homes use glue on the exterior panels and on the drywall. If the window is wider than the original, you need to put a new header, king studs and jack ... |
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