| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| What is the blade placement for a lawn tractor? Are they parallel or at 90 degrees to each other? |
if theyre all belt driven, belt slippage, which is inevitable, will make blade placement irrelevant. the book is probably referring to not installing them upside down. ... |
| How do I drill a hole through the center of a cylindrical shaft? |
Well aluminum is atleast easier to work with but if perfectly centered is required you would be better off paying a professional but if really close will work, then you got options. First you wil... |
| How does a person find a local market for unfinished clay products and a kiln, probably last used in the 50s? |
If I understand your question correctly, you are looking to sell a used kiln and greenware/bisqueware? List them on your local craigslist under the arts and craft category. I got my potter's w... |
| What material is best for rolling out cookies? |
Marble rolling pins are AWESOME, and you dont have to put them in the dishwasher, run hot water over it and everything on it rolls right off. HUGE fan of marble ... |
| What is the best cleaner to use in a steam cleaner for extra dirty carpets? |
some tide powder in hot water disolve the powder thuroughly, then add some bleach,,,,,,vaccum really well befor and after cleaning........ ... |
| How do I decide how much to charge clothes at my garage sale? |
Go to the Salvation Army website and look for their Donation Value Good. They list the fair market value for all kinds of things - clothing, appliances, books, etc. Also check out the IRS site for ... |
| How do I get the toilet to stop filling? |
Your flapper valve is leaking. That is the rubber flap at the bottom of the tank that lifts when the handle is depressed. ... |
| How do you know what length spindles to buy for a staircase? |
Measure the existing ones.
You will find that there is a long and a short spindle for each tread.
The spindle bottom section can be trimmed , but,most turned spindles are set so that the bases a... |
| How do I build a new wall in my garage? |
Since you know the wall is not going up or down, all the anchor needs to do is keep the bottom plate from moving in and out. Almost any of the options mentioned will accomplish this. Drilling and i... |
| How do you keep outdoor seat cushions from flying away on a roof top? |
The seat cushions on mine have ties. If yours don't have any then you can get some bias binding from the notions dept at someplace like Walmart or at a fabric shop and sew them onto the cushio... |
| What would cause a pilot light in a gas water heater to blow out repeatedly? |
As a couple of others have stated, the most common cause of a pilot light going out, is the thermocouple. Its a relatively inexpensive part, and not too hard to change out.
You mention this was... |
| Why do you have to stagger the joints when laying laminated flooring? |
Laminate or similar effectively creates a 'floating floor' if you don't stagger the joints you end up with 2 floating floors in the same room. It won't be long before the uneven... |
| How do you get rid of fruit flies inside the house? |
had fruit flys show up in our new home about three months after moving in. Sorted the fruit/veggies, tossed the dated stuff and refridgerated the rest for a few weeks. made sure no food left out al... |
| I just bought a replacement sledge hammer handle and want to be sure I shim it properly, any tips out there? |
You get a lot of shims to accommodate different head hole sizes. You want to jam that up as tight as you can with the largest wood you can. Both if needed. If you think after that you can force the... |
| How can i "fish?" a wire from my 2nd level of my home to the first level going through my walls? |
Yes there are bits long enough to drill through stud bracing inside walls, but I'd do a hole in the floor at the wall and use surface molding to hide a cable ... |
| Whats the difference between polycarbonate glass and plexiglass? |
They are different. Of course, neither is actually glass; plexiglass is acrylic plastic, and polycarbonate is, well, polycarbonate (trade name Lexan). If replacing window glazing, and I don'... |
| Is it unsafe to use a window A/C without venting it in a window? |
It will not be unsafe but it will be counter-productive and raise the temperature of the room as long as the whole unit is inside. There will be cool air coming out of the front and warm air comi... |
| I am replacing a bench cushion what density is recommended for the foam and is dacron wrap needed? |
Most cities of any size, will have an Upholstery Supply business in the area. The medium density of the "pink" foam cores, will provide better sitting, than a "white or yellow"... |
| How to drill a screw hole in ceramic floor tile? |
From your hardware store get plastic screw plugs to suit the screw you want to fit. get the corresponding masonery bit also get a smaller one to drill first. It is also easier yo drill a small hole... |
| How long would it take to tile a VERY small bathroom floor? |
Couple of days. You'll need to let the tile set for a day before you grout. Two days for a small job. ... |
| How do I get nails out of concret? |
You can cut the nails with a reciprocating saw. No need to pull them out it will ruin the concrete and its too difficult.
The linoleum will not be easy but you can rent a machine that scrapes t... |
| What is the easiest way to measure the attic for attic insulation? |
With a tape measure ... |
| How do i get rid of price tag stickers from a wood surface without damaging the wood? |
use a product with oil, like orange oil, or wood oil. oil will remove sticky stuff. you can also use Goo Gone. soak it for a few minutes, then rub at it with a dry wash cloth. repeat as necessa... |
| I love to take things apart and build things, what major should I take? |
Some kind of engineer. Make sure you do well in your math classes. ... |
| How to make hose-spray connection with a kitchen or bathroom sink? |
If you take the aerator off of your kitchen faucet and take it to a good hardware store, they may be able to sell you a hose adapter. Hose adapters exist, but aerators are not always standard.
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| What is the best finish for a homemade bar? |
I have the same bar top and I used Zar clear coat or any coating made to put on hardwood floors. You will need to put about 15 coats to make sure that you get it waterproof. My bar has held up well... |
| How often are you suppose to clean out your chimney? |
Once a year, around autumn when you're starting to light fires again. Clears out the birds' nests and the like. ... |
| How to correct Mildew smell coming up from inside the bathroom sink drain? |
I get this too, even though my trap is fine. I think it comes from buildup inside the overflow,. not from the drain. Try an enzymatic product or bleach in the overflow before you spend all that $$... |
| How can I tell whether I have a single or multi-stage heat pump? |
a easy way to tell is remove thermostat and check to see if has two mercury tubes in it...if it does then it is multistage ....if it is digital then you need to take thermostat apart and see if it ... |
| What is the best way to cut plexiglass? |
In my business I have often replaced glass with plexi. A saw certainly can work, but can also split, chip, crack the plexi, besides the blade heating at the cut line leaving residue you'll lik... |
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