| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| How do I have a successful yard sale? |
Plan your day or days around the weather forecast.
Get tables for small items so you can group similar things together. You can also use boxes turned upside down for tables or spread cloths or tar... |
| What is a great, simple filing system I can set up for my own personal home office ? |
I have everything in Quicken. If you keep organized you can file as you go and not have massive piles of paper.
I divide everything by type, each credit card separately, utilities all in one, ea... |
| How do you build a solar panel yourself? |
don't think so. the chemical doping process for the semi conductor uses some really nasty chemicals and some very expensive lab equipment. you are better off buying them. ... |
| How do you remove unwanted metal pins/decorations that come with sunglasses on the frame? |
This one is kind of tough. For the decoration you could try a razor. Flat or lockblade. For these pins, your only real option is to use a Dremel tool with a tiny bit. Come to think of it, you could... |
| What is the name of the wood-like frame/border that you can stick on mirrors? |
you can use any molding and they come in carved or inlaid, plain or ready nto paint, white or even in wood in strips, 8' or 10' and up.
You cut it to fit, apply it with clear silicone a... |
| How to build a deck on top of a slab? |
Is your slab level? if so, you are OK so far. going 4 to 6 feet out from a support base is not recommended (the majority of your deck would be supported, but not the outer rim. Embarassing when ... |
| What is the difference between natural gas and propane when buying?? |
natural gas is a low pressure supply --------- propane is pressurized and needs a regulater valve attached to the intake of the appliance. Make sure to know what kind of service you have in your h... |
| What's the best way to inexpensively clean and polish old hardwood floors? |
the only thing I know you can do is just find some type of wax and just wax them. unless you sand the finish off the floors nothing you put on them will stick. it being a 60 year old house I'm... |
| How to calculate measurements on a scale diagram? |
1 cm= 20 meters
10mm=1cm
10mm=20m
x=20m/10mm
x=2m/1mm ... |
| Will paint thinner or turpentine work to remove spray paint from concrete? |
If its outdoor concrete use muritic acid. It works wonders. Get it at lowes or home depot. ... |
| How would you relight an exit sign that's been ripped off? |
Depends on the wires that are left on it and what you want to do to connect it. To another electric cord?
If you were mounting it where it came from, meaning that you actually owned it in the f... |
| What type of wiring is used between solar panels and their grid inverters or battery connections? |
Normally all the wiring is THNN. The wire size depends on how much voltage and at what amount of amps you are running through the wires. The wires from the solar array has to be 256% of the rated p... |
| What wattage generator should I be looking at if I want to run my sump pump and refrigator? |
There are many different sizes of refrigerators and sump pumps. Newer refrigerators are considerably more efficient than older ones. I'd suggest measuring the power requirements of the items... |
| Whats the difference between the 3 popular nail guns? |
a framing gun is used for ruff framing walls roofs sub flooring ect.a finish gun is used for installing doors base board crown molding ect.a brad nailer is used for cabinets bookshelfs ect. ... |
| Can you cut a fiberglass bathtub/shower to get it into the bathroom? |
To directly answer the Q. PLEASE DONT!
It sounds as if this is a one piece molded unit, including both tub and shower.
Have you yet, or will you soon, remove the old one?
The s... |
| How much does it cost to build your own house? |
With all due respect to anyone; the costs I see are near accurate. Certainly you need to include land cost; permit costs; and obviously finishing touches such as what has been suggested.
With... |
| What is the best way to get rid of chlorine aroma in your nostrils ? |
When ever I get this after opeing new buckets of Chorine tabs for pools I will sneeze which will make my nose run a little and just blowing my nose afterwards takes care of it.
If you think that i... |
| What's the best way to clean a inflatable pool? |
Drain it, scrub with bleach, rinse and refill. ... |
| What is the piece that is used in doorways when tiling a floor called? |
No offense to any who said threshold, but give the 10 to the first person who said transition. No matter if it's a deco tile, a marble to tile to wood strip, a metal carpet to tile strip, a ha... |
| What is the best way to remove a self adhesive flashing? |
Use a hair dryer, warm the flashing gently and when glue has softened, peel off.
It doesn't need much heat to soften the glue. Clean off remaining glue wih petrol. ... |
| How do you get the correct measurements of a couch? |
Use a note pad, a measuring tape. Draw a picture of your couch. it doesn't have to be a master piece drawing, then start measuring. Put the information on each item, Back, arms, length, width,... |
| Where can i buy a home thermostat that can go to very low temps, like 32 degrees? |
They don't make thermostats that go that low (at least they don't anymore), because it is unsafe for people and pets. Also, you risk freezing pipes, etc. ... |
| How do I fix a squeaky bedroom floor? |
I fix a LOT of sqeaky floors, lol.... The first thing you have to determine, is WHAT is causing the squeak... then you can go about fixing it...
1) Loose sub floor - literally, the subfloor (us... |
| What is the cheapest way to put fitted bookshelves into alcoves either side of a fire? |
I've found that with the price of lumber, and if you don't have alot of tools needed, that it may be best for you to shop around for 2 that are "ready made". (Maybe unfinished t... |
| How can I get rid of clothes and furniture and make something for it? |
take your clothing to a local consignment shop and they will sell these items for you on consignment (for a percentage of the selling price.) Sometimes they will even buy the items from you outrig... |
| To spray paint or not to spray paint that is the question? |
Yeah, I think in the long run, you'll be a lot happier if you do it the old fashioned way. Even if it takes a bit longer to do, your hard work will last longer and you'll be even happier ... |
| What do I do when plug-ins do not fit tightly into electric wall sockets? |
The outlet needs changed. This can be dangerous if you are not careful, but be 100% sure you turn off the power at the breaker or fuse panel, then change the outlet.
... |
| How can I make a below ground level "cold" storage box to store meat for up to a week? |
I don't know, but this would be something I would like to try.
My Grandfather grew up in a cave in Arkansas, they camp meat in the back of the cave were it was cool. ... |
| How to install a satellite dish to a brick fireplace? |
Yes you drill four holes where the base would be bolted on. You have to use a masonry bit to drill for the bolts and you have to use masonry bolts or anchor bolts. After you have secured the base... |
| How do i get rid of old grout that is on my walls and kitchen cabinets? |
how much & how thick?
I've used a razor blade--the old fashioned kind where you have just the razor itself.... you can get razor holders at the dime store.
If it's really gunky... |
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