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| I need to know what the best thing to use for shims when leveling a mobile home.? |
You need hardwood shims. There can be no more than 2 inches of wood TOTAL... this includes the 2 wedge shims and any blocking.
Typically, a stack support will consist of concrete (in the grou... |
| Has anyone used solar inserts on a conservatory roof and, if so, were they effective? |
Maybe this can help.
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| How can I wire a 220v outlet off the breaker box? What are the steps? |
Here's a couple of links, and keep in mind that the library will have books on the subject. Having the information right in front of you could be a big help.
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| What is the best way to reduce loud music from neighbors? |
Ask him to turn it down, if he doesn't call the cops.
Seriously, the only way is use a sound dampening material like insulation and there are professional materials, but that doesn't s... |
| What do you do with wet food if you don't have a garbage disposal? |
Strain the liquid into the sink then throw the remains directly in the trashcan outside. ... |
| How long does it take for paint to dry on aluminum siding? |
depends on the paint
100% acrylic Latex paint-dry to the touch in about an hour
alkyd modified latex-2-4 hours depending on humidity.(some premium exterior latex paints have a little alkyd resin... |
| What is the best brush to use when varnishing stairs? |
It is expensive , but its by purdy and its called Ox-o-angular. This brush is very soft and made for oil and varnish finishes. Leaves less brush marks. ... |
| What is the fastest and easiest way to remove old vinyl flooring from concrete? |
scrapeing it with a floor scraper is the best although not 2 fast but most efficient ... |
| I want to build a solar hot water system, using a pillow bladder. Can this be done? |
Yes you can, but its not a very good idea. Solar panels are typically used for the purpose. They consists of small copper pipes and fins that collect the heat and transmit it to the water in the ... |
| How do you make a silverware ring? |
Well that depends on what king of ring you want for a wood set I would take a piece of wood and put it on a lathe and shape it then drill out the center and paint it the color you want. Black lacqu... |
| How can I check the circut breakers in my house for problems? |
More detail would be helpful, however, if no Circuit Breaker is "Tripped" I would expect that either a Line Feed or a Neutral Wire has opened in the circuitry.
This can happen easily e... |
| How should I remove a 1x6 nailed flat to the outside of my house? |
My guess is that have more damage that just what is obvious from the outside. I would have a pro take a look and give you an estimate to repair. ... |
| I want to become a property develpoer,how do i go about this? |
Work with contractors to learn all you can, or be prepared to hire them. Buy buildings that need work (cost $), fix them up (costs more $), try to sell them (makes $, you hope) ... |
| What is the best way to seal bricks on the outside of a house? |
I'm a brick layer here in Kansas city, you need to grind out the old mortar joints and replace with the new mortar. we call it tuck pointing. after you replace the mortar you need to joint ... |
| How do you make new floor boards look like old, rustic type ones? |
It would be best to work on them before they are fitted if possible.
When we make new wood look old for films and tv shows these are some of the techniques we use:
My favourite: Run a decent si... |
| How can I get the musty smell out of an old oak dresser? |
Wash the dresser inside and out with Murphy's Oil Soap, but don't get the wood extremely wet. Then set the dresser in the sun to thoroughly dry and air out. Put small saucers of baking so... |
| Can you paint a tub or shower that has ceramic tile? |
In the past I have painted ceramic tile for customers. I have never had anyone satisfied with the appearance after tile has been painted. Painted tile looks like painted tile not pleasing to the e... |
| How can I hide a hole from a previous light fixture? |
go to your loacal building supply store and get a hole patch kit. You might even need two. they are not expensive!!
Place the mesh tape over the holes, and form a small indentation in the tape... |
| How do I install a toilet in the basement with a concrete floor? |
This is the ONE!!!!!!
No chopping or digging. No tank under a built-up floor.
I have this one set on a concrete floor for my toilet lower lever family room area.
Easiest flush-up to install.
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| What is the best way to clean the fabric on an antique couch? |
do you know what it is stuffed with? if not ask an antique dealer. you may want to consult one just to find out how they suggest how to clean it, i would suggest to steam clean it but I am scared t... |
| Is it dangerous to wire a bathroom 4 bulb light bar directly? |
Why on earth would you do that? That would be a complete waste of electricity and light bulbs. How do you plan on turning it off and on? I would highly recommend you buy one with a switch. ... |
| What is the best way to repaint and old bed and dresser set? |
Well I just happen to be a union painter. There are two thing u can do here. You can go get a tub of STP cleaner and wash it down outside..or do what I would do..go to the paint store..get a gallon... |
| How do I reset or find the code on my remote control to make my ceiling fan work? |
Call the manufacturer of the celling fan , if it came with a remote , they will know what to do..Good Luck.. ... |
| How do you get a song stuck in your head to stop? |
sing the song out loud trust me, it always leaves my head, also, never listen to music in the mornin, it stays with you all day ... |
| How long does fresh cut wood take to dry to be used for furniture? |
Air drying cherry will take awhile. If the have a kiln at the sawmill it will be ready in no time.
My guess is that your climate is much like the climate where cherry trees grow??? Central- Nor... |
| How do you adjust a ballcock on a commode so that it stops running? |
Check two things.
Be sure the flapper which seals the drain at the bottom, is not leaking. These become warped over time. This may allow water to seep, triggering the water supply.
If this is... |
| How do I remove a bumber sticker off the back window of my car? |
There is a kind of solvent that works with cars that you can buy at an Auto Zone... If it is on the glass, you can use (as long as you spray on a paper towel and not just on the car because it migh... |
| What is the fastest and cheapest way to remove the glue from vinyl flooring off of concrete? |
There is no way you are going to get all the glue up off a concrete floor. I have scraped miles of concrete in preparation for new floor and it simply does not come completely up. Sanding the glu... |
| How do I calculate how much air conditioner cooling I need? |
About 5000BTU per 250 sqft. More, if the room has lots of east/west-facing windows, or if it has a vaulted ceiling (greater than 8 ft high.) ... |
| Has anyone ever mounted a portable air-conditoner remotely and ducted the cold air to another room? |
I think the problem is that the fan that comes with it can not blow the air through a duct. You would need a real blower for that to deal with the back pressure of the ductwork. ... |
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