| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| How do i plaster to a wall behind the toilet with all that pipework? |
If a low level cistern this can be removed and also the toilet itself. Make sure water is isolated. Then remove the cistern first and then the toilet. This will leave a whole in the wall for the wa... |
| What is the best way to reseal round my shower? |
"Come on all you plumbers"
LOL do you think you will find a plumber at midday on a Tuesday?
Scrape old sealant with a sharp blade like a Stanley Knife.
Then apply silicone with ... |
| What do you do after you trip a circuit breaker and reset it an it still does not come back on? |
Call an electrician ... |
| How easy is it to install a kitchen sink? |
Measure the size of the current sink and buy one the same size. Turn off the water supply valves under the sink and disconnect the supply tubes. Remove the trap from the drain piping. The old sink ... |
| What is the best wood to build a deck with in Florida? |
Nobody reads the question before responding. You are building a deck, and want to know the strongest wood. The framing of the deck (the posts, beams, floor joists) should be built using treated y... |
| How can I get a walk of fame star to install at my home? |
Here's a place where you can order a replica, and comes with letters to personalize it:
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| What can I do to make a painted wall look like it has a cement finish? |
sand paint and while paint is still wet rub a piece of burlap over the paint it will give it a stucco like finish.
the bricks u refer to are still available they sell them under name z-brick
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| How do you make a knitted hat smaller? |
If it's made out of the right material, you can shrink it with hot water (no soap). Then place it on your head so it doesn't change shape or get to small. You can also get it wet (damp)... |
| How can I fish speaker wire through an insulated wall? |
As long as the holes match up close enough you can use a thick stiff copper wire and run it down into the hole from the wall raising it up and down gently moving it left and right until you feel it... |
| How to paint a high ceiling in a stairwell? |
How do painters do it?
(1) They have longer poles than you.
(2) They have taller ladders. They have "configurable" ladders that can be used to create platforms where one "leg&... |
| How do I remove nail rust stains from ceilings? |
Do not just paint over it. The stain will bleed through the new paint and still be there.
You have to seal the stain with a sealer/primer, then paint.
My favorite is Bin 123. I have used Kil... |
| How can i make a nice platform bed for cheap? |
Get 20 plastic milk crates - arrange on the floor in 5 rows
Lay two 2"X4" over eack row (10 pcs)
add 2 to 4 pieces of Plywood (depending how wide you want it)
Cover plywood with carp... |
| Any suggestions for installing new ceramic tile in a room that previously had carpet? |
Norm is right,backer board is specifically made as a sub-floor for ceramic tile.
HOME DEPOT carries two different types,Dura-rock which has been the the old stand bye for a number of years,and bye... |
| How can I power a couple small appliances using solar power? |
Look up solar solar power supplies, battery charger and solar charger on the Internet.Lots of good information there.
You will need to know how much current you will be drawing, the number of ho... |
| What is the best way of sealing a hole in the plastic outer washing machine drum? |
I had a similar problem once. First, drill a small hole in each end of the crack. This creates a stress stop and prevents the crack from getting larger. You need to thoroughly clean the drum, insid... |
| How do you make homemade paper from the lint from your dryer? |
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| How does buying a trailer home work? do they tow it to your land and just drop it off? |
FIRST you need to check with your zoning department to verify, IN WRITING, that your land is zoned for a mobile home. And no, there is NO difference between a 'mobile', 'manufactured... |
| Would you like to know a quick way to kill spiders without having to use a shoe? |
I usually just get glass cleaner and squirt the h ell out of it I'm gonna have to try this mousse thing! :) ... |
| What is the proper way to attach fascia boards to sheathing for a re roof? |
Attach fascia to rafter tails using two galvanized 16d nails per rafter tail. Use a speed square or other straight edge to plane the front top corner of your fascia board with the rafter tail. To ... |
| How could i build or how do i build a cheap affordable low space greenhouse for hobby? |
Get some 2X4's and build a frame. You can buy thick rolls of plastic at any hardware store. Cover you frame with this plastic. Staple or nail the plastic to the frame. Leave one side open.... |
| What does "in the dry" mean relative to construction or contruction materials? |
In the dry means under roof, windows and exterior doors installed. ... |
| What is the best heat source for a finished basement? |
Stick to electric heat, it is cheap to install and is cheaper to heat with than gas or oil. You could use baseboard heat but I like wall heaters better. If your basement is below ground it will not... |
| What is the name of a common ammonia-based cleaner? |
Go to the household cleaning section of your local department store and simply look for a product that says ammonia. Read the directions carefully and make sure that the area the ammonia is being u... |
| How do you make smoke eater candles? |
Buy wax, buy smoke eater scent, melt wax, add scent, add wick, let harden. Light, burn.
some sites I've bought from:
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| What kind of underground wire do I use to run from my house out to my pole barn, about 150 feet away? |
You can use direct burial wire - but it would be best to run it in conduit (schedule 40 PVC) 18" deep. The size of your compressor will dictate the size of your wire. You would be better off ... |
| Can u make a rabbit water bottle by using a normal small sized water bottle, puncture the bottom, put a straw? |
NO IT WILL LEAK TO MUCH, THEY ARENT VERY EXPENSIVE AND RABBITS WILL DRINK FROM A BOWL ... |
| How do i get my toilet to give a more powerful flush? |
Water pressure won`t have anything to do with it.
No matter how Fast the tank fills, it will only have as much water as it holds.
Try raising the water line in your tank.
Most have 2 fill line... |
| How can you fix up a wood swing set? |
Weathered wood is not able to be restored. The process cannot be reversed. A good sanding with an orbital sander will reduce splinters. You might consider painting it, which will also reduce splint... |
| What would be the advantage of having 2 closers on a storm door? |
In most cases, you see 2 on full view doors. The glass is heavy, and closes easier with 2. ... |
| How much lumber would I need to build a 12x12 room onto a mobile home? |
Without knowing your location and supplier you'll need permits perhaps, foundation, or slab, electricians, plumbers?, roofers, SOME knowledge and skill if this is a DIY? Etc.
I suggest y... |
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