| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| Can drywall joint compound be used to fill small gaps when installing self stick tiles over linoleum? |
With all due respect in Q&A I so often see the word "CAN"
My typical answer is..."Certainly"...usually followed by. "BUT you may not be satisfied after the fact.&... |
| How do I replace the sub-flooring in my bathroom? |
This brings back nightmares. I don't know how many times I have done this!!!
Shut off the water to the toilet. Flush and bail until it is empty. Unhook the fill tube at the valve. Remov... |
| How do i make a four bedroom apartment look lighter and brighter.? |
If u want your appartment to look brighter then you can color walls with light colors like white, cream...this will create a spacious feeling but if u want to experiment with colors u can try out ... |
| What's the best way to repair the taping on painted dry wall? |
These bubbles are called "blisters" created from when they taped the place they either did not get enough mud behind the tape, or when wiping the tape down after application..they pressed... |
| How do you repair a crock with a piece missing? |
You can patch it with plumbers putty. After you mix it and form it, it will withstand high temperatures, moisture, etc. And it cures out as hard as steel. ... |
| What is the name of the tool that holds the red tape that closes and holds bags shut? |
are you talking about some sort of hand held tape dispenser? they are also called a tape gun. what i am referring to would be used to hold that fiberglass tape or the 2" wide shipping tape. yo... |
| Can i place a window air conditioner in my window in the vertical position? |
You can buy a vertical window air conditioner but it will be tough to find. As to why you want or need to put it in vertically you didn't say so I assume the opening you want to put it in isn&... |
| I'm building a wooden picnic table. What power tool rounds off the bench edges the best? |
Router with a round-over bit for the flat-to-flat sides. If you are talking about putting a radius on the corners, a sabre saw. ... |
| What is the best way to get rid of mice? |
I expect contacting a pest control company would help. They would be able to tell you everything you need to know. ... |
| What is the maximum distance and angle permitted for bathroom drainage connecting to the main pipe? |
In single stack drainage the lavatory branch can be up to 20 ft. Aim to have the fall 1 in 40 for 4 inch pipe, so you are probably only looking at a rise of 4 inches over the present lavatory heig... |
| How do you install carpet in a curved area? |
To match carpet to a flat curved surface, you can use metal edging like you would often see at a doorway, except in a version called Contour carpet bar. The tacks are built in. It's like stra... |
| How do you cut down a palm tree with a chainsaw? |
Not much different than cutting pine or oak, the principals relating to laws of physics are the same. OIL the chain, and Clean it after, or during the process. SAP isn't strictly the case, in ... |
| What is the usual screw size for light fixtures in homes built in the last two years? |
Light fixtures in the US use 6-32, 8-32, or 10-24. Hope this helps. ... |
| How do you figure square footage from halfway point in the wall? |
ADD 3" ???
Sq. ft. has forver been calculated as length x width; or length/width x height.
Without at all knowing your issue I suspect I might seem ignorant???
This is weird ... |
| Is it possible to rent a dumpster for only a day? |
Yes I have one in my driveway right now (We've been doing the same cleaning). They usually give you 2 weeks to keep it and you can get rid of it at any time, even one day. The cost is the weig... |
| What must be done to keep squirrels and tree roots from distroying our septic tank & leechfield ? |
What do you have, burrowing squirrels? I can't imagine squirrels doing damage otherwise to a properly built leach field. Are they eating the pump wiring> As for the trees, you are going... |
| How do I make a free standing/bolted to ceiling chin up bar? |
goto Home Depot or any building centre - they sell galvanised piping for water/gas in various thicknesses
you would need ;
2 x 90d elbows
2 x surface mount ferals
2 x short length of pipe th... |
| What does a septic system do to your backyard? |
Makes the grass grow. Along with a septic tank there is a drain field, it is best to keep weight off the field so it wont collapse the tile. I would not put a pool over it. ... |
| How to transfer bamboo plant from one spot to another? |
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| How do i make a homemade headboard for a bed? |
Very easy
Cut a piece of wood the size and shape you want. Then cover with Batting (thats that white fuzzy stuff, found at a fabric store) cut to about two inches larger than your wood, then ... |
| How do i get 2 way tape off my carpet? |
you need a high output heat gun. and a spatula type tool, first get the rug moist with water(not to much) then apply heat and lift very slowly.. ... |
| What's the prettiest way to mount coax cable to a wall? |
Paint the coax cable the same color as the walls.
Then run it along the floor to the nearest corner, using cable fasteners that have a single nail on the side.
Then run your cable up in the c... |
| How do I stop a spider from continually spinning a web in the same place? |
kill the spider
poor spider ... |
| How do I fix my clogged toilet? |
You need to call a plumber. If you're using a septic tank, it could be overflowing and it may be time to empty (or you may need to start using yeast more often to keep the bacteria that preven... |
| How do I find the studs behind a sheetrock wall? |
with a stud finder
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| What's the best order in which to do up a flat? |
start with electric. do your wiring, make sure you have the outlets where you want them, so you could patch up the walls after that. make sure you have the electrician come check it out if you'... |
| How do you install carpet panels? |
By carpet panels,do you mean carpet tiles? If so, you need to remove all your carpet first. Smooth the floor surface,or glue or nail down hardboard panels first. This will ensure even surface throu... |
| Where can I find plans to build a simple wooden playhouse for my kids? |
Talk to the people at Home Depot. I will warn you that the materials are really expensive. ... |
| How do you make a Darth Vader costume? |
I'm making one for my hubbie. Haven't started but should some time today. I found this website of a guy who made one about 4 years ago. He has a simple pattern. It's reading the ... |
| Can old worktops be painted, how can I make them look good without replacing? |
Fun user name btw.
With all due respect and certainly agreeing with those in this example; I answer many "Can I?" questions. Almost always my answer is "Certainly" THEN fo... |
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