| Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| What is the minimum depth for a water line under a newly constructed garage? |
It depends on how deep the frost gets in your area. Generally, 4' is safe unless you live in the North and then 6' would be safe.
Just a suggestion, install the water line inside anot... |
| How do I measure baseboards for a miter cut? |
You simply cut the inside 45 degree first, then you lay the two in tacked with finishing nails then you take a pencil and mark for the outside corner. With that mark, use then take a TRY square an... |
| How much does it cost to live on my own? |
I'll give you the best advice of all
join the military
they feed you
cloth you
pay for schooling
world travel
and in 20 years you get a great pension ... |
| How do you fix a toilet that keeps running? |
You need a new flapper. Also, check the chain to the flapper to see if it got kinked or something. Sometimes it does that and then the flapper isn't seated 100% and water leaks slowly. You ... |
| Where can I buy a replacement black, cardboard backing for my entertainment center? |
this might be far out but how about a nice black piece of fabric to add a unique touch ...Maybe if you have a staple gun I was suggest you staple on fabric.....or another option would be to try A ... |
| What can I use for a 20' span supported only on the ends to keep it from sagging? |
Will this 20 span the garage door? Be on the side of the garage? the 2 wide already offers that 16 ft. will be the spn, or that the trellis will have to be 24 wide to allow an open 20 ft span,
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| What's the best way to remove wallpaper so you can paint the wall after removal? |
it all depends,, is it vinyl coated?
if it is water won't penetrate it. that's why vinyl is used in bathrooms. on the other hand most vinyl's a peel-able but that only refers to the... |
| How many coats of paint do each side of a primed six panel door require? |
If the person painting them is experienced then they should be able to tell if additional coats are needed. However, if the primer is light colored and they are being painted white then one coat o... |
| How to cut a hole in my metal shed to install a window.? |
My first choice would be to drill a hole in it and then try some snips. Often the metal in sheds is thin enough to cut with some good quality hand cutters. Cutting a strait line can be difficult ... |
| How do you make your own bathroom freshener spray? |
are you looking to get rid of the "stink"? If so use a match - for some crazy reason it works, and fast! (source: old italian great grandmother)
Otherwise if you are just looking for ... |
| How can I patch up open areas around ductwork? |
Foam in a can, or duct tape ... |
| How do i measure the windows and outer areas for curtains? |
Inner "Sheath" rod? You mean a rod for "sheers" behind a drape?
I'm confused as to why your purchase doesn't work?
There are multiple ways to measure certain... |
| How do you get a blood smell out of a deep freeze? |
This may sound a little morbid, but it works. Call your friendly neighborhood funeral director, explain the story about the deer head, and ask him or her, if they could give you a little of the in... |
| What is the easiest way to change the color of my bathtub and tile? |
You need to pull out and set new tile and a tub. Or pull it all out and buy a complete fiberglass unit but you CANNOT paint it!!! Trust the professionals when they tell you this! ... |
| How to de-humidify an apartment without using a dehumidifier machine? |
Not knowing where you live or what the cause is of the humidity,my suggestion would be to find the source of the humity and try to eliminate it or reduce it.
The second is to increase ventilation ... |
| How do I keep a signature from fading on a guitar? |
Polyurithane from a spray can. Apply it lightly at first as to not disturb the ink. Once the first coat is on, sand it gently and then apply a thicker top coat. ... |
| When finishing a basement, should you install your recessed lights/speakers first or the ceiling? |
Rough it in before the ceiling goes up. Make sure you have everything you want in place before slapping the sheetrock up! ... |
| How do I know what kind of wood to use for shelving Im planning on putting on the wall.? |
I like the precut shelving boards at Lowes. They are with the organization and closet stuff in the back (usually). ... |
| How can I get in that high to cut the point of a tree next to my house? |
they have men who do this for a living. look in the phone book ... |
| Does anyone know a formula or an easier way to figure out the angles on a barn loft truss? |
I have built a green house that basically is a barn roof. I used 4 pieces of 2x4s 6 feet long [long point to long point] Cut on a 22 1/2 on each end of each board, with long points on same side, pu... |
| How most easily to make old fashioned hay-box? How good are they and how best to use? |
So is a Hay Box the thing that you put a bale in for cattle or horses to eat out of??
In my mind they always look like the Cradle we see Jesus in in the manger.
An X of wood on each end and P... |
| How does wallpaper come out finished? |
The time you invest trying to get wallpaper smooth would be better spent resurfacing the wall. If you don't want to sand/fill the wall, consider adding a layer of drywall directly onto the te... |
| What is an easy way to lighten the finish on wood? |
You can find wood bleach at most hardware stores. Usually located by re-finishing products. Sometimes in the wood flooring department. ... |
| I need to replace a log lighter in a fireplace with the valve/burner for propane. What do I need? |
essentially, your first need would be a gas fitter...this is something experienced trades people should be doing as it involves orifice changes and a different regulator and there is no room for ex... |
| How do you remove the Furniture Indentations in a Carpet? |
You can use a steam cleaner and vacuum to get the fibers in the carpet to bounce back up. ... |
| How can you build a shed into a slope? |
I would put in concrete block up to ground level, and then cut the shed walls so it sits neatly on the ground and the blocks. don't try to put wood underground, even with a tar or whatever pr... |
| Would I be crazy to try to reupholster a wingback chair with no experience or knack for such things? |
I have done some upholstering, but I would not do a wingback chair. Also I made slipcovers for a couch once and it was very time consuming and hard work. If you value the chair, let a professional ... |
| Where can I get a helium cylinder refilled in Chicago? How much is too much? |
Try looking up Welding Suppliers. Many also sell and refill all types of gas bottles. ... |
| Is there a way to take beer bottles (brown glass) and some how turn it into a cube like an aquarium? |
You could crush them, lay them out in a sheet in the dimensions that you want, then pour acrylic over them (the kind that they make windows with), let it harden, and finally seal the 5 pieces toget... |
| How do you muffle your rain gutters? |
Go out and get some of that spray on undercoating used for automobiles. Not only will it help deaden the sound it'll seal any pinhole leaks. Clean them out real good then mask to guard against... |
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