by Larry | May 31, 2016 | DIY Questions
Today's DIY Question Roy asked Good afternoon, Thank you for offering your expertise and experience to those of us brave enough or stupid enough to attempt these projects. Project: Expand back porch/patio area to create more "hard" surface for seating, eating, and...
by Larry | Aug 28, 2012 | DIY Questions
Today's DIY Question John asked Which type of insulation is used in walls? Faced or unfaced? DIY Answer Guy Hi John, Un-faced insulation is usually used in interior walls for sound reduction, in floor joist over a crawl space, and in roof rafters in an attic. Whereas...
by Larry | Aug 24, 2012 | DIY Questions
Today's DIY Question Rosemary asked I am new to connecting washing machines/hoses. I have managed to inset the washers into the ends of the hoses. I have connected the hoses to the washing machine and water valves. But the hot water hose is leaking on the water valve...
by Larry | Aug 20, 2012 | DIY Questions
Today's DIY Question Amanda asked Hi DIY Answer Guy! My house is only a year old, but my carpet looks horrible! There are three spots where my carpet is worn down practically to the pad. I'd like to patch them. How would I do that? One is in the middle of the floor,...
by Larry | Aug 16, 2012 | DIY Questions
Today's DIY Question John asked I just bought new clothes dryer so I'm replacing the dryer vent because the old one was PVC. I am going to use mostly ridged galvanized aluminum pipe. The pipe has a length of about 25 feet. The dryer is on the first floor. So I have to...
by Larry | Aug 12, 2012 | DIY Questions
Today's DIY Question Robyn asked I am trying the hang a decorative shelf. I am using plastic, EZ self-drilling, threaded dry wall anchors. I would then screw the screw into the anchor and hang the shelf on the screw. However I screwed the screw into the anchor and the...
