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DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-02-2013, 04:28 PM
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Posted By tractng
Black paint

I am cleaning the garage and have many left over gallons of paint. Most paint gallons are latex. I am thinking of bringing to Home Depot and ask them to make them black. Is this doable in terms of...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-25-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By tractng
Thanks man. The screws come with the handle so...

Thanks man. The screws come with the handle so its a small size.
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-25-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By tractng
Looking to drill holes through tiles

I want to install a handle in the bath tub area. Many attempts of using a suction handles failed.

What tip of drill do I need? I am not sure if this is ceramic or porcelain tile. It has been a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-22-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By tractng
Thank guys. I installed on the garage the other...

Thank guys. I installed on the garage the other day with the whirlybird. I sort of watched the wrong video. Instead of slitting (shingles) both sides of the base to the bottom edge, I only did a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-20-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By tractng
Turbine vent

I am planning to install a turbine vent on my garage today. What is the idea placement for such vent. I am thinking it has to be near the highest peak of the roof top and somewhat less visible to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 08-24-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 216
Posted By tractng
FIP connect to PVC

Trying to fix a leak on the low drain line of my travel trailer.

I bought a connector piece (one end is pex slip on and the other is FIP). Can I use a cap made of PVC to connect to the PVC? PVC...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 07-17-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By tractng
Thanks. Maybe just do wallpaper and call it a...

Thanks. Maybe just do wallpaper and call it a day.
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 07-16-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By tractng
Plastex and loctite

Guys,

Looking to put up a 35" x 80" plas-tex polywall inside my trailer (replacing wallpaper). Half of the sheet will be on the wall and the other half is on the ceiling (curves up). Below is the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 06-30-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By tractng
Should I tape the line first so it won't chip...

Should I tape the line first so it won't chip when I cut?
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 06-30-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By tractng
Cutting luan board

Guys,

Trying to cut a bad piece of a luan board with laminiating fiberglass sheet (cutting horizontal about 7ft wide). Right now that piece is part of my front wall of my travel trailer. Below...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 06-03-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By tractng
garage cabinets placement

Hello,

I bought 3 of these cabinets from Sears.
...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-25-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 307
Posted By tractng
Garage sensor

This morning I was putting up drywall (overhead of the garage door) and ended up using a staple gun. Some staples got in between the wires which I removed and re-stapled again (I am guessing it...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-30-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By tractng
Guys, i am not doing the ceiling. I don't...

Guys,

i am not doing the ceiling. I don't care for the ceiling plus the way the ceiling is setup, I don't have enough rafters going across. Many homes here have drywall on walls only not on...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-29-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By tractng
Finally had a chance to get the pictures. It...

Finally had a chance to get the pictures. It rained early in the week plus I was really busy at work.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d53/tractng/20120124183623.jpg
...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 01-22-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By tractng
Ground wire question

I am wiring 2 shop lights together (for one switch). My question is regarding the ground wire.

Do I combine all the ground wires together (3 total, 2 from the lights, and one from the wire) and...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-22-2012, 03:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By tractng
I will get pictures tomorrow. Wiring is almost...

I will get pictures tomorrow. Wiring is almost done :). No insulation. I am not doing drywall on the ceiling. I visited a few neighbors and they only covered up the wall.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 01-19-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By tractng
I am thinking the same. Might not even need 2x4...

I am thinking the same. Might not even need 2x4 if I buy thick plywood like 23/32". Maybe use 2x4 for back-end for mounting.

tntrac
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 01-18-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By tractng
Cabinets for garage

Are you guys building them or buying them? I am putting drywall in my garage and want to think ahead.

tntrac
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-18-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By tractng
Thanks for your advice. My garage is detached so...

Thanks for your advice. My garage is detached so 1/2" is ok :)
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-08-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By tractng
Putting drywall for the garage

Just bought 1/2" drywall sheets for my garage project. I have a simple question. My back wall has two vents near the bottom of the wall. When there is a heavy rain my garage would get some water. ...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 12-01-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Posted By tractng
I am thinking really hard about putting the posts...

I am thinking really hard about putting the posts on my side. It is not really that bad once my palm grows. I am growing 4 palms along the wall now.
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 12-01-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Posted By tractng
Southern California Wind :(

Last night, the wind was reported to be 60-90 mph. My newly built fence is loose as a result (half of the fence). When I built the fence, I use a "U" metal bracket and bolted on top of the retainer...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Carpentry and Woodworking 10-29-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By tractng
Cutting laminate countertop

I am looking to cut a straight line on laminate (known as mica) countertop.

In the past, I would turn it upside down and tape the nice side with tape. Then I clamped down a piece of wood for...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-24-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,418
Posted By tractng
All purpose joint compound

Are they the same quality from the one sold at Lowes vs Home depot.

I have been using Home depot in the past, but bought some from Lowes (sheetrock brand).

I am using to cover my old popcorn...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 07-24-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 793
Posted By tractng
Roots of king palms

How big are the roots of these trees? I bought five trees for a wall that is about 60 ft long.

How far do I need to plant from the retaining wall?

TIA,
tntrac
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