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Can I put a porthole nouns conditioning element into a garage near no window somehow?
I’m trying to cool my garage without hiring a carpenter to build windows. I know fanlight units need to “breathe” and will drip a touch, but I think I could fabricate something for the transfer. Any thinking?

Can I put WD-40 on a noisey ceiling disciple?
The ceiling fan in our dining room sounds awful, it have a mild grinding noise when it’s on. I know what it’s from too – bad neighbors upstairs not knowing how to fix leaky pipes. Can I put WD-40 on it to moderately it down? It’s on the inside, the…

Can I receive a homemade bug repellent?
I wanna keep the flies and mosquitoes away when I am outside. Any homemade type things I can use?

Can i remove one side of a double glazed windowpane, and purely keep hold of one peice?
the reason is one side is totally cracked. the size of the double glazing window is 200cm~215cm greatly big window inside my balcony and i own another window outside of the balcony which is okay. so anyway to fix at a cup shop will cost me around $400, also because…

Can I replace a recessed buoyant next to a ceiling devotee?
We have recessed can lighting in our house and would close to to replace one light with a ceiling lover. There is a light in the center of the room that is to say the only light on the switch. Can I repalce this beside a ceiling fan and…

Can I replace merely the doors of should I replace the frames as capably?
I live in a house built in the 70’s that still have all its original interior doors. They are cheap looking hollow-core doors and oodles of them stick or don’t close properly. We would like to replace them but I’m unsure if we can simply remove the old doors and…

Can I retrofit regular toilet to be a pressure toilet?
so i have a regular gravity toilet and as i was inquiring online for a pressure toilet, which is not that much to begin with, i have a great idea, but not sure if it can be done. can i just replace the bowl of the regular gravity…

Can I run PVC conduit (UF rated) lacking burying it to run electrical telecommunication to a hot outdoor outlet?
I will be installing a new outdoor GFCI outlet. I plan to use PVC conduit (UF rated) to run 12g wire for 11 ft. Will it touch electrical standards if I don’t bury the PVC conduit? It will run on top of cement.

Can I sand furniture after it’s be primed?
I’m paiting some furniture and I started with primer, but let my children help out… It’s quick drying primer so as soon as you get one stroke down and try to even it adjectives out, it gets bumpy. I don’t want to ruin the furniture, but I don’t…

Can I spray paint this??
I have a 2 old metal jewelry boxes that are silver, can I spay paint them? Its similar to a bronze golden color?? How long does it take to dry?? Thanks soo much!! Peace v

Can I tile over a textured walls?
My current fireplace is sheetrocked and has a textured finish. (More textured than the walls, which are an orange-peel finish.) I want to renovate the fireplace with a slate tile finish and exotic mantel. Can I tile over the textured wall? If so, what…

Can I tile over wood flooring, it’s a bedroom and will not enjoy food or drinks within it ever.?
Im taking the carpet up in that room, looking for some cheap graceful to-do tiles. Should I put something in between the wood floor and the tiles or is a sealer all I want?!?

Can I trade name paw made hardwood floor to supply?
I made some hard wood floor to a costumer of my and for me too but I don’t no if I can manufacture more for selling it within a wider range.

Can I turn an humdrum drawet into a database drawer?
I have an old Rolltop desk. Great condition. However he drawer i want to use is not as widespread as a normal file would be. Its Narrow and Long. Dont hold dimensions at this time. Can you get them to hang the contrasting way in…

Can I use a adjectives house enthusiast as an attic follower?
The whole house fans according to scec’s move 3 or 4 times as much nouns for the same amount of electricity. Thanks in finance.

Can I use a BBQ near my popup trailer?
I have a portable BBQ and coleman stove that I want to use with my pop up trailer I of late purchased. The connectors are not the same on the BBQ / Coleman stove to allow it to connect to the trailer. Does anyone know if you can…

Can i use a king size white satin sheet as a tablecloth on a round table instead of renting linen for marriage?
i am getting married in september and i think it would be sexy to own satin tablecloths but they are so expensive, even to rent. i wondered if i could use a king size satin sheet and let it sway over the table. then they could be re-used or donated…

Can I use a leveling compound over hardiboard or duroc.?
I h ave a 3/4 T&G OSB as subfloor over a 24in oc truss floor. I planning to use a electric floor heating system and would like to use the self leveling to cover the heat mats and than tile over it using 18×18 travertine tiles.

Can I use a sink that’s different from my current plumbing?
I’m buying a house this week (closing is on Tuesday) and the main bathroom is in obligation of a little facelift. The current sink needs to be replaced because it have some rust or rot or… whatever happens to sinks. My ex-husband works at a hotel, and they’ve lately…

Can i use an attic devotee (roof mounted) and modify it for use as a reach hood blower?
we purchased a wolf cooktop (with grill option) and now find that an adequate hood (900 + cfm) will cost as much or more. i only just stumbled onto an attic fan at lowes rhat pulled 1100+ cfm and wondered if it could be ducted such that it might…

Can i use coup¨¦ wax on my wood deck?
My mom used to use johnson’s paste wax in the can on our hardwood floors and they look great after 40 years but thats not outside any. What do you think about the wax?

Can I use floor leveling compound over sponsor board?
I am remodeling my bathroom, and plan to put 12 x 12 ceramic tiles down. My sub floor and backerboard are already in place. Unfortunately, I didn’t identify the entire bathroom slopes to the center of the house. I need to put a leveling compound down so…

Can I use hammer copper spray to frame an exterior tile or stone fountain?
I want to create a hammered copper look without the expense of legitimate copper. Water would cascade over a portion of the frame.

Can I use Ikea wooden slats to support a Tempur-Pedic mattress?
I have a “Classic” Tempur-Pedic mattress supported by a traditional box spring, and my back is bloodbath me. My research tells me the mattress needs to be supported by a without fault flat surface to work properly. I’ve used these slats before and they are extremely firm, though not perfectly…

Can I use my existing propane grill to build into an outdoor kitchen?
I have a $500 grill and don’t want to spend more now that I’m building my own outdoor kitchen. Also planning on making a charcoal grill too. Not sure what to do nearby either, but initial design will have a metal stud design next to treated 4×4 corners…

Can I use NM-B electrics for a short run below my house?
I have some NM-B wire and I be wondering if I could run a short lead(25 feet) under my house from my fuse panel to an outlet in my kitchen? Would this be up to code? The location is dry and at hand is a good moisture barrier. …

Can i use tyvek on inside of cinderblock wall?
Yjere are 1 in strips of wood to fasten wallboard to. Tyvek would be between wallboard and cinderblock. This is cubderblock, not concrete block. Have problem beside mildew.

Can I vent my portable nouns conditioner up the fireplace chimney?
I can get my exhaust hose to fit over the flue, but I am curious if it is safe or will it create a hazardous condition within the chimney which would make it catch fire contained by the winter when I burn wood? (of course I would take the…

Can Mold surrounded by Basement grow on Drywall?
I heard mold only grows on a porous substance close to wood. Now I think it’s appearing on my drywall. What can I do? Should I paint the drywall with Dry Lock paint to spawn the drywall non-porous so that the mold won’t grow?

Can ne1 narrate me where on earth I can find a forum or website that I can post a pic of a piece of wood 2 support psyche the typ
I am restoring a dresser from the 40’s and am having trouble identifying the type of wood. I enjoy a picture that clearly shows the grain, so if there are any experts out within please leave me with your email address and I’ll convey you a pic.

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