DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum - Introductions http://www.diychatroom.com New to the site? Stop in and introduce yourself! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diychatroom.com/images/misc/rss.jpg DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum - Introductions http://www.diychatroom.com Lcd t.v. http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/lcd-t-v-57595/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:28:35 GMT We purchased a new sony LCD T.V. we went to plug it in after we hooked up the cable cord and it blow the house breaker.We then put a bigger breaker in and it worked for a while until we hooked up a PS3 with a hd cable to the T.V. it then fried the cable spitter and we ended up with no cable in that... We purchased a new sony LCD T.V. we went to plug it in after we hooked up the cable cord and it blow the house breaker.We then put a bigger breaker in and it worked for a while until we hooked up a PS3 with a hd cable to the T.V. it then fried the cable spitter and we ended up with no cable in that box.We then had the cable man down and he fixed the splitter and we got cable back in the cable box he went on to hook up a high definition cable box to the T.V. and it worked great when he went to hook up the ps3 with a high definition cord it fried the spitter again and to the cable back out of the cable box outlet.He was not certain what was causing the problem He had never seen anything like this happen before.He tested the cable wires that were coming off the T.V. and fould there was 110 volts of electicity going threw the HD cable he said that he thinks there is something wrong with the T.V. whne I called the sony company and explained it to them they said that it wasn't posible for elictricity to come from the T.V. threw the hd cable cord and that they would send a T.V. repair man out to look at it.Has anyone ever had a problem like this and how did they solve it.

Need help not sure what to do ]]> Introductions coke http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/lcd-t-v-57595/ a little about myself http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/little-about-myself-57590/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:13:20 GMT 66 year old female 30 yrs in construction commercial electrical planning basement bathroom and some remodel handy with tools single:thumbsup: and plan to stay that way glad i found this site 66 year old female
30 yrs in construction
commercial electrical
planning basement bathroom and some remodel
handy with tools
single:thumbsup: and plan to stay that way
glad i found this site ]]> Introductions elainehartsock http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/little-about-myself-57590/ Hello http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/hello-57583/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:41:34 GMT Great forum I'm glad I found this place. I am a apprentice plumber/pipefitter and a member of UA Local 85 in Saginaw, Michigan. Really love all areas of DIY and this site is just what I need. Looking forward to learning some new and great things and maybe even offer some advice myself. ]]> Introductions coolv http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/hello-57583/ Don murtha new member http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/don-murtha-new-member-57554/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:38 GMT Greetings from Western New York ! My name is Don Murtha , retired after 32 yrs. as a firefighrer & teamster living in Western New York near Buffalo , married with two grown boys and 4 grand children. My birthday is May 18 and age 57. My interests are my family , woodworking , football, ( that might change the way the BILLS play ) and hockey ( GO Sabres ) .I found your chatroom by being a member of Woodworkingtalk.com . Your chatroom is very informative and just what every DIY needs if you own a home. Congrats on great site, looking to use your site for help and advice in future DON:thumbup: ]]> Introductions don murtha http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/don-murtha-new-member-57554/ Natural gas water heater-winter maintenance http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/natural-gas-water-heater-winter-maintenance-57545/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:51 GMT Hello! Wondered if someone could lay out step by step instructions for draining and cleaning out my gas-fired water heater. Hot water delivery to the bathroom has slowed down over the past two weeks, with no apparent relationship to weather (cold). Thanks. Hello! Wondered if someone could lay out step by step instructions for draining and cleaning out my gas-fired water heater. Hot water delivery to the bathroom has slowed down over the past two weeks, with no apparent relationship to weather (cold). Thanks. ]]> Introductions Boogle http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/natural-gas-water-heater-winter-maintenance-57545/ good day all http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/good-day-all-57522/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:40:34 GMT New to this forum but not construction. I spent 35 years as a construction electrician and the last 5 years as part of a construction management team.
Have always been too cheap to pay someone to do something I feel I can do myself
I'm hoping to both learn and share info with others ]]> Introductions Jean R http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/good-day-all-57522/ DIY Newb here http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/diy-newb-here-57493/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:25:20 GMT Hello, I just purchased my first home back in July. It's been a great experience so far! Expensive experience, but great, none the less :thumbsup:

I'd like to learn how to do as much of the work on my own home as possible. The only problem that I have is that I am paranoid of doing something major unless I have already done it before or seen it done. So far I have just done small stuff like painting and sealing off doors/windows. I'd love to be able to tackle larger projects like replacing doors/windows. I have a real respect for carpentry in general and would love to be able to learn a bit of it myself.

Don't want to ramble on too much. I'm happy to be here :thumbup: ]]> Introductions z33tec http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/diy-newb-here-57493/ Tiling http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/tiling-57484/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:43:10 GMT I want to tile the surround on the fireplace with glass tiles. Currently the surround and hearth is slate. Can I cover the slate surround with glass tiles and also, should I pull up the slate hearth before putting down porcelain tiles? thanks I want to tile the surround on the fireplace with glass tiles. Currently the surround and hearth is slate. Can I cover the slate surround with glass tiles and also, should I pull up the slate hearth before putting down porcelain tiles? thanks ]]> Introductions sis http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/tiling-57484/ Condo interior/exterior gas whistling http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/condo-interior-exterior-gas-whistling-57469/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:20:29 GMT Hi Folks,

I'm disabled reside in new corner condo development with gas supply for three other units.I have heard a train-wreck squeal outside and called gas Co.When technician arrived- nothing was wrong.

The interior problem was misdiagnosed as H VAC . I discover, It may be Plumbing. Three trips later, I figured try gas Co. Pipes squeal and sing.(Hot Air Gas) I cannot get sleep, for over a month this noise has been ongoing . Living in Ct, I am closer to the Upper N.Y. State border where it gets pretty cold. Plumbing states gas pressure and regulator outside- Gas technician brings a flexible vortex pipe out of his truck and recreates the creepy noise.- Indicates a plumbing problem.

We have had plumbing decide which were the faulty units. The G.C. indicates that this is a gas pressure issue- Today both parties will meet to discuss. In desperation I ask for some solutions?- .:whistling2:, Thank You for your help, loribgh ]]> Introductions loribgh http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/condo-interior-exterior-gas-whistling-57469/ New to forum http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/new-forum-57452/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:48:46 GMT Hi,
I'm Paul Lancaster, living and working in the Jackson, MS area. I have 18 years experience as a machinist, and the last 7 years manufacturing cabinet doors and millwork mostly on CNC machines. Always looking for a place to learn a few more tricks and pass a few on when I can. ]]> Introductions Lakeside MM http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/new-forum-57452/ Jacksonville, FL Newbie here http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/jacksonville-fl-newbie-here-57446/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:11:53 GMT Hi all my name is Jeremy (I'm 25) and I live in Jax, Fl. I purchased my first home Dec 2007 and I am finally getting some time and money to start working on it. Attached is a picture of the house. It is a 1954 3bdr 1ba home. I am looking to make the exterior a little more modern. The bathroom and Kitchen also have to be remodeled. Since owning the house I have done some landscaping (not in pictures) as well as a 6ft privacy fence. I have a thread started in Remodeling for discussion of the layout in the kitchen.

Thanks all and let me know what you think.
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]]> Introductions Speedjunkiejp http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/jacksonville-fl-newbie-here-57446/ Hello http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/hello-57431/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:08:14 GMT Hello I have just joined the forum and look forward to participating in the various discussions Hello

I have just joined the forum and look forward to participating in the various discussions ]]> Introductions LaPal http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/hello-57431/ Indy http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/indy-57424/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:29:51 GMT Not sure if I've posted here yet or not. Natives get nervous if you start posting with out doing so.

Many years experience in concrete applications. Specializing in decorative.
Director of training and tech support for Elite Crete systems. gene dean ec-Indy ]]> Introductions dcsinc http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/indy-57424/ New to the forum Hello :) http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/new-forum-hello-57412/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:14:02 GMT Hi everyone and thank you for letting me join such a great community. There are some many tips and things I did not know. Thanks, Allen Hi everyone and thank you for letting me join such a great community. There are some many tips and things I did not know.

Thanks,
Allen ]]> Introductions Allen797 http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/new-forum-hello-57412/ Hello...New to Forum http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/hello-new-forum-57403/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:48 GMT Hello, my name is Mike and I live in St. Charles, Missouri. My wife and I have been in our c.1985 ranch house for 10 years and have completed several DIY projects. The most recent project we just completed this month was constructing a brand new bathroom in our finished basement. This was... Hello, my name is Mike and I live in St. Charles, Missouri. My wife and I have been in our c.1985 ranch house for 10 years and have completed several DIY projects. The most recent project we just completed this month was constructing a brand new bathroom in our finished basement. This was completed using a Saniflo system, and it works SO well!! I hope to document some of the more challenging steps here, and hope that it helps someone considering installing a Saniflo system.

Mike ]]> Introductions seismic744 http://www.diychatroom.com/f38/hello-new-forum-57403/