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How To Post New Questions

How to obtain the best possible answers to your question. Follow the directions and instructions below.

Scroll up or down the forum page. Look for sub topics under the main forum in the blue bar area to find a forum that best suites the nature of your question. Open the topic that is as closely related to the nature of your question as possible. It helps to read the forum topics black descriptive wording for acceptable questions before posting.

Posting a question into the correct forum topic is essential. It will provide you with the best opportunities and possibilities to have your question answered by the professionals in the fields, trade skills and/or industries based on the nature of the question.

Then click the forums title. Once the list of questions appears, look on the left side just above the list of questions. There will be an icon button that is worded "NEW THREAD." Click that icon button.

Another window opens. Title your question as accurately as possible to best describe the nature of the problem or type of question it is. AVOID using words in the title fields and/or phrases like HELP, NEED ADVICE, NEED HELP, NEED ANSWERS, HELP ME, MODEL AND/OR SERIAL NUMBERS, WHAT DO I DO, WHAT PART IS NEEDED, WHERE TO BUY, ETC. None of these words describes the nature nor type of problem or condition you are having. Nor are any of the words, phrases above key and/or specific search words or key search phrases.

In the text box of the next window that opens, type in the question you have about the subject you're asking about, including as much specific, important and detailed information as possible. Describe the problem using complete details. Doing so helps moderators better understand the condition, problem and or nature of the of the question and/or problem you're having. Moderators and other members can then better help you, if you help them understand the problem or condition you are experiencing. Moderators are not mind readers. Fully describe the condition and/or problem you're asking about.

Once the text message box contains the information requested above, click the "SUBMIT" button. The question will then be posted into the forums topic. Allow some time, a day or so, for replies to be posted to your question. Moderators are working individuals whom donate and volunteer their non working time and hours to help you. Please be patient.

When returning to the topic into which you posted your question to obtain advice, recommendations and/or suggestions, click the forum topic where you posted your question. Then click the title of your question. Your member name will be listed just below the tile. Any replies posted will be beneath or above your question, depending upon the settings you selected on your profile pages.

If you want to post a reply, ONLY use the "REPLY" button. Do Not use the "QUOTE" button nor the "EDIT" button or the Quote with a Reply Button. Use only the "REPLY" icon button.

Do Not Double Nor Multiple Post your question. Posting the same and/or similar question into more then one topic will likely cause any or all duplicates to be merged together and/or deleted. One post per question on the same subject in one forum topic only is allowed. Your consideration in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

FYI NOTE: No Advertising Allowed!

NO Advertisements within the forum topics, within replies posted, within personal signatures and/or including any contact information within questions and/or replies is allowed on this web site. Surveys, Ads, Advertisements, Solicitations to market products, services and/or to hire person(s) to perform work is not allowed in any forum topics nor anywhere on this web site. Nor are any allowed in personal messages (Pm's) and/or e-mails sent to any other member, moderator, managers, staff members and/or administrators, etc.

Posting any contact information of any type by any method requesting anyone to contact you to obtain information, to solicit or market products and/or directing anyone to your personal web site(s) which can market products or solicit services, etc are not allowed. "There Are No Exceptions." It is highly advisable that you read the announcements posted in every forum topic before posting.

Anyone posting any of the above, like and/or similar, anywhere on the web site is doing so in violations of the rules and/or to the policies of this web site. Anyone doing so is subjected to a suspension or banning. All decisions are final. No "Exceptions Are Allowed."

No topics are to be used for personal gain using any method. Allowing any of the above degrades the entire web site for all concerned parties. Your consideration in this matter would also be greatly appreciated.

How and Why This Site Uses Cookies

The use of cookies on this forum is optional, but may enhance your experience using the site. Cookies are used to enable functions such as showing whether or not a thread or forum you are viewing has new posts since your last visit, or to automatically log you back in when you return to the site after being away for a while.

When you register, you will be given the option to 'Automatically login when you return to the site'. This will store your user name and password in a cookie, stored on your computer.

If you are using a shared computer, such as in a library, school or Internet café, or if you have reason to not trust any other users that might use this computer, we do not recommend that you enable 'Automatically login when you return to the site'.

This web site also gives you the option to use a cookie to track your current session, ensuring that you remain logged-on while browsing the site. If you choose not to store this information in a cookie, the session data will be sent through each link you click.

Choosing not to use a cookie may cause problems if your computer's connection to the Internet uses a proxy-server and you share links with other users behind the same proxy. If in doubt, we recommend that you select 'yes' to enable the cookie.

After you have registered, you may alter your cookie options at any time by changing the settings on this page.

Many other changes can be made once you're logged in. Go to UserCP to make any other changes you want.

How To Register Instructions

Before beginning the registration process, it is highly suggested reading all the information below entirely. Be sure to follow the instructions exactly. Enter all information correctly.

You must be registered in order to post a question and/or reply to an already posted question on our site. You can choose the option of being notified by email when someone posts a reply to your question after registering.

Select a user name. *Be advised that no advertising is allowed anywhere on the site and no business and/or company names are allowed. If the user name that you select is taken, try another user name until you find a user name that is not taken. Do not forget your user name. Write your user name down. You will need it again to log in.

Enter your email address. Do this correctly the first time. A valid email address is required during the registration process. Be sure the email address you provide is accurate and correct.

If the email address you provide is not correct, the email our site sends to you will fail to arrive and you will not be able to validate your application nor verify your account with the site. Be Aware that you cannot change an email address anytime during the registration process. Only after registering can your email address be changed. You must do that yourself.

As part of the registration process, we send you an email with a confirmation link you must click on to activate your web site membership account. If you didn't get the email, you may want to check your emails spam filter folder. The email containing the confirmation link, may have been interpreted as a junk mail. Unfortunately, the link eventually expires and the account is deleted if this step is missed.

Select a password. Write your password down. You will need it again.

The email sent to you will contain instructions on how to complete the registration process. Follow the instructions carefully. You MUST validate membership using the instructions within that email.

Unfortunately, there is a time limit on the email registering process. Registration must be done within that time limit or the registration will expire. In the event this happens, you'll have to re-register again using new information.

Reminder Note: Be aware the email sent to you using the email address you supplied to this site MAY get sent into any SPAM email folder your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or email service provider uses. Be sure to check for the do it yourself registration email in any SPAM folder your email service uses.

You must complete the registration process by following the instructions within that email, before your account can be established. You will not be able to post until the account is verified, validated and established. Allow time for the process to be completed.

Done correctly and accurately, the registration process works. Be sure to write down all information supplied and double check all information for accuracy before submitting the application. The information you supply to the site cannot be undone nor corrected, once provided and/or entered incorrectly during the registration process!

The contact us link email requesting registration and/or email help may or may not be able to undo, correct and/or help you, if the information you provide our site with is not accurate.

Most common error made when registering is providing an incorrect email address! We cannot reply back to any email sent to us requesting help registering, if >YOU< do not provide an valid email address.

Most cell phone emails and many other on line email addresses fail also. Provide your ISP's email address and avoid on line email addresses whenever possible. Doing so will help insure a successful registration process.

FYI Notice:

The contact us link is not to be used for asking answers to any forum topic question on the site. Administrators, Staff members and managers receive the emails sent using the contact us link.

Administrators and all staff members are not moderators. They cannot and will not answer questions related to any of the forum topics. Our sites moderators are the professionals in all forum topics. Kindly register. Then POST your question in the correct forum topic. Read the forum topics description of accepted questions. Posting in the incorrect forum topic may cause your question to be left unanswered.

FYI NOTE: No Advertising, Business or Company Names Allowed!

NO Advertisements within the forum topics, within replies posted, within personal signatures and/or including any contact information within questions and/or replies is allowed on this web site. Surveys, Ads, Advertisements, Solicitations to market products, services and/or to hire person(s) to perform work is not allowed in any forum topics nor anywhere on this web site. Nor are any allowed in personal messages (Pm's) and/or e-mails sent to any other member, moderator, managers, staff members and/or administrators, etc.

Posting any contact information of any type by any method requesting anyone to contact you to obtain information, to solicit or market products and/or directing anyone to your personal web site(s) which can market products and/or solicitations of and/or for services, etc are not allowed. "There Are No Exceptions." It is highly advisable that you read the announcements posted in every forum topic before posting.

Anyone posting any of the above, like and/or similar, anywhere on the web site is doing so in violations of the rules and/or to the policies of this web site. Anyone doing so is subjected to a suspension and/or banning. All decisions are final. No "Exceptions Are Allowed."

No topics are to be used for personal gain using any method. Allowing any of the above degrades the entire web site for all concerned parties. Your consideration in this matter would also be greatly appreciated.

If you want advertising information, use the http://m1.2mdn.net/viewad/1401531/DIY-Forum-House-Ad-v4.gif icon to the right side of the forums page. Advertising link here: http://www.doityourself.com/page/advertise-forum

Use the Register link to begin the registration process.

Contact Us Link Usage

The contact us link is not to be used for asking questions nor obtaining answers to any forum topic question on the site. Nor is it to be used for advertising and/or for asking about advertising on this web site.

If you want advertising information, use the http://m1.2mdn.net/viewad/1401531/DIY-Forum-House-Ad-v4.gif icon to the right side of the forums page. Advertising link here: http://www.doityourself.com/page/advertise-forum

Administrators and managers receive the emails sent using the contact us link. They are not moderators. Administrators and managers cannot answer questions related to any of the forum topics. Our sites moderators are the professionals in all forum topics.

The contact us link should be used to contact us regarding help with registering problems, information about our site and/or web site problems.

Your consideration in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Kindly register and post your question in the appropriate forum topic. You'll need to read and accept the agreement first.

FYI NOTE: No Advertising Allowed!

NO Advertisements within the forum topics, within replies posted, within personal signatures and/or including any contact information within questions and/or replies is allowed on this web site. Surveys, Ads, Advertisements, Solicitations to market products, services and/or to hire person(s) to perform work is not allowed in any forum topics nor anywhere on this web site. Nor are any allowed in personal messages (Pm's) and/or e-mails sent to any other member, moderator, managers, staff members and/or administrators, etc.

Posting any contact information of any type by any method requesting anyone to contact you to obtain information, to solicit or market products and/or directing anyone to your personal web site(s) which can market products or solicit services, etc are not allowed. "There Are No Exceptions." It is highly advisable that you read the announcements posted in every forum topic before posting.

Anyone posting any of the above, like and/or similar, anywhere on the web site is doing so in violations of the rules and/or to the policies of this web site. Anyone doing so is subjected to a suspension or banning. All decisions are final. No "Exceptions Are Allowed."

No topics are to be used for personal gain using any method. Allowing any of the above degrades the entire web site for all concerned parties. Your consideration in this matter would also be greatly appreciated.