# DIY - Do It Yourself **URL:** https://forums.thehomestack.io/c/anything-goes/diy-do-it-yourself/23.md [Latest](https://forums.thehomestack.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.thehomestack.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.thehomestack.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the DIY - Do It Yourself category](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/about-the-diy-do-it-yourself-category/25)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/about-the-diy-do-it-yourself-category/25 "2025-10-28T01:40:05Z")
Here lets help each other on stuff around the house or else where --- ## [Resetting the BIOS Password using Software](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/resetting-the-bios-password-using-software/296)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/resetting-the-bios-password-using-software/296 "2017-12-22T14:47:33Z")
Every system must store the BIOS password information somewhere. If you are able to access the machine after it has been booted successfully, you may be able to view the BIOS password. You must know the memory address wh… --- ## [Resetting the BIOS Password using Hardware](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/resetting-the-bios-password-using-hardware/297)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/resetting-the-bios-password-using-hardware/297 "2017-12-22T14:46:44Z")
you cannot access the machine after if has been powered up, it is still possible to get past the BIOS password. The BIOS password is stored in CMOS memory that is maintained while the PC is powered off by a small battery… --- ## [Weber Grill Users](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/weber-grill-users/312)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/weber-grill-users/312 "2017-12-22T14:45:58Z")
Not only can one convert from LP to Natural Gas (easy) or NG to LP (a little more difficult), but several companies even sell conversion kits for this. In fact, I personally converted my Char-Broil Commercial series gril… --- ## [How to close an inground pool for the winter](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/how-to-close-an-inground-pool-for-the-winter/320)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/how-to-close-an-inground-pool-for-the-winter/320 "2017-12-21T15:10:12Z")
By Poolandspa.com Locate all your winterizing supplies. This should include; the cover the water tubes the plugs for the skimmers and return jets winterizing chemicals an air compressor or a powerful shop vac NOT… --- ## [By Pass activation on Windows 7 2008 and 2008 R2](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/by-pass-activation-on-windows-7-2008-and-2008-r2/359)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/by-pass-activation-on-windows-7-2008-and-2008-r2/359 "2017-12-21T15:09:15Z")
I did this and it seems to be working: Formatted and installed Server 2008 R2. Changed the date to 2019. Restarted and re-formatted and re-installed Server 2008 R2, so that the first date that the OS will see, is 2019. … --- ## [Calculate Your Pool's Water Volume](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/calculate-your-pools-water-volume/355)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/calculate-your-pools-water-volume/355 "2017-12-18T18:05:30Z")
In order to figure out proper doses of chemicals for your pool, you need to determine how many gallons of water it holds. To do that, you need to know four different numbers: the length, width, average depth, and a multi… --- ## [Jeep Liberty 2001 3.7L or Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2004 4.7L bypass a/c belt](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/jeep-liberty-2001-3-7l-or-jeep-grand-cherokee-1999-2004-4-7l-bypass-a-c-belt/9962)
**Author:** [@steve.ling](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/steve.ling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/jeep-liberty-2001-3-7l-or-jeep-grand-cherokee-1999-2004-4-7l-bypass-a-c-belt/9962 "2017-12-18T18:03:50Z")
No need for a bypass pully only a belt is need hence why they do not may a bypass pully got hte Grand Cherokee 4.7L This is the one you need: part number K060790 which measures 13/16" x 79 1/2" with six ribs. --- ## [Fix for netflix error code n8156-6013](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/fix-for-netflix-error-code-n8156-6013/374)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/fix-for-netflix-error-code-n8156-6013/374 "2017-12-18T18:03:09Z")
I bet you’re wondering what I did.. Well go to the Microsoft SilverLight 3 SDK page here: Here but you won’t be downloading the SDK.. you’ll scroll down the page to Instructions and find the link for this: “To build … --- ## [Hello, everyone!](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/hello-everyone/17403)
**Author:** [@McGeorge](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/McGeorge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/hello-everyone/17403 "2017-12-07T08:30:06Z")
Newbie here. I’m glad to have found this great online gun community. I’m hoping to learn more from the other members here. Cheers! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Skype 3.0 for windows mobile and pocket PC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/skype-3-0-for-windows-mobile-and-pocket-pc/373)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/skype-3-0-for-windows-mobile-and-pocket-pc/373 "2010-12-07T11:03:21Z")
Skype 3.0 CAB file only http://rapidshare.com/files/435392087/SkypeWM\_v3.0.0.256.zip Skype 3.0 Windows PC installer to Phone http://rapidshare.com/files/435392063/SkypeMobile\_3.0\_WM\_WindowsInsraller.rar --- ## [Fall Pool Closings](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/fall-pool-closings/354)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2009, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/fall-pool-closings/354 "2009-08-23T14:18:37Z")
If you live in the North The dates for pools are usually these if you leave in the mid USA Opening date:Memorial Weekend Closing Date: Labor Day Weekend 1.Balance the water chemistry: Approximately 3 - 7 days prior … --- ## [New 5.00 M33 Firmware](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/new-5-00-m33-firmware/324)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2008, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/new-5-00-m33-firmware/324 "2008-11-26T17:15:56Z")
Here is the latest custom firmware update for Sony’s 5.00 firmware version. You must have sony’s Firmware BOOT.PBP handy. Simple rename it from BOOT.PBP to 500.PBP and place it in the /PSP/GAME/UPDATE folder along with… --- ## [WM6.1 RUU Kaiser HTC WWE 3.28.405.0 radio sign 25.83.40.02 1.65.17.56](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/wm6-1-ruu-kaiser-htc-wwe-3-28-405-0-radio-sign-25-83-40-02-1-65-17-56/321)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2008, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/wm6-1-ruu-kaiser-htc-wwe-3-28-405-0-radio-sign-25-83-40-02-1-65-17-56/321 "2008-10-28T12:39:45Z")
HTC Official Rom Windows Mobile 6.1 http://rapidshare.com/files/…/RUU\_Kaiser\_HTC\_WWE\_3.28.405.0\_radio\_sign\_25.83.40.02\_1.65.17.56\_Ship.exe --- ## [Hard-SPL And Soft-Spl](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/hard-spl-and-soft-spl/319)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2008, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/hard-spl-and-soft-spl/319 "2008-10-16T10:08:36Z")
Original link Soft SPL - loaded to ram temporarily, erased after reboot, use it to flash HardSPL or tested working roms. Hard SPL - A version which is flashed to rom. So, what\`s this? Based on oxygen spl, but Doesn\`… --- ## [Vendor Specific Solutions for Resetting the BIOS Password](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/vendor-specific-solutions-for-resetting-the-bios-password/298)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2008, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/vendor-specific-solutions-for-resetting-the-bios-password/298 "2008-01-20T11:20:36Z")
KeyDisk will reset the BIOS password on Toshiba laptops. Older Toshiba laptops can be convinced to boot without their power-on BIOS password by attaching a dongle to the parallel port which crosses a number of the pins.… --- ## [Introduction to BIOS Passwords](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/introduction-to-bios-passwords/295)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2008, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/introduction-to-bios-passwords/295 "2008-01-20T11:18:48Z")
The best method to reset a BIOS password depends on what BIOS the computer has. Common BIOS’s include AMI, Award, IBM and Phoenix. Numerous other BIOS’s do exist, but these are the most common. Some BIOS’s allow you to … --- ## [Ripping with 3.71 M33](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/ripping-with-3-71-m33/289)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2007, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/ripping-with-3-71-m33/289 "2007-12-25T12:34:33Z")
This guide will walk you through the steps for riping UMD Disc to PC using 3.52 M33/3.71 M33 custom firmware. First step is bringing up the VSH menu. Do this by pressing HOME on 3.52 M33 or by pressing select on 3.71 M3… --- ## [PSP UnBricking or UnBrick](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/psp-unbricking-or-unbrick/286)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2007, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/psp-unbricking-or-unbrick/286 "2007-10-13T20:35:11Z")
Hi All, This is a how to on how to unbrick any PSP. Step 1: Extract the .ZIP file. Download the file below if you do not see the file you must register. Step 2: Insert the memory stick that you want to turn into a “ma… --- ## [Here's the FREE solution for unlocking Orange SPV!](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/heres-the-free-solution-for-unlocking-orange-spv/278)
**Author:** [@robinhood1995](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/robinhood1995)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2007, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/heres-the-free-solution-for-unlocking-orange-spv/278 "2007-07-01T11:57:47Z")
Here you go!\[ol\] Close active sync. Kill the WCESCOMM.EXE process with the task manager. Download SPVUnlock.exe (http://62.4.16.139/jc/soft/SPVUnlock.exe) Click on the icon of the lock Note the code given at screen … --- ## [NEW Downgrade your PSP from 3.50](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/new-downgrade-your-psp-from-3-50/276)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2007, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/new-downgrade-your-psp-from-3-50/276 "2007-07-01T10:24:25Z")
Hi All, You can now downgrade you PSP from version 3.50. You need a copy of this game Lumines Puzzle Fusion from Region 1 or 2 and this tool Downgrader 3.50 Sony EBOOT’s 3.50 1.50 Enjoy --- ## [Downgrade your PSP from 3.03](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/downgrade-your-psp-from-3-03/277)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2007, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/downgrade-your-psp-from-3-03/277 "2007-06-30T14:52:35Z")
Hi All, Downgrade your PSP from 3.03 with this game: NOTE: Must be unpatched Version Grand Theft Auto - Liberty City Stories You also need this tool: Downgrader303.zip Sony EBOOT’s 3.03 1.50 Enjoy --- ## [SVP 100 Unlock for Free](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/svp-100-unlock-for-free/252)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2007, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/svp-100-unlock-for-free/252 "2007-05-13T20:32:36Z")
Here is another one for you SVP 100 Close active sync. Kill the WCESCOMM.EXE process with the task manager. Run SPVUnlock.exe Click on the icon of the lock Note the code given at screen by the program. Type in the … --- ## [Unlock your HTC Windows Mobile device for unsigned applications and certific](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/unlock-your-htc-windows-mobile-device-for-unsigned-applications-and-certific/251)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.thehomestack.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2007, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.thehomestack.io/t/unlock-your-htc-windows-mobile-device-for-unsigned-applications-and-certific/251 "2007-05-13T17:56:51Z")
Unlock your HTC Windows Mobile device for unsigned applications and certificates I recently bought a HTC S310 and installed the Windows Mobile 5 smart phone SDK for Visual Studio 2005. The biggest problem was not writi…