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8 questions linked to/from What are the tools that every Do-it-Yourselfer must own?
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Should I purchase single tools, or a tool set? [closed]
I now happen to need a wrench to make some changes to my bed. I also realize that sometimes I may need other tools in my life as well. I was wondering
Which way to build one's own collection of ...
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How can I learn the basics of Home Improvement projects?
I am a new homeowner and know literally almost nothing about home improvement. I would like to learn basic concepts by doing things one at a time...but I can't just jump in and do most things. Are ...
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What should I look for when choosing a stud finder?
Stud finders are notoriously unreliable at finding studs; some will indicate a "rapidly shifting network of hundreds and hundreds of studs". Is there a way to determine before purchase that a ...
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How do I secure a toilet bowl to a tile floor?
The bathroom in my house was redone right before I moved in. After moving in, I noticed the toilet is loose. It seems to only stay in place due to it's sheer weight, and it has quite a lot of jostle ...
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Can my apartment's electricity harm my computer? Is there an easy way to test the electricity?
I live in a (rented, 1980 built) row townhouse in the USA with slightly suspect electricity:
A few of the outlets and light switches in the house (in various rooms) don't work at all. (Even allowing ...
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Drilling a hole
I have a set of drill bits but no drill. I need to make a hole in a thin surface prone to splitting and don't have a hand drill or a power drill on hand ; what could I use to make that hole?
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How can I eliminate a light circuit?
Background: We live in a co-op. Each unit has it's own electrical box to shut off electricity.
We have a corner under-cabinet light that is hardwired into the box I THINK (I'd have to tear up the ...
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How to learn home improvement for young adults? [duplicate]
I am 22, living with my parents. I plan to buy a house in the next 4 or 5 years. I want to learn more about home improvement so I can renovate my future house easily. My dad does renovations, but I ...