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How should I mount external hardware to a Greenboard/EPS exterior wall?
The external cladding of my house is rendered NRG Greenboard (an EPS product). What is the best way to mount simple external hardware (specifcally, a hose reel) to this material?
The reel itself just ...
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How can double swinging closet doors be installed?
I have a coat closet that long ago had double sliding doors and now has no doors at all. I would like it to have double swinging doors, like french doors but without glass. I found a couple of ...
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Which nails should I use for shoe molding installation?
I'm about to install shoe molding all over my house. The baseboards are hung for carpet, but we're replacing the carpet with vinyl. So I have a pretty good sized gap to cover. I'll probably use 11/16 ...
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Why do my new door hinges prevent my door from shutting completely?
I have installed some new standard 3" door hinges with a small corner radius on a 32" door. The doors are sold core oak doors. The hinges appear to look fine and fit perfectly flush in the existing ...
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What does the 16“ in ”16-Inch Full Ext Drawer" refer to?
I'm building a project that involves sliding drawers. I'm shopping for drawer slides and I'm not sure what the 16" in the title below refers to?
Does it mean the drawer hardware is 16 inches closed? ...
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What is this small L shaped bracket thing called?
I have a drawer that broke because the screw which held this little plastic piece was tightened too far and cracked it. Could someone help me identify it so that I can order another one?
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Where can I find unusual L-shaped brackets? [closed]
I had windows installed in my gazebo, but had them installed with the screens on the outside and windows on the inside (for easier cleaning access). My problem now is that strong winds blow the ...
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Is there an issue using a stainless steel bolt with a hot-dip galvanized nut and washer?
Question says it all. Will there be a problem using a stainless steel bolt with a hot-dip galvanized nut and washer? This will not be a load-bearing application, will be exposed to outdoor conditions ...
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Where can I buy doorknobs at wholesale prices? [closed]
I'm preparing to replace all of the door knobs, hinges, etc in my home to a more modern style. Since this means I'll be purchasing a couple dozen it seems that I could save some money if I bought an ...
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How can I mount a 2" mast to the side of a utility pole?
I need to mount a 2" diameter mast to the side of a utility/telephone pole and am having trouble locating a mounting solution/hardware that will work.
My big problem is that I'm not sure what the ...
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Why do my kitchen cabinets' magnetic door catches keep breaking?
As per the title, my kitchen cabinets use those little magnetic door catch devices.
Where there is a small plate on the door, and a housed magnet mounted to the frame of the cabinet to hold the door ...
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What latch would work best for a front/top opening chest?
I'm building a chest (about 3' wide, 2' deep, 2' tall) where the front folds up over the top (270 degrees), then the front/top fold again to the back (another 270 degrees). I need to know how best to ...
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Which outlet box should I use for an unfinished basement?
I want to install a 15-amp AC receptacle in my basement between the ceiling joists. The basement's not finished so there's plenty of room to play around. Should I be installing a "new work" new ...
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How do you remove a dummy knob with a screw that seems to spin and spin?
I recently purchased my first home and wanted to replace all of the door knobs to make it feel more like my place, rather than just some place I was renting again. Anyway, all of the privacy locking ...
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How do I replace a bathtub drain trip lever?
The trip lever for the drain in my bath tub is very old (I'm guessing 30+ years) and has begun corroding and rusting. It's definitely time to replace it. I plan to replace the entire trip lever along ...
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What are the different types of drywall anchors, and what are the advantages of each?
I recently put up wire shelving in my pantry, and spent forever figuring out what type of drywall anchor I should use. I even found several types that I didn't even know existed. It might be good to ...
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What type of fastener should I use for a hollow wood door?
I'm planning on putting a bathrobe/extra towel hook on the back of my bathroom door, but I'm pretty sure it's hollow wood. Can I just use the standard screws that come with the hook kit, or do I need ...
