User Vebjorn Ljosa - Home Improvement Stack Exchange

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Should I set fence posts in dirt, gravel, crushed rock, or concrete?

fence

feb 27 at 1:48 Ernie 11

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Is there a standard height and depth for stairs?

stairs

aug 25 '10 at 22:46 Aarthi 827

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What kind of mortar should I use to point a fieldstone foundation?

foundation mortar

jul 7 at 14:41 Community♦ 1

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What is the proper way to run wires along/across basement ceiling joists?

electrical basement building-regulations

feb 6 '12 at 19:17 Tester101♦ 34k

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Do thermostat-controlled, auto-adjust HVAC vents exist?

hvac forced-air furnace air-conditioner vent

apr 17 at 21:03 BMitch♦ 26.2k

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Does a homeowner need a permit for electrical work in Massachusetts?

electrical building-regulations

apr 16 '12 at 2:00 Community♦ 1

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How long does paint have to dry before I can tape over it?

painting

aug 2 at 2:02 shirlock homes 42.8k

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How do I remove dried paint from ceramic tiles and the bathtub?

paint bathroom

jul 21 '10 at 19:43 Aarthi 827

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How do I lay asphalt shingles on a roof, and what should be under them?

roof shingles

jul 22 '10 at 21:19 Aarthi 827

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What should I use for a sandbox bottom?

materials design

jun 4 '11 at 2:25 Aarthi 827

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How do I repair a small leak in a steam radiator? Could this be a big problem?

radiator

nov 16 '11 at 18:41 kdgregory 481

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How should I paint cedar and pressure-treated pine?

fence painting staining pressure-treated

aug 18 '10 at 14:15 Aarthi 827

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Should I use thread-seal tape for steam pipe?

plumbing boiler steam

sep 23 '10 at 1:35 Mike Powell 7,491

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Can a completely flat roof be waterproof?

roof

jan 4 '11 at 3:47 Shimon Rura 2,996

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Is basement smell caused by oil boiler?

basement boiler smell

jul 26 '10 at 17:10 Joe 5,837

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Can I trust my pressuretrol?

boiler steam

aug 25 '10 at 22:02 kkeilman 2,363

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Why are my deck boards of uneven width?

deck

jan 3 '11 at 8:03 Aarthi 827

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Which communication bus systems for home automation?

home-automation

dec 11 '10 at 0:43 kkeilman 2,363

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How do I sand stamps off of lumber?

deck sander

jul 29 '10 at 12:55 Aarthi 827

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How do I remove crumbling mortar from fieldstone foundation?

foundation

dec 14 '10 at 0:17 Aarthi 827

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What kind of caulk should I use around my bathtub?

caulking bathroom

sep 15 at 8:36 Vebjorn Ljosa♦ 5,373

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How much weight should a deck of a given area support?

building-regulations deck engineering

aug 5 '10 at 18:36 Aarthi 827

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How do I discharge the capacitor of my refrigerator?

appliances refrigerator

aug 5 '10 at 22:17 Aarthi 827

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How do I make a lamp cord stick to drywall?

electrical

dec 10 '10 at 19:44 Aarthi 827

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Should I insulate steam pipes in the basement?

insulation basement radiator furnace steam

nov 28 at 19:39 BMitch♦ 26.2k

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How can I hanging something on an exterior wall with vinyl siding?

vinyl-siding

nov 23 '11 at 17:59 Tester101♦ 34k

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Definitons of various sand, gravel, and rock products

gravel rock

aug 14 '10 at 15:35 Joe 5,837

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What type of wood siding should I use for a shed?

siding shed lumber

nov 23 '11 at 18:14 Tester101♦ 34k

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How is a septic system different from a cesspool?

sewer

aug 1 at 9:36 Vebjorn Ljosa♦ 5,373

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How can I prevent water from being fed to my foundation through the gas-line ditch?

water drainage

sep 5 at 15:19 The Evil Greebo 16.2k

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