BMitch

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Trained in C, familiar with C++ and Java, spent the last 10 or so years mostly in scripting (perl, shell, etc) with a little php/ajax/js on the side. I've been running linux on just about all my systems for over 5 years, and at least partially using it since '95, mostly with Debian and now Ubuntu. Lately I'm getting back into a project using C, maybe Lua, front end with php/ajax/js, and who knows what else.

Outside of the techie stuff, I enjoy photography as a hobby and do a lot of home repair both on my own home and with the local Habitat chapter. For fun, I strap the bare necessities onto my back and enjoy a weekend of backpacking.

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Apr 16	comment	Is there any way to replace drill batteries? Please disclose any affiliation you have with the company.
Apr 16	answered	How should I landscape my yard to make my home more efficient?
Apr 16	comment	How should I landscape my yard to make my home more efficient? This should be split into two parts. The plant selection parts belong on G&L. Places to add trees to shade your home belong here. And the question should also be significantly narrowed down, this is far too broad of a question.
Apr 16	comment	Where do I attach the grounding conductor to my bedroom light fixture? My point being that if all you do is attach the wire to the junction box, but don't ensure that the junction box itself is grounded, you've done nothing. The purpose of grounding the fixture is so the breaker trips from a short if the wiring in the fixture fails, rather than leaving the fixture energized and ready to electrocute the next person that touches it.
Apr 16	comment	Where do I attach the grounding conductor to my bedroom light fixture? And if the electric box isn't metal, but rather plastic? What is the box connected to, the fixture grounding wire or one from the line?
Apr 15	awarded	Revival
Apr 15	awarded	Nice Answer
Apr 15	comment	How can I tighten a bolt in a circular hole? @Urbycoz A torque wrench is a more specialized tool. There are pages of results when I search on "socket wrench" at my local hardware store. You can also try searching on ratchet set and mechanics tool set.
Apr 15	comment	How can I tighten a bolt in a circular hole? Note, no affiliation, but I do like Craftsman tools in this situation. I took a 20 year old wrench like this back because the quick release go stuck in the release position and they replaced it, no questions asked.
Apr 15	answered	How can I tighten a bolt in a circular hole?
Apr 15	reviewed	No Action Needed How do I remove carpet tape from a painted wall?
Apr 15	comment	Does it make sense to turn over a bed's mattress once in a while? -1 because this is likely off topic for our site.
Apr 15	answered	Why am I getting 20V from a light socket after changing the bulb?
Apr 13	comment	Can I safely make a door frame taller? Once you remove the jack studs, any load being supported by the header will be unsupported, so don't remove any structure until you know for sure. It's usually obvious if the header is load bearing, the 2xn's should be a pair installed vertically plus a spacer between to match the thickness of the wall, instead of flat with the top of the door.
Apr 13	comment	Can I safely make a door frame taller? A load bearing header is supporting things above the door. But it's also possible that the wall isn't load bearing. You also don't want a drywall joint in the corner of a doorway (it can easily crack), so you should open the wall up at least one stud past the king stud on each side of the doorway.
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Apr 13	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on Why am I not getting hot water from my tankless hot water heater?
Apr 13	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on locating tag wiki excerpt
Apr 12	comment	Why does it take a second for water to come out of the kitchen faucet? +1 If I were to guess, I'd say a bad o-ring in spout assembly that's allowing a small leak around th base that's barely noticeable.
Apr 12	awarded	Popular Question