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Are these drywall screws driven too deep into the sheet?

drywall ceiling

nov 15 at 13:38 The Evil Greebo 16.2k

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What's the minimum depth that an electrical box can recess into a finished wall? Does it have to be flush?

oct 15 at 12:34 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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Do I really have to fasten interior-wall electrical wire to a stud to keep it from moving?

electrical wire

jan 22 '12 at 18:25 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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Are these drywall screws properly driven/countersunk?

drywall screws

apr 10 at 0:40 stephen 1

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What's the easiest way to carry 4x8 sheets of 70-lbs drywall by yourself?

drywall

mar 9 at 16:48 Niall C. 16k

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When finishing drywall, is it a common practice not to mud the bottom of horizontally-hung drywall?

drywall mudding

jan 10 at 23:41 shirlock homes 42.9k

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What are the implications of driving a drywall screw too far into the sheet?

drywall screws

nov 15 at 10:01 oscilatingcretin 2,138

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Is there a minimum, NEC-compliant distance that an electrical outlet can be off the floor in my home?

electrical outlets

feb 5 '12 at 14:03 Aaron 3,044

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Is krypton gas more energy-efficient that low-e argon?

windows argon krypton

may 5 at 0:57 oldwindowpro 1

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When bolting down a porcelain toilet, how tight is “too tight”?

toilet installation bolts

sep 27 at 9:17 ChrisF♦ 14.4k

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How do I corner bead around two layers of 5/8" drywall?

drywall corner-bead

feb 23 '12 at 21:15 dbracey 1,449

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Can I extend an electrical ground wire with a copper wire crimp?

electrical grounding extension wire

jan 22 '12 at 16:09 shirlock homes 42.9k

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What happens if I shave a little sliver off electrical wire with a utility knife?

electrical wiring copper

jan 20 '12 at 19:55 Jay Bazuzi 7,382

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What's the proper method for installing new studs in existing frame?

studs

nov 14 '11 at 13:44 The Evil Greebo 16.2k

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How can I quietly tear down drywall?

drywall remove

nov 12 '11 at 12:39 Scott Bruns 1,543

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Carpet company wants to charge me for the waste they will have left over. Is this normal?

installation carpet

jun 23 '11 at 9:00 sharptooth 5,137

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Is there a tool designed for holding multiple electrical wires together to keep them in place for wire nut?

electrical

apr 25 at 1:32 Kaz 356

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Which steel is stronger: Cold rolled, hot rolled, or stainless?

steel

apr 9 at 18:59 Chris Cudmore 7,232

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Is there a way to store drywall vertically on its side?

drywall storage

feb 17 at 17:50 Tom 1

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Is there an NEC-compliant method of repairing minor damage to electrical wire insulation without a junction box?

electrical insulation wiring damage

aug 28 at 1:02 Master Jak Legg 24

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How can I repair a hole in my subfloor?

repair damage subfloor

feb 23 '12 at 22:15 dbracey 1,449

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What's the minimum reasonable thickness for subfloor in my attic?

plywood subfloor

dec 11 '11 at 12:27 shirlock homes 42.9k

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After I soundproof my bedroom wall with QuietRock, will I need to somehow soundproof the floor?

sound-proofing quietrock

oct 25 '11 at 0:00 BMitch♦ 26.2k

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Our vinyl floor install will need to be redone — will new vinyl need to be used, or can the existing vinyl be reused?

floor installation vinyl adhesive

oct 17 '11 at 15:50 The Evil Greebo 16.2k

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Installing new toilet. Does the wax ring have to fit snug around the hole in the underside of the toilet?

toilet installation

oct 10 '11 at 0:38 The Evil Greebo 16.2k

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How can I center a drill bit so that it drills absolutely straight down rather than perhaps a little off to the side?

drill center

may 12 at 22:11 oscilatingcretin 2,138

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Did I break my Kwikset SmartKey lock by trying to rekey with a key that doesn't fit all the way?

lock locks deadbolt

apr 25 at 23:10 Lionel 11

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Finishing drywall: How do I finish over screws that refuse to recess/dimple into the drywall?

drywall

oct 30 at 20:07 oscilatingcretin 2,138

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I modified a nail-in electrical box to use screws instead of nails. Is there some code that prevents that?

electrical screws nails junction-box

oct 5 at 17:55 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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Is this an adequate junction box wire job using a standard electric box? (pic included)

electrical junction junction-box

feb 26 '12 at 4:50 BrianK 3,022

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