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Jul 15	answered	How do I eliminate the “whooshing” sound of water running though pipes?
Jul 15	comment	How to install Kitchen Cabinets on a Drywall? @Asaf @ppumkin: A stud is a vertical member of a buildings wall in a light-frame constructed building, they can be either wood or metal. Or a registered animal retained for breeding (but please don't hang your cabinets on this type of stud).
Jul 15	revised	What should be cleaned or examined after an air conditioner drain pipe leak? Removed "Thanks"
Jul 15	answered	Extension cord and power strip safety
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Jul 15	revised	How to install Kitchen Cabinets on a Drywall? deleted 10 characters in body
Jul 14	comment	Extension cord and power strip safety Could be more exiting if it has a blinking light on it!
Jul 14	comment	Extension cord and power strip safety If you are constantly watching your power strip, you should try plugging a T.V. or something into it to distract you. It must be boring just watching a power strip ;) Seriously though. They are fairly safe if they are used properly, and inspected from time to time.
Jul 14	comment	opening water pipe/tap has hissing noise throughout the house Also take a look at this answer. previous owners may have tried to reduce the pressure using the shutoff, when they should have used the pressure reducing valve.
Jul 14	comment	opening water pipe/tap has hissing noise throughout the house I'm guessing you don't have the proper gauges to measure the pressure, or do you?
Jul 14	comment	opening water pipe/tap has hissing noise throughout the house If the main valve is not fully open it can create resistance in the flow, which can translate into sound, which can be amplified by the plumbing. Since you say it's with both hot and cold, I would focus on the main feed.
Jul 14	comment	opening water pipe/tap has hissing noise throughout the house What is the pressure like coming out of the faucets when fully open, would you say low, normal, or high?
Jul 14	comment	opening water pipe/tap has hissing noise throughout the house Main shutoff should be in the house near the water meter, or where the main supply line enters the building.
Jul 14	comment	Would running a band saw or cnc machine in my basement be safe? dust in the basement can also lead to dust in the whole house, if for example you have a forced air heating system.
Jul 14	comment	opening water pipe/tap has hissing noise throughout the house Make sure the main shutoff valve is fully open.
Jul 14	comment	opening water pipe/tap has hissing noise throughout the house Hot or cold water? What type of system do you have for heating water?
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Jul 14	comment	Extension cord and power strip safety Temporary means non-permanent, e.g. you can't run one inside a wall cavity, etc.
Jul 14	comment	Extension cord and power strip safety Do not use extension cords as a rope alternative.
Jul 14	comment	Extension cord and power strip safety Do not use extension cords near or under water.