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Is it ok to have mixed grounds and neutrals on bars in a breaker box?

electrical breaker-box

oct 27 '11 at 23:47 Brad Gilbert 354

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How do I handle significant snow and ice dams on a 4/12 gable roof with ridge vents?

dec 28 '10 at 12:40 Aarthi 827

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How should I address my bathroom's flickering lights and GFCI tripping mysteriously? (Schematic included.)

electrical bathroom gfci

sep 9 '10 at 22:38 Aarthi 827

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Large voltage swing on incoming main hot line- definitely outside?

electrical breaker-box

may 26 '11 at 2:48 BrianK 3,022

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How do I find where mice are entering my house?

exterior mice extermination

oct 31 '10 at 2:33 Aarthi 827

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Should my toilet flange sit on top of the backer board or the tile of the floor?

plumbing tile toilet installation

aug 16 '10 at 4:37 Aarthi 827

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Is it code-legal to have a circuit breaker box within a storage room?

electrical code-compliance remodeling breaker-box clearance

mar 12 at 14:57 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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What are the best practices for a low deck built half on a concrete slab?

deck framing design

jan 27 at 17:42 Big snooze 1

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Does a grounding wire from a breaker panel to an outside grounding rod need to be in conduit?

electrical wiring conduit breaker-box grounding

oct 12 '11 at 7:00 sharptooth 5,147

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What is the difference between Square D and QP single pole circuit breakers, and can they be mixed?

electrical circuit-breaker

sep 15 '10 at 14:36 Brad Gilbert 354

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Is some asymmetry in a breaker box normal? What about neutral to ground having voltage?

electrical breaker-box

sep 14 '10 at 5:19 Aarthi 827

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Is there any NEC code requirement for how far off the floor Category 5 wiring must be run?

electrical wiring data-wiring conduit code

may 10 at 16:04 Community♦ 1

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What are some inexpensive options for replacing a single-stall garage door?

doors garage garage-door

oct 23 at 18:01 Community♦ 1

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What voltage/amperage garage circuits should I install for welding tools and an air compressor?

electrical tools wiring garage planning

jul 2 at 3:25 Philip Ngai 1,912

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What thickness drywall do I need for 24" OC wall studs in a detached garage?

drywall walls garage finishing

sep 19 '11 at 10:21 shirlock homes 42.9k

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Setting posts for a sturdy garden fence

foundation fence post

may 6 '11 at 19:00 uncle brad 366

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Storage of portable (but bulky) power tools

powertools storage

nov 22 '10 at 21:19 kkeilman 2,363

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How does one know if a well pump is “Short Cycling” or pressure tank is water logged?

plumbing maintenance well-pump

sep 13 '10 at 2:10 Mike Powell 7,491

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What are the advantages and disadvantages to timber framing vs. platform framing?

framing construction timber-framing

aug 27 '10 at 0:13 Aarthi 827

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In a brick layout for tile, how do I handle exposed cut edges?

bathroom tile bathtub finishing

aug 10 '10 at 17:44 Aarthi 827

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How do I install a butcher block breakfast bar on a half wall?

kitchens kitchen-counters

feb 20 '11 at 15:26 Aarthi 827

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Can I extend the ground/bus bar in a main service to accomodate subpanel equipment ground?

electrical wiring code-compliance grounding breaker-box

10h ago Tim Post♦ 833

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How can I fix a small slightly damp area in my basement wall?

basement moisture condensation

may 17 at 4:05 Community♦ 1

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Can I get away with 5/4“ cedar decking across a 24” span in a children's play structure?

design structural decking support

feb 13 at 4:39 decker 1,339

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How do I attach a ledger board if I have no interior access?

deck screws bolts

dec 13 at 1:50 Luke Smith 81

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How can I stop my lights from dimming when major appliances start up?

electrical well-pump

sep 12 '10 at 10:28 Aarthi 827

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Do above counter bowl sinks require special cabinets?

bathroom sink

aug 2 '10 at 12:48 Aarthi 827

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How should I flatten (not level) a concrete subfloor?

concrete subfloor preparation renovation

apr 3 at 0:01 HerrBag 4,050

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Is there a thermostat-controlled corn heater sized for a shop/garage?

heating garage thermostat workshop

oct 5 '11 at 20:55 Aarthi 827

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What can I use to repair a crack in a plastic AC Condenser Drip pan?

repair air-conditioning waterproofing patch

sep 15 '11 at 17:04 The Evil Greebo 16.2k

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