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Understanding Screw Sizes

screws

may 14 at 19:27 Peter D 11

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What is the best drill bit to pre-drill holes for screws of a certain size?

wood tools drill

may 4 at 16:16 Graham 1

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Is there a way to simply splice in an additional length of 12/2 NM-B cable?

electrical junction

may 2 at 9:47 Master E Rusty 1

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What is an affordable 2D drafting software for amateurs?

remodeling software drafting

mar 20 at 9:17 SoCa 11

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Is there an easy way to measure the height of a tree?

tips measuring

mar 7 at 4:48 Community♦ 1

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How can I fireproof a room?

fire-extinguisher fireproof

feb 28 at 17:13 Fray 1

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What can I use to drill dowel holes down the end of a long piece of wood?

drill joints

feb 18 at 2:18 CrazyTim 1

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How can I increase the heating efficiency of a forced air system?

hvac energy-efficiency heating

feb 17 at 19:25 WILLIAM CARROZZA 1

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How much load can a (wood) board support, if it is supported only at the ends?

wood engineering

feb 6 at 16:12 Niall C. 16k

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How do I put a fluorescent light on a motion sensor?

electrical lighting

feb 6 at 10:44 supraja 1

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How can I speed up my slow hot water?

water-heater

jan 21 at 14:53 monica levy 1

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What are cheap ways to build strong shelves with a large span?

wood furniture wooden-furniture shelving

jan 16 at 2:26 user11109 21

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How can I coil up a rope so that it doesn't get tangled?

tools storage

jan 6 at 22:10 bcworkz 5,065

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How can I audit my furnace?

furnace energy-efficiency energy-audit

dec 29 at 2:40 Scott Barrett 11

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What are my options for replacing 50W GU10 lightbulbs?

lighting energy-efficiency led

dec 18 at 19:41 Henry Jackson 1,857

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What are the tools that every Do-it-Yourselfer must own?

tools

dec 14 at 10:24 Antoine 834

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How do I build an ice rink in my backyard?

exterior landscaping

sep 26 at 12:29 Kate Gregory 848

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What are the pros and cons of different types of smart switches (that are on the US market) ?

electrical home-automation

aug 1 at 16:32 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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How can I effectively use Google Sketchup to render walls, doors, and windows?

software

jul 28 at 11:38 Brad Mace 1,244

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Miter saw advice and recommendations

tools

jul 26 at 6:31 Brad Mace 1,244

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Is there a trick to applying caulk using a caulk-gun?

caulking technique

jul 16 at 16:50 Jeremy W. Sherman 915

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Check heating pipes for thermal leaks

insulation heating

jul 16 at 8:35 Community♦ 1

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How best can I discover what is up with my electrical bill?

electrical energy-efficiency

jul 13 at 21:34 Peranting 21

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Is it safe to re-use drill holes in a wall?

drill

jul 3 at 14:58 Steven 14.6k

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How to replace 12v halogen under cabinet lighting with LED lighting from scratch?

electrical lighting

jun 22 '12 at 19:08 ppumkin 4,247

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What is a good depth for putting bark around a playset?

weather-resistant

jun 4 '12 at 11:44 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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Can I increase air volume by adding more fans?

hvac fan ducts

jun 1 '12 at 3:10 Andrew Cone 153

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How can I determine why my A/C runs all day?

insulation hvac air-conditioning

may 31 '12 at 16:23 Jim 21

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Design guidelines for walk-in shower sizing?

shower design

may 23 '12 at 13:17 Community♦ 1

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How do I repair the bottom lip of a concrete slab?

repair concrete patio patch masonry

may 22 '12 at 4:18 Bryce 861

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