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Feb 19	comment	What considerations do I need to make when mounting heavy objects on plaster walls? Good answer below. For serious weight, find the studs. For lighter weight, the same general rules apply as to plasterboard. Plaster structure is stronger (becasue of the lathe), but more prone to cracks. The only real difference is you have to go deeper, through both plaster and lathe.
Feb 19	comment	Should I mount brackets to the wall or the shelves first? It looks as if the keyhole slots for the shelves have the narrow slot in the back. In that case, the shelves lock in by sliding back, so mounting the brackets on the wall first should work. It also has the advantage of not having to lift and support the shelf while you are attaching the brackets.
Feb 19	comment	What considerations do I need to make when mounting heavy objects on plaster walls? Possible duplicate of this question and answers
Feb 16	comment	What would cause my bathroom faucet to shut itself off? What type of washer did you use?
Feb 16	comment	Why is my electric hot water heater producing lukewarm/cold water? Could you give more information about the type of hot water system? All electric? Gas? Oil? Separate or part of an heating system?
Feb 15	comment	Can I use the glass from a gas fireplace insert on wood fireplace? Can you give more detail on the glass you want to use?
Feb 15	comment	Can different gauge wiring be used in the same circuit? @TheEvilGreebo You are right. Some of the breakers are 20A, but the ones with 14 gauge (including the one I am extending) are 15A. I edited the Q.
Feb 14	comment	What material can I use for this custom corner desk? @Steven Might it have something to do with the fact that Sketchup has been a free Google distribution. Maybe Google has a relationship with Acer?
Feb 13	comment	Can municipal authorities get warrant to search suspected building site in U.S.? +1 I'm struggling as to whether the Q is off topic, but this is a good answer.
Feb 11	comment	Where does the excess electricity from my solar panels go? This site is intended to guide folks who want to do/fix/build/use things around their homes. Your question is theoretically/philosophically interesting, but I am not sure it guides us.
Feb 10	comment	How should I attach a chin-up bar to floor joists? Great diagrams!
Feb 10	comment	How should I attach a chin-up bar to floor joists? @Mark I actually preferred your 2x4 spanning approach and the diagram on the right is the one I would recommend. Just double up the 2x4 and drill through with a bolt, nut and washer, no lag bolts, except horizontally through the joists.
Feb 10	comment	How can I wire multiple recessed lights and multiple dimmers? We need a bit more information - what voltage? what kind of connectors are on the lights? what type of dimmers are they? etc.
Feb 8	comment	How can I install crown cornice molding and trim on rounded outside corners? what is the approximate diameter of the curve?
Feb 8	comment	How do I replace a broken halogen bulb in the recessed light in my bathroom? Did you try to find a specification sheet from the manufacturer on the web (assuming there is enough info on the body of the unit)?
Feb 8	comment	Can I hang a 60 lbs TV on 1 inch drywall? Dangerous advice. There are many inappropriate solutions to problems that may make do for a while, or maybe forever. But as Tester101 says, let's teach how to do it right (and there are often several right solutions, but not heavy loads in just plasterboard).
Feb 7	comment	How do I repair a wooden door's hinge binding? Also see @Chris Cudmore's advice about screw size. The matchstick trick works, and I have used it often, but for badly damaged holes like these, I like harder wood. If using chopsticks, only the bamboo type, not the very soft wood type.
Feb 7	comment	How do I rewire this circuit controlling several lights and receptacles? Where are you located?
Feb 6	comment	How can I hang a closet rod where there are no studs? Also, copper is an especially flexible material and is generally not suited for clothing rods. It tends to bend unless there are numerous support brackets.
Feb 6	comment	How do I cover nail holes in composite trim in a wet location? If it's MDF, they are going to paint it. If they are going to paint it, you can't use wax. If you don't like painters caulk, I would use latex wood filler, but that shrinks and generally takes two coats.