User Mike B - Home Improvement Stack Exchange

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How often do septic tanks typically need to be pumped?

plumbing septic

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What direction should laminate flooring be placed in?

jan 6 at 2:29 Ur a arsehole 1

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What's the least intrusive way to find out what's in a wall?

electrical interior inspection

oct 2 at 16:33 The Evil Greebo 16.2k

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Is there a technique or tool for consistently placing drywall screws correctly?

drywall technique drill powertools

dec 20 '11 at 16:49 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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What are some cost-effective tips for reducing external sound from entering a room?

sound-proofing noise-reduction

oct 24 '10 at 5:57 Michael Brian Bentley 21

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Why are progressively larger drywall knives used after each mudding pass?

drywall interior finishing

feb 9 '11 at 19:55 mattsmith321 260

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How can I remove a switch and terminate a circuit in its place?

electrical wiring switch interior

jul 30 at 11:39 bib 6,561

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How should I go about fixing a faulty 220 V Electrical Outlet

electrical repair wiring outlets 220v

feb 17 '12 at 7:25 sharptooth 5,137

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How do I repair a nick in vinyl floor?

repair flooring interior kitchens vinyl-flooring

jul 11 '11 at 16:52 Aarthi 827

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What should I do with a double gang box if I no longer need two separate switches?

electrical technique interior switch

oct 25 '10 at 3:49 gregmac 14.5k

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How long do batteries typically last in electronic deadbolts?

security locks doors

oct 11 '10 at 21:08 Ziplin 153

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How do I prevent water from collecting against side of house?

sealing exterior patio drainage

1d ago Niall C. 16k

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How do I retrieve a detached plunger from a bathtub drain?

plumbing bathroom bathtub drain

feb 5 at 3:22 Niall C. 16k

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What is the proper and accurate way to measure space for window screens?

windows installation exterior screens

oct 18 '11 at 9:46 shirlock homes 42.9k

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Are there other advantages to using turf over grass seed besides getting instant results?

landscaping grass planting turf

aug 8 '11 at 15:48 Reed Hedges 389

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Why does flushing a toilet or running a clothes washer sometimes change shower temperature?

plumbing interior shower temperature

nov 28 '10 at 22:23 ChrisF♦ 14.4k

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What type of screws should I use in framing an area for a drywall patch?

repair framing interior screws

oct 27 '10 at 17:30 Mike B 3,169

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What are my gutter guard options?

water exterior gutters drainage

oct 22 '10 at 13:11 Aarthi 827

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What consistency should drywall mud be?

repair drywall installation interior

apr 24 at 9:49 b.peterson 1

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What is the primary function of the main breaker in a breaker box? How does it differ from other breakers?

electrical circuit-breaker

feb 14 at 15:53 longneck 2,710

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Can quick-drying mud be used on the same drywall joints where slow-drying mud was used?

drywall interior technique finishing

oct 19 '11 at 1:40 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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Is it unsafe if some three prong outlets don't properly test as grounded?

electrical

jul 22 '11 at 16:48 Aarthi 827

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How can I keep leftover drywall mud from drying out in the box?

drywall interior finishing

jun 14 '11 at 17:11 Doresoom 8,480

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Why doesn't the main breaker shut off power for house?

electrical circuit-breaker dangerous breaker-box

nov 8 '10 at 23:45 Aarthi 827

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How to repair fallen tile near kitchen floor?

repair tile interior replacement product-recommendation

oct 31 '10 at 17:09 woodchips 12.1k

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What are the pros and cons of rolled-on wall/ceiling texture paint?

drywall paint interior texture

oct 29 '10 at 12:21 mohlsen 3,891

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What can (and cannot) be put down drains that are connected to septic systems?

plumbing septic septic-tanks drains

oct 21 '10 at 2:37 BrianK 3,022

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How should laminate flooring be secured next to brick?

brick flooring laminate-floor

sep 9 '10 at 22:48 shirlock homes 42.9k

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How should I fill in decorative “gashes” in wood siding?

repair wood exterior siding

mar 11 '12 at 22:46 Jay Bazuzi 7,382

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What sealant should I use for the base of a sink faucet?

plumbing interior faucet sink

nov 16 '11 at 20:51 Tester101♦ 34.1k

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