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May 5 |
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What is the best drill bit to pre-drill holes for screws of a certain size? I like this advice, but it depends on the kind of wood that you are fastening to. If you are screwing into a dense wood, you want to just have the threads cutting into the wood. If the wood is less dense, you will want a slightly smaller hole. |
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May 5 |
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How do I keep water from getting in and out of a dishwasher drain air gap? It's pretty likely that there is a clog in the part of the tube that goes to the sink drain. Pull that hose off, and make sure that that it isn't clogged, and that the pipe that feeds into the drain or disposal isn't clogged. I once had a piece of carrot from the disposal clog mine. |
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Apr 25 |
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What type of nail gun is recommended? Fine homebuilding has good reviews on these sorts of tools. |
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Apr 18 |
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How is it that two breaker switches control the same things? @TomG this is very common; people replace an outlet and don't realize that it was switched. I had a "switch that did nothing" in my current house because of this. |
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Apr 16 |
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Do 240V receptacle use the same connectors as 120V receptacles for the same amperage? It's not clear what you mean by "connectors"? Do you mean the plugs that are used, or the wire nuts that are used to connect wires together? |
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Apr 12 |
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How can I install an electrical panel when the stud cavity is too narrow? HerrBag has a great idea; this would work very well to notch the studs. |
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Apr 8 |
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Plywood, MDF or Chipboard for painted bookshelves? The hardwood on the edge also makes the shelf look beefier. |
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Apr 2 |
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Can I build a French drain with old concrete and brick instead of rock? I agree. Make sure to wash them to get off any soil before you use them. |
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Feb 18 |
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How do I easily separate unglued PVC pipe from joints? Decker is right on with this - when you dry fit, the pipes may not go all the way into the fittings. |
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Feb 11 |
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Is there any problem building a wall under floor joists at mid span? Under trusses you should be careful not to attach it directly; you may get "truss lift" which can crack the drywall attached to the wall/ceiling. |
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Jan 25 |
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How do I raise my garage ceiling after spray foaming? I like this approach, but I would go with two layers of polyiso and staggered joints. Note that in most jurisdictions, you need 5/8" drywall between garages and living spaces. |
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Jan 10 |
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How can I remove paint from slotted screw heads? I like hte dremel for this, but I would use an abrasive blade instead of a wire wheel. |
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Jan 7 |
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Can I ground my workbench using an unused outlet's neutral? If the neutral broke and you plugged something in, the neutral at the outlet could be at line voltage. |
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Jan 1 |
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How can I reclaim heat from an enclosed furnace room? Mastic gives better performance than the metal tape. |
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Dec 28 |
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What can I use as a guide for my circular saw if I need to rip an 8' segment out of a sheet of plywood? You can also buy 8' ripping guides; I have one made out of aluminum... |
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Nov 21 |
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How can I increase the heating efficiency of a forced air system? Mastic is a better choice to seal the ducts than tape. |
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Oct 23 |
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What kind of electrical outlet is this, and how do I replace it? It can be a real pain to get the poke-ins to release; you may have ended up snipping them anyway. |
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Oct 19 |
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Is there a case where nails are better than screws, from an engineering/structural standpoint? If you are using the right kind of screws, this is not true; the thinner shaft of the screw above the threads will allow the screw to spin in the board, and pull the board very tight. |
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Sep 30 |
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What should I use to transition from tiles to hard wood floor? I have only ever seen it referred to as "Sanded Caulk" or "Sanded ceramic tile caulk". In my local stores, it's with the ceramic tile supplies. |
