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Former member of C# team at Microsoft. Now a stay-at-home dad and DIY homesteader.


Nov
29
comment What is this knob on our fireplace?
I first read this as "Who is this knob in our fireplace?" and thought "Santa".
Nov
29
comment What is this knob on our fireplace?
"If not up the flue, then..." Too often on the internet someone assumes I know what they mean and so they just write '...' and then I am confused. So: "If not up the flue, then in to your house, which is really bad for you."
Nov
29
revised What projects should never be DIY?
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Nov
29
asked How can I make a nail-strewn lawn safe for bare feet?
Nov
29
comment What projects should never be DIY?
I'll clarify the question. (Welcome to diy.stackexchange.com. I think this could have been a constructive comment on the question, instead of a rant in an answer, and that would have been a been a better contribution to the site. )
Nov
29
comment Is there a way to build interior walls that are easy to change?
I'm designing a house for future construction. As a novice designer, I want to hedge my bets. As a techno-geek, I want to install Super-Cat9-whatever when it gets invented.
Nov
23
comment Is there an alternative to a self-piercing saddle valve for a humidifier?
Does having a humidifier mean you're likely to get mold? Or are you doing something else to mitigate that?
Nov
22
answered How do I run ethernet, speaker wire, and coax through a wall into a crawlspace?
Nov
22
revised How does the cost of conduit compare to conventional wiring?
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Nov
22
comment Halogen torchiere standing lamp
They are really hot, making them a fire hazard.
Nov
21
asked Is there a way to build interior walls that are easy to change?
Nov
20
comment How does the cost of conduit compare to conventional wiring?
I can see that I was unclear. I have edited the question. I'm convinced that I should use conduit, but I'm trying to find the right balance.
Nov
20
revised How does the cost of conduit compare to conventional wiring?
clarify
Nov
20
asked How does the cost of conduit compare to conventional wiring?
Nov
20
asked How does wood paneling compare to drywall?
Nov
19
comment How best can I discover what is up with my electrical bill?
Do you run the AC all summer long, and the heat all winter? What temperature do you set the thermostat to, and how does that compare to your neighbors?
Nov
19
comment How do I repair a curtain rod anchor that was ripped out of the wall?
In my family this happens over & over. Our landlord put in really long curtains, which makes them an easy target.
Nov
19
answered What maintenance does a cedar deck require?
Nov
19
comment What's a good general purpose light-use drill?
@merk: sometimes a brace is preferred in tight quarters, as the racheting function lets you swing the handle around in open space.
Nov
15
answered What's a good general purpose light-use drill?