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When should I not use WD-40?

lubrication

mar 20 '12 at 13:47 Steven 14.6k

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What actually happens if I vary proportions of cement and sand in mortar?

mortar

mar 23 '12 at 13:54 Community♦ 1

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What's the practical difference between “latex” and “acrylic” water dispersion paint?

paint

aug 17 at 10:05 Rory Alsop 2,403

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How can I remove graffiti from painted walls?

painting cleaning oil-based-paint

feb 13 at 2:53 Niall C. 16k

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What happens if I use vegetable oil instead of machine oil or grease?

lubrication

jul 22 '11 at 16:13 KeithS 9,230

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How do I achieve required torque when using an impact driver?

tools

oct 19 '10 at 1:45 John Gardeniers 1,487

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Why should I use advanced nails instead of wood screws for strength?

wood framing screws nails

feb 12 '11 at 1:23 Aarthi 827

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How important is circuit breaker breaking capacity?

electrical circuit-breaker

apr 18 at 1:22 Dave 11

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How can I protect my hands when using power tools?

safety powertools

apr 5 at 11:31 Community♦ 1

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When would I use epoxy anchors?

concrete anchor stone fastener

nov 26 '10 at 12:35 Walker 2,748

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How do I optimally cut a bolt to length?

metal metal-cutting bolts

mar 24 '12 at 0:54 BMitch♦ 26.2k

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Is graphite lubricant safe for metal parts?

lubrication

nov 8 '10 at 20:49 kkeilman 2,363

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Is there some flexible cement-based mortar?

sealing mortar

apr 6 '11 at 8:21 Asaf Chertkoff 473

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How do I roughly cut linoleum to room width?

flooring vinyl-flooring linoleum

feb 12 '12 at 18:21 Community♦ 1

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What's the procedure for stripping wires with pliers?

electrical wiring

nov 17 '11 at 15:09 ppumkin 4,237

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Why exactly is WD-40 not a true lubricant?

lubrication

may 22 '12 at 16:13 Mike Powell 7,491

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How to repel pigeons so that they don't loiter behind my windows?

windows pest-control

may 15 '11 at 20:18 DA01 11.5k

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How do I get the most torque out of a spanner?

tools

aug 1 at 20:19 Steven 14.6k

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How to fix a through hole in a concrete step?

repair concrete stairs mortar

may 15 '12 at 12:22 woodchips 12.1k

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Is earthing required for a submersible water pump?

safety wiring grounding

jul 21 '11 at 12:58 sharptooth 5,127

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What are the “rules” for connecting different kinds mains electrical wires?

electrical wiring materials

nov 28 '11 at 5:49 lqlarry 6,071

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How do I connect a stranded wire to a bus bar?

electrical wiring wire

mar 6 '12 at 2:26 lqlarry 6,071

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Do I run screws through the “tops” or through the “bottoms” of the corrugated steel in roofing?

roof screws roofing steel

jun 28 at 21:12 Philip Ngai 1,882

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How do I test circuit breakers?

electrical circuit-breaker

jun 1 '11 at 10:57 Michael Kohne 2,309

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Do I really need a small fan inside my fridge?

refrigerator fan

aug 2 at 11:24 ppumkin 4,237

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How reliable are connector strips with plug-in terminals and how do I select and use them properly?

electrical wiring

nov 16 '11 at 10:42 shirlock homes 42.9k

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How do steel and enforced concrete posts compare?

concrete materials steel

apr 7 '11 at 18:50 TravisPUK 287

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How can I hang a framed picture onto a wallpapered concrete wall without damaging the wall surface?

walls concrete hanging

aug 3 '11 at 12:02 Aarthi 827

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Can old concrete fragments be cleaned and used as crushed stone?

cleaning concrete stone

nov 18 '10 at 21:16 James Van Huis 3,179

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Should I use a hammer or a mallet when driving a chisel?

woodworking

nov 17 at 2:30 Fiasco Labs 3,326

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