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Using steel conduit as a ground intermitantly. Any problems with this?

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Proper way to connect 2 8 gauge wires in junction box?

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Why does my 3-way, switch looped light not work properly?

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How do I go from a 3-way switch controlling my basement lights to multiple 3-way switches? [closed]

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My hose bib is leaking here, how do I fix it?

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Can a 12 gauge wire be clamped onto a light switch using the side screw?

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How do I keep a GFCI outlet with tight clearance from shorting inside a steel electrical box?

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What type of hose bib is it?

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Stopping outside damage from active outside loo overflow pipe

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Trying to place an outlet plate flat to the wall

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Identifying Toilet Pipe

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hose connection to sink drain broke. What can I do to fix it?

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Water damaged butcher block and repair

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Installing Switch/outlet combo so that outlet is separate from the switch

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It takes a long time before I get hot water upstairs. could this be due to hard water?

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Is cat7 cable appropriate for an office network?

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Add motion sensor driven floodlights to existing "regular" outdoor lamp

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Maximum slope for Vinyl flooring installation

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why is a service neutral grounded but not the subpanel-neutral?

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Can I use an LED bulb in a incandescent only fixture?

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