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Can I replace two Siemens QP type, handle tied, single pole 15 amp breakers with a tandem QT type in the same configuration?

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Can you connect a 14 gauge electrical wire with a 12 gauge?

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Can hanging a 70 lbs punching bag from my garage ceiling cause damage?

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what would cause the second chime of a doorbell to sound muted?

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Fireplace sensor that is not a thermocouple or a thermopile

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Copper NPT male fitting: accepted practice to sweat to the inside?

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Building a 'Concrete' Ramp, Concrete Mix

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What is causing these water “trails” on inside of exterior wall?

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How to remove the flush mount ceiling fixture

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Does landscape fabric (filter fabric) get clogged? If not, why not?

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modified Oct 13 at 10:22 Jim Stewart 9,735

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