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Why is this bolt's thread the way it is?
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Upstairs washer suds coming out of basement sink
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What can cause a 24 volt solar panel to output 40 volt?
Awarded Sep 7 at 7:10
What to do when 2 light switches are too far apart for the light switch cover plate?
Awarded Aug 29 at 13:22
Hot wires connected together and the neutrals go to the switch
Awarded Aug 24 at 4:22
Can I repair these deck support posts, or do I need to replace them?
Awarded Aug 24 at 3:11
Garage door not closing when sunlight is bright
Awarded Aug 21 at 18:36
Why can I see roller marks after I painted?
Awarded Aug 14 at 20:26
Can you fur up floor joists (rather than replace) to meet load requirements?
Awarded Aug 14 at 14:52
How do I loosen this nut of my toilet lid?
Awarded Aug 14 at 7:47
Would it be Code legal to have an all-240V house in the United States?
Awarded Aug 12 at 4:35
I want to control a light with two switches, but not a three way
Awarded Aug 9 at 17:32
Are 15A duplex receptacles actually rated for 20A passthrough?
Awarded Aug 7 at 13:33
Are magnetic door lock magnets normally warm all the time?
Awarded Aug 6 at 17:34
Are split bolts wrapped in splicing tape rated for live connections?
Awarded Aug 2 at 5:50
Do I need to use a cable connector for the back of a box?
Awarded Jul 30 at 4:25
Can two circuits share a neutral?
Awarded Jul 29 at 20:35
Why is this pipe in my garage filled with concrete?
Awarded Jul 29 at 3:37
How does a gas water heater thermostat and gas valve work?
Awarded Jul 27 at 0:10
What type of bolt is only threaded at the tip
Awarded Jul 25 at 18:15
How to disconnect the supply line from these older bathroom faucets?
Awarded Jul 24 at 0:16
Neutral Wire is used to carry power to light switch - is this legal?
Awarded Jul 14 at 4:38
Doors have stopped closing due to humidity, how can I close my doors?
Awarded Jul 6 at 15:55
Why did the main wire to my apartment burn before the breaker tripped?
Awarded Jul 5 at 8:03
Can Ecostella reduce my HVAC power consumption?
Awarded Jul 2 at 4:08
How to repair a "pull" shut-off valve for the toilet?
Awarded Jun 26 at 11:47
Do I need to staple cable for new wire run through a preexisting wall?
Awarded Jun 25 at 19:58
Should I replace my three-prong dryer outlet with a four-prong outlet since I have a ground wire?
Awarded Jun 20 at 21:16
Could a kickback have caused my mitre saw fence to bend?
Awarded Jun 17 at 4:17
Can I just use wire capped neutral for a smart switch?
Awarded Jun 13 at 16:56
Is this deck post getting cracks due to it being overloaded?
Awarded Jun 13 at 16:56
Can I setup new electrical combo panel on new retrofit wood?
Awarded Jun 10 at 21:10
I lost the keys for a gate's lock. Where can I find a replacement cylinder or how can I get new keys?
Awarded May 21 at 18:16
Is it normal to see light between the plywood on a roof deck?
Awarded May 20 at 20:27
Removing Shelf for Electrical Panel Clearance
Awarded May 15 at 20:41
Can I use a hose clamp to ground a wire to EMT?
Awarded May 14 at 14:49
How should I clean and repaint a painted wooden deck?
Awarded May 3 at 22:18
not sure why this ground wire keeps tripping the breaker
Awarded May 3 at 3:47
Generally speaking, when is it necessary to install a sub-panel for providing electricity to an outside shed/office?
Awarded May 2 at 5:26
How to demolish and remove a small concrete pad?
Awarded Apr 28 at 21:32
Is this hose bib fixable from the outside?
Awarded Apr 24 at 14:07
Can I safely refinish 250 gallon propane tank?
Awarded Apr 24 at 2:25
How can I fit a board to walls intersecting at an obtuse angle?
Awarded Apr 20 at 23:21
How do I go about repairing/redoing this uneven and damaged basement concrete floor?
Awarded Apr 16 at 1:08
What kind of lightbulb is pictured here, having a clear bulb window and 4 yellow vertical rods?
Awarded Apr 15 at 14:42
Is my contractor right that our nonreturnable hardwired heated towel rack can't be installed in our bathroom?
Awarded Apr 12 at 18:17
Does my freezer really need a dedicated breaker?
Awarded Apr 2 at 14:37
How can I support a sagging double joist where the hanger was cut?
Awarded Mar 26 at 9:50
What exactly are LVP and LVT?
Awarded Mar 25 at 11:32
Does the NEC allow chaining wire connectors within a single junction box?
Awarded Mar 15 at 1:52
How to address crumbling garage floor?
Awarded Mar 13 at 19:27
Irrigation well under pressure, why is that?
Awarded Mar 11 at 7:57
Hot Tub GFCI Breaker continously trips at sub-panel
Awarded Mar 11 at 7:57
Why are wires connected only to the line side of one GFCI outlet?
Awarded Mar 8 at 20:17
Why is my clear wood finish drying orange?
Awarded Mar 7 at 14:01
Is a main beam being held on by an angle iron a safe construction?
Awarded Mar 6 at 3:03
Does NEC allow a metal box to carry the ground connection between separate conductors?
Awarded Feb 26 at 11:34
How do you make nice recess in a melamine board for IKEA shelf holders?
Awarded Feb 25 at 9:08
Why does one phase of my buildings mains line show a significant amount of voltage (~60V) when it goes down?
Awarded Feb 24 at 6:21
Am I allowed to place a light in my small closet per NEC 2023?
Awarded Feb 21 at 20:55
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