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How to separate superglued fingers
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Is this a load bearing column?
Awarded Oct 12 at 16:51
How long do modern flush toilets last?
Awarded Oct 11 at 20:55
Is it bad to turn off the water while on vacation?
Awarded Jul 9 at 10:07
Why don't electrical receptacles have more than one ground?
Awarded May 2 at 4:50
Does this downspout design make sense?
Awarded Apr 17 at 11:25
How do I fix a sticking toilet refill float?
Awarded Apr 8 at 17:36
Four outlet / Four USB charging station stuck in outlet
Awarded Apr 4 at 7:48
How can I find the source of a mysterious bad smell?
Awarded Mar 31 at 21:56
Why is there a jumper between these circuit breakers?
Awarded Feb 9 at 15:21
When wiring outlets should I use pigtails or both sets of outlet screws?
Awarded Feb 7 at 0:34
Why am I getting shocked touching an outdoor faucet?
Awarded Feb 3 at 14:34
How do I run cable through my ceiling?
Awarded Jan 16 at 19:05
How can I protect a frozen heat pump in cold weather while waiting for service?
Awarded Dec 23, 2022 at 19:50
How to provide backup power to a three-phase European home?
Awarded Dec 22, 2022 at 16:41
Is it bad practice to regularly turn a circuit breaker off/on?
Awarded Dec 22, 2022 at 12:04
How can I reduce noise coming in a window for under $100?
Awarded Dec 15, 2022 at 20:50
Humidity Levels
Awarded Nov 22, 2022 at 1:48
How do I find studs when stud finders won't work?
Awarded Nov 18, 2022 at 0:36
Is it possible for a gas fired boiler to consume more energy when heating intermitently versus having heating at all times?
Awarded Nov 9, 2022 at 17:30
Why should we replace smoke alarms every 10 years?
Awarded Sep 14, 2022 at 21:05
Unused outlets get warm when others under load
Awarded Jul 28, 2022 at 5:17
How do I remove polyurethane spray foam from my hands?
Awarded Jul 27, 2022 at 1:55
What to do with wood shavings and sawdust?
Awarded Jul 19, 2022 at 7:21
Are "1/4 turn" water supply valves more reliable than "multi-turn" valves? Or vice-versa?
Awarded Jul 5, 2022 at 17:00
The main ground on my house sparks when an appliance is turned on
Awarded Jun 22, 2022 at 14:06
Why do electricians in some areas choose wire nuts over reusable terminal blocks like Wago offers?
Awarded Jun 15, 2022 at 13:16
Why are so many radiators installed beneath a window (at least in Germany)?
Awarded May 8, 2022 at 11:05
Where should I NOT use a GFCI or AFCI?
Awarded Apr 1, 2022 at 23:20
Can you identify this tool that looks like a pyramidal rake with an integrated sliding plate to compress the tines?
Awarded Apr 1, 2022 at 15:20
How should I remove a swimming pool from my back yard?
Awarded Mar 29, 2022 at 7:10
Why do my toilets flush slowly and often incompletely?
Awarded Feb 19, 2022 at 23:25
Replacing hardwood floor in 100 year old house with no subfloor
Awarded Feb 18, 2022 at 22:26
How do I compensate for the sun confusing my garage door opener's sensors?
Awarded Feb 13, 2022 at 20:18
Should my neighbor run their AC refrigerant lines through my garage? [closed]
Awarded Dec 21, 2021 at 13:51
Do I really have to fasten interior-wall electrical wire to a stud to keep it from moving?
Awarded Nov 30, 2021 at 17:28
Why are we to leave a front-loader clothes washer open, but not the dishwasher?
Awarded Nov 21, 2021 at 20:25
Do I really need to include a wall switched lighting outlet in every room?
Awarded Nov 9, 2021 at 20:10
What was a receptacle installed near my breaker box? [duplicate]
Awarded Oct 27, 2021 at 21:04
LED Light bulbs burning out much sooner than expected
Awarded Oct 15, 2021 at 16:18
Why is there only one receptacle in this outlet?
Awarded Oct 9, 2021 at 19:21
How did a circuit that was shut off at the breaker almost kill me?
Awarded Sep 8, 2021 at 20:32
How do I hand saw in a straight line?
Awarded Aug 14, 2021 at 22:57
What's the 1 inch square knob sticking out of the wall?
Awarded Aug 2, 2021 at 16:42
Safe/professional way to transport lumber with just a roof rack
Awarded Aug 2, 2021 at 15:00
Is is safe to use LED strips that shine onto stair risers instead of directly onto treads?
Awarded Jul 19, 2021 at 13:36
Is it harmful to remove gas stove knobs on a regular basis?
Awarded Jul 16, 2021 at 1:36
Why do British houses have "indoors" windows in some rooms?
Awarded Jun 29, 2021 at 19:15
Are mobile air conditioning systems an inherently flawed design?
Awarded Jun 15, 2021 at 20:21
Can I gain AC efficiency by spraying condensate water on the outdoor coils?
Awarded Jun 9, 2021 at 12:55
What is this cable in my yard, why is it exposed, and what can I do about it?
Awarded May 25, 2021 at 19:21
How can I add an ammeter and/or voltmeter to my home breaker panel?
Awarded Mar 25, 2021 at 8:11
What wire gauge do I need for a 100 Amp subpanel at the end of a 60' wire run?
Awarded Mar 15, 2021 at 10:06
How to reinforce a joist with plumbing running through it?
Awarded Mar 9, 2021 at 19:41
What are the dangers of operating a mini excavator?
Awarded Feb 10, 2021 at 10:10
How do I remove this wall plate with no visible screws?
Awarded Feb 5, 2021 at 23:37
Why can I not assemble conduit around cable, but must pull it after assembly?
Awarded Jan 29, 2021 at 20:35
What grit sandpaper should I use between coats of polyurethane?
Awarded Dec 20, 2020 at 0:51
Why does my house heat up, even when it's cool outside?
Awarded Dec 14, 2020 at 0:10
How can we dry out a soaked water heater (and restore a novice plumber's dignity)?
Awarded Dec 2, 2020 at 19:18
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