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How can I repair a hole in my subfloor?
Awarded May 28 at 16:08
How do I cap the wires in this electric smoke alarm?
Awarded Jul 26, 2022 at 14:02
How do I extend electrical boxes 3 inches or more?
Awarded May 16, 2022 at 14:22
How can I make trapezoid-shaped wood board (beveled edges)?
Awarded Jan 22, 2022 at 17:41
Is there a tool designed for holding multiple electrical wires together to keep them in place for wire nut?
Awarded May 25, 2021 at 1:12
Is it possible to splice this garage door safety sensor wire with some other wire?
Awarded Feb 21, 2021 at 18:07
Is there a minimum, NEC-compliant distance that an electrical outlet can be off the floor in my home?
Awarded Jan 31, 2021 at 19:45
How can I remove just one tongue-and-groove subfloor board?
Awarded Dec 27, 2020 at 7:47
Finishing drywall: How do I finish over screws that refuse to recess/dimple into the drywall?
Awarded Jun 5, 2019 at 0:10
What are the implications of driving a drywall screw too far into the sheet?
Awarded May 9, 2019 at 21:15
Do I have to check if my floor is level before installing new linoleum (from a roll, not tiles)?
Awarded Dec 10, 2018 at 2:10
Do you really *have* to mortise for hinges and other door hardware?
Awarded Aug 5, 2018 at 14:15
What's the proper method for installing new studs in existing frame?
Awarded Jun 5, 2018 at 16:03
How do I measure the leg positions for a three-legged table with a circular top?
Awarded Mar 8, 2018 at 1:11
Is krypton gas more energy-efficient that low-e argon?
Awarded Feb 14, 2018 at 19:37
Carpet company wants to charge me for the waste they will have left over. Is this normal?
Awarded Jan 31, 2018 at 14:42
Can I extend an electrical ground wire with a copper wire crimp?
Awarded Nov 28, 2017 at 22:25
What happens if I shave a little sliver off electrical wire with a utility knife?
Awarded Nov 9, 2017 at 4:18
I modified a nail-in electrical box to use screws instead of nails. Is there some code that prevents that?
Awarded Sep 17, 2017 at 0:44
Is there a way to store drywall vertically on its side?
Awarded Sep 13, 2017 at 18:17
Do I need to caulk where my vinyl siding meets the edge of my windows?
Awarded Sep 8, 2017 at 22:40
How to screw the edge of a sheet of drywall where there is no stud directly behind it?
Awarded Jun 21, 2017 at 1:49
Why does the air flow heavily from my downstairs vents, but very weak from my upstairs vents?
Awarded Jan 13, 2017 at 0:33
How can I cut/route a small, straight slot through a piece of wood?
Awarded Jan 5, 2017 at 20:53
Second layer of drywall on textured ceiling: Do I need to sand down or remove the texture before second layer goes on?
Awarded Oct 12, 2016 at 15:02
Is it typical for the metal of corner bead to be exposed after it is finished being mudded?
Awarded Sep 16, 2016 at 16:36
How do I ensure my wood screws have a minimum of 120 lbs pull out or shear strength?
Awarded Aug 5, 2016 at 20:13
How can I make a sturdy frame out of square, steel tubing?
Awarded Apr 15, 2016 at 9:43
How can I shave about 1/8" from a 8'x3/4"x1 1/2" strip of oak?
Awarded Apr 5, 2016 at 21:43
How do I properly prepare newly-finished drywall for priming?
Awarded Mar 15, 2016 at 17:32
What are the proper materials and method to hang heavy-duty shelves in a garage for storage?
Awarded Feb 8, 2016 at 6:24
What kind of drill bit would I use to grind down the end of a protruding screw?
Awarded Jan 31, 2016 at 6:34
How can I calculate the yield strength of steel tube?
Awarded Jan 19, 2016 at 15:00
Why is my shower head pipe very loose when the company installed a new tub and surround?
Awarded Nov 30, 2015 at 15:41
When bolting down a porcelain toilet, how tight is "too tight"?
Awarded Oct 4, 2015 at 3:53
Is this an adequate junction box wire job using a standard electric box? (pic included)
Awarded Jul 14, 2015 at 3:56
What is the weight capacity of your typical 2 1/2" drywall screw when driven 1 1/2" into a stud?
Awarded Jul 11, 2015 at 15:21
Can I move my bathroom sink's drain pipe about 6 inches to the right?
Awarded May 31, 2015 at 23:36
What's the easiest way to carry 4x8 sheets of 70-lbs drywall by yourself?
Awarded Nov 12, 2014 at 18:22
How can I center a drill bit so that it drills absolutely straight down rather than perhaps a little off to the side?
Awarded Nov 3, 2014 at 21:28
Do I really have to fasten interior-wall electrical wire to a stud to keep it from moving?
Awarded Oct 19, 2014 at 8:11
Did I break my Kwikset SmartKey lock by trying to rekey with a key that doesn't fit all the way?
Awarded Oct 3, 2014 at 2:27
Which steel is stronger: Cold rolled, hot rolled, or stainless?
Awarded Oct 1, 2014 at 20:06
Is there an NEC-compliant method of repairing minor damage to electrical wire insulation without a junction box?
Awarded Jul 31, 2014 at 1:32
What's the minimum depth that an electrical box can recess into a finished wall? Does it have to be flush?
Awarded Jul 24, 2014 at 0:20
How can I create a platform on my stairs strong enough to support a ladder?
Awarded Apr 27, 2014 at 11:10

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