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My elect. panel does not have a separate ground/neutral bar. The two breakers were wired with neutral and ground inserted together on the ground bar
If this is a stupid amateur question that doesn't belong here, please let me know. I am wiring an old garage. I will have 5 cuicuts. I am trying to instal a GFCI breaker and a GFCI receptacle on ...
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Single GFCI Outlet for Multiple Bathroom on Single Breaker
I have 5 bathrooms in an older (30 yrs) house, only one of which has a GFCI outlet. The other 4 bathrooms each have a standard outlet. Each bathroom is tied to a single 15A breaker (i hope nobody is ...
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Master bedroom electric help
Ok big problem. DIY project.
So my power to master bedroom stopped working.I changed my light fixture first from a ceiling fan/light combo,
I'm getting power in room from what vault meter says.I have ...
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Mounting a basketball hoop on drywall
I am thinking of mounting a standard basketball hoop like this on the drywall in my garage. Is it a good idea? I am worry it might damage the drywall, particularly when ball keep hitting the rim and ...
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Removal of old basement windows embedded in concrete
I have a bunch of old basement windows that has the frame embedded in the concrete that I need to replace. They look different than most people's posts about monarch windows that have a wide frame ...
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nail pop in bathroom ceiling
Should I be concerned about this nail pop. I live in an apartment so I can’t really do much to the ceiling. Is it just a cosmetic thing? Is my safety at risk? Will it cause water leaks? Please help
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Building an RV cover and garage
I'm a mech engineer student so I’m not too familiar with wood sagging and weight.
My biggest concern would be on the 40ft sides with the weight of the trusses and the sheet metal (not shown). ...
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Half the circuits on a Pro/tran 2 transfer switch do not work on generator
Installed a Pro/Tran 2 6 circuit transfer switch. The switch works fine on "Line". However, the circuits on A, C, and E do not work on "GEN". The circuits on B, C, and F work on ...
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Can I apply stain overtop of watersealer?
I have watersealed my deck using Thompson clear watersealer this year. This product specifically. I'm not loving the faded look though already, and I think I'd like to stain it instead. What kind of ...
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surge protector to a full panel
I'm looking to add a surge protector in my power panel.
I have researched on the different type 1 and type 2.
I have no preference of type. Recommendations are much appreciate.
Researching my options,...
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Adding 2nd unheated 50 gallon hot water tank
My plumber recommended adding a 2nd (50) gallon hot water tank(is not heated) to my system. The tank is acting like a reservoir only for recirculating hot water and is not connected to a heat source.
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If i have 2 ground rods at main disconnect can i hit the rebar from the subpanel
I have a 4 pack meter base outside with 3 100 amp disconnects one not being used from there I put 2 ground rods .
I have a subpanel in the building since I have 2 ground rods how I understand it is I ...
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How can I move a new heavy boiler to the basement and the old one up and out?
I need help moving a new boiler into my basement and to have the old boiler removed from my basement. It will be a warranty return less than 1 year of use so the old one must be kept intact. The ...
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I need locks on main bedroom double doors. Problem is the door is only 1 1/4" thick. All handle/lock sets I find require 1 3/8" min. What can I do?
The double door of the main bedroom are hollow and 1 1/4" thick. All handle/lock sets I find require a 1 3/8" minimum door thickness for the locking mechanism. Handyman who is helping me ...
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Is 23/32 plywood too thick, heavy to be used as underlayment over 3/4 plywood subfloor?
I am finishing a project started by someone else so I don't know the logic behind material selection. It's a second floor Accessory Dwelling Unit stripped down to the 3/4 plywood subfloor except for ...
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How would you fill this gap between a garage slab and a foundation wall?
This is in my garage so it doesn't have to be the most perfect solution, but I'd like to do something about this ugly gap between the cinderblock wall and concrete slab.
What would you use to fill ...
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Need helping finding light switch for chandeliers
I recently bought a chandelier where every time you turn it on and off the light will cycle through one of three modes from cool to warm. Is there a light switch out there that let's me select which ...
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How can I repair rotting wooden window drip cap?
What're my options to restore the cap on this 100 year old window? And, is that top wooden piece called a flashing?
If I want to simply replace that flashing and caulk, does that it simply slide in ...
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How do I choose luminaires for my garden house? [closed]
I am asking for recommendations because I want to get the best possible luminaires for my garden house. I want luminaires that are functional, stylish, and durable. I also want to make sure that I am ...
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Solutions for roof drainage with large amounts of water/ice?
My new shop is 30x60, single sloped the LONG way (water drains along 60 feet). This is making for some large amounts of water coming off the end during storms, which makes washouts on the sloped ...
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Rotted wood behind the tile in my shower stall - anything I can do short of tearing out the wall?
Pulled off the tile in my shower stall window and found water damage underneath. Don’t know how extensive it is yet.
I know I eventually need to take out the whole wall and let it air out. Thing is, I’...
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UV Filter Snake Oil Test Results [closed]
I'm looking into applying UV filters to the windows throughout our home. The goal is to decrease UV exposure as much as possible to protect fabrics, artwork, skin, finishes, etc but without reducing ...
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OK to plug electric power cord for gas cooktop in outlet ABOVE countertop?
There is no electrical outlet under my counter so I would prefer to use the one on the back wall by drilling a hole into the counter (in the back corner) just big enough for the plug to pass through. ...
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How to install cement fiber board on top of cement slab for vinyl plank flooring?
I've been looking for the method of how to put in 4x5 sheets of cement fiber board (1/4" thick) on top of cement slab, which then the vinyl plank flooring will be installed.
Can I just use a ...
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If using glue on shower panels instead of tile, how do you cover and seal the 1/4 inch gap between cement board and tub flange
I know cement board is installed about 1/4 inch above tub flange. The tile will cover gap. But if we aren’t using tile and just using the thin glue on panels?
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How do I seal the gap in vinyl siding left around a new, differently shaped outdoor plug cover?
The house I recently bought had a pretty flimsy flat cover for the front outdoor receptacle. With the holidays coming up, I wanted to change the cover to something that would be waterproof even when ...
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what type of meter should I use for 400amp service
I am getting 400amp service to my property.
I would like:
200amp feed to house
100amp feed to shop
50amp feed to well pump
50amp feed to cistern pump
(all of these feeds will terminate in separate ...
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Voltage meter from power conditioner in home showing crazy jumps and inconsistency
I’m having this issue with here I can't get a stable voltage reading coming out of any outlet in a particular room. I have a furman m-8dx power conditioner with a voltage meter that jumps anywhere ...
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Are these cracks developing in a brick wall a serious issue?
Been a two month drought, tried to keep up with the clay underneath. House is on a slope, and it looks like it finally shifted. There are cracks developing in the garage floor as well, one spot in ...
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Is sprayfoam suitable for a waterproof seal around AC lines through external wall penetrations?
I understand that closed-cell spray foam can be waterproof, but is it an appropriate material to use for filling around the external wall penetrations where AC lines pass through?
I don't know if it ...
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Can I glue & screw plywood to plaster for a TV mount? [closed]
I am going to glue and screw a piece of plywood to my plasterboard and then mount my TV to the plywood? Would this hold?
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Inaccessible socket behind counter needed for washing machine
I’m trying to fit my washing machine and the only socket for it is in an inaccessible spot on the wall behind the cabinet next to the washing machine gap. The gap is very small, only enough to fit ...
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Is it safe to add a little bleach to interior paint to kill bacteria? [closed]
Is it safe to use bleach in in my interior paint to kill bacteria?
Is it safe to do so?
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Duct connector for bathroom fan doesn't fit in the attic space. What are my options?
I am in the process of removing an old bathroom fan and replacing it with a newer Broan-Nutone fan. The new fan came with a 4" duct connector, which will require a connector to attach to my 3&...
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How do I screw through a metal bathroom fan box to affix it to the joist?
I am in the process of replacing an old bathroom fan in a guest bathroom with a new Nutone ARN110LKVV. After running some new electrical and getting the old fan out, I finally got to the step where I ...
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Adding laminate to concrete slab, am I planning this right?
Looking to put in Laminate flooring and seeing if my plan is ok or if it needs some correction.
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This is a half basement on grade, with about 4 feet underground on one side and walk out ...
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Installing front Door
I’m in Cleveland and are renovating 100 year old building. It has a retail shop on the street level and apartment above with commercial kitchen in the back of the building.
I’m replacing the front ...
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What Kind of Ant is this?
Trying to identify what kind of ants we have in our home in Quebec Canada. Help! I think they may be carpenter ants?
Photos: https://imgur.com/a/mX8BvWI
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How to make a concealed outward opening door with moving side panels? [closed]
I need advice regarding the mechanical possibilities on how to make a concealed door.
I would like to make an outward opening door in a wall, the wall is 44 cm thick, the doorway is 175 x 73.5 ( no ...
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What is the purpose of this indoor crawlspace grate/vent?
This crawlspace floor grate/vent is located in the furnace/water heater closet of my rambler house outside of Seattle, WA, built ~1959. The closet is covered by two bifold doors, so not airtight, ...
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I want to open up my kitchen by taking down a load bearing brick wall [closed]
The clear span would be 22ft plus what would have to sit on posts. I want a steel beem preferably because it would be exposed under the trusses. My question is what type I would need and what load ...
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Using 15 amp smart switch requiring 14awg wires for lighting/fans on 20 amp circuit
I am hoping to install zooz smart switches, however the instructions state "14AWG wires only!", but I have a 20amp circuit which uses 12awg wire. Looking at the code regarding smart switches:...
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Dimmable light forgets it's settings when turned off
I've bough these lamps: lamp 1, lamp 2
After turning the light off with the switch, not the remote control, my lamp forgets it's color, brightness settings. Plus it turns on with a random ...
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Replacing copper water line to refrigerator water/ice
The water line comes through the cabinet behind the refrigerator. It immediately has a connection to copper tubing. The copper tubing is excessive and is wound around in no certain way and ends up ...
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Concerns with new deck structure
We had a new deck built by contractors, and have a few concerns on what I might need to fix, or have them come back to repair:
Looks like a mistake/mismeasurement here, but is it alright to lean a ...
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How can I reduce noise through bedroom walls? [duplicate]
Moved into a just remodeled house. Our daughter's bedroom hears all the noise from upstairs and adjoining walls including stairs to our room.
After looking at options including spray-foam insulation, ...
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How to drain sump pump discharge line?
My house has a sump pump, with a PVC discharge pipe shallow-buried for a long distance outside. Inside the basement near the sump pump, there is a 1-way valve, which keeps the discharge pipe full of ...
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What could cause this noise coming from attic/walls?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZxwNdBOEiDA
Anybody ever had this problem before? Rhythmic tapping somewhere in the walls above the main bedroom.
Semi-detached house built this year I have extractor ...
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Unsure of what siding to choose. Looking for advice [closed]
We are making our first big home improvement investment due to significant siding rot and I’m really struggling with which route to go. Information about bids:
Company 1: Alside Ascend siding. Rip and ...
