Questions tagged [measurement]
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How do I know if a new dryer will fit? Existing base/floor vent and nearby doorframe
Our existing washer and dryer need to go, but the space they occupy is a bit limited.
The main issue is depth - the existing washer and dryer are Frigidaire AES7000ES and ATF7000FS. In the current ...
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Best Practices for Measuring Screw/Bolt TPI?
It is extremely nice to be able to use a caliper to measure screw/bolt major diameter (and length) to find correct replacements. However I am struggling to come up with a good way to determine ...
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How to visualize air circulation between rooms?
My house gets very hot on some days. I don't have a central AC system, and cannot install it because the house is a rental. I have to make do with various floor fans and portable AC units. There are ...
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Anyone know a name for this measuring tool? [closed]
I've been looking at height gauges and they don't quite fit what I need. I'm trying to measure a ceiling not an object.
I've seen some old fashioned height gauges that seem to do what I'm looking for ...
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Weird filter size for airconditioner
I have a weird size air-conditioner filter that is 414 x 544 mm, which is a little over 16" and a little over 21".
When I go to to the hardware store here in Canada, they carry all sorts of ...
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How do I measure my screws to match how stores label them?
When I buy screws, the container often has measurement labels, e.g. : 50/4 or 20/2.5 and such. I'm pretty sure the first number is a length in millimeters, and the second number is a width in ...
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DIY Swing Set. Need angle measurements
Using common swing brackets for use with 4- 4x4x8 posts and 1- 4x6x10 beam, at what angle do I cut the bottom of the 4x4 posts to sit flush on the ground?
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Storm door on odd sized frame
I just bought a storm door for my house's front door (HD custom order). Of course, I followed directions measuring the door opening, but without considering that I have an old house, and the door ...
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How to estimate the area required by first responders with a stretcher? [closed]
I am editing a book about taking care of elderly people.
Imagine the charge (person that is being taken care of) lives in a room sketched below and spends most of their time in the bed.
In case of ...
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How to find a right screw for a hole
I want to hang some stuff on my wall so here it comes to the part where I need to get screws/anchors.
Saying I have a hole in a piece that I would like to attach(a picture attached), how can I ...
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How do I read the specifications for this Panasonic microwave trim kit?
The web page for the NN-TK922SS 27" Wide Trim Kit for select Panasonic Microwave Ovens includes these specifications:
TRIM KIT OUTER SIZE
Side A: 18-9/16"
Side B: 27"
TRIM KIT INNER SIZE
Side C: 24-...
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How do I determine the rough-in width and height of a window?
I am thinking about replacing a set of double-hung windows with a single picture window.
To get it quoted and order the window, I need to determine the rough-in dimensions of the space. How do I do ...
