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Electrician ran exposed wires on garage ceiling beam
Bought a house a year ago, previous owner had an electrician re-wire a lot of the house when they did a bunch of remodeling about 4 years ago. They ran all the wires on the wood center beam in the ...
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Under cabinet lighting
I have three T3 puck lights on each side of my kitchen under my cabinets. The 3 for each side are powered by a 12V supply (2 supplies) from the basement and each individually have a low voltage wire ...
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Looking for furnace element model _# B20-03-15C00001T volts 240
Can this furnace element model # B20-03-15C00001T be replaced with a different element *v208:240
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Need to fix drywall - ceiling speaker mounts not flush
New construction home, builder allowed me to install ceiling speaker mounts prior to drywalling. I returned after drywall was installed, and because the mounts didn’t allow the drywall to sit flush, ...
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Do I need to remove my shower to replace subfloor?
The flooring near the corner of my shower was soft and rotted out. I thought I could just cut it out and replace that section of subfloor but after pulling some out, it appears the subfloor runs 3 ...
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What style of home and type of construction is my home built in 1900 in Georgia, USA?
Just purchased this home this year, it was built in 1900 and is Northwest of Atlanta, GA. The real estate and hazard insurance companies considered it a "wood frame," but upon trying to ...
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Trying to insulate a radiator steam pipe exposed in my bedroom
Have an exposed radiator pipe in my bedroom, which clearly supplies steam to other units in the building, so its always "on", regardless of whether my radiator is on or not. This makes the ...
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Mold in Water Softener? Help?
First time home buyer. We moved in about a year ago. When we first bought the house I looked inside the tank and didn't see any salt so I thought it wasn't being used. A few days ago I looked inside ...
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Honeywell HE280A compatibility
I am replacing A Honeywell HE260A with a Honeywell HE280A. Can I reuse the existing transformer?
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Adding second story living space in an existing truss attic [duplicate]
We have a ranch home with a bonus attic room upstairs with trusses on either side of the space. How possible is it to expand out on the truss area adding additional living space? Looking to ...
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High Silica content in well water is etching glass shower doors - Help!
We have two showers with the frameless glass shower doors that look horrible from the buildup, and these doors were "treated" when we bought them so we wouldn't have to worry about buildup. ...
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How to separate superglued fingers
I glued 2 of my fingers together with Rapid Fuse superglue.
I have tried rubbing alcohol, butter, and warm soapy water.
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Best way to hang 6 foot drywall sheets
I am developing my basement into a rec room and I had to cut my drywall into 6' sheets to get them down my staircase. It is unfortunately what it is and I have to make the best of it. I already got my ...
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Pocket hole disaster! What am I doing wrong?
I have two pieces of maple veneer plywood (3/4" thick) that I want to put together with pocket holes (controversial, I know, just hear me out). I have a Mullark pocket hole jig that I am clamping ...
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House shakes subtly every so often [closed]
my house shakes subtly every so often, and it doesnt seem like there is any rhyme or reason to it. We dont live close to public transportation, theres never an earthquake reported in the area, and as ...
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Large gap between fascia and roof deck / drip edge
After re-securing and re-sloping a gutter (because I noticed the dormer roof is not actually level and the side opposite the downspout is lower), I noticed a considerable gap above the gutter and ...
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Detached Garage Renovation (framing)
I'm in the planning stages of a detached garage renovation. I have tons of questions about many parts of the project, but want to start with wall framing.
The garage was built in the 1930's or 40's. ...
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How do I connect to a 3-wire 1949 interior phone line?
I’m trying to connect a modern 4-wire telephone surface-mount jack to what appears to be an original 1949 3-wire telephone line: only red, green and yellow wires. I’m replacing the original four-post ...
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What should I use to fill former drainage channels in my basement slab?
A while back I had my basement waterproofed on the outside of the house; since then the old interior waterproofing system that some previous owner installed have not been in use (sump pump been ...
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Can porcelain tile be used in place of fireplace door glass?
I've broken the ceramic glass on my wood stove, and replacements are expensive and have long lead times. I'd rather not rely on my backup furnace for the majority of the winter.
I have a pile of ...
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My subfloor has been built with untreated 1x2s and plywood. Am I in trouble? [closed]
Last year a contractor installed about 800 square feet of sub flooring to even out the very uneven concrete floor. At the time I didn’t think of it, but the fellow used standard 1x2s and plywood. I’m ...
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What can you do about a dry water stain on a bast carpet? [closed]
We accidentally spilt a lot of water on a bast pond! We then put it on the radiator (it's winter here) and let it dry. Now it looks like this...
What can we do to get rid of the stain?
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Should a particulate filter be installed on the supply or return vent?
I live in mid Florida in a 1250 sq ft house that has one handler and one return vent. If I filter both vents it freezes up. So only one vent can be filtered at a time.
There is an air filter ...
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What is causing a loud knocking sound in my home? [closed]
I recently bought a home and am in the process of moving in. A camera caught this loud bang/knock noise while we were out. Yesterday the temp dropped a little, but the last time it happened ...
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I have a water cooled ice machine
The ice machine I purchase at a auction is water cooled. Can I separate the cooling water for the compressor and recirculate it through a tank of water so not wasting the compressor cooling water
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Small touch up jobs - big paint cans
I have been doing little DIY projects inside my house and as a result I have lots of little paint jobs to do - all drywall so far. I have the original paints.
Do I need to mix/stir the paint before ...
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Looking to match caulk color in kitchen area [closed]
My kitchen sink needs to be re-caulked. The other areas in the house have a "milky white" caulk bead that I'd like to match. I ended up using clear silicone but don't like the look. At ...
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What happens if I bundle all 4 travelers from an old 4-way switch?
I have 3 switches that power a light. The smart switch manufacturer I use everywhere else in my home (Kasa) does not make a 4-way switch kit.
What I've done for now is to remove the 4-way switch and ...
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Is it safe to only splice the hot wires to new switches?
I have an old house and in my basement I have a 4 gang switch box for some ceiling lights. I want to move 2 of those switches to another wall (technically to another room, as I have built a wall ...
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Can I use a tankless and tanked hot water heater at the same time this way?
I am designing a house for myself and want to use a tankless hot water heater. The issue is I am going to be on LP gas and I want to have a recirculating loop. Id rather not consistently use gas to ...
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Boiler heating system loud noises
Very loud noise coming from baseboard radiator. Just moved into this house and we’re getting one spot in the basement where a huge noise goes off (“bang” “bang”). Then it stops. This could happen up ...
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Water overflow control system
I want to connect simple floating overflow control switch with a heavy duty relay duty to heavy motor, direct simple footing burn out on heavy load, with type of relay will be suitable?
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Will lowering the central heating water temperature reduce cost when using district heating?
We live in a fairly well-insulated house which uses district heating for the central heating. The individual radiators are controlled by a smart thermostat system. The hot water in the radiators comes ...
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Anyone know what this metal lath looking thing is?
Demoing a wall and discovered this behind the plaster walls. Looks like it was used instead of wood lath to hold the plaster. Behind it is ductwork for a vent upstairs. Anyone know what this is?
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Closing a gap in a thick wall with drywall
I'm trying to close a gap in the wall with drywall.
Since the wall is so thick (25cm) it's too expensive to fill it all up with insulation.
In addition, there are no 25cm metal studs I can easily buy....
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We used to have great water pressure everywhere, that 1 day it all came to an end. I replaced the bladder tank ,the t-pipe & everything that goes on
I replaced everything that I was told should be replaced after 20 years of great water pressure. After replacing the bladder tank & accessories,i adjusted the pressure to 38, my relay is a 40/60, ...
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Window gap, filler piece or not?
I recently installed new windows in my basement (concrete walls). After checking for level and plumb, I’m left with a 3/4“ gap under the new window (exterior side). The window mounts flush with the ...
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Two 20amp breakers tied together
I have two 20 amp breakers tied together. One is on the dedicated refrigerator plug the other is for a dedicated GFI circuit. Why? can I remove the tie? I have installed a transfer switch and I don't ...
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Low voltage at receptical!
I have only 1 receptacle being designated to 1 individual breaker, so when I shut the main breaker off I only lose power in that one receptacle in the entire house.
When the main breaker is turned ...
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Advice on over range microwave venting duct
We are replacing an old hood with an over range microwave where the circular vent hole is dead center in the cabinet above. The microwave we just purchased has the designated hole towards the back and ...
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GE Oven JB655SKSS won't turn on, but burners work
I have GE oven, model JB655SKSS. The burners work, but the oven control board won't turn on. I checked the connection and wiring. There are no signs of burned wires or other damage. There is power in ...
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New Sub Panel to new shop – Please check my math/plan
Wanted to run my plan by the experts to make sure I’m not screwing up.
I have an approximate 180’ run from my 200 Amp Eaton Main Panel, to a proposed 125 Amp sub-Panel in my new shop.
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Steps to install a natural gas ceiling garage heater
I'm considering installing a wall-mounted natural gas heater in my garage, to keep it warm in winter when I'm playing ping pong or doing some DIY work. I'm thinking to install something like this 30,...
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Does this look like mold? (Mold test negative)
Recently had a mold test come back negative, despite me pulling a sample from white discolored crawlspace floor joist wood that is very close to an outside opening.
I was pretty confident this was ...
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What type of material should be used to fill a gap in between my fireplace tiles?
I recently repainted the tiles and grout of my fireplace, using the appropriate sander, primer and paint recommended by Benjamin Moore. I then inserted a new set of fireplace doors. I was hoping the ...
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What size wire do I need to run electric to garage [closed]
I am trying to find out what type and size of wire I need to run 200 amp electrical service underground from existing electric service location to my garage that is 220 feet away, the electric will be ...
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What part of my clearly broken doorbell should I replace?
My doorbell has been doing strange things lately. Symptoms:
When someone presses the doorbell button outside, sometimes the doorbell does not ring, and instead starts buzzing until the button outside ...
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Can a crack in an electric oil-filled radiator be (relatively safely) repaired?
I was following this video tutorial (found on this Fixya forum) to repair a bad capacitor in a broken Kenwood oil radiator that would only make a buzzing noise when powered on. However, when I got ...
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Can I add a 60 AMP EV circuit to an existing 200 AMP service?
I've noticed similar questions on here but can't help asking my question anyway (thanks for your patience).
I've got a 200-AMP Service from the power company. Breakdown of breakers looks like this:
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Stained concrete
I went to change out my doormat (those coconut-husk fiber ones) and there was a stain and it's sticky. The stain is not size of the doormat, it looks like someone spilled a drink in front of our door. ...
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