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Should I use steel or wood studs for basement exterior walls?

answered Aug 31, 2011 at 22:43

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Sealing space between counter and stainless stove

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Did the plumber hook up my water heater backwards?

answered May 22, 2012 at 22:27

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When should I replace a circular saw blade?

answered May 20, 2011 at 17:16

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What projects should never be DIY?

answered Nov 26, 2010 at 20:59

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What should I consider regarding LAN wiring before building a house?

answered Mar 19, 2012 at 19:40

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How to prevent heavy rainwater from jumping the gutter?

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When to stop putting out mouse traps?

answered Jun 28, 2012 at 5:17

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Downsides of Linoleum (in kitchen specifically)

answered Apr 10, 2012 at 2:40

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How do I improve Pergola Stability?

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How can I keep a rug from moving?

answered Feb 9, 2011 at 3:36

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How do I meet the 7 feet high ceiling requirement after finishing the basement?

answered May 9, 2011 at 17:46

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Is this gas range ventilation setup dangerous?

answered Sep 6, 2011 at 20:34

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What is better for a roof, plywood or OSB?

answered Oct 4, 2011 at 19:04

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My house has steel "2x4s" in the walls, can I hang cabinets, a TV, or some other heavy item from them?

answered May 1, 2012 at 21:07

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Is there a device that will allow a bathroom fan to run for 5 minutes after it is switched off?

answered Jun 6, 2012 at 16:28

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Why did a gate post rot after just 6 years?

answered Feb 28, 2012 at 3:59

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Should I periodically air out the vapor barrier in my crawlspace?

answered Jun 8, 2012 at 5:07

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Why would it matter whether a front-loading washer is upstairs?

answered Nov 7, 2014 at 8:41

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My timber retaining wall is tipping over

answered Jul 14, 2015 at 0:57

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Why do we fit skirting boards to collect dust?

answered Jan 29, 2016 at 16:44

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Natural ways to keep the ceiling cool during summer

answered Mar 26, 2012 at 15:12

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How can I waterproof drywall behind tile over a tub?

answered May 11, 2012 at 15:40

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Is there a way to design/create a shower that is less prone to mold?

answered Jan 25, 2012 at 5:13

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Why am I seeing stagnant water inside the shower drainage pipe hole?

answered Sep 19, 2011 at 1:02

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Should I attach the fence post(s) where my fence meets my house? How do I do it?

answered Feb 22, 2011 at 15:10

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How can I get a stain to match on two different species of wood?

answered Jun 10, 2011 at 4:00

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what is beeping in my house?

answered Dec 23, 2011 at 19:59

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How deep should I sink a gatepost for a 7' wide gate in my fence?

answered Apr 10, 2012 at 22:37

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How can I utilize a light switch for a specific outlet?

answered Mar 29, 2012 at 20:25

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Should I use steel or wood studs for basement exterior walls?

Sealing space between counter and stainless stove

Did the plumber hook up my water heater backwards?

When should I replace a circular saw blade?

What projects should never be DIY?

What should I consider regarding LAN wiring before building a house?

How to prevent heavy rainwater from jumping the gutter?

When to stop putting out mouse traps?

Downsides of Linoleum (in kitchen specifically)

How do I improve Pergola Stability?

How can I keep a rug from moving?

How do I meet the 7 feet high ceiling requirement after finishing the basement?

Is this gas range ventilation setup dangerous?

What is better for a roof, plywood or OSB?

My house has steel "2x4s" in the walls, can I hang cabinets, a TV, or some other heavy item from them?

Is there a device that will allow a bathroom fan to run for 5 minutes after it is switched off?

Why did a gate post rot after just 6 years?

Should I periodically air out the vapor barrier in my crawlspace?

Why would it matter whether a front-loading washer is upstairs?

My timber retaining wall is tipping over

Why do we fit skirting boards to collect dust?

Natural ways to keep the ceiling cool during summer

How can I waterproof drywall behind tile over a tub?

Is there a way to design/create a shower that is less prone to mold?

Why am I seeing stagnant water inside the shower drainage pipe hole?

Should I attach the fence post(s) where my fence meets my house? How do I do it?

How can I get a stain to match on two different species of wood?

what is beeping in my house?

How deep should I sink a gatepost for a 7' wide gate in my fence?

How can I utilize a light switch for a specific outlet?