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Can anyone tell me what this little white box on my outlet is?

answered Oct 22, 2015 at 7:38

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Can a gas dryer be converted into an electric dryer?

answered Jun 29, 2017 at 23:41

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Why are carpenters' pencils flat?

answered Aug 20, 2015 at 14:45

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What is the relative importance of cut-retardant safety gloves when using a chainsaw?

answered Apr 6, 2014 at 22:51

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In what order should flat and split washers be installed?

answered Feb 23, 2016 at 4:07

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My three way lamp is suddenly just one way. Is this an electrical problem or fire hazard?

answered Feb 18, 2015 at 23:14

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Why is this transformer in my garage?

answered Dec 19, 2014 at 22:19

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Is a plug with a repaired ground prong safe?

answered Dec 13, 2016 at 20:01

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What would cause excess CO2 in cellar

answered Mar 31, 2014 at 21:21

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How to measure heat in a Manhattan apartment?

answered Dec 10, 2013 at 21:19

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Identify type of circuit breaker

answered Feb 2, 2016 at 23:21

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Can I plug a 15A snow thrower into a 15A receptacle?

answered Dec 11, 2013 at 5:06

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How do I install switches in this box?

answered Jul 29, 2015 at 0:30

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Need help choosing correct Allen or Hex tool

answered Jul 22, 2015 at 6:00

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How do I determine what max 3 way bulb will be safe in my lamp?

answered Feb 10, 2015 at 23:27

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Are these wires dangerous?

answered Feb 1, 2016 at 23:18

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220v extension cord

answered Jan 24, 2016 at 0:11

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GFCI pops when the heater comes on

answered Jan 30, 2016 at 21:28

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In layman's terms, what is reverse osmosis filtration?

answered Jan 10, 2017 at 1:12

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Protecting child from wall heater

answered Jul 25, 2016 at 20:10

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Which end of an Allen Wrench should I be using?

answered Nov 28, 2013 at 7:35

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Why does the circuit breaker for my bedroom continue to trip without any visible event after a power loss?

answered Apr 19, 2013 at 0:23

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Best cost efficient plug-in heating devices / radiators

answered Feb 15, 2015 at 16:51

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Will 300 watts of electricity ruin a 288Watt LED light bar

answered Sep 19, 2016 at 6:17

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Is it possible to power/turn-on LED lights through a lamp switch?

answered Dec 7, 2015 at 18:49

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Where are the coils in this fridge?

answered Dec 24, 2015 at 0:49

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How do I stop my recliner from scratching wood floor

answered Dec 29, 2015 at 20:18

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What is the interrupting rating of a GFCI receptacle?

answered Jan 23, 2016 at 2:25

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What are the risks of sending low-current neutral through the ground wire?

answered Dec 8, 2016 at 1:20

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Why would Super Glue take an hour to harden?

answered Feb 10, 2015 at 19:15

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Can anyone tell me what this little white box on my outlet is?

Can a gas dryer be converted into an electric dryer?

Why are carpenters' pencils flat?

What is the relative importance of cut-retardant safety gloves when using a chainsaw?

In what order should flat and split washers be installed?

My three way lamp is suddenly just one way. Is this an electrical problem or fire hazard?

Why is this transformer in my garage?

Is a plug with a repaired ground prong safe?

What would cause excess CO2 in cellar

How to measure heat in a Manhattan apartment?

Identify type of circuit breaker

Can I plug a 15A snow thrower into a 15A receptacle?

How do I install switches in this box?

Need help choosing correct Allen or Hex tool

How do I determine what max 3 way bulb will be safe in my lamp?

Are these wires dangerous?

220v extension cord

GFCI pops when the heater comes on

In layman's terms, what is reverse osmosis filtration?

Protecting child from wall heater

Which end of an Allen Wrench should I be using?

Why does the circuit breaker for my bedroom continue to trip without any visible event after a power loss?

Best cost efficient plug-in heating devices / radiators

Will 300 watts of electricity ruin a 288Watt LED light bar

Is it possible to power/turn-on LED lights through a lamp switch?

Where are the coils in this fridge?

How do I stop my recliner from scratching wood floor

What is the interrupting rating of a GFCI receptacle?

What are the risks of sending low-current neutral through the ground wire?

Why would Super Glue take an hour to harden?