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What is the use for this different threading near the head of a large screw?

answered May 10, 2013 at 16:02

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How can I repeatedly cut the same pattern using a router?

answered May 6, 2013 at 20:21

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How can I join two lengths of flexible 1/4" copper pipe?

answered May 9, 2013 at 15:19

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How to adjust when hinge mortises are cut too deep?

answered Jul 4, 2013 at 17:27

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How can I thoroughly blackout a bedroom window on a budget?

answered Jul 9, 2013 at 7:00

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How do I adjust a door so it doesn't swing on its own?

answered Oct 26, 2013 at 0:17

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How can I ensure precise alignment of wooden parts assembled with bolts?

answered Oct 24, 2013 at 21:05

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how long should I let latex paint dry before installing outlet covers and other fixtures?

answered Jul 15, 2013 at 18:49

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Refinishing floors - wood has blotches where filler was used - need advice on how to fix

answered Jul 30, 2013 at 4:48

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Why am I getting strange results when using a power meter to measure CFLs?

answered Oct 9, 2013 at 22:45

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How do I get invisible edges on my spackle jobs?

answered Nov 5, 2013 at 21:56

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Nicely mounting 2x4s to wall

answered Oct 22, 2013 at 17:56

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What is the name of this cast metal part inside my lockset?

answered Jul 6, 2013 at 22:29

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Is there an easy way to measure the height of a tree?

answered Sep 30, 2013 at 21:12

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How do I get rid of these bees/wasps in my sunroom?

answered Jul 6, 2013 at 17:56

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Window framing on old construction

answered Oct 9, 2013 at 5:37

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In this plumbing code illustration, what are the meanings of "SH" "WC" "BT" "LAV", etc?

answered Oct 18, 2013 at 2:05

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What should I do on the sides of a deck ledger?

answered Aug 2, 2013 at 10:08

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Is there an easy way to measure the height of a tree?

answered Sep 30, 2013 at 21:34

4 votes

When painting a house exterior, do you need to scrape and sand the entire house or just the peeling parts?

answered Oct 12, 2013 at 0:43

4 votes

How can I make a door open or close depending on the door position?

answered Jul 14, 2013 at 20:36

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How can I build garage shelving out of 2x6s, 4x4s and 1/2" OSB?

answered Jul 22, 2013 at 19:51

4 votes

Do I need a corded drill to mix thinset?

answered Jul 5, 2013 at 20:59

4 votes

How can I brace a bathtub faucet without tearing out the tile wall?

answered May 3, 2013 at 3:18

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Is it possible to install a 1/2" collet on my palm router?

answered May 3, 2013 at 20:11

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What would cause a hardwired smoke alarm to give one short beep when appliances are turned on?

answered Jul 5, 2013 at 1:44

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Where can I get, or how can I DIY table slides that will accept leaves totaling 104"?

answered Jul 25, 2013 at 5:35

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What router bearing can I use to reduce groove depth?

answered Jul 31, 2013 at 2:58

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Is this caulk not intended for use around my tub?

answered Jul 15, 2013 at 3:53

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Will 12" tiles crack if laid on a bowed concrete floor?

answered Jul 15, 2013 at 4:57

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91 Answers

What is the use for this different threading near the head of a large screw?

How can I repeatedly cut the same pattern using a router?

How can I join two lengths of flexible 1/4" copper pipe?

How to adjust when hinge mortises are cut too deep?

How can I thoroughly blackout a bedroom window on a budget?

How do I adjust a door so it doesn't swing on its own?

How can I ensure precise alignment of wooden parts assembled with bolts?

how long should I let latex paint dry before installing outlet covers and other fixtures?

Refinishing floors - wood has blotches where filler was used - need advice on how to fix

Why am I getting strange results when using a power meter to measure CFLs?

How do I get invisible edges on my spackle jobs?

Nicely mounting 2x4s to wall

What is the name of this cast metal part inside my lockset?

Is there an easy way to measure the height of a tree?

How do I get rid of these bees/wasps in my sunroom?

Window framing on old construction

In this plumbing code illustration, what are the meanings of "SH" "WC" "BT" "LAV", etc?

What should I do on the sides of a deck ledger?

Is there an easy way to measure the height of a tree?

When painting a house exterior, do you need to scrape and sand the entire house or just the peeling parts?

How can I make a door open or close depending on the door position?

How can I build garage shelving out of 2x6s, 4x4s and 1/2" OSB?

Do I need a corded drill to mix thinset?

How can I brace a bathtub faucet without tearing out the tile wall?

Is it possible to install a 1/2" collet on my palm router?

What would cause a hardwired smoke alarm to give one short beep when appliances are turned on?

Where can I get, or how can I DIY table slides that will accept leaves totaling 104"?

What router bearing can I use to reduce groove depth?

Is this caulk not intended for use around my tub?

Will 12" tiles crack if laid on a bowed concrete floor?