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Why can't I drive this Tapcon into concrete?

asked Dec 9, 2016 at 22:04

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4 answers

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How do I make my gas oven produce less carbon monoxide?

asked Mar 29, 2015 at 1:55

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3 answers

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Why are furnace/central AC blowers so inefficient?

asked May 6, 2014 at 15:16

8 votes

3 answers

26k views

GFCI outlet hot when nothing's plugged into it

asked May 13, 2014 at 18:30

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4 answers

25k views

Should I use a 6 mil poly moisture barrier for engineered hardwood floor installed over concrete slab-on-grade?

asked Dec 15, 2013 at 1:45

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2 answers

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How should I get this paint off my stucco?

asked Aug 21, 2014 at 23:56

5 votes

3 answers

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Why won't propane come out of my nearly-new propane tank?

asked Mar 24, 2016 at 23:02

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1 answer

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What to do first in a house with poor thermal performance and high energy bills

asked Feb 11, 2014 at 4:20

5 votes

1 answer

912 views

Are these termites?

asked Apr 15, 2014 at 23:35

4 votes

6 answers

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What to do about toilet overflow tube higher than allowed level on new fill valve?

asked Feb 8, 2014 at 2:16

4 votes

2 answers

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Adding insulation to exterior wall; remove stucco cladding, or add on top of it?

asked Apr 22, 2014 at 17:17

4 votes

2 answers

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What can I fill a trench around my house with to avoid creating a drainage issue?

asked Apr 23, 2014 at 4:55

4 votes

2 answers

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Should my furnace closet have this huge duct opening into the unconditioned vented attic?

asked Apr 27, 2014 at 1:44

4 votes

3 answers

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Minimum drop on washer drain?

asked Feb 15, 2014 at 5:46

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2 answers

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Does my vented septic tank even require traps and vents near the actual fixture connections?

asked Feb 25, 2014 at 3:58

4 votes

2 answers

847 views

Graywater overflow plumbing… which design to choose?

asked Mar 10, 2014 at 23:07

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1 answer

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Are these black marks near an electrical box signs of an electrical problem that I should be concerned about?

asked Nov 27, 2015 at 20:03

4 votes

1 answer

392 views

Why is the sand in my cement mixes so thirsty?

asked Feb 28, 2017 at 3:03

3 votes

4 answers

5k views

Can one use large-diameter rigid plastic pipe for HVAC ducting slash why is this never done?

asked May 6, 2016 at 0:41

3 votes

1 answer

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Is it worth it to pay extra for a stainless steel tank water heater?

asked Feb 13, 2016 at 1:03

3 votes

1 answer

268 views

Is there such a thing as a combination floor nailer and finish nailer?

asked Apr 5, 2020 at 0:39

3 votes

3 answers

3k views

What could be the source of an intermittent, unlocatable rotten egg smell?

asked Jan 31, 2015 at 2:47

3 votes

1 answer

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Can I properly install Roxul mineral wool batts in a mostly-drywalled stud bay by pushing them up from below?

asked May 21, 2014 at 22:31

3 votes

2 answers

2k views

why doesn't my washing machine spin when it's full of water?

asked Feb 24, 2014 at 0:49

3 votes

5 answers

15k views

What's the true longevity of exposed fastener metal roofs?

asked Apr 18, 2014 at 23:36

2 votes

3 answers

9k views

What is the right way/tool to remove this tile and thinset from a concrete slab?

asked May 3, 2014 at 17:26

2 votes

1 answer

46k views

What could cause my house to smell musty after coming back from vacation?

asked Jun 4, 2014 at 14:31

2 votes

1 answer

615 views

Can I safely remove this unused blocking from a load-bearing wall?

asked Jun 6, 2014 at 18:01

2 votes

1 answer

291 views

What is/was tunneling into this 2x4?

asked Jun 7, 2014 at 2:23

2 votes

1 answer

1k views

Does anyone know if concrete blocks with half-moon tops are made?

asked Dec 13, 2013 at 17:55

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80 Questions

Why can't I drive this Tapcon into concrete?

How do I make my gas oven produce less carbon monoxide?

Why are furnace/central AC blowers so inefficient?

GFCI outlet hot when nothing's plugged into it

Should I use a 6 mil poly moisture barrier for engineered hardwood floor installed over concrete slab-on-grade?

How should I get this paint off my stucco?

Why won't propane come out of my nearly-new propane tank?

What to do first in a house with poor thermal performance and high energy bills

Are these termites?

What to do about toilet overflow tube higher than allowed level on new fill valve?

Adding insulation to exterior wall; remove stucco cladding, or add on top of it?

What can I fill a trench around my house with to avoid creating a drainage issue?

Should my furnace closet have this huge duct opening into the unconditioned vented attic?

Minimum drop on washer drain?

Does my vented septic tank even require traps and vents near the actual fixture connections?

Graywater overflow plumbing… which design to choose?

Are these black marks near an electrical box signs of an electrical problem that I should be concerned about?

Why is the sand in my cement mixes so thirsty?

Can one use large-diameter rigid plastic pipe for HVAC ducting slash why is this never done?

Is it worth it to pay extra for a stainless steel tank water heater?

Is there such a thing as a combination floor nailer and finish nailer?

What could be the source of an intermittent, unlocatable rotten egg smell?

Can I properly install Roxul mineral wool batts in a mostly-drywalled stud bay by pushing them up from below?

why doesn't my washing machine spin when it's full of water?

What's the true longevity of exposed fastener metal roofs?

What is the right way/tool to remove this tile and thinset from a concrete slab?

What could cause my house to smell musty after coming back from vacation?

Can I safely remove this unused blocking from a load-bearing wall?

What is/was tunneling into this 2x4?

Does anyone know if concrete blocks with half-moon tops are made?