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What are the pros and cons of adding a vapor barrier behind shower backer board?

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My light switch make a loud noise when used slowly; does it need to be replaced / fixed?

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Should I replace my magnetron? Is there anything else upstream of the mode stirrer?

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Can I run PEX directly into my clothes washer?

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How can I prevent sewer gas coming from the drain of an infrequently used shower?

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How should I repair small tears in the kraft paper insulation caused while running a new water line?

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Is there some type of coating I can use to prevent condensate on my HVAC ducts?

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What are the steps to cutting polyurethane?

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DIY poly-jacking?

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Can you identify these large pipe shaped chunks that came out of my cold water tap?

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Nov 3 '18 at 18:34 virtualxtc 2,181

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Metallic smell when HVAC Unit. fires up. What could it be?

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May 3 '18 at 18:03 virtualxtc 2,181

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What could cause a 5 year old valves to corrode so quickly

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Does the orientation of the 'Y' in the wye strainer matter?

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What's the best way to shave off 1/8 of an inch from hardie board?

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What style notched trowel should I use to lay 6“x24” ceramic on a shower wall?

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Dishwasher pump is crackling [video]; is it obstructed or does it need to be replaced?

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Can I put the burner head in the oven during self cleaning?

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How do I fix a stripped hole in a vinyl casement window?

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How should I go about a partial (bottom 1/5) exterior wall stud replacement?

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Apr 24 '18 at 0:51 virtualxtc 2,181

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Do I need separate expansion tanks for my boiler and hot water heater?

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How do I determine if my chimney draft is correct?

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Multiple leaking faucets after a hotwater tank and PRV install. Any tricks?

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What is the effective difference between an inline air separator vs a air vent at the high point in a recirculating water system?

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My boiler's gas burner tube is catching fire, how do I fix this?

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What would cause mortar to have a patchy finish?

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Apr 30 '14 at 11:32 virtualxtc 2,181

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One of my breaker switches buzzes when I flip it on, should I replace it?

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What should I use to fix chips in veneer plaster?

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34 Questions

What are the pros and cons of adding a vapor barrier behind shower backer board?

Do I need a wall thimble for thermal separation with a category III venting appliance?

What is a “wet edge” and how do I maintain one?

My light switch make a loud noise when used slowly; does it need to be replaced / fixed?

Should I replace my magnetron? Is there anything else upstream of the mode stirrer?

Can I run PEX directly into my clothes washer?

How can I prevent sewer gas coming from the drain of an infrequently used shower?

How should I repair small tears in the kraft paper insulation caused while running a new water line?

How should I seal a butt joint in a tight space?

Is there some type of coating I can use to prevent condensate on my HVAC ducts?

What are the steps to cutting polyurethane?

DIY poly-jacking?

Can you identify these large pipe shaped chunks that came out of my cold water tap?

Metallic smell when HVAC Unit. fires up. What could it be?

What could cause a 5 year old valves to corrode so quickly

Does the orientation of the 'Y' in the wye strainer matter?

What's the best way to shave off 1/8 of an inch from hardie board?

What style notched trowel should I use to lay 6“x24” ceramic on a shower wall?

Dishwasher pump is crackling [video]; is it obstructed or does it need to be replaced?

Can I put the burner head in the oven during self cleaning?

How do I fix a stripped hole in a vinyl casement window?

How should I go about a partial (bottom 1/5) exterior wall stud replacement?

Do I need separate expansion tanks for my boiler and hot water heater?

How do I determine if my chimney draft is correct?

Multiple leaking faucets after a hotwater tank and PRV install. Any tricks?

What is the effective difference between an inline air separator vs a air vent at the high point in a recirculating water system?

My boiler's gas burner tube is catching fire, how do I fix this?

What would cause mortar to have a patchy finish?

One of my breaker switches buzzes when I flip it on, should I replace it?

What should I use to fix chips in veneer plaster?