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Do I really have to fasten interior-wall electrical wire to a stud to keep it from moving?

asked Jan 21, 2012 at 23:29

17 votes

8 answers

107k views

When bolting down a porcelain toilet, how tight is "too tight"?

asked Oct 15, 2011 at 19:07

16 votes

3 answers

82k views

What's the minimum depth that an electrical box can recess into a finished wall? Does it have to be flush?

asked Jan 22, 2012 at 17:27

14 votes

8 answers

108k views

Is there an NEC-compliant method of repairing minor damage to electrical wire insulation without a junction box?

asked Jan 30, 2012 at 15:24

13 votes

1 answer

7k views

Are these drywall screws driven too deep into the sheet?

asked Nov 15, 2012 at 10:03

12 votes

2 answers

10k views

Are these drywall screws properly driven/countersunk?

asked Nov 19, 2012 at 1:15

12 votes

3 answers

19k views

What are the implications of driving a drywall screw too far into the sheet?

asked Oct 31, 2012 at 16:35

11 votes

8 answers

75k views

How can I center a drill bit so that it drills absolutely straight down rather than perhaps a little off to the side?

asked Dec 30, 2012 at 20:24

10 votes

2 answers

16k views

Is there a minimum, NEC-compliant distance that an electrical outlet can be off the floor in my home?

asked Feb 4, 2012 at 16:47

10 votes

4 answers

24k views

I modified a nail-in electrical box to use screws instead of nails. Is there some code that prevents that?

asked Jan 22, 2012 at 16:49

10 votes

8 answers

55k views

What's the easiest way to carry 4x8 sheets of 70-lbs drywall by yourself?

asked Dec 3, 2011 at 4:50

9 votes

7 answers

81k views

Did I break my Kwikset SmartKey lock by trying to rekey with a key that doesn't fit all the way?

asked Sep 9, 2012 at 23:28

9 votes

5 answers

13k views

Is krypton gas more energy-efficient that low-e argon?

asked Nov 23, 2012 at 3:27

9 votes

2 answers

8k views

When finishing drywall, is it a common practice not to mud the bottom of horizontally-hung drywall?

asked Jan 10, 2013 at 20:41

9 votes

2 answers

62k views

Which steel is stronger: Cold rolled, hot rolled, or stainless?

asked Apr 9, 2013 at 14:34

8 votes

2 answers

9k views

Can I put acoustical putty inside the electrical box rather than around the outside?

asked Dec 3, 2012 at 21:17

8 votes

2 answers

26k views

Is there a way to store drywall vertically on its side?

asked Feb 14, 2012 at 23:40

8 votes

3 answers

33k views

What happens if I shave a little sliver off electrical wire with a utility knife?

asked Jan 20, 2012 at 1:44

8 votes

1 answer

24k views

What's the proper method for installing new studs in existing frame?

asked Nov 14, 2011 at 12:57

8 votes

6 answers

18k views

Carpet company wants to charge me for the waste they will have left over. Is this normal?

asked Jun 21, 2011 at 13:46

7 votes

3 answers

4k views

How do I soundproof my vaulted townhouse wall?

asked Jun 15, 2011 at 2:33

7 votes

1 answer

5k views

Installing new toilet. Does the wax ring have to fit snug around the hole in the underside of the toilet?

asked Oct 9, 2011 at 23:02

7 votes

3 answers

3k views

How can I quietly tear down drywall?

asked Nov 11, 2011 at 13:13

7 votes

3 answers

30k views

Can I extend an electrical ground wire with a copper wire crimp?

asked Jan 21, 2012 at 22:26

7 votes

2 answers

9k views

What's the minimum reasonable thickness for subfloor in my attic?

asked Dec 10, 2011 at 23:07

7 votes

2 answers

51k views

What is the weight capacity of your typical 2 1/2" drywall screw when driven 1 1/2" into a stud?

asked Feb 6, 2012 at 22:47

6 votes

5 answers

24k views

Is this an adequate junction box wire job using a standard electric box? (pic included)

asked Feb 4, 2012 at 19:28

6 votes

4 answers

9k views

How do I corner bead around two layers of 5/8" drywall?

asked Feb 5, 2012 at 14:44

6 votes

4 answers

16k views

Finishing drywall: How do I finish over screws that refuse to recess/dimple into the drywall?

asked Feb 21, 2012 at 19:08

6 votes

8 answers

55k views

Is it typical for the metal of corner bead to be exposed after it is finished being mudded?

asked Nov 20, 2012 at 1:14

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Do I really have to fasten interior-wall electrical wire to a stud to keep it from moving?

When bolting down a porcelain toilet, how tight is "too tight"?

What's the minimum depth that an electrical box can recess into a finished wall? Does it have to be flush?

Is there an NEC-compliant method of repairing minor damage to electrical wire insulation without a junction box?

Are these drywall screws driven too deep into the sheet?

Are these drywall screws properly driven/countersunk?

What are the implications of driving a drywall screw too far into the sheet?

How can I center a drill bit so that it drills absolutely straight down rather than perhaps a little off to the side?

Is there a minimum, NEC-compliant distance that an electrical outlet can be off the floor in my home?

I modified a nail-in electrical box to use screws instead of nails. Is there some code that prevents that?

What's the easiest way to carry 4x8 sheets of 70-lbs drywall by yourself?

Did I break my Kwikset SmartKey lock by trying to rekey with a key that doesn't fit all the way?

Is krypton gas more energy-efficient that low-e argon?

When finishing drywall, is it a common practice not to mud the bottom of horizontally-hung drywall?

Which steel is stronger: Cold rolled, hot rolled, or stainless?

Can I put acoustical putty inside the electrical box rather than around the outside?

Is there a way to store drywall vertically on its side?

What happens if I shave a little sliver off electrical wire with a utility knife?

What's the proper method for installing new studs in existing frame?

Carpet company wants to charge me for the waste they will have left over. Is this normal?

How do I soundproof my vaulted townhouse wall?

Installing new toilet. Does the wax ring have to fit snug around the hole in the underside of the toilet?

How can I quietly tear down drywall?

Can I extend an electrical ground wire with a copper wire crimp?

What's the minimum reasonable thickness for subfloor in my attic?

What is the weight capacity of your typical 2 1/2" drywall screw when driven 1 1/2" into a stud?

Is this an adequate junction box wire job using a standard electric box? (pic included)

How do I corner bead around two layers of 5/8" drywall?

Finishing drywall: How do I finish over screws that refuse to recess/dimple into the drywall?

Is it typical for the metal of corner bead to be exposed after it is finished being mudded?