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Understanding US Screw Sizes

screws

answered Apr 23, 2012 at 16:11

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How should I rewire a miswired 3-way switch?

answered Aug 12, 2011 at 20:53

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When to use holes instead of side terminals to wire an outlet

electrical gfci outlets

answered Aug 1, 2011 at 19:54

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My neighbor keeps complaining about my music. How to soundproof my apartment?

insulation walls sound-proofing

answered Mar 27, 2012 at 18:08

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What's the difference between dimmable and non-dimmable LED lamps?

lighting led energy-efficiency

answered Dec 15, 2011 at 0:17

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Does a bathroom exhaust fan have to vent to the outside?

bathroom exhaust-fan

answered Apr 9, 2012 at 14:59

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Should I superchlorinate a freshly filled pool?

pool chlorine chemicals

answered May 7, 2012 at 22:44

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How to fix stinky bathroom sink?

plumbing cleaning sink drain smell

answered Mar 9, 2012 at 15:46

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How do I upgrade a conventional switch to a dimmer?

electrical lighting

answered Dec 12, 2011 at 17:39

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What dangers are there with disturbed asbestos drywall?

drywall asbestos health-and-safety

answered Feb 14, 2012 at 1:30

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How can I dog-proof a chain link fence?

fence pet-proofing

answered Mar 30, 2012 at 17:30

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What are some of the best books/resources on home inspection for first time home buyers?

inspection new-home

answered Sep 12, 2011 at 21:34

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What happens if I use vegetable oil instead of machine oil or grease?

lubrication

answered Jun 20, 2011 at 22:11

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How do I troubleshoot power receptacles?

electrical receptacle

answered Mar 13, 2012 at 0:04

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Is it possible to collect rain water from a roof for drinking use?

water roof rain

answered Apr 12, 2012 at 19:50

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Should a washer go on nut side, or the bolt side?

bolts

answered Dec 12, 2012 at 15:59

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Does the NEC allow electrical wiring to run next to a ventilation duct?

electrical exhaust-vent

answered May 15, 2012 at 23:10

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Is a negative reading from a non-contact voltage detector sufficient?

electrical wiring safety

answered May 4, 2012 at 18:37

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Can I season firewood over the woodstove?

heating woodstove

answered Dec 15, 2011 at 1:04

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What's wrong with my wiring?

electrical ceiling-fan

answered Jun 28, 2011 at 21:09

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If DC adapters are so prevalent, why is AC used in construction by default?

electrical

answered Jul 6, 2011 at 16:35

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Is this gas range ventilation setup dangerous?

ventilation gas stove

answered Sep 6, 2011 at 21:09

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Does building insulation wear out and have to be replaced?

insulation air-conditioning

answered Jul 11, 2011 at 17:28

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Why does this toilet clog so often?

plumbing toilet

answered Apr 9, 2012 at 17:21

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How to hang a baby cradle from a concrete ceiling?

concrete hanging

answered Dec 12, 2011 at 18:04

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How do you plan capacity for electrical circuits?

electrical

answered Dec 13, 2011 at 0:00

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Why is there green stuff on my heater pipe?

plumbing heating baseboard copper

answered Jan 10, 2012 at 20:52

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Why does my ceiling lights require some other outlet in the room to be turned on and off again before it works?

electrical lighting

answered Jan 27, 2012 at 18:57

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How to determine what 3-way switch system was used?

electrical lighting switch knob-and-tube

answered Jul 21, 2011 at 17:30

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Why do my new dimmable CFL bulbs hum?

electrical lighting cfl

answered Apr 11, 2012 at 19:52

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Understanding US Screw Sizes

How should I rewire a miswired 3-way switch?

When to use holes instead of side terminals to wire an outlet

My neighbor keeps complaining about my music. How to soundproof my apartment?

What's the difference between dimmable and non-dimmable LED lamps?

Does a bathroom exhaust fan have to vent to the outside?

Should I superchlorinate a freshly filled pool?

How to fix stinky bathroom sink?

How do I upgrade a conventional switch to a dimmer?

What dangers are there with disturbed asbestos drywall?

How can I dog-proof a chain link fence?

What are some of the best books/resources on home inspection for first time home buyers?

What happens if I use vegetable oil instead of machine oil or grease?

How do I troubleshoot power receptacles?

Is it possible to collect rain water from a roof for drinking use?

Should a washer go on nut side, or the bolt side?

Does the NEC allow electrical wiring to run next to a ventilation duct?

Is a negative reading from a non-contact voltage detector sufficient?

Can I season firewood over the woodstove?

What's wrong with my wiring?

If DC adapters are so prevalent, why is AC used in construction by default?

Is this gas range ventilation setup dangerous?

Does building insulation wear out and have to be replaced?

Why does this toilet clog so often?

How to hang a baby cradle from a concrete ceiling?

How do you plan capacity for electrical circuits?

Why is there green stuff on my heater pipe?

Why does my ceiling lights require some other outlet in the room to be turned on and off again before it works?

How to determine what 3-way switch system was used?

Why do my new dimmable CFL bulbs hum?