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Does anyone know what this fan blower thingy is?

fans blower

answered Dec 25, 2021 at 18:40

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Is this stair rise to code?

stairs porch

answered Oct 3, 2021 at 16:49

34 votes

What is the best tool to neatly cut out a piece of drywall?

drywall patching-drywall

answered Jul 17, 2021 at 3:19

31 votes

Gluing two halves of a door together

doors woodworking adhesive carpentry

answered Oct 10, 2020 at 14:57

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What is this tube sticking out of my roof?

attic ventilation drain-waste-vent

answered Apr 10, 2020 at 22:15

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Paint-stripping purgatory - stuck in the middle - what should we do?

painting sanding paint-removal lead

answered Apr 25, 2020 at 18:40

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Installer won't install dishwasher due to "old" stop valve

plumbing valve dishwasher installation

answered Nov 27, 2021 at 4:49

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Choosing the right machine screw for a threaded hole in a computer monitor mount

screws

answered May 29, 2017 at 16:08

17 votes

Why is the cut using a jigsaw not a perfect straight line?

wood cutting

answered Jul 19, 2020 at 23:37

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Is there a reason not to nail up drywall?

drywall installation construction fastener technique

answered Nov 18, 2018 at 4:56

16 votes

How do you find helpers for larger DIY projects?

framing carpentry hiring

answered Jan 28, 2018 at 16:51

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Can I connect copper wire to aluminum wire?

electrical aluminum-wiring

answered Sep 21, 2015 at 13:53

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What is this kind of door lock called in English?

lock

answered Oct 26, 2017 at 21:48

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Alternative to Silicone Wood Filler for Door Frame

flooring trim silicone wood-filler

answered Jan 28, 2019 at 14:27

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Chipped material in all electrical boxes a cause for concern?

electrical drywall canada

answered Sep 21, 2021 at 13:46

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Setting cut depth on a circular saw

circular-saw

answered Jun 10, 2020 at 3:34

13 votes

What's the safest type of power saw?

safety powertools saw

answered Jan 14, 2017 at 20:40

13 votes

Do you really need a p-trap on bathroom sinks?

bathroom

answered Aug 7, 2016 at 4:18

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Is it possible to use a drill press as a milling machine with the proper bit?

drill

answered Mar 9, 2016 at 14:54

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Nail gun and curled nails

plywood nails

answered Sep 9, 2016 at 3:46

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How do I handle an unterminated wire behind my wall?

electrical

answered Oct 30, 2016 at 16:18

11 votes

Safe to screw on a paper towel holder way above socket?

mounting wire screwdriver

answered Feb 2, 2020 at 21:36

10 votes

Why do building contractors turn down jobs, such as when the homeowner wishes to provide materials?

renovation

answered May 3, 2019 at 2:59

10 votes

How do I keep a broken window closed while waiting for a replacement to arrive?

windows

answered May 12 at 12:09

9 votes

Pros and Cons of buildings permits

electrical plumbing planning-permission

answered Aug 21, 2016 at 0:00

9 votes

Want to cover up nail points in attic ceiling

attic nails

answered Dec 31, 2015 at 22:45

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How many Tapcons should be used to anchor a baseplate to a concrete floor?

basement framing basement-refinishing

answered Feb 4, 2015 at 15:12

8 votes

How to remove screws from old decking

screws decking

answered Oct 24, 2016 at 13:10

8 votes

Pressure Treated wood joists rotten or just aged

pressure-treated rot

answered May 3 at 12:32

7 votes

Bathroom exhaust fan without duct

bathroom ducts exhaust-fan

answered Apr 5, 2020 at 21:40

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Does anyone know what this fan blower thingy is?

Is this stair rise to code?

What is the best tool to neatly cut out a piece of drywall?

Gluing two halves of a door together

What is this tube sticking out of my roof?

Paint-stripping purgatory - stuck in the middle - what should we do?

Installer won't install dishwasher due to "old" stop valve

Choosing the right machine screw for a threaded hole in a computer monitor mount

Why is the cut using a jigsaw not a perfect straight line?

Is there a reason not to nail up drywall?

How do you find helpers for larger DIY projects?

Can I connect copper wire to aluminum wire?

What is this kind of door lock called in English?

Alternative to Silicone Wood Filler for Door Frame

Chipped material in all electrical boxes a cause for concern?

Setting cut depth on a circular saw

What's the safest type of power saw?

Do you really need a p-trap on bathroom sinks?

Is it possible to use a drill press as a milling machine with the proper bit?

Nail gun and curled nails

How do I handle an unterminated wire behind my wall?

Safe to screw on a paper towel holder way above socket?

Why do building contractors turn down jobs, such as when the homeowner wishes to provide materials?

How do I keep a broken window closed while waiting for a replacement to arrive?

Pros and Cons of buildings permits

Want to cover up nail points in attic ceiling

How many Tapcons should be used to anchor a baseplate to a concrete floor?

How to remove screws from old decking

Pressure Treated wood joists rotten or just aged

Bathroom exhaust fan without duct