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If metal expands when heated, how does heating a bolt loosen it?

removal bolts
Jan 17 '19 at 2:35 Giulienne Longo 1
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Should old knob and tube wiring be replaced?

electrical fire-hazard knob-and-tube
Jun 13 '19 at 6:11 Bryce 9,581
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Are push in connectors up to code?

electrical code-compliance
Apr 15 '15 at 15:22 Community♦ 1
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I have a basement floor with lots of moisture, can I paint or seal it to make it waterproof?

basement paint product-recommendation moisture waterproofing
Feb 20 '17 at 20:38 Community♦ 1
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How can I remove a really stuck screw?

screws removal screwdriver
Jan 4 '15 at 15:46 Community♦ 1
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Does Pex tubing have any advantages over copper?

plumbing copper-tubing pex
Dec 2 '16 at 16:45 Community♦ 1
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How can it be dangerous to feed a water heater from two separate panels?

electrical safety
Jan 22 '16 at 8:28 Community♦ 1
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What do you do/ask when hiring a contractor

hiring contractors
Dec 14 '19 at 18:41 Maisie Cooper 1
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What is the optimal configuration of a cross brace on a wooden gate?

design engineering gates
Jun 22 '19 at 9:49 Community♦ 1
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Can cable splice devices be concealed?

electrical code-compliance splicing
May 4 '16 at 17:18 Community♦ 1
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How can I remove a plank from the middle of the field?

flooring removal tongue-and-groove
Nov 4 '11 at 16:54 ChrisF♦ 16.6k
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How do you sharpen a knife?

tools maintenance sharpening
Aug 15 '16 at 7:03 Community♦ 1
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Are tankless water heaters worth it in cold climates?

plumbing energy-efficiency water-heater
Jan 25 '20 at 16:10 JACK 36.1k
 
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Toilet paper to the left or right?

bathroom toilet
Sep 18 '19 at 3:43 user107157 11
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How can I replace 2-prong receptacles in a code compliant way?

electrical code-compliance
Apr 3 '18 at 20:38 Community♦ 1
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What type of tape is used to seal vapor barrier seams?

insulation vapor-barrier
Nov 10 '14 at 3:16 Community♦ 1
 
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Is there a limit to the number of holes bored in a joist?

code-compliance joists
Dec 9 at 20:28 kindlin 31
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How can I increase the heating efficiency of a forced air system?

hvac energy-efficiency heating
Dec 19 '13 at 15:21 Tester101 125k
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What is the recommended number of teeth for making finish cuts with a miter saw?

wood woodworking saw miter
Mar 16 '12 at 17:22 Community♦ 1
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What is the proper term for a latch that uses a loop and lever to draw things together?

terminology
Aug 20 '15 at 12:05 Community♦ 1
 
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Is it possible to vent two exhaust fans through a single wall penetration?

exhaust-fan exhaust-vent
Oct 17 at 17:27 ThreePhaseEel 58.5k
 
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Are generator interlock kits permitted in residential applications?

electrical code-compliance generator
Oct 7 '17 at 9:25 Community♦ 1
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How can I protect a hardwood floor from a rolling office chair?

flooring hardwood-floor
May 15 '16 at 23:24 Community♦ 1
 
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Is there a way to thaw a frozen pipe, if you can't access the pipe?

plumbing pipe freezing
Feb 18 '16 at 13:14 Community♦ 1
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What is the best option for hiding wires to wall mounted TV?

electrical home-theater cable-management
Nov 1 '10 at 2:41 Community♦ 1
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Paper joint tape VS. Mesh joint tape

drywall technique joints
Mar 11 '20 at 5:13 Tim Brecheisen 11
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What am I doing wrong while finishing drywall inside corners?

drywall
Dec 12 '18 at 15:24 s l 1
 
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How do I terminate coaxial cable in a crimp on F type connector?

wiring data-wiring coaxial-cable
Dec 20 '16 at 4:23 Community♦ 1
 
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How to effectively fire a contractor and avoid liens or other legal issues

contractors
Oct 25 '10 at 19:56 ChrisF♦ 16.6k
 
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How do I prevent ice stalagmites from building up on the furnace exhaust?

furnace ice exhaust-vent
Feb 21 at 19:04 Dan 1
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