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What is this device on my shower head?

shower

Jan 3 '18 at 0:31 user1733145 21

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Is it bad to leave batteries in my cordless tools?

Aug 10 at 15:32 ROGER C 1

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When, if at all, are Insulation Resistance (or Megger) tests on an electrical system useful?

electrical electrical-panel testing

Nov 2 '16 at 22:55 Mister Tea 765

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Should my mirror fog up when showering with a proper exhaust fan running?

bathroom shower exhaust-fan

Aug 6 at 19:51 Jim Bree 91

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Does composite decking hold more solar heat than wood decking?

deck composite

Aug 27 '18 at 22:25 JRaef 8,414

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How can I repair a nicked wire without adding a junction box?

electrical repair wire

Apr 12 '17 at 10:39 Tester101 121k

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Should I leave splices when pulling new thermostat wire?

wiring furnace thermostat

Mar 2 '17 at 0:33 Ed Beal 43.3k

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How much should I worry about this large crack in the foundation slab?

foundation structural crack slab

May 27 at 23:53 Lee Sam 14.1k

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Can I add a non-GFCI receptacle in the garage for a freezer?

electrical gfci nec

Aug 11 '18 at 23:31 Harper - Reinstate Monica 108k

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How to tell if water pipes are grounded?

electrical water

Oct 16 '17 at 16:29 Community♦ 1

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Can I put a receptacle in a closet?

electrical receptacle closet

Jun 21 '17 at 16:47 wallyk 11.5k

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Can I pull a new single conductor alongside an existing 14/2 wire for a fan+light install?

electrical wiring

Apr 12 '17 at 23:20 Harper - Reinstate Monica 108k

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What is this flexible hose under my bathroom sink for?

plumbing plumbing-fixture

Oct 26 '16 at 16:18 Tyson 3,969

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What size wire for 150 A main electrical service

electrical electrical-panel

Nov 18 at 13:31 Georges Masanje-yamfam 1

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How can I extend the rough-in drain away from the wall?

plumbing bathroom drain sink

Nov 4 at 19:30 M.Mat 506

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Loose connection in Cooper night light receptacle

electrical receptacle

Oct 13 at 14:54 Glorfindel 619

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Why does my water pressure / flow rate drop sporadically?

plumbing pipe plumbing-fixture

Oct 12 at 12:02 Community♦ 1

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Are there any consequences to not running air conditioner in a hot and humid climate?

hvac air-conditioning

Apr 19 at 4:05 Community♦ 1

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How to add electrical fixtures to (custom) furniture?

electrical

Jan 21 at 8:37 Gnudiff 423

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Can I install a USB-charger receptacle on a GFCI-protected circuit?

electrical gfci

Jun 30 '18 at 11:17 John 1

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Should I install gutters before addressing draining in the yard?

drainage gutters

Jul 17 '17 at 20:51 Shimon Rura 7,653

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Where is my fridge leaking from?

leak refrigerator

Jun 9 '17 at 1:38 user70596 19

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How can I paint inside corners of textured walls at the ceiling or baseboard?

walls painting ceiling repainting texture

May 15 '17 at 19:55 Ken 4,800

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Should I pull ethernet cable to my thermostat?

thermostat ethernet

Feb 22 '17 at 3:04 mmathis 7,979

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Can I use quarter-turn ball valves with compression fittings or threads for my water shutoff valves?

plumbing water-heater plumbing-fixture shutoff

Dec 10 '16 at 20:09 Damon 1,215

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Repairing / refurbishing cedar swing set

repair outdoor play-structures

Oct 21 '16 at 19:53 Robert Lerner 187

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Open front and top panels on Whirlpool Cabrio gas dryer

dryer

Aug 28 '16 at 21:46 spicetraders 1,018

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Why is my bathtub handle difficult to turn?

bathtub

Mar 10 '18 at 22:48 mmathis 7,979

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Why would water pressure at my faucets change after turning off the water main for some time?

plumbing water faucet water-pressure plumbing-fixture

Apr 12 '17 at 19:18 mmathis 7,979

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(How) Can I use existing stapled electrical wire to fish new wire?

electrical wire

Apr 10 '17 at 15:44 Community♦ 1

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31 Questions

What is this device on my shower head?

Is it bad to leave batteries in my cordless tools?

When, if at all, are Insulation Resistance (or Megger) tests on an electrical system useful?

Should my mirror fog up when showering with a proper exhaust fan running?

Does composite decking hold more solar heat than wood decking?

How can I repair a nicked wire without adding a junction box?

Should I leave splices when pulling new thermostat wire?

How much should I worry about this large crack in the foundation slab?

Can I add a non-GFCI receptacle in the garage for a freezer?

How to tell if water pipes are grounded?

Can I put a receptacle in a closet?

Can I pull a new single conductor alongside an existing 14/2 wire for a fan+light install?

What is this flexible hose under my bathroom sink for?

What size wire for 150 A main electrical service

How can I extend the rough-in drain away from the wall?

Loose connection in Cooper night light receptacle

Why does my water pressure / flow rate drop sporadically?

Are there any consequences to not running air conditioner in a hot and humid climate?

How to add electrical fixtures to (custom) furniture?

Can I install a USB-charger receptacle on a GFCI-protected circuit?

Should I install gutters before addressing draining in the yard?

Where is my fridge leaking from?

How can I paint inside corners of textured walls at the ceiling or baseboard?

Should I pull ethernet cable to my thermostat?

Can I use quarter-turn ball valves with compression fittings or threads for my water shutoff valves?

Repairing / refurbishing cedar swing set

Open front and top panels on Whirlpool Cabrio gas dryer

Why is my bathtub handle difficult to turn?

Why would water pressure at my faucets change after turning off the water main for some time?

(How) Can I use existing stapled electrical wire to fish new wire?