User Joe Phillips

18 votes

9 answers

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What is the recommended way to destroy mold?

mold

asked Jun 3, 2012 at 17:29

16 votes

4 answers

3k views

Which water heater types do you recommend?

water-heater energy-efficiency

asked Jul 21, 2010 at 19:44

11 votes

2 answers

3k views

How do I sound-proof a bathroom?

bathroom sound-proofing

asked Jul 21, 2010 at 19:46

9 votes

8 answers

65k views

Do brass ball valves have to be oriented with the flow of water?

plumbing valve

asked Apr 20, 2014 at 18:11

7 votes

1 answer

68k views

How to properly install tongue and groove plywood subfloor?

subfloor plywood tongue-and-groove

asked Feb 9, 2014 at 17:41

7 votes

4 answers

36k views

Can I replace an outlet that uses knob and tube wiring with a grounded outlet?

electrical circuit-breaker knob-and-tube

asked Oct 19, 2010 at 4:44

5 votes

2 answers

10k views

How can I remove paint from an indoor brick wall?

paint brick

asked Jul 22, 2010 at 1:32

4 votes

5 answers

13k views

How can I clean floor tile grout?

cleaning tile grout

asked Apr 30, 2011 at 2:49

3 votes

4 answers

184 views

Is it normal to miter the non-pivoting edge of a door?

framing doors miter

asked Jul 29, 2010 at 0:52

3 votes

3 answers

124k views

Proper way to install double-layer of subfloor?

subfloor plywood

asked Feb 14, 2014 at 17:38

3 votes

2 answers

19k views

Tape or corner bead where Hardi meets Drywall?

drywall tile shower cement-board corner-bead

asked Nov 23, 2014 at 0:54

3 votes

1 answer

2k views

How to fill gap between garage floor and driveway

concrete sealing gap

asked Sep 28, 2018 at 1:10

2 votes

2 answers

7k views

How do I properly lay a tongue and groove plywood subfloor in a remodel?

subfloor plywood blocking

asked Jan 19, 2014 at 4:38

2 votes

1 answer

2k views

Which electrical box to use for old-work outdoor light fixture and vinyl siding mounting block?

electrical lighting outdoor vinyl-siding

asked Sep 16, 2019 at 0:34

2 votes

3 answers

1k views

How to measure and cut square tiles to make a herringbone pattern?

tile travertine

asked Mar 29, 2015 at 23:19

2 votes

2 answers

12k views

Which adhesive sealant for bathroom fixture escutcheons?

shower sealing adhesive bathroom-fixtures

asked Jun 26, 2015 at 21:02

2 votes

1 answer

2k views

Clean mold/mildew from honed travertine tile in shower

shower tile cleaning travertine

asked Dec 20, 2016 at 4:24

2 votes

1 answer

7k views

What backer board should I use in shower ceiling?

shower waterproofing cement-board backer-board

asked Mar 8, 2014 at 19:59

2 votes

1 answer

2k views

How can I mount K-728 diverter valve without any clearance behind it?

plumbing shower valve

asked Mar 24, 2014 at 16:16

1 vote

2 answers

2k views

What are my insulation options around a shower?

bathroom insulation shower vapor-barrier

asked Apr 1, 2014 at 0:36

1 vote

2 answers

9k views

How do I install the trap for a standard bathroom sink?

plumbing bathroom drain

asked Aug 3, 2014 at 0:20

1 vote

2 answers

49k views

How to finish tiling an outside edge for a shower?

shower tile corner-bead

asked Aug 3, 2014 at 0:45

1 vote

1 answer

398 views

Window casing and conversion from inch thick drywall to half inch

windows trim

asked Aug 8, 2014 at 2:05

1 vote

2 answers

3k views

How do I keep the plastic window insulators sealed when the window has a sill?

sealing windows winterizing

asked Aug 27, 2010 at 16:12

1 vote

2 answers

3k views

Trenching and running power to detached garage about 135 feet away

electrical wiring garage aluminum-wiring

asked Sep 20, 2017 at 2:21

1 vote

1 answer

7k views

Can Simpson Strong-Tie H1Z hurricane clips be installed on the inside of a wall?

walls framing fastening

asked Nov 8, 2016 at 1:40

1 vote

1 answer

409 views

Supply Elbow doesn't tighten against wall

plumbing plumbing-fixture

asked Jun 14, 2015 at 1:16

1 vote

1 answer

3k views

Do LED dimmers work with non-LED bulbs?

lighting led dimmer-switch

asked Sep 16, 2019 at 0:43

1 vote

1 answer

636 views

How to fix cracks in hybrid gypsum/plaster ceiling?

ceiling plaster drywall-mud

asked Jun 10, 2020 at 21:59

1 vote

2 answers

1k views

Can I ground junction box directly to panel?

electrical electrical-panel grounding

asked Dec 12, 2017 at 21:01

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42 Questions

What is the recommended way to destroy mold?

Which water heater types do you recommend?

How do I sound-proof a bathroom?

Do brass ball valves have to be oriented with the flow of water?

How to properly install tongue and groove plywood subfloor?

Can I replace an outlet that uses knob and tube wiring with a grounded outlet?

How can I remove paint from an indoor brick wall?

How can I clean floor tile grout?

Is it normal to miter the non-pivoting edge of a door?

Proper way to install double-layer of subfloor?

Tape or corner bead where Hardi meets Drywall?

How to fill gap between garage floor and driveway

How do I properly lay a tongue and groove plywood subfloor in a remodel?

Which electrical box to use for old-work outdoor light fixture and vinyl siding mounting block?

How to measure and cut square tiles to make a herringbone pattern?

Which adhesive sealant for bathroom fixture escutcheons?

Clean mold/mildew from honed travertine tile in shower

What backer board should I use in shower ceiling?

How can I mount K-728 diverter valve without any clearance behind it?

What are my insulation options around a shower?

How do I install the trap for a standard bathroom sink?

How to finish tiling an outside edge for a shower?

Window casing and conversion from inch thick drywall to half inch

How do I keep the plastic window insulators sealed when the window has a sill?

Trenching and running power to detached garage about 135 feet away

Can Simpson Strong-Tie H1Z hurricane clips be installed on the inside of a wall?

Supply Elbow doesn't tighten against wall

Do LED dimmers work with non-LED bulbs?

How to fix cracks in hybrid gypsum/plaster ceiling?

Can I ground junction box directly to panel?