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How should masking tape be used when multiple coats of paint are being applied?

painting paint

asked Sep 26, 2012 at 20:15

14 votes

1 answer

6k views

What are the disadvantages of having electrical conduit penetrate my foundation below-grade?

asked Oct 5, 2012 at 16:47

10 votes

3 answers

5k views

Is an ungrounded GFCI outlet safer than a plumbing-grounded non-GFCI outlet?

electrical gfci grounding

asked Jul 23, 2012 at 22:27

10 votes

3 answers

74k views

What's the best way to keep my garage from freezing?

insulation heating garage garage-door

asked Sep 14, 2012 at 21:02

10 votes

8 answers

105k views

What are the consequences of allowing paint to freeze?

paint garage storage freezing

asked Sep 20, 2012 at 17:42

6 votes

3 answers

13k views

Options for replacing an at-grade hose bibb

plumbing exterior landscaping freezing

asked Jul 18, 2012 at 19:15

6 votes

2 answers

3k views

How can baseboards be attached to a plaster-on-masonry wall?

baseboard masonry

asked Apr 22, 2013 at 18:16

6 votes

3 answers

38k views

When can spackle be used instead of mud?

drywall spackling-paste

asked Jul 27, 2013 at 15:16

6 votes

1 answer

6k views

What do the "N" and "T" labels mean on junction box cable clamps?

electrical

asked Apr 29, 2014 at 12:59

5 votes

4 answers

25k views

How can plywood edges be finished to conceal the plies?

painting finishing cabinets plywood custom-cabinetry

asked Jan 9, 2013 at 20:08

4 votes

2 answers

26k views

How can double swinging closet doors be installed?

doors installation hardware closet

asked Jan 22, 2013 at 17:48

4 votes

6 answers

50k views

How should I prepare a plywood subfloor for floating vinyl plank flooring?

flooring floor vinyl-flooring

asked Apr 15, 2013 at 18:43

4 votes

2 answers

7k views

Does polymeric sand make patio repairs impossible?

outdoor grout patio pavers

asked Oct 1, 2012 at 22:08

4 votes

3 answers

2k views

Why does my dryer duct have such a long vertical portion?

appliances ventilation dryer exhaust-vent ducts

asked Apr 9, 2012 at 20:43

4 votes

3 answers

19k views

Can a receptacle be added to a lamppost?

electrical outlets outdoor

asked Sep 25, 2012 at 13:23

3 votes

5 answers

38k views

What is causing my gas water heater to squeal?

plumbing water water-heater gas natural-gas

asked Apr 5, 2012 at 14:59

3 votes

2 answers

15k views

How can I keep my paint from freezing in an unheated garage?

paint garage winterizing winter freezing

asked Oct 19, 2012 at 3:21

2 votes

1 answer

17k views

What's an alternative to shoe moldings?

hardwood-floor trim molding

asked Apr 11, 2012 at 17:18

2 votes

1 answer

1k views

Is this water heater drain configuration safe?

plumbing safety drain-waste-vent

asked Mar 28, 2013 at 0:47

1 vote

3 answers

2k views

How can I secure NM cable in a tight spot?

electrical

asked May 23, 2014 at 3:43

1 vote

2 answers

1k views

Do big-box stores sell inferior versions of plumbing fixtures?

plumbing

asked Aug 15, 2015 at 23:50

1 vote

5 answers

7k views

Is there a filter-reminder thermostat that uses run-time instead of total time?

hvac air-conditioning furnace thermostat air-filter

asked Jun 6, 2012 at 17:07

1 vote

0 answers

331 views

How can I install a furnace register in a kitchen-cabinet toe kick?

hvac kitchens furnace

asked Mar 23, 2014 at 16:04

1 vote

1 answer

3k views

Can I move this drain line from the wall to the floor?

plumbing kitchens drain drain-waste-vent

asked Apr 16, 2014 at 22:00

1 vote

2 answers

512 views

How can I remove this tile window stool without compromising the installation of the vinyl window?

windows tile

asked Apr 24, 2014 at 16:05

0 votes

1 answer

307 views

What is the NEC-compliant way to add a conduit in this configuration?

electrical

asked May 20, 2014 at 11:57

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26 Questions

How should masking tape be used when multiple coats of paint are being applied?

What are the disadvantages of having electrical conduit penetrate my foundation below-grade?

Is an ungrounded GFCI outlet safer than a plumbing-grounded non-GFCI outlet?

What's the best way to keep my garage from freezing?

What are the consequences of allowing paint to freeze?

Options for replacing an at-grade hose bibb

How can baseboards be attached to a plaster-on-masonry wall?

When can spackle be used instead of mud?

What do the "N" and "T" labels mean on junction box cable clamps?

How can plywood edges be finished to conceal the plies?

How can double swinging closet doors be installed?

How should I prepare a plywood subfloor for floating vinyl plank flooring?

Does polymeric sand make patio repairs impossible?

Why does my dryer duct have such a long vertical portion?

Can a receptacle be added to a lamppost?

What is causing my gas water heater to squeal?

How can I keep my paint from freezing in an unheated garage?

What's an alternative to shoe moldings?

Is this water heater drain configuration safe?

How can I secure NM cable in a tight spot?

Do big-box stores sell inferior versions of plumbing fixtures?

Is there a filter-reminder thermostat that uses run-time instead of total time?

How can I install a furnace register in a kitchen-cabinet toe kick?

Can I move this drain line from the wall to the floor?

How can I remove this tile window stool without compromising the installation of the vinyl window?

What is the NEC-compliant way to add a conduit in this configuration?