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What's the best way to account for saw blade width (kerf) when cutting boards?

answered Jul 12, 2011 at 7:35

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What projects should never be DIY?

answered Nov 11, 2010 at 6:28

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Is there a technique to make a shower mirror fog-free?

answered Jul 29, 2011 at 8:57

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What is the name of this tool? It almost looks like an Allen without the wrench

answered Dec 9, 2011 at 7:42

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Can I safely use a switch rated for "1A at 125V" with 240V, assuming I stay below 125W?

answered Nov 14, 2011 at 14:26

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What are the consequences of building without a permit?

answered Nov 8, 2010 at 7:05

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What is the best way to fill a 3 inch gap under my concrete front porch?

answered Aug 3, 2012 at 9:40

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How do I silence a creaking wooden spiral staircase?

answered Nov 16, 2010 at 7:28

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How can I protect my kids' toes from this evil grating in the floor?

answered Jan 21, 2011 at 6:30

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How can I hang a shelf with no visible fasteners?

answered May 17, 2013 at 16:05

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How do I get a cement patch in my basement to dry quickly in humid conditions?

answered Jun 3, 2013 at 6:43

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Can you use plywood as roofing?

answered Jun 26, 2012 at 7:49

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Can I perform a large ceiling drywall repair myself?

answered Feb 22, 2012 at 10:17

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How should I go about fixing a faulty 240 V Electrical Outlet

answered Feb 17, 2012 at 7:25

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Is it safe to touch the ground contact?

answered Apr 5, 2012 at 7:32

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How can I enlarge a hole in a brick wall without drilling?

answered May 25, 2012 at 8:40

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Do you really have to mortise for hinges and other door hardware?

answered Apr 11, 2013 at 12:10

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Should I get a keyed chuck for cordless drill?

answered Dec 18, 2012 at 9:14

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What units are the clutch settings on a drill?

answered Jan 9, 2013 at 5:25

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Why would there be a 50 amp plug on a 30 amp appliance?

answered Jun 15, 2012 at 9:43

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My fridge runs way too much - is this because it doesn't seem to be level?

answered Feb 7, 2012 at 9:03

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How good do I need to make my primer coat?

answered Nov 15, 2010 at 7:30

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How do I know when concrete needs replacing rather than just mud-jacking?

answered Nov 18, 2010 at 6:45

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Is the ability to save pictures worth it in an inspection camera?

answered Jul 26, 2012 at 7:52

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How do I know if my power drill needs to rotate clockwise or counter clockwise to drill forward?

answered Apr 22, 2013 at 6:49

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How do I remove a drill bit that is stuck due to an overtightened chuck?

answered Jan 22, 2013 at 7:32

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How can I stop Lego bricks from falling in to a register?

answered Jan 21, 2011 at 6:33

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Can I connect ground to neutral in a 3 wire outlet?

answered Oct 3, 2011 at 7:38

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Why are cordless drill batteries so expensive?

answered Jan 17, 2013 at 7:19

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Is this cracking foundation under a jack post a problem that requires repair?

answered Sep 1, 2015 at 6:48

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102 Answers

What's the best way to account for saw blade width (kerf) when cutting boards?

What projects should never be DIY?

Is there a technique to make a shower mirror fog-free?

What is the name of this tool? It almost looks like an Allen without the wrench

Can I safely use a switch rated for "1A at 125V" with 240V, assuming I stay below 125W?

What are the consequences of building without a permit?

What is the best way to fill a 3 inch gap under my concrete front porch?

How do I silence a creaking wooden spiral staircase?

How can I protect my kids' toes from this evil grating in the floor?

How can I hang a shelf with no visible fasteners?

How do I get a cement patch in my basement to dry quickly in humid conditions?

Can you use plywood as roofing?

Can I perform a large ceiling drywall repair myself?

How should I go about fixing a faulty 240 V Electrical Outlet

Is it safe to touch the ground contact?

How can I enlarge a hole in a brick wall without drilling?

Do you really have to mortise for hinges and other door hardware?

Should I get a keyed chuck for cordless drill?

What units are the clutch settings on a drill?

Why would there be a 50 amp plug on a 30 amp appliance?

My fridge runs way too much - is this because it doesn't seem to be level?

How good do I need to make my primer coat?

How do I know when concrete needs replacing rather than just mud-jacking?

Is the ability to save pictures worth it in an inspection camera?

How do I know if my power drill needs to rotate clockwise or counter clockwise to drill forward?

How do I remove a drill bit that is stuck due to an overtightened chuck?

How can I stop Lego bricks from falling in to a register?

Can I connect ground to neutral in a 3 wire outlet?

Why are cordless drill batteries so expensive?

Is this cracking foundation under a jack post a problem that requires repair?