Installing Hi-Hats
In old work installation Halo Recessed Lights come with a box attached to the unit. The box has knock-outs for feeding sheathed electrical cable. Must one use a c...
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looking for something.
a year ago feb. we had our back yard cement covered with a 1/8 in. topping called cool deck around the pool i had at least 7 diffent colors of concrete. it really...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Chuck Cunningham
Ceiling fan switches & capacitors
I have a Hunter brand ceiling fan. The fan was installed in 1989. Recently, a burning smell was noticed and it was also noticed that the fan could only run on t...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by TomInTN
Blue PVC???
I was wondering what the purpoe of blue PVC is. My cousin said it is called orion and is chemical resistant. Is that right?
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by oresko
Driveway filler
I have a driveway that goes down from the garage to the street, about 25-30 feet. At the very bottom of the drive, just as it touches the curb/gutter, I have pat...
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answersupdated over 7 years ago by David, Moderator
Workbench electrical
I'm going to construct a small workbench area and want to run two new circuits to the area. I've thinking about using 14/2 with ground for a 20 amp system. Is ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Tom M
Blown bulbs
What could be causing many of our light bulbs to burn out frequently? This is primarily affecting our outside lights, but some of our inside lights are affected ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Nighthawk
Tile Grout and mist
I just tiled my basement floor and now after I grouted it I seem to have that stubborn grout and a hazy mist on the tiles is there anything special to use to take...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DomPepe
CPVC vs Copper
I am having a house built and would justlike to hear some opinions on which wouldbe better for the plumbing CPVC or copper.
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Shawn
Deck without rim joist
Hello all. The FAQ did not precisely answer my question so I'm hoping to get some help here. I am building a dek but my house has no rim joist. The joists are ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Splitter
Cabinet Refinishing
Any effective techniques for sanding and repainting kitchen cabinets would be much appreciated.
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by cphix
Determining Load-Bearing Walls
Hi there. I am living in a 50 year old, war time house that I'd like to renovate. I would like to create an open concept kitchen/ living room, and need to know ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
Drywall Over Brick
I want to put drywall over brick on afireplace wall (no, I won't be gettingtoo close to the firebox). Question:how to adhere the drywall to the brick -adhesive (...
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answersupdated over 7 years ago by David, Moderator
Concrete Floor in garage
I have an unheated garage with an old concrete floor that has seen better days. I'd like to re-surface the floor so I can easily move use my mechanics creeper an...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by hridler
Furnace
I have weatherking rurnace and the blower continually runs I am forcedto manuaully switch on and off. Can any one tell me what the probelm is the fuernace is 13 y...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by TomR
flourescent lights...HELP
Hi All,I am having troubles getting my flourescents in the garage to correctly light...or in some cases to light at all. Have even replaced all bulbs to no avail...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by BobF
using metal studs
have never used them.. how do you use andwhat is the difference is sizes is it similarto the use of wood studs... how do you connect them to joists and each other...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by BobF
Drilling concrete
I need to drill one (4") hole through my poured concrete foundation wall (8"), and two holes through my (4") slab. I plan to use an electric hammer drill w/ 1/2 ...
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answersupdated over 7 years ago by David, Moderator
How much rubble will I get?
I'm planning on removing some concrete in my back yard, and I'll need to get a dumpster or haul it away. However, I have no idea how much weight and volume this ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by djw
automatic setback, et al.
Hi - a couple of questions - 1. Is an automatic setback "switch" hard to install? I have a hot water boiler heating system with two zones - it's a pretty old syst...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
