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Selecting correct breaker
What is the formula used to determine the correct amperage circuit breaker? I am rewiring an older home, and, having done some electrical work in the past, know t...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by ren
Insulation for a Cape Cod "Attics"
I have a 1950’s cape style home. As is common with the design, my second floor has a smaller footprint than the first, so there is kind of an “attic” space betwe...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by TomR
Gas safety systems
I'm thinking of switching to gas appliances, but my wife is worried about the risk of explosions.(so am I) I would very much like to use gas because of the effici...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Manny4735
"yankee gutters"
My husband and I recently bought a 78 year old house with old "yankee gutters" or trough gutters. They are now leaking and we have been given 3 different approach...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
gutter guards
I live in an area prone to leaf and debris build up in my gutters. In an attempt to prevent the build up, I'm looking into installing gutter guards to prevent th...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
recessed lighting/plaster
I am looking for the best way to cut holes in a plaster ceiling for a recessed lighting installation.
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
WOOD FLOORING
I'M REFLOORING A PONTOON BOAT. I USED PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER THE LAST TIME BUT IT ONLY LASTED THREE YEARS AND BECAME WEAK AND ROTTEN. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
loose ceramic tiles in shower stall
I have loose tiles in my shower stalls in 2 areas. One areas is about 18" x 12", the other is just two tiles. Can this be repaired? Is this a relatively easy r...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
PREPARING FLOOR FOR NEW VINYL FLOORING
We are trying to remove tar paper from an old floor. It is on a hardwood floor. Do we need to remove it all the way down to the hardwood floor so that we can put ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Mike from Homeworks
air nailers
I am confused about air nailers. Do you need to buy the same brand air nails as the tool? Or are the nails interchangable as long as they are the right size?
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by bink
knoty pine wall paneling restoration
My house was built by my Father in 1954. It has lots of beautiful knoty pine walls and doors. The varnish is dried and cracking in some spots. I would like to kno...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Steve C
Floating Shelves
I saw a "floating shelf" advertised in a catalog & want to install a couple of very small ones on one wall w/ 3/4" laminated particle board. What makes it "f...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Steve C
Radial Arm Saw damaged or out of tune?
Blade deflected off a small work piece. Thereafter the work arbor seems bent. I am unable to square the blade to the table as there is an excursion and the bottom...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Steve C
Butcher Block Wood
What kind of unfinished wood should I get for a kitchen butcher block? I've hear Maple is best, but its pretty expensive out here on West Coast. Would Pine work...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Steve C
tearing down a deck
i would like to tear down a huge deck off our house. deck is on the second floor. i would like to be able to reuse the material to "move" it to the back of the ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Steve C
bathroom ceiling repair
Long story short:the paper of the greenboard the previous owners installed in the bathroom ceiling began sagging until it was about a 12" diameter circle & th...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by twocavers
Storm door
I have a south facing steel door with a window insert. The builder painted it a dark green and we experienced thermal distiortion and water leaks. He is replaci...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by okeeffd
Hanging pictures/shelving on plaster.
How do I hang pictures and shelving on a plaster wall?
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
Ralph Lauren Paint - Chamayo
I recently painted my kitchen using the Ralph Lauren paint (santa fe collection) Problem is...I ended up with a wall full of bubbles. the paint for some reason ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
