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Is running ethernet cable through an air return allowed under US code?
Awarded Mar 23 at 1:56
Do I really need a special bulb in the oven?
Awarded Feb 9 at 22:36
Do smart or programmable thermostats actually save money?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
Mounted tv too high, OK to use same studs to remount?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
What type of lightbulb is this?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
How do you find helpers for larger DIY projects?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
Why would two circuit breakers be connected inside the service panel?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
What is the proper 'per code' method for running nonmetallic sheathed cable above a ceiling in the attic?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
What benefit do plasterboard/drywall screws have?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
How do you trigger the HVAC with wiring only?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
Is my rapidly failing foundation dangerous?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
How can I repair rusty tools?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
What is the proper way to run Category 6 underground?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
How do I fix a hole in drywall?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
Should I release the pressure out of an air compressor when it is not in use?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
Why are 2x4s really 1.5"x3.5"?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
How do you plan capacity for electrical circuits?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
I added insulation to my attic rafters, but should I have left room for airflow?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
How can I get rid of ants in an environmently friendly way?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
What are framing dimensions like in the metric world?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
Does a homeowner need a permit for electrical work in Massachusetts?
Awarded Jan 21 at 20:16
Are integrated LEDs a riskier purchase than screw-in bulbs? [closed]
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
How do I get over my fear of using power tools?
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
Garage door suddenly really heavy, opener gives up
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
Panel breakers are alternately 90 V and 140 V
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
Can a toilet get "too old" to the point where it can never be unclogged and must be replaced?
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
Is this two-110-to-one-220 adaptor as fire-hazard as it looks?
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
Should drywall be hung horizontally or vertically?
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
Why do single electrical receptacles exist?
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
What is simplest strategy to map circuits to breakers in the panel?
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
What is the advantage of PEX pinch clamp vs. crimp rings?
Awarded Jan 20 at 17:32
What do the numbers in screw sizes M3, M4 etc. mean?
Awarded Jan 1 at 13:21
How to dig a trench for a cable for a garden office
Awarded Jan 1 at 9:42
How to separate superglued fingers
Awarded Dec 1, 2023 at 10:02
Is this a load bearing column?
Awarded Oct 12, 2023 at 16:51
How long do modern flush toilets last?
Awarded Oct 11, 2023 at 20:55
Is it bad to turn off the water while on vacation?
Awarded Jul 9, 2023 at 10:07
Why don't electrical receptacles have more than one ground?
Awarded May 2, 2023 at 4:50
Does this downspout design make sense?
Awarded Apr 17, 2023 at 11:25
How do I fix a sticking toilet refill float?
Awarded Apr 8, 2023 at 17:36
Four outlet / Four USB charging station stuck in outlet
Awarded Apr 4, 2023 at 7:48
How can I find the source of a mysterious bad smell?
Awarded Mar 31, 2023 at 21:56
Why is there a jumper between these circuit breakers?
Awarded Feb 9, 2023 at 15:21
When wiring outlets should I use pigtails or both sets of outlet screws?
Awarded Feb 7, 2023 at 0:34
Why am I getting shocked touching an outdoor faucet?
Awarded Feb 3, 2023 at 14:34
How do I run cable through my ceiling?
Awarded Jan 16, 2023 at 19:05
How can I protect a frozen heat pump in cold weather while waiting for service?
Awarded Dec 23, 2022 at 19:50
How to provide backup power to a three-phase European home?
Awarded Dec 22, 2022 at 16:41
Is it bad practice to regularly turn a circuit breaker off/on?
Awarded Dec 22, 2022 at 12:04
How can I reduce noise coming in a window for under $100?
Awarded Dec 15, 2022 at 20:50
Humidity Levels
Awarded Nov 22, 2022 at 1:48
How do I find studs when stud finders won't work?
Awarded Nov 18, 2022 at 0:36
Is it possible for a gas fired boiler to consume more energy when heating intermitently versus having heating at all times?
Awarded Nov 9, 2022 at 17:30
Why should we replace smoke alarms every 10 years?
Awarded Sep 14, 2022 at 21:05
Unused outlets get warm when others under load
Awarded Jul 28, 2022 at 5:17
How do I remove polyurethane spray foam from my hands?
Awarded Jul 27, 2022 at 1:55
What to do with wood shavings and sawdust?
Awarded Jul 19, 2022 at 7:21
Are "1/4 turn" water supply valves more reliable than "multi-turn" valves? Or vice-versa?
Awarded Jul 5, 2022 at 17:00
The main ground on my house sparks when an appliance is turned on
Awarded Jun 22, 2022 at 14:06
Why do electricians in some areas choose wire nuts over reusable terminal blocks like Wago offers?
Awarded Jun 15, 2022 at 13:16
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