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AndyT
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DIYer and Chartered Civil Engineer. I've tried most DIY jobs, and have learnt some things from experience.

I know enough to think I know what I'm doing, when often I don't (a.k.a. the Dunning-Kruger effect).

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How to avoid stripping screw heads?
Jul 24, 2018
15
Should I extend a drain vent that terminates in my attic?
Feb 17, 2017
7
Is there a limit to the number of holes bored in a joist?
Jul 17, 2015
6
What type of pipe joint is this, and how do I repair it?
Oct 15, 2015
6
How to re-attach toilet paper holder post back onto wall
Feb 15, 2017
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Why is there 4 inches of metal at on each side of this column?
May 24, 2018
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How can I store a paint roller for a second coat?
Feb 9, 2018
5
How to set up tap/faucet for cold water only?
Nov 16, 2017
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Can I fit a 16 amp fuse into a UK domestic 13 amp plug?
Jan 9, 2019
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Unclog grout PVC pipe
Oct 27, 2015
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Term like air lock, but underwater?
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Should I say "ATM" or "cashpoint" in the UK?
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Succinct word or phrase to begin quoting approximately what someone said
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Generic word for uni-, bi-, tricycle, etc.?
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A century ago, was giving birth a major cause of death?