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Older home (1954) want to replace siding and worried about moisture [closed]
I have an older home and I am looking to replace the siding, and while I am there it looks like the boards behind the siding need to be replaced as well. The siding is currently cedar lap. I am ...
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Is my panel a subpanel if the main breaker is outside our housing unit? [closed]
We have an old Zinsco panel and would like to get it replaced with a modern 125 amp panel.
The main breakers are outside of our unit. Does this mean our panel is considered a subpanel and would this ...
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Can this triple switch be changed to a smart switch?
Before I buy smart switch and employ an electrician I would like to ask if this type of triple switch be changed to a smart switch. I am confused as it seems to have 2 active incoming wires.
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Is there a maximum slope for an exterior sewage line?
We are currently connecting our small weekend vacation house—which includes a WC, shower, sink, and washbasin—to the main sewage line on the street. The construction company will install the sewage ...
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Need help identifying cabinet hinges to replace with quiet close hinges
My 2 y.o. toddler recently started slamming out kitchen cabinets. They never really bothered us before, but now we want some quiet close hinges. The cabinets are custom from the previous homeowner and ...
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Which connector to attach 2-ply 2x8s under a narrow rim joist
I am building a kitchen floor for my cottage house. I need the new rim joists and floor joists to be 2x12s. The floor joists will be at 12" OC and hang on Simpson Strong-Tie LU210 Galvanized Face-...
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John Deere D125 lawn mower only makes buzz sound
I have a John Deere D125 riding lawn mower that I haven't used for about 7 months.
Yesterday I took the battery out of my coat closet and charged it full. Today I put the battery into the lawn mower ...
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How to mortar large gap between brick and sandstone
I am repairing my porch. It has large sandstone slabs as the platform. The existing mortar between the platform and the end pieces has failed (picture 1). I would like to replace. Should I use backer ...
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Best way to add switch box and repair rock lath with frame/stud exposed?
I'm debating the best way to add a 2 gang switch box and then repair this wall. There was originally a single gang box nailed to the door frame, almost identical to what I can buy today. This only ...
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Can I run RMC through the bedding gravel below the pavers on a raised patio?
I am building a raised patio off of my house that will a 6" above ground retaining wall, filled with compacted aggregate base, 1" of chipped stone for leveling base and topped with concrete ...
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How to proceed with discovered mold around flue chimney?
First off, let me say - I fully own up to being an idiot. Life got away from me. I should have handled this sooner.
9 months ago, some bubbling appeared on my bathroom wall. I cut it open, and found ...
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New deadbolt lock doesn't retract fully unless opened quickly
I recently installed a new single-cylinder Schlage deadbolt lock (a B60N specifically). I was able to follow the installation instructions without encountering any problems, but when opening the lock ...
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One is a sump pump, but what's the other? [closed]
I'm moving in to a new place that has a sump pump, and I'm looking to be proactive and purchase a battery backup for it. Though once I looked closer at the spot in the basement, I realized there's a ...
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Repair a HIPS rocking chair?
I have a HIPS rocking chair that I really enjoy, but twice now the left rocker has broken in almost the same place. The first time, it was still in warranty, and the manufacturer was kind enough to ...
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We hear Short noise from light switch
Rocker light switch for ceiling light/fan makes noise, like a zap when turning off.
We unscrewed it and see the picture below with 2 black wires connected to one screw, another black wire pushed into ...
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