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When installing wood siding, do I need to leave a gap to accommodate expansion?

I'm preparing to put up rhombus shaped wood siding on a shed. It's 148mm x 20mm. I'm concerned about expansion across the grain as the siding gets humid, wet, etc....

Asked on 07/06/2021 by rcampbell

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Would insurance cover water damage due to an improperly installed deck?

My house is an 80 year-old 3-story with a partially finished cinder block basement. I've owned it for about 10 years, and it came with a pair of french...

Asked on 07/06/2021 by Wes Sayeed

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Can I control just a ceiling fan light kit with the switch and leave the fan powered?

Is this easy to wire to make it work like that? What would I have to do? Thanks in advance!...

Asked on 07/05/2021 by Arty Chicago

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Why is my new refrigerator hot on the sides?

Today I received my new French door Hisense refrigerator, and I plugged in after cleaned up and it is very hot side to side (both side) is it normal to...

Asked on 07/05/2021 by kity

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Why isn't my newly installed Euro lock cylinder working?

We have just moved into a new apartment and wanted to change the lock cylinder. Taking out the old one was not a problem. But when we put the ...

Asked on 07/05/2021 by Zan

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Thawing partially accessible frozen pipes with a hairdryer

I am a renter with water pipes that are inaccessible at some points, and which may freeze in the winter. I am doing my best to prevent this, including heating...

Asked on 07/05/2021

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Plumbing through wall that rests on joist

My new construction home had the option of adding a 3rd floor bathroom that I declined at the time, but now would like to pursue. Luckily, the builder already ran...

Asked on 07/05/2021

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Can two GFCI outlet loads be powered by two separate circuits?

My garage outlets and my outdoor outlets are all on the same GFCI circuit. If outdoor circuit gets wet my garage outlets lose power....

Asked on 07/05/2021 by user133879

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How can I locate and repair a leak on a flat roof?

I recently experienced a roof leak on a heavy raining day in the east coast.Picture 1: This is the interior ceiling. I tore open the ceiling sheetrock and...

Asked on 07/05/2021

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Weir to vent distance and venting options - IPC 2015

I have a new bathroom which plumbs the shower into the main stack via a 2” PVC pipe.My understanding is that the distance from the trap weir to a...

Asked on 07/05/2021

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