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What type of foundation is best in an area with silt loam soil, cold climate, and high water table?

I'm in the initial stages of planing a structure build, I say structure because what I'm really looking to build is an off grid ( no running water or sewer...

Asked on 01/10/2021 by user379468

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What are these "GENTEX" things on my walls?

My condo has these devices installed in each bedroom and in the living room; but I have no idea what they're for. ...

Asked on 01/10/2021

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Cold air under base board heat from floor

My wood floor doesn't go all the way to the wall underneath the base board radiator. I have a draft coming from that section. - what can I put down...

Asked on 01/10/2021 by Bre

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Converting Diverter-Tee System to Loop

I have an old house (~130 years) that has a hydronic baseboard system installed. The heating system is improperly plumbed: the 1st floor thermostat controls half the heating on the...

Asked on 01/10/2021

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Dishwasher causes GFCI outlet to trip

I have a dishwasher that I'm connecting into wires in the dishwasher electric box in the dishwasher space. Thing is, when I connect the wires, and turn the breaker back...

Asked on 01/10/2021 by larin555

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Pros and cons of painting cinder block in basement?

I have owned my house for 5 years. The outside wall of the laundry room in the basement is unfinished cinderblock. The cinderblock wall looks a bit unsightly,...

Asked on 01/10/2021

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Wireway or pull-box size for 2" conduit and 1/0 wire

I need to figure out what size box to mount in the corner where the wall meets the ceiling (actually, a soffit) inside my garage.I'm going to have one...

Asked on 01/10/2021 by Dr.No

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How to replace a double switch (single-pole and three-way) with separate switches?

I have a switch with two switches controlling two lights: One switch is a single-pole, the other is part of a...

Asked on 01/10/2021 by Todd

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Can I add insulation to my attic and put down plywood so I can walk around more easily?

My house was built in 1992. There are currently faced batts of fiberglass and a few inches of white blown-in insulation that is both scattered in some areas (mostly over...

Asked on 01/10/2021 by Joe Phillips

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Is screw/nut zinc vs zinc plating as advertise or a manufacturer shorthand?

I bought a set of machine screws and nuts which say "zinc" on the product. I also bought a box of locknuts from a different manufacturer which says "zinc plated"...

Asked on 01/10/2021

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