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Turning an unneeded outlet into a light switch to power LED lights

I would like to turn an outlet into a light switch to control I light fixture at another outlet in the wall at another location. I already installed the new...

Asked on 09/03/2020 by Adrien

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Can I plug a multi-outlet adapter into a GFCI outlet?

I have a GFCI outlet in my kitchen where I would like to plug in more than two things. I was thinking I could just add a multi-outlet adapter...

Asked on 09/02/2020 by Peter Tirrell

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Painting Over Old Walls

The stairway in my mother's house has been unpainted for a while. I recently asked if she wanted help with it, and now I'm out of my depth. There's...

Asked on 09/02/2020

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What solvent will dilute urethane glue?

What is the solvent that will dilute the non-cyanoacrylate clear Gorilla Glue?...

Asked on 09/01/2020 by Ralph R Muttkowski

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Why can't you set your backboards plumb and square using shimming or something else instead of floating walls when installing tiles?

I am about to do a shower and I have the bathroom gutted out to studsI am watching youtube vidoes by The TileCoach who shows how to float walls...

Asked on 09/01/2020

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How do I seal an electrical box for a ceiling fan?

We recently installed new electrical boxes and hung fans from them. We caulked around the boxes to seal off airflow into the attic. There are several small holes (and one...

Asked on 08/31/2020 by ndstate

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Do I need to use two wire types for an indoor/outdoor run to a garage?

I need to install a 14-50 outlet in my garage to charge my car. I have a 200 amp breaker panel on the back of the house. It...

Asked on 08/31/2020 by Chris L

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Can I really use construction adhesive to attach hardwood stair treads and risers?

I've been considering removing the carpet from my stairs, and installing hardwood flooring instead. While preparing for this project, I started watching YouTube videos. A lot of...

Asked on 08/30/2020 by Tester101

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Does power distribution within a house need individual neutral lines from the circuit breakers?

My house has "star connections" (from the central circuit breaker panel box)for the neutral lines to power different rooms, as is normal.There is no GFCI to worry about....

Asked on 08/30/2020 by bobuhito

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Wall oven microwave combo wired incorrectly. How should I go about discovering what was damaged?

I have a KitchenAid wall oven microwave combo unit. After having some cabinets redone the oven was reinstalled but was wired incorrectly. The 240V circuit going to the oven is...

Asked on 08/29/2020

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