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Type of wire for 240 volt
I need to run an extra 240 volt outlet for a power tool in my basement off an existing line. In the past I used either BX or Nomex wire…
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Stucco refinish coating
I have a cinder block house that's covered with stucco probably installed about 30 years ago. Just a thin plaster like coating with no mesh. Around 9 months ago, I…
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Shop vacuum left outside
(Ok this is kinda stupid but I'm asking anyway) Around 8 months ago, I had someone in doing renovations and they used one of my shop vacuums and left it…
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Backflow preventer on sump pump
I have a sump pump pumping up 1.5" ABS about 5 feet, then 90 degrees to the outside where it will dump into a 4" PVC running underground away from…
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Stucco mesh may be missing
I had the built in garage converted to living space, with the new floor inside on 2x6s at grade. The garage door was filled in with a 2x6 wall with…
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Loose waterproof wrap
I had a new front porch/celler storage put in a few months ago 20'x5' in the front of the house. Poured footings, concrete block with tar and a dimpled wrap,…
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Wood flooring choice
I just had a attached garage converted to living space - size 24'x10'. In addition the old thin width oak floor on the rest of the first floor will be…
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Compacting soil
I just had excavation done in the front of my house to put in a new porch with cold storage underneath. Work was finished about 3 weeks ago. I'm on…
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Steel rads
I'm converting a built into into living space. Two story house about 24' x 22' garage at ground level under the second floor 22'x12' so it takes up half the…
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Replacing a “bay” window
I have an existing bay style window - not sure what the right name is, since it does not curve. It goes straight out 18" , is 70" wide, 50"…