Discussion Forum
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How does a whole house surge protector work? + Recommendations
I understand the concept of a whole house surge protector. I see most models tie into two breakers in the panel. What I don't understand is how all circuits in…
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Crown molding angle for sloped wall
I need help figuring out the correct angles and cuts for a sloped wall. Please note that it's a sloped wall and not a vaulted ceiling. Wall 1 - standard…
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Insulating crawlspace and unfinished basement questions
I have an unfinished basement with 2 crawlspaces. The basement is in the center of the house. To the right (underneath the kitchen) is a crawlspace about 3 to 4…
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Bypass whole house humidifier questions
In the winter, my house gets dry to the point where mitered joints in wood open. I have a forced air system that wasn't built the best - joints aren't…
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Bathroom exhaust fan brand reviews
I'd like to put an inline fan in my bathroom. Because we went with a decorative light fixture, I want to use an inline fan with a 4 to 6…
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Front door “pops” and “cracks”
I installed a new Feather River door about 2 years ago. It's a fiberglass, prefinished door. When I removed the old steel door (and jamb), I noticed that there were…
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Replacement window or not?
I'm trying to figure out if I have a replacement window or not. From the inside, I removed all of the trim work (just drywall) around my bathroom window. Not…
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Attic fan started squealing
My attic fan started squeaking this morning. It was running at a very low rpm. It would start up and then stop less than a minute later. I went…
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1″ stapler enough for 1/2″ engineered wood?
I have my dad's manual Portal Nailer (that shoots a t-head nail) that I used to install 1/2 engineered hardwood flooring in my dining room. Unfortunately, there were a few…
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Cedar/Redwood safe for inground post?
My mailbox and post (plastic cover over 4x4 pressure treated) got vandalized. I want to build something nicer and sturdier. I have some cedar (or redwood...not sure which but it's…