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Concrete floor damage
Our basement floor developed a bump. I only just discovered it, in a crawspace under the stairs, so there is no knowing how many years it has been there. The…
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Strange sizes of allen wrench
I received a set of 12 hex/allen wrenches in 10 sizes: 1/4" 3/16" 5/32" 9/64" 1/8" 3/32" 5/64" 1/16" 1/20" (two) 0.035" (two) Most are common enough sizes, but I…
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Paint flaking in places
We had a new window installed last year. I just found a few spots where the outer layer of paint flaked off. The primer is still adhering to the wood.…
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Exterior trim paint used indoors
Is there any reason I shouldn't use water-based exterior trim paint on interior trim? I'm running very low on the interior paint. I thought of using exterior paint for all but…
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Bronze weatherstripping
The weatherstripping on our front door consists of folded strips of metal: It doesn't do a great job of keeping out cold. Should it be replaced?—or can something be…
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Types of coaxial cable
We're replacing the outdoor cable, which is in sections, so it will be one continuous run of about 100 feet. But what type of cable should we use? When I asked…
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Repairing flagstone steps
Three years ago we had a loose flagstone step reset, and they did a hideous job (big blobs of concrete, stark color contrast). Now it is completely loose again, and…
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Who makes this siding?
This house 14769788753 is the color we want, so I wrote to the owners and asked them what paint they used. She said it was not paint, but engineered planks with built-in…
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Reciprocating saw
More than once, my husband has said that our next tool purchase would be a reciprocating saw. We bought a lawnmower instead, and its rechargeable batteries (lithium-ion) are surprisingly lightweight.…
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Wiring for lamp
After all the receptacles and switches I've replaced, I'm used to seeing 14-gauge wire in the walls. But what about wires inside a lamp? We need to replace an outdoor…