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Electrical
I DO NOT have to use tape. The connection is just fine without it. I do it as a precaution and many of the electricians take that same precaution as well. Because I now triple check the integrity I...
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three lights, two switches
I have three lights A, B, C and two switches 1 and 2. How do I wire them so switch 1 turns on/off A and B and switch 2 turns on/off B and C? Please note that B is controlled by both switches, kind of...
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The difference between English and American pronunciation
English: "Dutiful" - conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty. American: "Doodieful" - full of shit.
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How to set floodlight Mode Normal/Soft/Flash
I just put in a motion sensor floodlight to replace the one I put in about 20 years ago, which had gotten to the point where it was on when there was motion, and off the moment the motion stopped**....
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Can't close patio umbrella?
I saw that one of my neighbors has the umbrella from his patio table, which came with the house, lying in a corner of his yard, only half-closed, and still very big. Is there any reason he can't close...
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How long does it take for chlorine to kill germs in the water supply?
Or more. Disgusting, those working people, huh ? []'s
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Delta faucet warrantee
... Ask them to prove it wasn't... :)
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Exterior siding
My early childhood home was ~ 1940's cheapo and was sided with an asphalt brick-look material that we called insul-brick. I assume that it came in large rolls - perhaps not - but it was only about 2...
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For those with a Kilowatt meter
Do monitors have any measurable power when they are off? How much power do they use in sleep mode?
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Dropped ceiling question
I would never sheetrock a basement ceiling. I assume those pipes are the mains and other pipes are teeing off of them to their designated rooms. Thus, problems can occur within those lines also....
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()T - Cars - purpose plastic on corner of door frame
What is the purpose of this clear plastic or more likely vinyl piece? I have a 2000 Toyota Solara two-door, and there is a piece of clear plastic covering the corner of the "door frame" at the lower...
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Beam Size
I want to expand a door opening from 3' -6'. What size of lumber and beam type do I need to use to create the beam. It is a bearing wall in the basement.
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British vs. American English
I thought this was interesting. Our Brit trolls, er, I mean. friends can confirm the accuracy.
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need tips/help for a rookie.
Hi all, I was a Civil Engineer and tried to keep myself updated on related interests, but possess zero practical experience as I moved on to IT career after my graduation. I visited certain for-sale...
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How to construct a Google Groups non-redundant URL for reference purposes
Here is how I just now figured out how to construct a non-redundant Google Groups URL to a Usenet post from years ago. If you have a better method, please share, as I post this merely to share to help...
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