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Rough opening for a door

If I want to accomodate a standard 30" x 80" door prehung, what kind of rough framing do I need to do to accomodate it?...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Framing a wall

I have a question about framing an interior wall. The way I have seen it done, you have the bottom plate and top plate...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by nmbexcuse

2 GFICs in series???

Is it ok to have 2 GFICs in series, or will it affect the operation of them? I have a Jacuzzi tub that has a GFIC near...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by satmaverick
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by satmaverick

Can I drain my pool?

I have an inground pool in Miami, FL, water table I think is 3 to 4 feet below grade, the pool is 7 feet deep. I was to...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Maytag washer problem

I have a Maytag Performa (PAV2000AWW) 1998 vintage, top loading washer. It made some strange noise and also an electric...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by REMOVETHISrunforrest1
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by REMOVETHISrunforrest1

Tool handles

I have some old shovel and other tool handles. They have lain in the sun for a good bit, and are dried, and cracked a b...
29 comments posted 19yrs
posted by deserttraveler
29 comments posted 19yrs posted by deserttraveler

White Sequin/Spindrift Formica wanted

Hi there.. I am looking for some either new old stock or salvaged white with gold fleck Formica.. If you know of any I w...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jeffsbanjer
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jeffsbanjer

Receptacles wired backwards..

I'm in an old apartment and I'm rewiring my receptacles because they have no ground. I have some odd situations...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by methochias
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by methochias

Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims around the world spend t...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by l5hl3n
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by l5hl3n

Electrical wiring questions

I'll try to be as thorough and descriptive of my problem.. I recently replaced a bunch of outlets and switches in a...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by chad.angerer
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by chad.angerer

Gorilla Glue

Does anyone have any experience with Gorilla glue? I'm repair an antique and need to glue some blocks on the bottom...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jimmyDahGeek
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by jimmyDahGeek

Lawn Mower Compression & Dislocated Shoulders

I've got a Toro mower (Model 20016) with a 4 cycle Tecumseh engine that is trying to hurt me. When I try to start i...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by teamarrows
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by teamarrows