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Which screw and anchor should I use to mount a projector screen?

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Should I mount brackets to the wall or the shelves first?

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Saving money with Jewsons [closed]

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What size rubber grommet will a 3/4" PVC pipe fit (water tight) through?

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How do I select the right generator?

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What type of window is this and how can I remove it with minimal damage to the wall?

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Is a built-in oven easier to maintain than a standalone one?

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Can I wash and continue to use dishes that were in a sink with a brush used for varnishing?

health-and-safety varnishing

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Why is my hot water heater making my water smell like sulfur?

water-heater smell odors

1d ago shirlock homes 39.5k

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How do I replace a wooden fence post that was set in concrete?

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How to remove old vinyl tiles?

removal vinyl-flooring

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What could be causing my air conditioner to make a humming sound?

air-conditioning heater

1d ago Rory Alsop 2,249

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What are the codes for electrical wiring in attics?

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LCD TV mounting bracket does not “fit” the studs location in the drywall - how can I overcome that?

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Why do I have to seal my bath screen from the outside?

bathroom bathtub

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What causes a water heaters relief valve to discharge water?

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Are curtains effective for keeping the room warm?

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Is this plastic pipe connecting city water to the main line dangerous?

water pipe

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Why is my furnace blowing hot air outside?

heating furnace venting

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How to remove closet shelf clips and brackets without damaging the wall?

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Can different gauge wiring be used in the same circuit?

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Can I erect a barrier to keep water out of my garage?

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Wood trim and new gutters: Gutters first or paint first?

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How should I rewire this situation?

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How do I loosen latex paint to remove it?

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Why did my oven light stop working after cleaning the oven?

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What cut of wood should I use for door stile & rails?

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