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What is the reasoning behind connecting a 480 volt neutral to a 120/208 volt neutral on a 75 kVA 3 phase 480 volt transformer fed from a 480 volt 5 wire bus plug?

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10 months ago

Asked by Francis Silva

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What do you think about a ramp that goes from 4 wide at the base to 6 wide at the door for the shed?

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10 months ago

Asked by Lígio Barros

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Can I replace 15 amp outlets with 20 amp outlets to run a new 20 amp circuit for my portable AC unit, considering the aluminum wiring in my house?

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10 months ago

Asked by Lubomir Simić

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How can I make putting up patterned wallpaper around a vent hood easier?

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10 months ago

Asked by شایان سالاری

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Is it necessary to replace my 38 year old oil tank in the basement due to potential issues like surface rust, even though it’s been problem-free so far?

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10 months ago

Asked by Lorenzo Nicolas

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“What should you do if the sticky side is facing the wrong way?”

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10 months ago

Asked by Kelly Jacobs

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How can I resolve this issue?

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10 months ago

Asked by Tina Kelley

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Is there a better way to secure tack strips to self-leveling cement in my basement without risking cracking or shattering the surface?

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10 months ago

Asked by Aida Moulin

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Why did the neutral joint melt, disregarding phase colors, to earn a free Klondike Bar?

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10 months ago

Asked by Georgina Ocasio

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Should the ceiling be painted first before putting wallpaper on the walls to avoid any potential splattering issues?

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10 months ago

Asked by Ramona Schwenk

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“Can you punish me for being bad, daddy?”

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10 months ago

Asked by Mark Burke

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Should I use 12 inch or 3/4 inch plywood for building cube shelving with a mix of horizontal and vertical pieces, considering long-term durability while holding a lot of books?

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10 months ago

Asked by کیانا رضاییان

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How many sheets of drywall can be safely stacked on their side against a wall in order to save space in the basement?

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10 months ago

Asked by Branka Jevremović

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Tired of seeing all your panel photos?

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10 months ago

Asked by María Elena Tejeda

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How can I cover up peeling wallpaper and missing grout in my rental bathroom without removing them first, or are there other budget-friendly solutions?

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10 months ago

Asked by Malik Denys

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How do you feel about my DIY Kitchen and Laundry Room expansion project that I did for Mom?

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10 months ago

Asked by Bernard Williams

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Can a chipped window be fixed, or is replacement the only option?

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10 months ago

Asked by Sophia Harcourt

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Can I successfully expand my driveway by creating small concrete slabs every few days without using mesh reinforcement?

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10 months ago

Asked by Holly Fowler

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What should we do now that we changed the floor and are left with this situation?

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10 months ago

Asked by Matusalém Moura

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Is there a solution for the constant condensation on my sliding glass doors, or should I be calling for professional help with this issue?

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10 months ago

Asked by Madeleine Moore

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How can I efficiently prepare a wall for cute kids wallpaper without filling all the tiny holes or resorting to plastering?

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10 months ago

Asked by Villads Petersen

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How can I build a strong dividing wall in a shed with an A frame ceiling without attaching it to the sloping top?

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10 months ago

Asked by Tanveer Saha

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How do I repair the damage done to two panels?

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10 months ago

Asked by Sophia Chow

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What’s the most electrifying meme of the week?

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10 months ago

Asked by Owen Lavigne

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Why did the situation worsen as you disassembled it after being called to make it right?

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10 months ago

Asked by Stephanie Newman

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What changes did you make to your daughters’ play area?

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10 months ago

Asked by Cauani Lopes

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Can the bath fixture be replaced without removing the bottom panel of the tub, just from the top where the fixtures are located?

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10 months ago

Asked by Antonio Alcaraz

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Struggling to make a non-square room work, any suggestions on fixing a misaligned door and uneven walls?

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10 months ago

Asked by José Carlos Casanova

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Is my wiring correct if the green indicator light is on but there is no power when I plug something in and the reset button doesn’t work?

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10 months ago

Asked by Conchita Villanueva

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Why can’t they reposition hole 1 for standard screws to attach to studs on these things with removable sides?

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10 months ago

Asked by Humberto Tapia

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How can we improve public safety in our community through the installation of street lights?

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10 months ago

Asked by Rebeca Arce

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How can I properly finish the edge of my DIY tiled shower wall to cover the gap between the sheet rock and waterproof board without shimming it up?

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10 months ago

Asked by Zachary Chow

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How should we address our peeling popcorn ceiling in the bathroom – scrape off, paint over, or replace with moisture-resistant material?

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10 months ago

Asked by Aaron Meunier

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How can I fix the sewer smell in my house caused by adding a half bath without having to tear out walls or hire a new contractor?

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10 months ago

Asked by Helmer Kjeldsen

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How can I fix the gap where the corners of my island trim do not meet without starting from scratch and considering the smaller board that isn’t secured yet?

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10 months ago

Asked by Dan Walker

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How can we fix and waterproof the bead board backsplash in our kitchen that has peeled paint and absorbed water, or should we replace it with Formica?

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10 months ago

Asked by Colleen West

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Exciting updates ahead, what’s next for the project?

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10 months ago

Asked by Ramon Sanchez

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Input text: “What are the potential benefits of implementing a new recycling program in our community?” Generated question: “What positive impacts could a new recycling program have on our community?”

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10 months ago

Asked by Catharina Bastian

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Can I DIY covering an old wood shoot with concrete to blend in with the rest of the landscape and redoing the landscaping?

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10 months ago

Asked by Gail Silva

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How can I correct the color discrepancy in my exterior paint touch-ups that turned out blotchy and different from the original color?

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10 months ago

Asked by Florence Olson

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Is there any way to remove 1-year-old rabbit pee stains by grinding or is replacing the floor the only option?

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10 months ago

Asked by Dragan Spajić

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Was the lightning strike on the window during rough in a trippy experience?

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10 months ago

Asked by Julia White

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Are Arizona electricians impacted by being in a right-to-work state and do they stay busy throughout the year?

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10 months ago

Asked by Leslie Walker

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Did you have a similar experience with an unqualified electrician?

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10 months ago

Asked by Oliver Thompson

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Is aluminum wiring from the 1960s common in homes in Huntsville, AL?

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10 months ago

Asked by Pearl Murphy

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Have any of you successfully lightened the color of solid core doors without sanding or stripping them?

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10 months ago

Asked by Aubrey Barnaby

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Struggling to adjust a recessed door, any alternative methods to fix misalignment without access to hinges?

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10 months ago

Asked by Emma Wainio

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Has anyone achieved successful results painting a Corian kitchen countertop and if so, could you please share your experience?

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10 months ago

Asked by Aiden Fields

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Is being a JW about more than just passing a test in the scorching heat of Phoenix at 100 degrees Fahrenheit?

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10 months ago

Asked by Julian Trujillo

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Is there a quicker solution to aligning misaligned French doors to the laundry room other than removing the trim and cutting the frame?

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10 months ago

Asked by Liana da Paz