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Is there a name for this type of bolt head, and is there a socket for it?

The short piece to the right of the drain valve, under the pressure switch ****** - is that a pressure relief valve? It doesn't look like any that are currently sold. If not, is it a cleanout? Looks like pvc.

I found this in a family member's home. This is an 8" duct with a blower motor. The motor comes with a 6' power cord. It looks like the plug and all of the insulation was removed and the 3 wires were wire nutted to romex wires outside the box. I see 2 options to get this up to code. 1- Buy...

It looks like this wiring was originally code compliant, but at some point in time it was altered. The splice connecting the well pump wiring to the pressure switch wiring in hanging in the open. I think it would need a 2x4 attached to the wall, then a junction box attached to the board, and...

Looking at Klein 1/4" magnetic nut drivers with handles, they have a 6" and an 18", but nothing in between. Does anyone make one between 6 and 18?

I was doing a tune-up and cleaning of an oil furnace, and I needed a long 1/4" magnetic socket or nut driver. I have a 6" Klein mag nut driver, but it wasn't quite long enough. I know they make a really long one, but I don't have it. I looked online for a 1/4 drive, 1/4 magnetic chrome socket...

This is a 50 year old window, both sash cords are broken. Sash is wood, feels heavy. Cord is 1/8" diameter. There are 4 screws in the left side holding in the vinyl piece, none on the right. I think I need to pull off the left side trim, remove the 4 screws and the lower sash should swing...

We have a 2 story house with a forced air gas furnace in the basement. On very cold days the upstairs can be 4 degrees warmer than the first floor. There are no ceiling fans in the house. Would it make sense to install one or more ceiling fans on the second floor to push the warm air down?

The faucet supply lines in this family members house appear to be vinyl. They are decades old and have held up well, no leaks. They don't seem to be in favor any more, most supply lines I see are braided. Why are these no longer sold? Edit: I believe these are Polybutylene.

Run of 4 outdoor lights, all work except the first light in the run. I measure 110 volts between the center contact and the threaded part. Tried known good bulbs, they do not light. I cleaned the center contact with sandpaper, it's shiny. Fixture is 50 years old. Is this just a bad fixture...

This unit is being installed at a new house. Anyone know what it is?

https://www.agscompany.com/products/cnc-316-12 I ordered one, free shipping, but not fast. Looks like a good deal, maybe a close out.

Amazing work, very detailed, must see if you want to learn how to restore a floor jack.

The older elbow design made it easier to get a wrench on from any angle. The new design a wrench only works from the bottom. Saves material and money, but not a good idea.

This house had a gravel driveway when it was built 45 years ago. 10 years ago the driveway was paved with asphalt. When we get heavy rain there is a drainage problem. Heavy rain today, the water almost entered the garage. The "drain" appears to be an area where the concrete was removed. Just...

For the past week, one of the breakers has been tripping. When it trips I reset it, and it stays on for varying lengths of time from 2hrs to 48hrs. House is 45 years old, in the country. Single story with a dry basement. Panel is in the garage. Cable goes up into the attic, then along the...

I want to attach a 6" grab handle like the one shown to drywall. To be used by an elderly person to assist in getting up a step. What's the best way to do this? - Long screws into stud? - Attach to 2x4? - Other? Thanks.

Can someone identify this hand held work light? Saw it in an SMA video on YT. Thanks.

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Fire-destroys-family-s-home-in-Milton-13565865.php MILTON - A family with four young boys lost their home Sunday after dozens of firefighters battling icy conditions couldn't beat the blaze. The father of the family was repairing a snowmobile in the...

Visiting my BIL, who lives in snow country. This garage door is the original from 1974. It's in very good condition except for the lower panels. The door was not painted often enough (if at all) over the years. Cost for a new steel door is about $1K. We decided to try to fix the door. I...