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    adding another outlet off a toggle switch/outlet

    Just wanted to "check my math" on this one. I want to have another outlet controlled by the single-pole switch of a toggle switch/outlet (like this): I'm using a Legrand 691 unit and here's the instruction sheet diagram for the basic setup: I assume this setup will add another outlet to...
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    Noisy ductwork - what about sound deadening material?

    The ducts in my house are a symphony of clunks/thunks/pops as the system goes through expansion/contraction. What about trying to deaden duct noises with heavy, stick-on metal foil like "Dynamat" car noise insulation? I'm hoping that a "patch" of Dynamat applied to areas that pop/clunk would...
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    Basic circuit breaker tolerance/wire question

    I did a search but was still unsure and would like to learn something from those more experienced. My home has a 120V circuit that uses standard Romex-type 14 gauge solid wire and has a standard 15 amp breaker. There is one duplex outlet, two 60W lights and one 10W LED in the circuit (the...
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    Plywood vs dimensional lumber (load bearing)

    I thought this might be somewhat interesting for all you engineers (or practical engineers) out there… Which can carry more load - a 2x6 or something like 3/4" plywood, ripped into something like a 5" strip? Obviously, the span would be the same for both wood types and both would be oriented...
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    Vent-free fireplace opinions sought (I searched)

    Sorry if this topic has been beaten to death, but I wanted to get recent opinions about natural gas fueled vent-free fireplaces. I'm having difficulty getting unbiased info on the 'net. My first reaction is one of hesitation, but they can't be killing people with these things, right? The...
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    BlockTile experiences?

    I did a search and found only a few threads on this product (nothing that spoke about long-term durability). Anybody that's had BlockTile for a while, I was wondering: How does perforated BlockTile hold up to parking a car on it? Although their website shows a car parked on the perforated...
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    Dumb, basic insulation questions...

    I'm thinking of making my attached two-car garage a bit more hospitable during the winter months. Currently, the three exterior walls and ceiling are uninsulated. Exterior wall material is brick on all sides with drywall in the garage. I'd like to be able to make it warm enough (maybe 50-55...
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