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Just curious... I haven't received any email notifications from GJ since Friday 2/13. I usually get quite a few daily from watched threads or replies to a post. I still see the alerts on the site, but nothing in my emails - checked spam/junk already. Thanks.

We've been having some connectivity issues on our Spectrum network. Roku devices buffering, etc. And, it seemed to affect the hard-wired PC as well. Spectrum was out twice today. Replaced modem & router and replaced cable ends at the demarc from the pole cable and the feed to the modem...

I'd like to add a bug zapper in my garage. I have a duplex receptacle in the ceiling but it's fully populated by my retractable extension cord and door opener light fixture. I have 4 T12 8' fixtures in the main portion of my garage within reasonable reach of where I'd hang the bug zapper. Is...

I have a number of holes to fill in drywall. Towel bars, etc. There is a chance that the new mounting holes might partially overlap the filled holes so I want a good strong fill. Looking for recommendations for the best spackle to use. Or... I do have a fair amount of joint compound...

I'll most likely need to replace my gas water heater in the next couple of years. Seriously considering a heat-pump electric. But, there is no 240V electric at that location. I want the 240V version as the recovery time on the 120V is pretty lousy. I do have 2 receptacles on an adjacent wall -...

I'm going to be adding a 20A receptacle in a new box off an existing GFCI in our master bath. Actually, the GFCI will get replaced as well - 30 years old and tamper-resistant is now required as well as I want to have the USB outlets. All the wiring is 12ga Romex. There is already a load on...

I have an existing GFCI in our master bath - on a side wall. From the load side, it has a downstream feed to a standard receptacle and a lighting circuit (light over a tub). I want to add another receptacle lower down on the wall the GFCI is located on. Is there any issue in pig-tailing the...

We're doing a master bath remodel (2nd story) - not by choice but forced on us by a leak. Planning on replacing the drop-in tub and platform with a freestanding tub. The current tub has a left drain, new one would be center drain. Talked to our plumber about it when he was here to replace...

A relative has asked me to assist in removing/replacing some tongue & groove (redwood?) siding on an enclosed patio. It's pretty rotted out in spots. He *may* have the roofing contractor do this part as well and then it's a non-issue to me but I'm thinking it's going to be a DIY. Simple 2x4...

I have an old brace and bit set that belonged to my grandfather. I'd like to be able to use the bits in my cordless drill on rare occasions. I have found adapters to go in the brace to use a regular or 1/4" hex bit but that is NOT what I want. I want an adapter I can put in my regular Jacobs...

I've replaced all our old fluorescent under/over cabinet fixtures with LED strips. Really like these - tunable temperature (27k - 62k) and dimmable. The plan is to mount the power supply and controller to a 1x3 and have a P-Clamp at each end to secure the AC and the outbound feeds to the LED...

We have an unfinished attic with a shed roof over part of our house. That attic is where the furnace & air conditioner reside. It's really hot in there. The floor of that attic is the ceiling of our living room and that is insulated (fiberglass batts). The roof faces West. We're...

Our alarm system is almost 25 years old and due for retirement. We can reuse our existing wired peripherals so a wired system is OK - no need for fully wireless although wireless add-ons would be nice to accommodate. Has anyone replaced their alarm system themselves and done the programming...

I have a closet in our living room where I would like to add an outlet for charging a vacuum. Other side of the wall is a light switch for a curio-type hutch. I have about 1-3/4" space behind the existing box so a shallow box would be the only option if I want back-to-back. However, I can...

My wife's 1998 Lexus GS300 likely needs a top-off of refrigerant. Almost everything I see is InterDynamics and they all appear to have stop leak additives. I was hoping to just find a refrigerant/oil combo. I've heard pro's and con's about the stop leak. Lexus says it may clog some internal...

I have a 3-car garage. I need some heat to make it palatable to work out there in the winter - even if it is SoCal. I've tried the deskside heaters and they just don't cut it. I'm considering a propane powered unit like shown below. $100 is a decent price point for me. I don't want/need a...

I have a 50 gallon AO Smith gas fired water heater. Wanted to replace the anode rod as it's about 3-1/2 years old. Should have been integral with the hot water outlet. Nothing there. Looked at the cold inlet. Nothing. Checked under the TPR, still nothing. Called AO Smith. Sent them...

The belt on my Sears garage door opener (20+ years old) is shedding teeth. So, I'll probably buy a Liftmaster 8500 to replace it. I have power on the wall about 8' over and 8' down or on the ceiling about the same distance. I've thought of a box on one of the existing outlets to extend it and...

Just wondering if anyone has this and what your thoughts are on it. Thanks. Kreg PRS2100 Bench Top Router Table

I have a fan/light in a water closet. There is an option for a night light but it is not wired. I have pretty easy access to another power source that is always hot - an attic gable fan about 12 feet from the fixture. But, it may be on a separate circuit - haven't checked yet. So, I see a...