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    Swapping light to ceiling fan - 3" deep light box to 2" fan box. New box is recessed now - deeper box available?

    Sorry for the weird title. Couldn't really capture this in the title very well but the photos should explain this. I am swapping a light to a ceiling fan in our vaulted ceiling. I took down the light. There is a box that is screwed directly up to a joist/beam running across the top of this...
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    Maintaining/cleaning paver driveway

    Hi all I’ve got a paver driveway. In the two years since we’ve been here a mild-moderate amount of moss has crept up between bricks in some spots and the pavers generally look a little sad, and discolored. I’m contemplating some DIY maintenance. I tried using some 30 second cleaner (bleach...
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    WTB digital torque wrench and analog or digital outside micrometer

    Hi Looking for a quality/reputable digital torque wrench. Ideally 3/8” and a range up to 100-125ft lb or so would be ideal. Also looking for an outside micrometer - 0-1” would be fine! This is for measuring valve shim thickness in the 5-6mm range. Thanks!
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    Hanging TV on a plaster and lath wall

    Hi all. I don't have any experience with these older homes and could use some input. This is a 1930's home and though I would prefer not to, we have decided to hang a TV in one of the rooms. There is an arch inset into the wall with a wooden ledge. This TV is gong to cover up the arch, but...
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    Troubleshooting new-to-me radiant water heating

    Hi all I am fortunate to now have moved into a nice detached garage/shop. It has in floor water-based heating which reportedly should get pretty toasty, however it doesn't seem to be working. I am new to these systems so I could use help trouble shooting. I attached a few pics of the setup...
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    Looking for a builder/contractor in NW WA state

    Hi folks I've been looking for a builder to at least get a quote if not start a garage build. I've talked to friends, neighbors, real estate agents (i.e. folks in the 'biz') who have had various referrals... however, I can't seem to get anyone to actually even give a quote or come out for a...
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    Wanted to buy (or borrow?): Time Sert (or Big Sert) M10 x 1.25 kit

    Long shot but if anyone has one they don't need any more (or are willing to loan), I'm interested. Thanks!
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