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Hey, Was called to take a look at a deck post that moves. This is second story deck and it looks like they build a hollow 5x5 post out of 5/4” decking boards. Post sits on top of the 5/4” decking. The framing underneath the post is double 2x rim joist and a joist attached to the rim joist...

Hey there, Customer does not need this anymore and looking at the manual I am lost if it can be used as a air scrubber in a small wood working shop with added external hvac air filters and maybe blocking off ports. Thoughts? Thank you...

Hi, I have half a dozen different battery platforms and by far the worst are the older Ryobi 18/40V ones when it comes to their life span. Are the current Ryobi 40V batteries any better than the older ones when it comes to their life expectancy? Since the 40V are for outdoor stuff the only...

Hello, The recent thread there was talk about torquing electrical equipment like breakers, lugs etc got me thinking about what tools people use to do that. I did a quick search and Klein’s 6 piece set is about $299 and quite a but less on ebay but I am not sure if I would buy something like...

Hello, Looking to finally install an interlock kit and the Eaton which is the brand of my panel is well north over $100 while all sorts of aftermarket ones are much cheaper even from established generator manufactures. Since it is a fairly simple device I was wondering what could go wrong and...

Hey, Have to relocate one 4 way switch that sits between two 3 way switches which operate a single light. Not sure where the light is wired in regarding the switches. 4 Way makes way for a junction box. From the left in come the two 14/3 from the two 3 ways. The two 14/3 to right go to the...

Hello, I am running out of space in my main panel which is an Eaton BR with 120V AFCI and non AFCIs 240V breakers, yes I know, that I have not had any problems with. 🤞🏼 All inspected and signed off a few years back. So I want to add a sub panel right next to it and was wondering what if any...

Hello, I want to put plywood over the area behind the pony wall and put the ply directly on top of it. Underneath the plastic is mainly gravel and the bottom and one side is dirt or more precisely clay which stays damp for almost all the time. The other three cinderblock walls are sealed off...

Hello, Deck project was put on a hold and I have about pallets of 3 year old premixed 60lbs concrete bags They are sitting outside on pallets in climate zone 6-7 covered in plastic. I just did a random check and all bags were still soft and not hardened. I know the cement in them is most...

Hey, My 2017 1500 Silverado spare tire tool kit is missing a piece. Did not see an option to buy one separately. OEM is around $100 on amazon while the knock offs hover around $20-30. In general they except the OEM all more have mixed reviews. Not sure how many tire changes my OEM set has...

Hello, Just picked up something in the tire and its flat now. I had good luck fixing my tires but is this too close to the sidewall? Weird things are those fresh marks on the exhaust but they might not be related. Thoughts? Thank you.

Hey there, Read about the Pitch Hopper which seems a bit iffy but what do I know. It could be useful for me if that really works. https://www.thepitchhopper.com/ Are here some who use it and have some feedback? Thank you.

Hey, Need help with an old, house was build 1890 sink shut off valve. I was a several pro plumbing stores and an ACE hardware store and all I got never seen that before. So before I admit defeat and call a plumber wanted to check what the minds of GJ have to say. There are no markings of any...

Hey, These were plugged by Stumpy Nub as the best thing since sliced bread. Pricy but it seems like a great idea if you work alone. Does someone have any real life experience with it? https://bow-products.com/product/xt-xtender-fence/ Thank you.

Hello, I have these tiles in a garage which was used by a car guy, he had an awesome old E Type plus a bit more sporty 911.😛 Anyway, I do not see any markings or numbers. Can anyone identify these? Thank you.

Hey, The dreaded Pink Post Its stain showed its ugly head once again.* They got wet when on the counter top and left this stain. Afaik the counter has been sealed only with oil. What would be the most sensible approach to remove it? Thank you. * Made it sound a bit more dramatic for...

Hi there, This is an older 2 story house which originally only had a boiler with radiators for heating which might be not as old as the house itself but it is also pretty old. The reason for the second thermostat is for the more recent 10+ years maybe ac in the attic. Friend wants to upgrade...

Hello, I was given these two nailers and the only difference I am aware am is one uses angled the other straight nails. Customer said he bought em 10 years ago for a renovation and never used them since. I have Dewalt cordless nailers so they are only good as back up tools for me. But that...

Hey, Ran some conduit on brick and the screws at hand were blue and while they work I almost want to paint them. Which got me wondering what brand/type of silver screws for attaching conduit etc to concrete/masonry the pros here are using. Thank you.

Hi there, Not hundred precent garage related but they all have roofs. This is a tricky one for me who is not a roofer. Friend asked me to take a look at the roof. Only leaks when it rains heavy. The flat membrane part passed my visual inspection besides a crack way too small to be the...