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    Repairing dual layer drywall

    I had to remove a section of drywall in a living room. Come to find out it had two layers of 1/2" drywall (fun times removing). This is an exterior wall. Can i use 1/2" thick furring strips (verticle or horizontal?) and one layer of drywall as a replacement or just do two layers that were...
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    Flooring transition with 7/8" height difference

    The changes in flooring color are very noticeable, one is a light oak color and the other is a dark oak. Wouldn't the "ramp" style transition that is 3/4" already meet whatever slope requirement there is, i.e. the 1:8 you mention? Meaning, why would they sell it if it is against code?
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    Flooring transition with 7/8" height difference

    We converted a single car garage into two bedrooms. The house sits higher than the former garage (garage floor was at ground level). We spanned the old garage floor with 2x10's and after all flooring was installed, the "entrance" to the new rooms (there will not be a door here, there is a...
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    Window installation with nailing fin

    I contacted the manufacturer and they told me drip cap was not necessary with the integrated j channel, there is nothing for the drip cap to protect, the cannel is there to funnel water to the sides
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    New Bathroom Next to Current Bathroom - Best layout

    Small house, current bathroom is right in the middle, main drain is right below in the crawl space. Vents through attic and then through roof. The new bathroom is going to be converted from a bedroom, right next to this current bathroom. Should I make sure my toilet is on the wall between the...
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    Window installation with nailing fin

    I have never installed a window before and I am confused on the need for drip cap on the particular model of window I purchased. The window has a nailing fin and integrated J channel and brickmould. The instructions say to use dripcap, UNLESS it has the brickmould. Every video I watch on window...
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    Separate "breaker box" needed for electric hot water tank?

    The main panel is in the hallway, right around the corner from tank. It has the double pole switch in the main panel, so can this box next to the tank go away? It has a bad connection and needs either replaced or removed, trying to figure out which is best
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    Separate "breaker box" needed for electric hot water tank?

    My electric hot water tank has its own double pole breaker in the main house electrical panel. On the wall next to the tank is also a separate "braker box" which has another shutoff...is this second box required by code? Just curious why it would be needed if it is required?
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    New electric water heater - lukewarm water

    So here is where I am. The electrician says the small "breaker box" (my description, don't know actual name) that feeds the electrical connection to the tank almost looks like it was used outside, has some bad contacts. He also said there were some loose wires at the tank itself. He fixed it...
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    New electric water heater - lukewarm water

    No tempering valve. Electrician coming to check the electric connection and such...I am doubting he will find anything but hope i am wrong. The tank installer blamed electric without even coming out.
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    New electric water heater - lukewarm water

    Have a house I bought less than a year ago. Old tank leaked, so home warranty company paid to have replaced. They installed new AO Smith tank with expansion tank (which we didn't have previously). Water was lukewarm and Factory setting was 120 degrees. I bumped both thermostats to 140 before...
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    Sump Pump Drain

    is it draining into your sewer line?
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    Sillcock/Hose Bib Cover Question

    Thanks...yes, we are leaving furnace on at 50 degrees when not there. In fact, the installer even put a vent in the crawl as well, so it is getting direct heat. Not sure if I am getting to it this season, but plan on installing rigid insulation on the interior walls of the crawl and sealing...
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    Sillcock/Hose Bib Cover Question

    I have an older house (actually a 2nd home) that has three outdoor spigots. One appears to be a frost free, the other two definitely are not. In previous years, I believe the former owner just winterized the entire house, drained all the pipes. We installed a furnace and plan on using it...
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