What is the usual maximum load for drywall?
Thin drywall will hold 1.2 to 1.6 pounds per square foot without some type of support. Thicker drywall will hold 1.5-2.1 pounds per square foot without additional support. Shear and...
Why can I no longer turn the knob of my self-locking door from the inside?
Why is my door lock not turning? Lock is stiff and difficult to open Dirt and dust can sometimes find its way into a lock and build up over time....
Can I drill access holes so that I can change a front load washer door seal without unstacking dryer
How do you replace the rubber seal on a front load washer? Quote from the video: Quote from Youtube video: So you can pull the old boot seal off the...
Two Sets of Wires on HVAC Panel
Why does my furnace have 2 thermostat wires? Two wire thermostat wiring is used for furnaces only and usually doesn’t need a “C” or “Common” wire. That’s why we only...
How to Write a Poem
Writing poetry is not easy. There are those who have more options and have found something more challenging to make it perfect. But if you want to learn how to...
Deciding whether to replace missing shingles or the entire roof
Can you replace just a few shingles? In the end, if your roof needs just a few shingles replaced or a few minor patches made, you can get a roofer...
Why use a Thinner Water Pipe to Branch off From a Tee
Does water flow faster in a smaller pipe? The pipe size and flow: The water flow is slower in the bigger pipes, but water pressure will increase. In pipes with...
Where can I find an old work ceiling box for armored cable?
Can you use old work box in ceiling? Quote from the video: Quote from Youtube video: And the way it works is unlike. The new work box which is attached...
Two wall switches appear orphaned… What to do?
How do you connect two wall switches? Quote from Youtube video: This wire right in the center and he's bringing the electric. From the service panel into this switch. And...
If I have a Zoned HVAC system, should there be more than one filter to change?
Can I put 2 filters in my AC unit? Can I Stack Two 1 Inch Air Filters? You should never stack air filters. Even though you might think that the...
Why do they put an A/C vent in the utility room?
Why is there a vent in my utility room? Any new kitchen; bathroom (or shower room); utility room; or toilet should be provided with a means of extract ventilation to...
Discolored on cultured marble
Typically when you stain a cultured marble vanity top (or it becomes discolored), it’s permanent. The reason is that cultured marble has a protective gel coat. It’s basically a plastic...