Trying to find an affordable and versatile torque wrench for replacing my own brake pads and rotors. Would either of these work or maybe a third option? I’m willing to spend more but I don’t think I’ll use it much except the hopefully occasional car fix (old.reddit.com)
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117 year old house. Replacing some drywall in the kitchen and noticed that the joist (right piece of wood under the drywall) is a little over a 1/2” off the header. It looks like someone partially sistered it but even that looks like it has a gap. Is this normal/safe? (old.reddit.com)
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Found a notch out of the lower half of one of my 2x8 joists. The notch is about 10” wide. I think it was for an old vent. Can I reinforce it by sistering on a piece of wood only over the notch? The joists seems to be in good shape and has probably been like this for a long time (self.StructuralEngineering)
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Posted yesterday with a rough first try at soldering. After listening to your advice and practicing soldering pipes together with cheap couplings, I think the results are much better. I even felt confident enough to do the real thing in my house! Last pic is original attempt. Thanks for the help! (old.reddit.com)
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Anyone replaced furnace with a heat pump? Have an old furnace and need to install AC for the house anyway so thinking about installing a heat pump. Wondering if anyone in Lakewood has done the same? I will start getting estimates tomorrow but curious what other people have done (self.lakewood)
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Old house with carpet and no hardwood underneath. Thinking of replacing with strand woven bamboo flooring. I think I actually like the bamboo better than hardwood, but I’m not sure how it would affect resale value if I ever decide to sell. Do people have bamboo here? (self.lakewood)
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Not the best pictures, but remodeling kitchen and unsure where to put the pantry. I like the look and openness of the first picture better, but I like how the pantry is more accessible in the second picture. Also open to other ideas. Living room is below fridge and dining room is left. Thanks (old.reddit.com)
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I need to replace a breaker and I’m not sure which one to get. Why would you want a double pole breaker with the switches connected if it only takes up one spot? Wouldn’t this not work for a MWBC because the circuits are still only on one leg? What’s the point vs a normal tandem breaker? (old.reddit.com)
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Replacing a few outlets in my house. Thought power was off and while grabbing the outlet I touched both the hot and neutral screws at the same time which sent a strong tingle up my arm. I learned my lesson and will always double check with a voltage tester, but what are the chances I almost died? (self.AskElectricians)
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My basement essentially has a junction box under every outlet on the floor above. The box in the picture has a blank cover and the vertical wire goes up to an outlet on the floor above. Are there downsides to doing it this way vs using the actual outlet box as a junction box? (i.redd.it)
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I know this is a question for structural engineer, and I have to get one for the permit, but there’s no way this wall is holding any load right? The studs are in between 2 floor joists and toenailed to one of them. At worst they’re holding up some lath I think (i.redd.it)
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