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The question you're asking is designed to solicit opinions or best-practices on a particular topic, with the goal of reaching community consensus.
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Have I answered enough C wire questions?
TL;DR, teach people how to read their own schematics (is it safe to do so? IDK: for some it will provide a false sense of competence; others it may save their life).
Begin wall of text:
That answer is …
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Deleted by moderator for looking like an advertisement
Now that it is, comments are closed so there is no option for discussion (to reach the moderator) other than meta questions similar to this one that I've seen. …
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What should be done with the word "Romex®"?
What should we do? Whatever is legally required, e.g.:
Nothing, until that suggestion becomes an injunction. Southwire knows everyone would rather call it romex, and as mjohns points out, any other w …
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Can we discuss specifics like welding?
YES. Often ignored is the first and foremost description of this site:
Home Improvement is a question and answer site for contractors and serious DIYers. – The Tour
If the 'experts' can't ask ea …
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Why 10k views and 2 upvotes?
Considering it's two years old (and being "well received" it's no longer bumped as often I think), so my guess would be people from Google, trying to figure out how to get a tub spout to sit flat agai …
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Please Reopen This: I'm looking for a solution, not a product recommendation
Voting to reopen because I could take a picture of my wye diverted dual shower head configuration (one is standard, one is a wand), type in nothing and likely get an accept. It's a solution recommenda …
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Remove "Carpentry and woodworking" from the "Ask about" section of help page
Ask about...
Rough and finish carpentry.
Don't ask about...
Decorating advice, landscaping, woodworking or hobby projects.
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For Safety's Sake, how do you answer an electrical question?
TL;DR There's probably something better you could do for the next half hour then read this.
Should they all begin with a pretext warning?
Should the OP's perceived ability tailor your context?
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How to answer DIY question when OP wants the cheapest, not best option?
I believe I'm quoting @BMitch when I say:
Sometimes the best answer is no.
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Are questions about modifying appliances on-topic?
How to hack my garage power feed by bridging CBs? should definitely be off-topic.
How do I increase the fill level on my washing machine? is (should be) on topic.
IMO disallowing "Operation of major …
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Why is the use of relays in home wiring frowned upon?
If you have to ask the internet how to wire this stuff up; DON'T.
This an area common only to industrial electrical engineering. Knowing how to run a branch circuit and how to program a raspberry pie …
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Change a "Vote to Close" default option
No. I don't want to change the close reasons this way.
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Burninate this [old-house] tag
old-house should be changed to just house and new tags, apartment and condo should be created. Knowing that you do or don't own the property is good.
If not just burn it. Except if you burn it, is t …
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