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What stair‑lighting retrofits meet code and assist low‑vision users?
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How do I adjust a Blum 170° face frame hinge?
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Mopped laminate flooring by mistake—how to prevent damage now?
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Most efficient way to wire kitchen lighting with multi‑way switching?
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Attaching a deck ledger to brick/block—anchoring strategy?
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Safe way to connect a stainless motorized ball valve to 3/4" copper main line (outdoors)?
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What’s the homeowner playbook for wildfire smoke (pressure, filtration, sealing, temporary MERV upgrades)?
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Do room‑by‑room sensors or smart thermostats actually reduce bills in variable‑speed systems?
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Pacific NW/BC: which rainscreen stucco details avoid trapped moisture on low‑sun facades?
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How do you set MERV‑13 filtration without wrecking blower curves—what filter area and external static targets work?
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What spot‑exhaust strategies fix negative pressure (range hoods, bath fans, make‑up air) in tight homes?
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What’s the best basement‑wall insulation approach for mixed‑humid climates: interior EPS/XPS vs exterior foam vs minera…
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Are municipalities requiring blower‑door tests on major renovations; what targets are pass/fail locally?
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How can homeowners legally stack incentives (US tax credits, utility rebates; Canada: loans + provincial programs) with…
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For curbless showers in wood framing, what deflection, waterproofing, and splash management prevent failures?
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What paperwork gets HPWH and heat‑pump rebates approved fastest (photos, model lists, commissioning)?
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In retrofits, when are capillary breaks under slabs feasible and how do you control moisture wicking?
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What is the final runway for Canada’s Greener Homes Grant projects and what programs are replacing it?
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Is tile over gypsum in showers with modern membranes still a no‑go, and why?
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August 13, 2025
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How can you waterproof brick foundations without trapping moisture or damaging historic mortar?
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August 13, 2025
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For linear drains, which common slope and waterproofing errors do inspectors flag most?
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What’s the cleanest way to keep inspectors happy with bidet seats (GFCI, bonding) under CEC/NEC?
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August 13, 2025
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Rockies: how do you detail soffits/vents to handle both wildfire risk and heavy snow/ice?
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August 13, 2025
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For conditioned crawlspaces, what dehumidifier sizing and liner details stop odor complaints?
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Are recirculating range hoods with high‑output cooktops ever acceptable, and what filters make them viable?
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August 13, 2025
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Do composite shower pans outperform mud beds long‑term, or just shift failure modes?
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When can door widening be done without full header/king‑stud replacement under code?
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In high‑risk zones, when is passive radon stack enough; what are quiet active fan specs homeowners accept?
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Given insurance market changes, which retrofits most impact insurability in CA/FL/BC (roof class, vents, defensible spa…
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Which whole‑home load‑management strategies avoid service upgrades for HPWH, EVSE, and induction ranges under NEC/CEC?
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