Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
Distribution and use of electricity throughout the home.
Electrical standards vary greatly worldwide, so you need to provide your location in your question or profile to ensure you get answers that…
17726 questions
The installation of wire and/or electrical devices, to allow the transmission of electricity from one point to another.
8222 questions
For questions about the supply and removal of water and liquid waste.
7324 questions
(Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) For questions about installing, repairing, and troubleshooting HVAC systems.
3470 questions
Planning, installing and using either indoor or outdoor artificial lights.
2958 questions
For questions regarding the room where one bathes or uses the toilet.
2859 questions
Panelboards, also known as "electrical panels", "circuit breaker panels", "fuse boxes", "distribution boards", "consumer units", or "load centers". Remember to provide your location. Include photogr…
2568 questions
For questions about drywall (aka plasterboard) installation, repair & finishing.
2374 questions
For questions relating to the water system of a home or other building, including plumbing and fixtures, water heating, water filtering and treatment, and irrigation/sprinkler systems. Questions regar…
2342 questions
For questions about switches, i.e. electrical devices used to manually open and close an electric circuit on a routine basis.
2218 questions
Concrete is composed of cement, aggregate (including crushed rock and sand) and water. In homes, it's frequently seen in the foundation, driveway, sidewalk, patio, and stone walls. Note that bricks …
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Vertical structures which usually enclose, divide, define, or protect an area.
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Questions regarding fixing something after it is damaged or broken.
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Insulation is any material used to slow the transmission of heat or reduce the transmission of sound. Typical materials include fiberglass, foam, blown cellulose, and reflective foil. This should no…
1953 questions
Movable barriers at the entrance of buildings, rooms, cupboards, etc. which can be used to allow or deny access to the space beyond. Typically attached to surrounding structure using hinges, sliders,…
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For questions involving wood as a construction material, either as lumber or finished features of a home.
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A contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of an attachment plug.
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For questions generally relating to safety devices used to automatically stop the flow of electric current in the event of a fault condition. Use this tag for questions about fuses, too.
1836 questions
For topics generally relating to the design, materials, fixtures, construction, maintenance, and other specialized considerations of a shower enclosure, typically located within a bathroom.
1823 questions
For questions generally relating to habitable spaces in a home below ground level, and to foundation types that include a space of this type.
1752 questions
For questions regarding various types of floor coverings in general, including hardwood and laminate board, tile, carpet, and sheet flooring (linoleum/vinyl). For questions about the structure beneath…
1569 questions
For questions generally relating to lamp holders, luminaires, and any other electrical device designed to use an electric lamp to provide artificial light in a home.
1501 questions
Questions related to the construction, modification, maintenance, repair of the many functional systems included in a kitchen. Systems include: plumbing, electrical,lighting, major appliances, surface…
1456 questions
For questions generally relating to the internal structural members of a home or other structure that form walls, ceilings and roofs, including studs, plates, headers, beams, and joists.
1419 questions
For questions relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of windows and window treatments such as shutters, blinds and curtains.
1380 questions
Mechanical or electrical device used to control a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, or other temperature reliant system.
1336 questions
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI). Sometimes known as a GFI, or a residual-current device (RCD or RCCB). Can refer to receptacles as well as circuit breakers. They detect a leak in current, or an…
1291 questions
For questions generally relating to stone or ceramic tile, including selection, preparation, installation, maintenance, cleaning, and removal.
1283 questions
For questions on the general topic of the upper containing surface of a room or other enclosure. Please use additional tags to refer to a specific area of concern, such as lighting, insulation, repair…
1266 questions
For general questions on heating in your home. Be sure to also include tags describing fuel source (electric-heat or gas), type of components, etc.
1243 questions
For questions regarding the roof of a home or other structure in general, including roofing types, installation, maintenance and repair, upgrades, venting, and potential problems.
1227 questions
For questions generally relating to the unwanted permeation of water or other liquid, indoor/outdoor air, or fuel gas through a barrier designed to contain it, including identification, repair, and pr…
1218 questions
For questions generally relating to the hot-water supply system of a typical residential or commercial building, primarily regarding the heating mechanism itself (a traditional hot water heater tank, …
1201 questions
For general questions regarding cooling your home.
1194 questions
The furnace is part of an HVAC or central heating system used to generate heat. Typically this is done with gas, a heat pump, or an electric element. For hot water and radiator based heating, use th…
1184 questions
for plumbing-related drains such as under sinks, including when something is clogged it is helpful to include this so it is clear it is a drain clog.
1184 questions