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A friend's fan has two sets of wires in the ceiling box: One is 14-3 from the switch box, the other is 14-2 that runs from the ceiling box to a nearby outlet. When the neutral wires were briefly separated to swap a fan, the one that led to the live outlet would indicate 120 volts when tested...

I've now seen two metal front doors that have large, growing blisters of paint, both of which had security magnets drilled into them for the home security system. Can the magnets cause a chemical reaction that causes the paint to blister? I tried to help my neighbor a few years ago to repair...

I have a new cartridge to install for this single-handle kitchen faucet, but I need to know what tool is used to remove a part under the handle. Please excuse my ignorance of terminology! Under the handle is a large brass nut that retains the cartridge. I borrowed the tool to remove it (much...