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Hi! I've heard before that mounting screws are not an accepted grounding for a self grounding outlet and a grounding clip should be used, I assume the code probably says the same (I'm in NJ, USA for that matter). I'm curious why the screws are not an acceptable ground path, is it because they...

Hello people, I have an outdoor condenser unit (pictures attached) that transfers vibrations into my house framing whenever it runs and it's causing a low-pitch hum noise in multiple locations through the house. The noise is something like the sound of a sub-woofer on low volume. The sound...

The TXV bulb of my HVAC unit has something that looks like a black rubber/plastic/silicone sleeve on the end of its tube (picture attached). This sleeve/cover should be there or just forgotten to be removed during the installation?

Hello, Looking for an advice, in reference to the attached picture: There is an uncapped hole of the siding corner through which rain water is getting behind the siding. What would be the right way to cap it? The roof vent cap looks old and rusted but no leaks. What would be a better...

Hello forum members! There is one area of the house foundation that always have a musty/wet smell after rains and it seems like this smell also seeps into a powder room behind the wall. I don't think that source of the visible moisture is from the inside as the drywall on the inside of this area...

What type of fill (soil? topsoil?) would be the best option for filling a cement retention gap between paver patio and a lawn that the grass will grow there? (pictures attached)

Hey guys, What is the reason for having two separate shut off valves around the meter? Which one (or both?) should I use to shut the water to the house? Thanks in advance!