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    Bypass Closet Door Selection

    Hello, I have a bedroom closet that has an exact 72w" X 80h" closet opening with folding doors and I wanted to install mirrored bypass doors but the opening size is exactly the size and not a hair bigger than a new door. My question is can I fit someting like this in the opening? Thanks, Chad
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    One switch controls 2 lights

    Hello, I was wondering how I could wire a switch that could control two lights. My problem is that the power would be closer to the lights instead of the switch. Can I run power to a light then work off of that? Would I need 14/3 which I have some of and I have some 14/2 so no worries there...
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    Natural color trim

    Hello, I am replacing the entire house trim using pine and one door. I replaced the entire door but in oak. My question is we want to stain all trim and this door in the same color. Im having a hard time finding the two colors to match because the pine always colors darker than the oak. I...
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    Varnish/Stain stripper

    Hello, I want to strip my door jams threw out the house and re-stain the jams and replace the outside trim. There is some wall paint and it appears to have polyurethane then a stain or varnish. This is an old house but it appears that the doors have never been refinished maybe just toped with...
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    3-Way Switch help

    Hello, I have a 3-way switch that controls a light in my basement. Im replacing the wire due to it being old and falling apart. The wire has no markings so im not sure what wire is what so I drew a diagram with numbered wires and was hopeing that someone could tell me how it was wired or what...
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    Paint selection help

    Hello, I just had someone fix the cracks in my plaster walls and a few holes also, I had them tear down the old plaster ceilings and hang up drywall. Now I need to prime and paint and needed help on selecting a brand and do I apply the same primer to the spots that was fixed on my plaster walls...
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    Wireing 3 diferent lights into one box

    Hello, I have a light in my dining room, kitchen and back door and I want to run them to one central location instead of having them spread out throuout the area. can someone explain how to wire these up? A picture would be great or link to a video tut.... Thanks!
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    Glass block

    Hello, I am remodling my bathroom and wanted to replace the window (in the shower wall) with a glass block window. I have all the plaster taken out to the studs so I can see the frame that holds the window in. My problem is how do I measure the window opening? The house is brick and the sill on...
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