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How to remove the glass globe to clean it?

I want to clean this glass globe but I have no idea about how to remove it. Any suggestions?
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What is this copper object and why might it be sticking out the rear wall of my house?

I'm close to purchasing a small terrace house in the South of England, and during my visit I noticed this object shown in the photo attached that has been cemented into a hole in the rear wall of the house. The object is copper and appears to…
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Whirlpool Stove bottom coil not heating

Recently my Whirlpool Stove/Oven has been messing up. I.E. The bottom coil (I think that’s what it’s called) has not been heating up, not sure what part to order because i can’t find the manual anywhere :( if someone knows a solution aside from…
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What is the proper way to attach an overhead carport power cable to my house?

I have a power cable going from my house to my detached carport. I'm no expert on the US NEC, but I think it's mostly ok except for how it's attached to my house. Apparently, it's been this way for decades, but I don't like how it's hanging off that…
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New home owner in the north east US. Love this tree but wondering if it needs cut down or how to maintain

Here are some pictures https://imgur.com/a/kZmD1ng Thanks for any thoughts or advice! (the deck is on the to do list)
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How do I vent shingle roof with no attic with valley thats gets ice dams?

I am getting my shingle roof redone in the next month or so. I have a house in Toronto (zone 5) and we get a decent amount of snow. My roof can get ice dams that kick water into the house. The house is renovated but 100 years old. The attic was…
Caroline lexy
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Should humidity levels in my attic be the same as outdoors?

In my attic should the moisture level be the same as outside? I’m in Canada so what should the moisture levels be during the seasons?
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Driveway Concrete Help

New here. I wonder if anyone here can help me with supplies, dimensions, type of concrete, rebar type, and other things I will need to fill in a driveway area with concrete. Story: So, when I bought my house, we paid extra for an extended driveway,…
Peter
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What are these small white bugs all over my house and how do I get rid of them?

What are the small white bugs that are often found on black surfaces in my house? They are very smaller than ants. They seem to be all over the items in the house (Not only on black surfaces but others as well), including chairs, electric items,…
Abraham Arnold
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Can faded vinyl siding be restored?

The vinyl on one side of the house (the side facing the harshest sun) we bought two years ago is oxidized and faded and discolored. What are my options? Can this be washed and restored back to life? Can I do it myself? Any tips and cost-saving…
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Half of circuit not working

I had 2 switches and a socket go out without a breaker being tripped. No gfci was tripped as well. I'm not exactly sure what circuit they are on but I thought I knew. So I checked all the outlets on that circuit and found no loose or damaged wires.…
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What can I do about an A/C drain pipe that runs onto sidewalk?

My A/C pan drains onto the sidewalk from the PVC pipe in the photo. During Southern summers it becomes very slippery. The issue is that my entire house is surrounded by the same type of sidewalk, as shown in the photo. Unfortunately, this limits my…
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Insect hole in concrete floor

2 months after it's clear top coat application, these holes appeared with something cotton on the surface. It's very hard to pull it out. And there's like a something black that comes out of the hole when pulled. What's the remedy for this case?
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How do you calculate a home load for a whole house generator?

How to total the house load and what size generator to handle it?
William Watt
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I'm plumbing up a tiny house and the homeowner bought a gravity flush RV toilet, does it need a ptrap under it?

Thanks in advance for your assistance! So I've never installed an RV style toilet, and I can see that when you push the pedal it's a straight shot down the drain, and I don't know if it holds water in there until it's flushed like a standard house…
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