Discussion Forum
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Outlet Codes for Basement Wiring
I guess I could pull out the ol NEC and start reading but..... Does anyone know if the codes are any different for a basement than for the rest of…
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Interior Basement Wall Insulation/Finish
Need some thoughts on how to finish my basement walls. I have some different thoughts and want some opinions. I have 2 drawings attached. The first is a wall where…
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Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Triping
I just installed, or tried to install, an AFCI on an existing circuit that was added onto for a second floor bedroom remodel. The original circuit fed a downstairs bedroom…
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Why Dewalt Angle Grinders Req Bushings
Why do Dewalt Angle Grinders require a bushing to use a diamond blade. My blade fits just fine with a good contact to the grinder and the large diameter retaining…
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Is a Class A Chimney Through Ridge OK?
I am going to install a Jotul Woodstove in my house. I want to extend the class A chimney straight up and to do this I will penetrate the ridge…
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Painting Brick Steps
My father-in law in the Virgina Beach area is doing a job painting a brick house. The house was primed with a latex primer recommended by a local paint store…
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Is a sub-panel off a sub-panel code?
My main 200 Amp electrical panel is in my garage (where my shop is!!!) and my house is fed underground via 2" conduit off a 125 A breaker (my electrician…
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Salvaging and Re-Using Oak Flooring
I am planning to reuse some 50+ yr old oak flooring. I have already pulled the flooring up because the 1x8 ship lap flooring was squeaking like crazy. We had…
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Carpet Transition to Tile
All, I am renovating the second floor of my house into a master bedroom suite. The bathroom flows directly into the bedroom with no walls or doors. The unique geometry…
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Trim-Tex Bull-Nose Corner Bead
I am in the middle of a 2nd floor remodel in a 60 year old home that "breathes" every year. In other words the house moves every year with the…