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Random wiring in 80’s era addition
My 1950s era ranch house had two bedrooms added sometime in the 80s (I think). I am in the process of adding a ceiling fan/fixture to one of the bedrooms…
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Arcoflame boiler/no hot shower problem
I just finished a bathroom project for a client with a big rainshower (legal) hansgrohe shower head, large walk-in shower, glass tile everywhere, elec. radiant heat in the floor, and…
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Elec. code on switch placement in bath
Is there a code requirement regarding where switches can and can't be in a bathroom? I haven't been able to find anything in any of the books I have about…
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Toilet closet flange extension
I'm just finishing up putting in an insulated subfloor on top of a slab floor basement (just like the one Andy Engel did in FHB #169). It's raising the height…
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looking for remodeling work new haven ct
Just moved to New Haven for my wife's job. I have about 5 years constsruction experience, truck, lots of tools. My last job was with a custom home builder in…
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How do I get workers comp for 1st time
A coworker of mine and I are planning on going into business with eachother. We already have a number of people interested in hiring us. We have always worked as…
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sealing butcher block counter w/sink
I just got an 8' piece of butcher block counter (25" deep, 1 1/2'" thick) which I want to put in my kitchen with an undermount prep sink. I know…
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Amp draw of low-voltage lighting
I have a question about low-voltage light fixtures. Am I correct in calculating that 4 20W bulbs using 12V will draw 6.7 amps? This seems like a lot (equivalent of…
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damp basement shop — how do I seal it?
The house we just bought has a shop in the basement (actually, in the crawl space -- ceilings are only 6'8" at highest point), but all the cabinets and walls…