Discussion Forum
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Side Vented On Demand Hot Water Heater
Question: Does anyone know if or a make of a gas on-demand hot water heater than can be mounted on the exterior of a house and doesn't have to be…
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Hint/Tips on finding a sewer line
All. Live in SF on a hill. House and street are on the top of the lot. Looking to build a small studio on that back of the lot...down hill…
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Faux interior beam
My new family room addition has a traditional gabled roof. 3-4-5 pitch. The interior ceiling is going to be siding in 1X6 ship lap pine and white washed. At the…
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Wire size for direct vent fireplace
Installing a Lennox Direct Vent Fireplace Model MPD-33. Installation instruction say "route a 3 wire 120Vac 60HZ 1ph power supply to the appliance junction box". 2 questions: 1) What size/type…
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Cutting wallboard/paneling around boxes
All, I've got the addition all rough wired, plumbed and insulated. Need to start hanging the sheetrock on the wall and install 1X10X5/8 ship lap cedar on the ceiling. Do…
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CAD Software Package
Anyone recommended a software package for floor plans, elevations, etc? Tired of drawing everything by hand. Thought I'd open this discussion. What do you use? why you like it? and…
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Hanging/Securing Vent/Waste lines
All, I'm putting in a new bath in a new guesthouse. Figured out how I'm going to run drains and vents. Got all the pieces. Then I realized...how do I…
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Power to the switch or box?
Quick one. Should I be running power to the switch or the light fixture. Don't know if one is "better" or more "legal". Thoughts? Opinions? Ted
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Tricks w/ plastic electrical boxes
All, Been a good decade since I had a large electrical home improvement project. Back then, I used metal boxes. Over the past decade, I've use the plastic ones here…
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Worm drive circular saws
My 12 year old SKIL circular saw has served me well, but it's time upgrade. Read the recent article but have questions. What is a "worm drive"? Why would I…