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A Tale of Two Closets
Some background: My house, 30 years old, been here one year. Central Maine, Full poured foundation, finished except two closets... The front porch is also poured concrete and forms the ceiling…
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Floor joist boring
I found this floor joist while going through a house yesterday. Thier are actully two. The second about 8 inches behind this one. The pipes are for a half bath…
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Attic wiring
As part of a remodel, I need to rewire the ceilng lights in a 1947 cottage. Curantly there are 5 lights and I plan add two more. The…
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Arsenic in water
I have an oportunity to purchase a home that is just about perfect, except is has high arsenic level. Bad enough so that it is not drinkable. The…
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Elec water heater Pressure Valve
I have a 40 gallon Electric water heater. A while ago I had no hot water. Trouble shooting showed bad element. I replaced it. Plenty of hot water now…
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Night light switch
Remodeled a bathroom, Installed a new exhaust fan that the customer bought (Nutone). I installed a three switch box for the vanity, fan and fan light. Walls are done.…
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Solar panels built in
When is someone going to Build solar panels into the roof of a house??? I was looking at some pics online and after all the "new" construction and new shingles..someone…
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Code Books
After reading the Code requirements for the lights in the closet, I started to think I would like a copy to reference for future projects around the house. How are…
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Air nailer-Nails
I plan on going to a tool auction tomorrow and possibly get a framing and/or roofing nailer. They advertise all major brand names. So the question is...should I consider one…
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Interesting outlet
I found this outlet in a Motel bathroom. It was near the floor along side the toilet. I can't imagine what that cord was for...but they did a great job…