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Below is a list of PDF files of the NEC electrical code. I will be adding more of them as time goes on. If there is one you don't see please send me an email what you're looking ...
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A wall-mounted TV adds a certain amount of sophistication to any room. The only issue is finding a way to hide those unsightly power cords. However, it’s a cinch once you are know-how. Use this simple guide to ...
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Even though you and your family are inside your home, there are plenty of reasons to add lighting to the exterior. Outdoor lighting can be used to improve the appearance of your house at night, deter crime and ...
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Finding Drafts Around the Home Increasing Your Energy Costs The amount of money you can save by simply finding and preventing drafts around the home can be staggering. Each home is different, but the more ...
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Now that we are done with the tape it's time to apply the second coat of joint compound. It's really easy. Sure it's time to get really good at it, but just follow my simple instructions and you'll ...
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How to tape Sheetrock Taping is something one hand most of us will try it once and, on the other hand, most won't. If you understand the basics you'll be on your ...
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How to Frame a Wall In this video, I show you a very basic way to at least get you started and understanding how to frame a wall. Now either with 2x4's or 2x6's, it's ...
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Since I have only lived and worked in the US I find it very interesting just how different electricity is in the UK. Fred from London shared this with me and thought it would make some interesting reading ...
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Every so often something new comes out on the market that is so cool it's worth taking a look at. Well, I knew about these thermostats for a while now but the price was a ...
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The different outlet cover plate sizes Did you know? Did you know that wall plate covers come in three different sizes? Well, they do. Three to be exact. You ...
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Doesn't well water pressure just stink? Well, it doesn't have to. Most plumbers and builders just install the equipment and leave it at the factory settings. Why, well because they're either too lazy or don't know how to ...
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How to replace the anode rod in your hot water heater. These rods are made from soft metals. Like zinc for older ones and what I've seen now is aluminum. Soft metal because the hard and acid waters ...
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In this video, I show you how to install a 220-volt outlet using 4 "wire" The fourth wire is neutral (white wire). Most dryer wires will be a 10 gauge wire for 30 amps. However, the wire shown ...
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A whole fan can cool your house off on those summer days in a matter of minutes. Now if it's hotter outside of course you wouldn't want that hot air in just yet. A whole ...
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Sorry for the voice-over. Had some issues with the wireless mic but I didn't want to waste the video. Sealing the hole left behind from the screws is very important. They make roofing tar for ...
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In this how-to install a sub-panel installation I will guide you through the complete installation of a subpanel step by step. The first question is why are you installing a subpanel. There are either one ...
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