When it comes to wiring ceilings joists or floor joists, you need to consider a large number of considerations before you finalize what method you will adopt. You can find these joists by going up into the attic or simply by making your way into the crawl space underneath. It’s one thing to consider whether … Read more
Every DIY-er out there has to face the inevitable challenge of running an electrical wire through a brick wall or concrete. This can either be a new construction home or an existing one. Depending on whether or not you can do this correctly will determine your level of skill. One of the biggest problems that … Read more
Whether you are wiring in your basement, crawl space, attic, garage, or even in your kitchen, you might have to pass several wires from the same point before splitting them up. This could either be for aesthetics or to ensure functionality. A common question people ask when two or more wires need to be passed … Read more
When it comes to wiring, one of the first considerations to make is the type of wire you need to use. An even pressing matter when it comes to wiring in your trench, the attic, underneath drywall, or in your crawl space. This gives rise to a very common question DIY-ers or inexperienced people ask … Read more
We recently discussed the details of what kind of wire you should use in a crawl space and discussed the importance of finding the right one – and making sure it is secured properly. When wiring in an attic or basement crawl space, you need to remember that you won’t have the same freedom as what … Read more
We recently discussed the intricacies and code requirements about how you can insulate a junction box. As a result of that article, many DIY-ers asked whether it is a good idea to drywall over a junction box. This might seem necessary when you need to make repairs to the current wiring in place or when … Read more
It’s one thing to splice a Romex cable or any other non-metallic cable that can be used to power most of your everyday appliance. However, when it comes to heavier wires, such as a 220 volt or 200-ampere wire, the sheer size of the wire can put doubts in the hearts of many. (Site note: … Read more
Whether you are replacing the current wiring of your house or installing a new system that requires you to run a wire from the attic or basement, you will most likely find a hole through which you have a plumbing pipe passing. When a house is being built, construction works drill holes for plumbing lines … Read more
When you build a deck or a patio on your lawn, you will, of course, have to wire the thing itself or you may even have to run other electrical wires underneath it (except the main, of course). Regardless of what you’re wiring under, the wiring will eventually be exposed to water and other external elements. There … Read more
We previously discussed how you can strip a Romex wire and run it through conduit. In the article we discuss several NEC regulations and how they all suggest what type of conduit to be used, how to run it, and more. In the modern home, you will find wiring in almost every part of the house, be … Read more