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
We mentioned previously that it isn’t uncommon for new construction homes to be missing a few essentials here and there. Contractors usually have a fixed number of appliances and facilities they offer in new construction homes, depending on how much room their budget allows and, more importantly, what you are expecting, considering the money you … Read more
If you look at all the electrical appliances at your home, be it your bathroom, garage, kitchen, or more, you will find that a 20-amp circuit can easily get the job done. That is, of course, if there aren’t any energy-intensive appliances installed, such as an air conditioner or a space heater. Exhaust fans are … 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
Just because you see slugs and snails in your garden doesn’t mean that you have an infestation on your hands, but you shouldn’t ignore the fact that you now have guests in your lawn, either. There are good and bad sides to a garden full of slugs. You might find a few slithering about your … 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
Lawns usually take up a large portion of our land; and for good reason. If you look at new construction homes with and without lawns, you will find that houses that have a lawn have much higher construction costs compared to those without. However, at the same time, you will also find that the selling price … 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
Construction workers are notorious for cutting corners when they know no one is looking or as they get closer to the finish line. One of the last bits that they need to work on includes filling grout between tiles. It isn’t uncommon to find thick and uneven grout lines when you move into a new construction … Read more