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My preference -- which comes from woodworking -- is always for birch. Beech is great if you need a really solid, dense wood, but the grain pattern ...
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about 9 years by gtillotson
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disagree?
Are you referring to my situation or garlicman? In my back porch I've got plenty of insulation given 2x6 floor joists, then a 4" down to another se...
about 9 years by gtillotson
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same situation with addition
I just ran into the same situation with a bedroom addition. I had to run supply lines for the master bath over a mostly unheated back porch, and I ...
about 9 years by gtillotson
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drill and cut
I had a similar problem last year with the cleanout plug on a drum trap. I tried all sorts of tricks to free the plug -- pipe wrench, bigger pipe w...
about 9 years by gtillotson
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Similar situation
I live in Oak Park, IL and my house (1917) had the same wiring. Since 90% of the conduit was the original rigid type, it was relatively easy to pul...
about 9 years by gtillotson
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Concrete footings -- what if the mix was slightly dry?
I just filled four 12" x 50" holes for deck footings, and I'm concerned that my batches may have been slightly dry. I used premixed 80lb bags of...
about 9 years by gtillotson
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Tips for notching studs and joists?
Thanks for all the help. If there are no real drawbacks to multiple couplings and short sections, I may try that option. There are only two load-be...
about 10 years by gtillotson
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Bonding supplemental ground
I understand that safety is a primary concern on this board, but I've rewired most of my house and am used to working in the panel.Consider the fol...
about 10 years by gtillotson
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Tips for notching studs and joists?
I am in Oak Park, on the border of Chicago, and yes homeowners can get permits for their own electrical work. I will get local codes once we are cl...
about 10 years by gtillotson
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Bonding supplemental ground
I'm doing this because it is code to have a supplemental ground and I want the increased protection. I bought my current house last October (outsid...
about 10 years by gtillotson
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Tips for notching studs and joists?
Great advice -- thanks. I am in Chicago, so it is all EMT here. I'll be sure to find the best plates and insulate the conduit.
about 10 years by gtillotson
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Bonding supplemental ground
I'm adding a supplemental ground to my 100A panel and was wondering if the ground wires (water line/ground rod) should be balanced across the neutr...
about 10 years by gtillotson
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14 gauge vs 12 gauge
I've had questions on this too, and the general opinion seems to be that a) 12G allows for future upgrades to 20A circuits (if needed), and b) you ...
about 10 years by gtillotson
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Tips for notching studs and joists?
Due to budget constraints, I will be handling the electrical work on a bedroom addition and could use advice on running EMT. I am used to old work,...
about 10 years by gtillotson
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14 gauge ground wire
Does it make a difference if the 14G wire was used for bonding instead of grounding? If the wire is in EMT, then isn't the EMT the primary mechanic...
about 10 years by gtillotson
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how to remove stuck plug/cleanout/cap
This is good to hear. I was thinking of this, but drum trap was in a tight spot and I was concerned that too much torque would damage the connectin...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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leverage
This is good to hear. I was thinking of this, but drum trap was in a tight spot and I was concerned that too much torque would damage the connectin...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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answers126
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how to remove stuck plug/cleanout/cap
I finally got around to removing mine, and here is what I did: I drilled four holes, one at each corner of the plug "nut". I let the water drain ou...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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Question on water pressure and new main
This spring the water main on my street will be replaced. Will this have any affect on water pressure in the house? More details: I live in Oak Par...
almost 10 years by erik peterson
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how to remove stuck plug/cleanout/cap
I am still working on mine. The problem for me is that my plug is 3-3/8" for the outer dimension, and I haven't found a replacement yet. I wouldn't...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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