In reply to "Weight of 8'x4'x1/2" sheet of drywall please?"
1/2" drywall is about 1.8lbs/sq ft. That works out to about 57.6 lbs per panel.
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bending oak
That should read "try back slitting the trim".
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bending oak
What diameter is the bend. You could try backing the trim with many little close together slots. You could try steam bending it. You could try a...
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20 amp receptacles
Using 20 amp receptacles serves no purpose unless you have a 20 amp device. Use good quality 15 amp receptacles.
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In reply to "How do I attach a pre-poured cement step to a porch?"
Pour a proper foundation below the frost line. You may not need a full foundation. 4 sonotubes placed one at each corner will probably be enough
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In reply to "main power panels"
Never heard of that. Sounds like a make work(money) project to me. I would search for a different electrician.
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In reply to "#6 wire?"
I hate to say this but this simple question tells me you should not be doing any type of electrical work. You don't have the knowledge to do it cor...
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In reply to "sand box"
Wylie is correct. I don't how I came up with that figure. 8x8=64. back to 2nd grade I guess.
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In reply to "Adding a 3 way switch to existing 3 way switches"
You need to install a new 14/3 cable between the 2 new switches. You need to instal a 14/2 wire from one of the switches to the light you need to c...
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In reply to "#6 wire?"
NO #6 wire is not the same as 12/2.
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In reply to "fireproof wall covering??????"
I can't think of anything 1/4 inch that is fireproof. Generally drywall is used to fireproof walls. You could install the drywall and then panel ov...
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In reply to "sand box"
If you want to fill it full 8x8x1 is 16 cubic feet of sand. A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet so 1/2 yard should be good.
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In reply to "buzzing dimmer"
Sometimes changing the bulb brand helps. some brands buzz and there nothing you can do about it.
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In reply to "lights go brighter!!!!"
Lights going brighter is often an indication of a loose neutral wire in your main feed line. It could be the reason for the dimmers blowing also.
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In reply to "3 way switch problem?"
They are not in the correct position or the switches would work. If you can tell me all the cables and wire connections in each switch box and the...
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In reply to "recessed lights in and 40's house with plaster ceilings...?!"
The wiring has stay 1.25 inches from the front of the joist. Is there an attic above the rooms. You could work from there. If there is a floor abo...
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In reply to "Bathroom Light Fixture Problem"
You will not find a new fixture with an outlet. Bathroom outlets need to be gfci protected. If the wiring in the switch is more than just 2 wires y...
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In reply to "3 way switch problem?"
Can you put the old switches back and it works fine? Do it and then change only one switch. The problem is that the common screw is not in the sam...
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In reply to "sump pump drain"
extend the pipe so it drains to a more convenient place.
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