Re: recessed lighting, popping
Most likely it's from expansion and contraction from heat from the lights. What else could it be?
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about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Moved an electric socket in bedroom 3 inches. Rewired it and 2 other sockets in same room stopped working.
Check for loose wires especially if you use the "back wire" holes as opposed to the screw terminals. whenever possible always pigtail the incoming...
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Slow drip when house main water valve off
Nothing to worry about.
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Installing a Pedestal Sink
Yes, you are correct. It must still be anchored to the wall studs. If the studs don't align with your mounting then what I do is chop out a section...
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Which garage door springs to use?
Go with the tried and true oil tempered. Studies show that they last longer.
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: ANTS
Keep up the Terro Bait. That's all the exterminator is going to do anyway. That's about all you can do.I usually have a minor problem also around t...
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Ceiling light wiring
light's black to stand alone red,light's white to whites,ground to grounds.
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Need to fill up large hole in croncrete floor
No you don't need the wire mesh and just make it level with the surrounding floor and it will be fine. Make sure the gravel is packed down the best...
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Asphault Shingle Siding Repair
They call it Ghetto Brick.
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: rules for tools?
Don't be afraid to spend a couple bucks on good quality tools if you need it. Especially hand tools. Stick with name brands whenever possible made ...
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Asphault Shingle Siding Repair
Not much you can do unless you have some extra laying around. I don't think they even make that any more. It was popular in the 50s and 60s before ...
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Another hot water heater problem
" It is pretty sad that the professionals were unable to find the leak" Almost scary! Hope you got everything straightened out.
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Foundation noise
Impossible to say. It could be expansion of ductwork or something. What type of heating system do you have? Forced air,hydronic,what? How old is th...
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Putting some screws on wall, stud finder says elec in area
More than likely your house was built with conventional lumber framing.
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: Putting some screws on wall, stud finder says elec in area
If they are wood studs the wire runs on the side of it not in front.
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: How Long Must Caulk Cure?
I think it will be ok as long as it had enough time to develop that "skin" and wasn't touched and deformed.
about 2 years by LarryG
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Re: new construction electrical wiring
Hmmmmm. I give up. What is it. Also was the electrical guy the inspector's brother in law?
over 2 years by LarryG
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Re: ceiling heat
The only way you will not damage the grid(I guess it's a grid) is to locate the wires and work around them?
over 2 years by LarryG
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Re: ceiling heat
"does anyone know how i can do this without damaging the heat wires in the ceiling? " I'm curious and ignorant. What are heat wires?
over 2 years by LarryG
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