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You need a NEMA 14-50 receptacle for your EV charger. NEVER try to run another appliance on that circuit while charging. Actually, I believe it must be a dedicated circuit. However, if you're unable to do that, then its on you. Here is the proper receptacle...

First, breakers are far more effective than old style fuses. Their other advantage is they can be re-set. Fuses just burn out. Second, you need a proper circuit tracer to understand what is going on. I would start with a model that allows you to see if any fuse is connected. They are not...

Oh my. Speaking from direct experience, and based on your direction, here is what you do: 1. Using a painters multi-tool, very carefully cut the paint line along the molding. Pry the molding being careful NOT TO BREAK IT 2. Measure the inside dimensions. Go to a glass supplier. Take a sample...

So, for decades, the replacement process of a disposal has been standard. After assembling the strainer mounting hardware and connecting the power cord, the moment of truth is when you connect the disposal to the mounting assembly from underneath. The mounting ring has to mate with the three...

Turns out the floor is surprisingly even. No humps or valleys. Max deviation is 1/8”. So I can install the click down flooring which will float over the old vinyl

Can self-leveling be applied to sheet vinyl flooring before new click-down flooring is installed? Must the old vinyl flooring be removed first?

There is a CSST certification on their website. It’s easy. Never mentions bonding which is very important. Check YouTube for how to do

Read this ad see if it applies to your situation: https://www.thecleverhomeowner.com/can-you-use-copper-tubing-for-natural-gas-important/

Replaced two bath faucet sets this week. Discovered the new pop up rods were too short to connect underneath. The old rods were 16" but the new ones are only 9 1/2" So what to do? Manufacturer does not offer longer rods (why?) so ?? Answer .... get a 6" pop-up rod extension. Got them fast...

There is no forum category for pools. So, I have a project ... I need guidance ... The "pool" was originally designed as a fish pond. It was then modified as a large heated soaking pool. The pool winds around a palapa structure, sloping steadily downward (max depth 48") to the back side...

I avoid doing that You can run ethernet and power in the same conduit only if you use the shielded cables. Maintain a gap of 2 inches between ethernet and power. If you are using unshielded cables, you have to maintain a gap of 8 inches. If you insist on using one conduit, use ethernet cables...

We worked hard on our magnificent hilltop house for 2 years. Did lots of repairs from deck waterproofing to repairing the rafter tail rot. Put it on the market and got two full cash offers in 7 days. After a 40 day escrow, we were set to close the next day. It was a hot mid-day and the AC...

After two years of repairs and improvements, house sale is pending. Got full price, all cash, 45 day escrow, no contingencies. Starting to pull stuff from garage to temporary storage. Septic inspector Monday, house inspector Thursday. We are very satisfied.

I have used acetone in a spray bottle plus a scraper on a pole. It is messy and fumes are bad. But acetone does dissolve it

We are looking at an in-line on demand electric water heater. The distance from the tankless to the kitchen requires a long wait time for cold water to be fed before the hot water gets there. Imagine the tankless is at one end of and below the house (basement) while the kitchen and master...