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    Need help troubleshooting fan/can light wiring

    Years ago I had a ceiling light fan combo that ran on two different wall switches - one for the fan and one for the light. Following advice on this forum, I removed the light kit and installed recessed cans instead. I used the fan as a junction box, connecting the can light black to the red wire...
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    Cabinet door at an angle. How can I fix this?

    Just painted some old builder grade cabinets as part of a minor kitchen reno. Put back on the original hinges and noticed the left door of this cabinet tucks in at the bottom, leaning out along the top. Notice how the bottom of the door touches the frame, but the top does not. The right door...
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    How do I tie a new switch into existing box?

    I have an electric box above my kitchen sink for a pendant light (left switch on top), garbage disposal (left switch on bottom), and now I'd like to tie in undercabinet lighting (right switch not yet installed). Here is the new switch I'd like to tie in on the right. It will run to my AC...
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    How can I wire in a new light fixture?

    Here is the existing outlet with a set of switches, one three-way and one single pole, correct?: But now I need to wire in a new single pole fixture (with a dimmer). If I turn 14/2 romex down to the switch, how can I do this correctly? The current mix of wires (running in series?)...
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    Having major problems with wiring, need advice:

    So I'm trying to help my sister wire in some new recessed lighting in her living room. I'm trying to run it off of an existing circuit box, shown below: The bottom right switch goes to the porch light. The top right switch goes to outdoor security lights. The middle switch goes to the...
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    Can I DIY this project? (pics included)

    I'm going to be installing six new LED cans in my living room. Hopefully this picture gives you a good idea of what I'm trying to do. The paper cutouts are my templates for cutouts. However, I'm planning on removing the light from the ceiling fan, and hopefully I can use that existing...
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