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  1. Amber

    Wiring new fan

    I am replacing an old ceiling fan/light and am confused by the wiring. The former setup = two wall switches control the light only, the fan is controlled by the pull chain only. The new fan has a remote which I will use to control the fan but the wall switches should still control the light. The...
  2. Amber

    any opinions of pull-out faucets?

    I am shopping for a new kitchen faucet and considering one of the new (popular?) ones where the actual faucet head pulls out to act as a sprayer. I don't use a sprayer much but like to have the option. I'd rather have fewer holes in my new granite countertop, thus like the idea of combining it...
  3. Amber

    Moving kitchen sink - how far can vent lines travel?

    I need to move my kitchen sink (and dishwasher and disposal) to an outside wall. I determined I have enough room to provide a 1/4" downward slope per foot the drain travels. The supply seems simple enough. I understand I need to insulate pipes on the outside wall. I do not know what is...
  4. Amber

    Removed outlets & switches but lost power to others?

    To remove two kitchen walls I pulled out (and taped off) all the Romex from the 4 light switches and 3 outlets. I thought I would just lose the use of those 7 things but now several other outlets and lights on that side of the house will not function. Did I lose continuity somewhere? There are 4...
  5. Amber

    move return air to floor?

    I am tearing down walls to remodel my kitchen but one wall has a return air duct near the ceiling (no actual ducting in the wall, it's hollow between the studs.) There is only one other return air duct in the area (about ten feet away) but the room will be very open once the walls come down...
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