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Thanks guys. So yea, I checked the distribution panel where the main is split and no breakers there. So 150A it is. I got a quote for an oil to electric furnace conversion where they said I couldn't install the electric furnace because I only had 100A and that I would have to do a service...

Hi all, I'm an owner of a duplex and have a service entrance of 200 amp. It is split into two to service my tenant's and my floor. The upper floor has a 100 amp main breaker, but I have a 150 amp main breaker. My question is, what amperage do I really have to work with? 150 or 100? Thanks...

Thanks for the replies guys, I also forgot to mention that the previous owners ran a line through the garage for some exterior receptacles. So I'll use that circuit to add lighting. I ended up running a 15 amp 220VAC line to the table saw from the main panel, with two single pole 15 amp...

Hey, Thanks for the suggestion and pictures, but I think installing a smaller subpanel is more than what I need. It would cost more and take more time to install. All I need are a couple of receptacles to power my tools. And my main panel isn't that far away so if a breaker trips I won't mind...

Hi all, Was wondering if this is possible/permitted. I'd like to wire my garage to power some woodworking tools and add receptacles. I'd like to have a couple 20 Amp 110V receptacles, and a 20 Amp 220V receptacle to power a table saw. My main panel is around 30 ft away. I know I need 12 gauge...

Thanks! Yea, never worked with MDF either, but it's cheaper and thought I'd give it a try. Didn't see any 5/4 boards MDF. Might just get pine for the headers. Matt

Hey all, I'm trying to achieve what can be seen on this picture. There's a little detail that I'm not sure how to do. I'd like to have the header slightly thicker than the side trims so it will stand out more. However, MDF mouldings I bought are the same thickness. What are your suggestions on...

Thanks. So it's not like applying latex paint on oil, right?

Hi all, Quick question. I'd like to add a coat of water based varnish to a hardwood floor that I think has oil based varnish already on it. Possible? Thanks, Matt

Here's an update. I just finished removing the fu**ing floor. It was pretty easy but tough work. We were three; one guy to hammer the floor to brake and crack the cement/tiles, another (me) with two pry bar to lift the flooring, and yet another to scoop everything and put into canvas bags. What...

Right, so preferably no sanding. Makes sense. Thanks guys. I'll let you know how it went, in a couple of months.

Thanks for the replies. Daddytron, I guess if the concrete is really old and crumbling will I be able to scoop it off the floor. Don't think it'll work with 1 inch thick concrete. So when I've removed most of the concrete, there'll probably be some unevenness with left over concrete. Would I be...

Hi all, I just bought a home and would need some advice on how to remove and replace some flooring. As it is now, the hallway and kitchen floors are old ugly tiles on a layer of concrete, about 300 square feet in total. I would like to remove that to get to the wood subfloor, install plywood...

Yea, I thought about that. Can't I install a valve so that back flow doesn't occur?

Hi all, I have four exterior venting ducts for dryer, bathroom vent, rangehood and the forth one I'm not sure (suggestions?). My question is can I reduce the number of exterior vents from 4 to 2, or even 1? I have access to the ducts where they fit into the vents and would like to merge them...

Hi all, I'm prepping a brick wall for painting and had to reappoint some of the weathered mortar. I came back the next day and ran my finger along the new joints and the mortar just powders off when I rub it. Doesn't seem normal, does it? And I'm guessing primer won't stick to this. I haven't...

Hi all, I have an old refrigerator, about 10 yrs old or so, that is constantly running and rarely shuts off. It also heats up quite a lot in the back. It seems really inefficient. I wonder what the problem is... Does it need a recharge? Dont want to have to buy a new fridge Thanks in...