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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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...