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That is a very clever idea!

Thank you for the help with terminology. Just to make sure I’m clear. You would go to the edge of the joist and drill a long hole in the center the length of the several studs?

I'm planning to add an outlet for my wall mounted TV. The source outlet is about 3 studs away from where I want to put the new outlet. To avoid having to repair drywall caused by running romex across the studs, I would like to drill a hole in the wall header, run romex from the source outlet...

So the bottom of the outlet has the constant power. To make sure I understand: 1. Unscrew the bottom white, bottom black, and ground 2. Cut a piece of new white wire and strip both ends 3. Wire nut together, the old bottom white wire, new white from New Romex, and one end of white that is...

I want to hang my tv on my wall and need to install an outlet behind the tv. The only outlet close enough to use as the source outlet is a half hot, switched outlet. Can someone please provide a wiring diagram?

I really appreciate the help Neal

Thank you for the quick reply Neil. So there is no problem re-using a lag bolt hole? Second, Would you suggest drilling the pilot the full length of the screw?

After a number of suggestions, I put a 2X6 across 4 ceiling studs to hang a punching bag. I put 2 (5/16" X 4") lags at each 2X6 & stud junction (see attached picture). I made sure to drill out the 2X6 so that the top smooth part of the lag screw could freely spin in the 2X6 and not bind...

"screw with your head" that was a good one!

I looked up the terms major and minor diameter of the screw. Man, I got confused.

Thank you very much for the help! If I use 4 studs and follow the suggestions carefully, do you think I will I be pretty safe in terms of no damage to my roof? I really don't want to use a stand if I can safely use the ceiling, so he has a lot of room to move around the bag. Regarding...

Yes, I did pre-drill the holes in the 2X6, but I thought I should drill the pilot holes just a little smaller than the threads so the threads would bite into the 2X6 as well as the beam, basically pulling them together. 1. So, instead should the lag be able to freely pass through the 2X6...

Yea, I agree that's a weird think to ask from Santa for a 6 year old. When I asked, he said it's to get his energy out. He hits that bag with all he's got man. Honestly, it worries me a little, but it's kind of fun to watch. Anyway, thank you for the site referral.

My 6 year old boy begged for a punching bag for Christmas. The bag and the chain weight about 25 pounds. I have a finished room over my garage where I hung it up. I can't get access to see the exact construction behind the ceiling drywall, but I can tell their are studs running at 24...