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Like every other project in this dang house, nothing is easy. I ordered a new entry door, and it had to be custom built because of it's size. It is 42" wide and 84" tall (non-standard). It was built with vertical grain fir, and was PERFECTLY SQUARE. I took the old door in for them to match...

Done, and DONE...

:p non-functional fireplace...

Our fireplace was closed off when we purchased the house. I had always wanted to open it up and see what was back there. When we replaced the roof, we took the chimney down below the roofline because of leaks, and because we were guessing that the firebox was going to be small. My winter...

Good thinking right there...they might discontinue a specific model between the time of picking one and installing it... We've picked out the fridge and wall oven/microwave. We're re-using our current stove ('47 O'Keefe), and our dishwasher because it's just fine, and they are pretty...

We have started the process for a kitchen remodel. Hired a designer to help us with the layout, etc. What do I need to think about as we move forward with this project??? Bring it all on. We don't intend to start demo until next spring since it involves exterior door/window/wall work which...

Thanks for the kind words... We lost the Avocado tree to root rot this last winter. Had it cut down last weekend. Planted a new Arbutus Marina in a spot that should provide a good screen from the neighbors yard...

Sorry for the confusing drawing, There is only one circuit. The two hot's shown are the exact same hot. I've got a more sophisticated diagram now. I want to have two relays to start the pump, the first being a pump start relay, and the second being a z-wave appliance relay. The pump start...

Let me start this off by stating that I am a Mechanical Engineer. I know enough about wiring to avoid killing myself, and have done a bunch of wiring in the house, but all under guidance of my friend, who is a very talented and licensed electrician. Here's my question: Can I wire a pump as...

So I finally finished my irrigation automation project. Background: When the contractor installed the cistern, they put level sensors near the bottom. When the water level gets too low, the sensor opens a valve, and city water flows into the cistern to keep it from running dry (the water...

Finished almost 2 years ago...

Anybody here have experience with Valve Actuators? The Pentair and Jandy valve actuators control diverter (3-Way) valves to automate plumbing applications. I want to use one, but have questions about the installation and operation of these Valve Actuators. Anyone? Bueller?

Oldog, The "Heritage Homes" biennial tour is organized by a group of people who have a common interest in old homes. The tour is of original or restored homes in the city where we live. The whole house was on tour, and we had probably 400 people come through in one day. For all our...

Well, maybe two or three...got the Fireplace and the rest of the lighting installed in September, just before we were on the heritage tour...also finished the rest of the lower deck... Enjoy!

Our research has shown that it's not a Sears home, but we looked into it...

Oldog, HA! Nice. :rofl: Actually, only the house is officially on tour. But, to manage the 500 or so people we'll have in the house that day, they will exit out the back of the house and into the yard, so they will see it anyway. We were already on the Water Garden Tour put on by the...

O.K. So we're on a home tour next month, and we've been trying to determine the architectural style of our home. Any ideas on what this is? My guess is Dutch Colonial Revival, but I've been known to be wrong...:o

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So you believe that I can connect two 24VAC inputs to the input side of the relay? Please bear with me...I'm a Mechanical Engineer... What happens if this override switch is "on" and the irrigation controller sends a "pump start" signal (also 24VAC) to the same inputs on the relay at the...

Thanks. It's been a long haul to get it done, but we really are loving it. I do have a technical question. This may be confusing, but I need help. The water feature is run by a low pressure, high volume pump. Irrigation pressure is provided by a booster pump located near my valve...