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Well, by code, the AC needs to be on a separate breaker. The regular outlets need only to be run in, hooked up at the outlets then installed in the panel, ideally on their own breaker also. Since the AC unit is possibly a 220 device, you may want to do some home work before you dive in...

I think that by the time you mask off all the trim you could have had it already cut in. I often prime and finish paint my trim in the shop, pin nail it in, fill the holes and then only a quick brush after is all it takes to finish it. Cheers, knewshound

I did a master bath remodel 2 years ago. From this To this Not content to leave well enough alone, I just finished the guest bath on Sunday/ From this - To this in six weeks - Video walkthrough here - YouTube - Remodel walkthrough Cheers, knewshound

Well, it took longer than I wanted, we have several setbacks and an badly timed bout of the flu messed us up, but I am finally finished. The final cost was $12k including every screw, nail and spot of paint. We did go overboard on a few things, heck, we spent $750 on lighting alone but the...

All the major plumbing is DONE [/URL][/IMG] Rough Elect is DONE. All Framing is DONE Drywall is DONE [/URL][/IMG] On to the Hot Mop guy, Hardy Board and tile. Floors follow, then It is hooking everything up one last time, trim and paint. I can actually see the end! Or...

My wife, the long suffering Mrs knewshound is also from "luma and agreed. We used to live across the street from PPP and would occasionally find chickens in the yard. I am in the process of a 10K DIY remodel and have bought only lumber and pipe from HD and even that only because it is a mere...

DO NOT run cable in HVAC ducts. PVC is toxic when it burns. Have you considered Wiremold if you cannot fish the walls? http://www.wiremold.com/www/commercial/products/index_family.asp?major_system_id=1 It costs a few bucks but worth it if you have a high end home or care about looks...

I have 48 Cat5 cables and 26 1Ghz Coax. If you do not want to DIY this project, think about hiring a dedicated low voltage installer. If you do want to DIY think about bundling your cables and running them as units, it makes your life easier. If you have a raised foundation, it can be...

Well, thanks to some suggestions, I think I pulled it off. [/URL][/IMG] Thanks for the help guys. Cheers, knewshound See the whole project at http://www.houserepairtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3471

We yanked the old tub are and are turning it into a dedicated shower. [/URL][/IMG] The old Tub shower is now a dedicated shower. (Pardon the mess) [/URL][/IMG] We are putting in a full 6'2" X 30" deep tub in the new space. [/URL][/IMG] Most of the Plumbing is done, the Elect...

Welcome to my world... Old master bath; His and Hers walk in closets, tiny Dressing area, very small Toilet- Shower combo room. [/URL][/IMG] We blew out all the walls. [/URL][/IMG] And added a new Toilet Room. [/URL][/IMG] Continues below....

I was thinking I could ease a curve in, notch the 2X4 and saddle over the pipe, but one way or the other I sure need to get this 1/2 inch copper past the 2 inch vent stack. Working the PCV vent stack would be a much easier idea but I have few ideas on how to sung it into the wall to give me...