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I opened up the electrical box that has 3 light switches. So, I have the white cluster of wires all bundled up, same with the black, same with the ground. The light switch has the ground and 2 blacks (top "on" and bottom "off") so I'm assuming the bottom is hot and the top the load. My...

If I'm lookimg for Reliability, how does that system sound? I was told with the Heat Manager I can get an extra 10% efficiency. I read too many problems with High Efficiency Systems to include issues w/ SS Heat Exchangers, leaking, etc...too many to list.

I always thought Weil McLain was the best. I planned to use Ultra Plus 230 Condensing high efficiency boiler w/ Ultra Plus 40 indirect heater but web searches reveal issues and poor reviews. Now I need Subject Matter Experts like yourselfs to help me. I have the funds to do this once but...

I need help making this decision please…looking at it from a long term economical stand point. A) Do I purchase a hot water heater and boiler and vent through the chimney? If so, I’ll need to spend $2000 for a stainless steel liner to re-line the chimney. B) Or, do I spend a little...

I need help making this decision please…looking at it from a long term economical stand point. A) Do I purchase a hot water heater and boiler and vent through the chimney? If so, I’ll need to spend $2000 for a stainless steel liner to re-line the chimney. B) Or, do I spend a little...

1937 home has a small hole, perhaps the size of a nickel and approx 2 feet from wall, in the concrete floor. Extremely heavy rain pushes clay up through the hole, not a lot, but creates a mess nonetheless. What can I do? If I plug it will this cause fractures in basement floor...

I don't know too much about these windows but are these low grade windows? I'm leaning towards Simonton 9800 that I've used and I've also used Anderson 400 series. Since I'm looking for a good quality vinyl window is a Silverline a good quality vinyl window?

I always lean towards overkill unfortuanately - is it a good idea to I&WS the entire roof before installing the TPO / Duro-Last membrane? Thanks is advance...

I was planning on using white TPO but was introduced to the Dura-Last. Everything I read leads me to believe Dura-Last may be the way to go... Your thoughts?

I will be getting estimates from contractors to have a 2-car garage built. I’ve received a verbal estimate at 100k, one at 15k, but more averaged around 30k. These are w/o going into any detail about materials and processes. I don’t know what to ask… All I know is what roofing, siding...

I need flat roof advice / options. I’m purchasing this home and there are minor issues with the flat roof. I never wanted a home with a flat roof but in any case…there is living area beneath this roof. I don’t want to be the homeowner that has flat roof leaks that either goes...

What is the proper/standard (code) way to run the electric to the dishwasher? So far I have the wire coming out of the wall behind the sink cabinet. I kow the connection is made from within that cabinet but here are my questions: Where do I set the junction box. Do I make it hardwired. Do...

First, please tell me if I am missing a wire in my current configuration... My configuration: First 3-way Light switch on Wall A where hot wire is fed. First light switch runs (1) 14/3 wire to first light box in ceiling. First light box runs (2) 14/2 wires to second light box. Second...

What height (or standard) should the outlet be for the above range microwave?

Boiler burner not igniting for 2nd zone, only 1st zone The circulating pump is working for the 2nd zone, so why doesn't the flue damper open and burner ignite? One thing may have contributed...the water was shut off for the 2nd zone while it/pump/thermostat was on. It wasn't until the...

Removing this from my kitchen I want to save it for future use. Looking at the backside near the top, I see the sections that are bolted together. The bottom part where the water runs through have tight close fitting seams. How are these seams held together? Am I able to remove a section...

Is this a good idea? Joists are presently too far apart to use standard fiberglass insulation, I'd have to 2X4 sections to create the 16". I see the pro's but my only con is: I don't like the idea of insulating over the wires that run between joists. What if in the future I need access...

My house is 1920's and I'm currently doing kitchen renovation. Since I have the kitchen gutted and the cast iron waste exposed, I'm thinking it's a good idea to replace it with PVC... If I do...when I make the cuts from the kitchen to remove that section what prevents the section above from...

Draining Heating System to Remove Radiator? :confused:I have a 2 zoned hot water baseboard radiator system in my 2 story home. I had a new Weil Mclain boiler installed last year and asked that they add lots of shut offs so I can easily remove a radiator w/o draining the entire system...

I have an Nutone attic exhaust fan I would like to slow down a bit. Can I put a dimmer switch of some sort on it? Any ideas? They sell similar items to control ceiling fan speed - is that an option?