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When I had a new phone line installed, the phone company made me use 1" conduit. They also told me where to begin and end.

I'm planning a shower remodel to include new fixtures and a larger shower area. The plan is in its very early stages. We are thinking about an overhead rain type fixture in addition to a wall mount and possibly a hand held. What type of fixtures/diverters would you recommend and would you...

A couple other items of interest: Is there a ground wire in the mix somewhere? Can you see if one of the black wires goes to the switch with the red wire or are there more lights on this switch? Be sure to shut off the breaker before starting any work unless you really like that tingling...

What is the reasoning used for this? I'm just trying to understand what code/physics is trying to protect us from. Thanks

I'd bring in a plumber to check and clear the line before deciding on the next steps.

I think one of the real plumbers will have to chime in here. But from a DIY perspective, I'd replace the copper with the flex line. If not, you need to inspect the copper to see if it can be reused or cut back first and see if it is long enough. If you keep the copper you may be able to reuse...

I purchased a whole house fan from one of the big box stores (starts with L) that has the automatic door for under $500. It has a remote and does a great job. I don't remember the make. The big issue is having enough ventilation to move the air. You may have to install additional vents. In...

I think you need to know the cabinet layout before running the wires. The hood can be hard wired or plugged into an existing outlet. My hood is not in a cabinet and I had to make sure the box was accessable for installation but hidden after. The hood I got had to be at least 30 inches above...

I had the same problem. My fix was to get a new toilet.

You could look into the military. If you do, be sure to get all the info from the recruiter before you sign up. The schooling is top notch and you will get lots of experience.

What is the time interval on the motion sensors?

I had an issue with the water pump (from the dehumidifier) failing and causing the heater to stop working. Once the pump was replaced everything worked again. I also had a problem with a Ruud where the blower had a lot of buildup and needed a serious cleaning. The pro's will have more...

Is the metal box grounded properly? I can't tell from the picture.

Jim, Does that requirement apply to all circuits above the countertop or only to the minimum required 2 circuits? Thanks

Is the igniter working? If its like my old one, its ceramic and if it breaks the blower starts, it tries to light and fails.