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Broan fan and light no longer function

SOLVED. It was secret door number 3. In this case, a GFI outlet two floors down in the basement adjacent to the fuse panel. Having only been in the house...

Asked on 12/21/2021

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Is a distribution panel necessary when pre-wiring for internet and cable TV?

I am trying to pre-wire my house for internet and cable/satellite TV before finishing my basement. After researching, I got the idea to run CAT5e and RG6 wires from outdoor...

Asked on 12/21/2021

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How to deal with sharp door latch corners?

There is a doorway that sometimes people walk through and get scratched on their arms by the latch on the door and occasionally it even draws blood. I think it's...

Asked on 12/21/2021

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230v GFCI spa with 115v spur

Currently I have:Main breaker panelConduit to outdoor socket, GFCI protectedOnwards connection to next outdoor socketI'm having a hot tub, currently 115v plugged into the GFCI socket, upgraded to 230v (new...

Asked on 12/21/2021

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What type of plug do I need for this bathtub drain?

I recently bought a new house and I'm having issues plugging my bathtub drain. The drain appears to be designed for a pop up plug of some kind, which is...

Asked on 12/21/2021

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How to pave a small area but get maximum drainage / permeability

TL;DR: How should one going about creating a hard, smooth surface that drains well, where slope can't be used to achieve the drainage. We have a small 1/10th acre city...

Asked on 12/20/2021

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Do the posts for a carport sun shade need to be embedded in the ground?

I have an existing concrete area approx 10'x16' at the back of my carport. I want to install a sun shade/sail over it and have some questions on installing the...

Asked on 12/20/2021

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How to wire a 4 prong outlet in my generator to 3 prong dryer?

I have a generator that I want to be able to run most of the house on in the event of a hurricane, I live in SE Texas.I also...

Asked on 12/20/2021

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isolated grounds in branch circuits? How does this work with conduit?

I recently was told that grounds from different branch circuits in a box need to be isolated. I'd really like to understand the purpose of this. It doesn't really...

Asked on 12/20/2021

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mysterious dirt odor

I've lived in my house for several years without any smell issues. For the past few days, when I go outside for more than 5 minutes, when I go back...

Asked on 12/20/2021

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