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Porch Roof Construction
Porch roof construction is not only a fun project; it adds to home equity. Use basic tools like a circular saw and a nail gun to build within local building codes.
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Types of Residential Conduits
Residential electrical conduits; use armored cable conduit, rigid metal conduit, or PVC conduit. Local building codes may mandate requirements or the homeowner upgrades.
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Deck Design and Framing Concepts
Part 2 of the deck building series, Deck Design and Framing Concepts focuses on deck construction, using pressure treated wood, and framing the deck understructure.
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How to Wire a Bathroom
Providing electric circuits to bathrooms is different from kitchens or bedrooms. Bathrooms are damp so wiring must be GFCI-protected and exhaust fans must be provided.
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How to Wire a Kitchen
The modern kitchen is a high-demand energy consumption area. It's full of kitchen appliances, GFCI receptacles, and dedicated light fixtures. Obey the building code!
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Understanding Home Wiring
An explanation of how electricity enters the home, is broken down, and is delivered to the electrical switches and outlets via the circuit breaker box and wiring.
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