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  • Sump Pumps

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    Adding a new Sump Pump to your home is not an easy job. Cutting through the floor is the most dificult part but you will also need to drill a hole in the side of your foundation or Rim joist to run the exit pipe through. You will need to rent a gasoline powered concrete saw…

  • How To – Installing Bathroom Vanity Tile – Side Splash

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    When you install a sink or vanity against your wall there is a possibility of water damage and also damage from using cleaning products. To help reduce wear and drywall problems you can install a back / side splash material made of tile, stone, or even matching countertop material. In this how-to we will install…

  • How To – Electrical Outlet & Switch Boxes

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    Boxes come in two basic types Metal and Plastic. For general residential construction the choice is left up to the contractor and if the box is not exposed then it will most often be a plastic box. Exposed boxes like the ones found in unfinished basements and outside the home are made of metal this…

  • Home Wiring Intro

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    Electricity can be dangerous. You should always turn the circuit off at the breaker box or remove any fuse to a circuit you are working on. One easy way to find the circuit is to plug-in a radio in to the branch you want to work on then turn off breakers at the main box…

  • Introduction to House Framing

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    Framing refers to the process of building the structure of the house. Once the foundation is established carpenters begin to build the frame of the house with nominal sized 2x lumber and plywood material. The methods used for building the frame of the house vary by region, the materials being used and builders experience. All…