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    Removing a switched outlet

    The easy way, I just replaced it with a new one. I had several laying around.
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    Removing a switched outlet

    I ended up capping the red on both sides. I figure in 10 years when I look at this again, maybe I will have a better chance of making sense of what was there and remembering there even was a switched outlet.
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    Removing a switched outlet

    I have a duplex outlet that has one socket switched. I want to make hot all the time so that I can eliminate the switch and put a different switch in in the box. What is the best approach? The switch and outlet both have an always hot black k wire and a switched red wire. Should I remove the...
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    Looking for hush shelf storage ideas.

    I am pretty happy with these, made your unistrut, threaded rod, and 1x10 boards.
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    Pressure Treated Wood Fence Against Cedar Hedge

    What happens when you cut it back, install the fence, and then there are spiders on the fence? Moving the diving board seems like the easiest and lowest cost option.
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    Finding wires and pex pipes in ceiling and drilling straight

    Flex Bit Placement Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3QPTZO/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Simple way to integrate talking Kidde Smoke / CO Alarms into SmartThings

    No repeaters. Only the hub, water sensors, and valve. I don’t think a repeater will help because they still don’t work when moved closer to the hub, but it’s worth a shot. Any recommendations? V2 hub. Firmware 000.025.00032.
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    Simple way to integrate talking Kidde Smoke / CO Alarms into SmartThings

    Curious about using SmartThings for water sensing. Are you using the SmartThings sensors? I put in 6 sensors (SmartThings newer gen water sensors) and a Dome water valve control. All a great concept, but at any given time 3 of the sensors are offline, on average. Usually pulling the battery for...
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    How to cut round hole in concrete floor?

    No kidding. A certified installer put in my radon system, and I’m lucky the house didn’t burn down with his shoddy electrical work.
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    Accidental bathroom remodel

    Shower tile looks great!
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    Freezer Thaw Alarm

    This looks like it would do what you want bayite AC 110V Fahrenheit Digital Temperature Controller 10A 1 Relay with Sensor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011VGASLW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Freezer Thaw Alarm

    I have been looking for similar, but all I can share so far is to avoid the Honeywell security system temperature sensor 5821. I have a Honeywell security system already, so I could simply get a local alarm and a phone call if the temp were to rise. This doesn’t monitor the exact temp, but...
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    Baseboard in garage

    Yes, that is what I would like to do. Looking for feedback on specific materials to use, preferably if someone knows a good low cost source.
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    Baseboard in garage

    Then why paint it at all?
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    Baseboard in garage

    I would paint it, but the drywall does not go all the way down to the stem wall.
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