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Hi Gang! Another question from the ignorant. I am making a small closet in my garage with a Bi-Fold door. I assumed sizes for the door frame size would be listed in the instructions but unfortunately, there were not so I need a little help figuring it out. The door is hinged in the middle...

I have been working on a garage makeover and it is taking me forever. Firstly, because I do not have any construction experience so all my electrical, plumbing, drywall, mudding and construction has been a learning experience. Secondly .. health-wise, I am falling apart. Anyhoo ... to my...

Sorry for the dumb question but when a tire is rated for a max of 44 PSI, what tire pressure should I run for a 1999 Camry? Does 35 sound right?

Happy Friday! Here is the situation. I have power running from the breaker into a gang with two loads running from the gang to switches. I had pigtailed the three wires into the GFI but the GFI constantly trips. Do I need to only pigtail the loads and have that and supply wire go into the...

I intend to build soffits in my garage from 2x6s and install 5" can lights every 4' for accent. My concern if the can lights are 5.5" tall, the top of the light would be either close or in contact with the plywood shelf. What clearance do I need for IC and Non-IC cans?

In my garage makeover, I am learning all kinds of stuff from electrical, insulation, plumbing and plastering (hence it seems to be taking forever). I learn as I go and have to thank everyone on this site for answering my many questions. So here is another: My garage door has air gaps around...

I cannot decide if I should purchase florescent lighing with the wrap around lens ( http://www.contractorlighting.com/4ft-lamp-32wt-fluorescent-wrap-around-fixture-120277-p-419.html ) or without ( http://www.contractorlighting.com/4ft-lamp-watt-fluorescent-double-channel-strip-120277-p-400.html...

Last year, I installed a few weather resistant outlets (with some help) around my deck so I can plug in an electric bird bath and my grill. Now, I need to make short extension cords for each item (around 2' or 3' long). The shortest cord I can find for exterior cords are 6' or longer. What do...

I have been working on a garage makeover for a year now. Between health issues (damn siadic nerve) and learning to do everything (ie: framing, electrical, plumbing), my progress has been slow so hopefully you guys can help me through my next task. In my garage makeover, I have a plan to...

Hi Gang, Whenever I post stupid questions, I always feel the need to explain that I am a poor Noob who has no experience in construction. Since I have found this site, it has given me courage to try some home improvement on my house that went untouched for 10 years. Anyhow, I am remodeling my...

Another electrical question from a novice. I am installing lights in my garage that will be controlled at two entrances with three way switches. I looked at a couple schematics but it is still kinda foggy to me so I made a pretty picture in hopes someone can tell me if I am on the right track...

Hey gang, Sunday, I was doing some drilling and my year old Dewalt drill wouldn't drill anymore. The motor would work but there was a different noise that sounded like sand grinding. The chuck would spin but once pressure was applied, the sound would occur and the chuck would no longer turn...

My friend gave me a slightly used NewAir G73 heater this weekend so I am going to try to install this baby in my garage but unfortunately, it did not come with any instructions. Here is a link to the heater. http://www.air-n-water.com/product/G73.html I purchased 10/2 wire and a 30 amp two...

Hi Gang! In my garage makeover, I will be drywalling my celing and having some blown insullation in the attic. Would I put rolled fiberglass insulation in the overhang to keep the blown insullation from filling the vent area or how do I handle that area of my garage? Thanks!

Hey Gang, As I mentioned in a few earlier posts, I am re-doing my garage and am now at the point where I need to get some lighting so I know how to run the electrical. My plan is to hard wire two rows of three (3) 4' two florescent lamp fixtures with a middle row two (2) fixtures tied into my...

Hey Gang, Is there a way to tie a florescent light fixture to the lights on my garage door opener? I was thinking it would be cool if I could have more light that went on when the garage door was opened and was on the same timer so it would also go off. We have an opener by the door with a...

My widowed mother has enlisted me to look into getting new windows on her 60 year old ranch. Knowing nothing about windows, I looked at the BBB for a list of local companies that supply and install windows. Since some are married to a window manufacturer, are there any window brands or...

Hi Gang! After a long absense caused by a sickness, an injury and my Dad passing away, I am trying to get back into my garage makeover. I am now ready to start laying out the electrical but I have some general questions. 1) How high should the recepticles be installed? These outlets will be...

Good morning! I have some wire that connects my garage door opener to the sensor eyes and the wall mounted controll and I would like to reroute it so the path makes more sense in my garage makeover. However, the wire is very skimpy and since I am going to install it inside a wall, I was...

Does it matter? The reason I am asking is because I am looking to build storage soffits tight to the ceiling with down lighting. I had planned on using drywall for the top and back of the inside of the soffits but that will make building and wiring more difficult with the walls drywalled. An...