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    When my neighbor hires the cheapest contractor

    Update, I noticed lights at night yesterday, so had to take a peak. This is how they finished the job. Of course with the romex still.
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    Need ideas how to fix this conduit with wires still inside

    really not wanting to drain the pool. This light is about 1 ft down, but when i take it out and cut the pvc, water will be pouring out unless i drain it below.
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    Need ideas how to fix this conduit with wires still inside

    Goes about 50ft to a box with the pool equipment
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    Need ideas how to fix this conduit with wires still inside

    Well looked the light up, yes it should have had a junction box installed, I need to contact the pool contractor on that. It is low voltage. The light cable is all one piece, no disconnect at the light...
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    Need ideas how to fix this conduit with wires still inside

    Wire cannot be removed. We have this pool light that the conduit got damaged and the contractor just cut a pvc coupler and glued it. Problem with this pool light, it is not 100% sealed by design and water is ok to get into the conduit. (Yes have contacted the mfr) So I need this repair to...
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    Birds keep flying into my garage and getting stuck! Any device to keep them from not coming in?

    where i am at it is in the mid 90s during the day, but the morning it is in the 50s. Opening the garage door cools off the garage quick and keeps it cool most of the day.
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    Birds keep flying into my garage and getting stuck! Any device to keep them from not coming in?

    I open my garage door in the morning to air out the garage. For what ever reason, birds like to come inside and get stuck. This has happened 3 of the past 5 days now. Normal 7 foot garage door, so its not opened higher than any other house. Anything i can do to keep them out? (besides a...
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    Looking for ideas for a sump catch basin

    I am having an outdoor kitchen put in but it will be below grade. Im looking for a solution for a catch basin/pit that can house a sump pump for the winter time. I see they sell ones for basements, but the pipes come out the top, which wont work. Or should i have the contractor put in a...
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    30A 120V Required for Atlas 4 post?

    My Dammar i just plug into a standard 20a outlet.
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    Drywall ceiling penetration with conduit for lift?

    I have an outlet box installed in my ceiling with a twist lock. Have the cord attached to that going to the lift. It’s tied to the lift on top so it’s secure.
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    What to put between concrete and Leg on 4-post lift?

    that is what i was going to say to use, or gym mat.
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    240v through thermostat wire rated for 150v

    how long of run? wouldnt think its too many amps running through it, but kinda crazy they have that high of voltage going to the switch.
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    Why are battery powered copper press tools so expensive?

    Well I bit the bullet and found one used for 900, figure I can sell and recoupe most if not all when I’m done.
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    Why are battery powered copper press tools so expensive?

    I have aome copper pipe I need to attach in my attic in a very tight place. Was going to use sharkbite, but I keep hearing not so good stories. Was looking at buying a press tool, but wow they are expensive. Don’t know anyone that rents them near me. I don’t think I can get a manual tool in...
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    Garage Alarm for Apartments

    My dad before had similar issues with a warehouse he had. What he did was remove the handle from the door, so all it had was the hole. He then covers the hole with a plug. In the event of an emergency that you have to use it, remove the plug and insert the handle back in. Only downside if...
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    Battery Backuo Connector for Liftmaster 8500 Garage Door Opener

    exactly what i did with mine, but bought the lifep04 lithium batteries instead https://www.amazon.com/Feuruetc-LiFePO4-Maintenance-Free-Rechargeable-Self-Discharge/dp/B0BHMVL4N8?tag=atomicindus08-20 for people that cant find the unit, you can buy just the circuit board from liftmaster or other...
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    How are you all hanging or storing garden tools?

    Thanks all for the suggestions, I went the easy route and put some boards between the studs and used screws to hold the tools up.
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