It may boil down to what the local township requirements are. Here in TN all we need is a 24'. When the supplier dropped off our new culvert, they dropped off a 30Fter. Turns out the 30 was cheaper than the 24 just due to the volume.
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What ever you choose, purchase several "Extra" lights, to replace failed lights across time!
I'd also suggest using the exterior weatherproof wire nuts, - https://www.homedepot.com/p/DryConn-Small-Waterproof-Wire-Connectors-Aqua-Orange-20-Pack-62114/202889871
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With Lowes here in TN, the do a lot of the shelf stocking LATE afternoon or evening.
What I've done, is check stock levels in the morning, If there is a large qty. od electrical parts, I assume that the shelves have been stocked! The other thing I've come to understand, is the electrical Assoc...
Determine the size of the J bolt ,then purchase the same size threaded rod and associated 4" coupler. That way you can add one or more block and still secure it to the concrete.
Many yrs. ago I purchased the PC sanding system. The most important part is there DW vacuum as it has a 2 stage filter, and the dust is collected in there own bag! Well worth the $$$, have used it over 20 yrs. and numerous houses and garages!!
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Have a few left over from the 70s -80's and still working.
Bosch makes a small selection of their tools in the US, which is strange given that they are a German company, and even Makita, a company from Japan, outsources some production to China!
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Here in TN was looking at a 12x24 shed. There was a BIG difference in pricing. Ended up going with a local Amish group. They built the shed in their "Factory" and trucked it to our location. The workmanship was outstanding. Pricing was the best, and as a "Veteran" received a discount and a...
Here in Putnam Co. TN and surrounding areas, there are kohler, and Generic dealers. However, those dealers PUSH Generic !! I prefer Kohler as they use less LP than the Generic!!
As an FYI, contractors here in TN only work in a small geographic area, as there is more work than everyone can handle!
The only exception to that is people that purchase the metal barn kits. They will send in their own crews and be gone in 3-5 days depending on the size of the building !!
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Before we painted any bathrooms, or utility rooms we washed down the walls to take care of the hair spray, deorderant, dryer sheet residue that was present in the rooms.
Dirtex® power in a quick dissolving powder. Powdered Dirtex® is an excellent general-purpose household cleaner for all...
For those who would like plywood walls, there is an answer.
Yrs ago, our communications equipment and wiring distribution would be mounted on plywood walls. It turns out there is a fire retardant product Called FlameOFF.
FlameOFF® Fire Barrier Paint is an intumescent paint that can be applied...
If your wires are not reversed. The GFI was DOA out of the box.
As times have changes, the GFIs have gotten cheaper, and cheaper. I only purchase GFIs
from an electrical supply house. Haven't had a problem since instituting this protocal!!
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You need to look for old 50's metal kitchen cabinets. i.e. St Charles Kitchen, Geneva, just to name a few!
I've found them at Habitat Reuse it store, Craigslist, Antique stores, Ebay, and a few on the curb!! I paid $800 for an entire kitchen up on Chicago's North Shore. It took me several Yrs...