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    Fridge on same circuit as washer / dryer?

    The laundry requires dedicated 20 amp circuit to supply "laundry receptacle outlet(s). This circuit shall have no other outlets." NEC 210.52 (c) (2)
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    Dimmer/Timer light switch Automatic Porch and Garage outdoor lighting.

    Kasa smart switch HS220. Yes, you'll need a neutral. You can program it, via your phone, to turn on at sunset or any other time. It can also turn off at sunrise or any other time. You can program it to do multiple on/off's. It will also dim and you can program what light intensity you want...
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    Whole house backup with a 120v genset.

    Like you said, jump the generator hot output to both inputs. I have two generators and use the smaller one when I don't need to power heavy loads. It only has a 120 volt output and I made up an adapter cord to do the "conversion" so that the generator inlet and interlock are not modified in...
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    Liftmaster having trouble connecting to MYQ app

    Looks like you do need the gateway. https://support.chamberlaingroup.com/s/article/How-to-determine-which-LiftMaster-products-are-compatible-with-the-MyQ-Internet-gateway-1484145633113 It's also listed as an accessory in the installation manual, page 34.
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    Subpanel the same brand/line as existing main?

    Get the Eaton CH. It's a nice panel. Also, if you keep spare breakers around you only need to stock one brand.
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    12v lights

    Not sure of your budget but check out POE lighting. It's power over ethernet so all low voltage. Many options are out there.
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    Looking to install a home generator, is there a good forum to ask a question?

    A manual or automatic transfer switch? Why can't you just put the transfer switch on the main panel that feeds the subpanel?
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    Outdoor Soffet LED Lights

    They put these in a few months back: https://www.aspectled.com/collections/led-recessed-ceiling-lights/products/6-ultra-thin-recessed-light-9w#tab-1
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    wall studs where I want an exterior light

    What kind of siding is on the building? Arlington makes a number of different mounts that have integral boxes. You don't have to cut the sheathing. Like this...
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    Deck post to beam connection ?

    Won't pass current code. Here's a link for you: https://www.awc.org/codes-standards/publications/dca6
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    Garage Lighting With Open Doors

    My garage door has windows so I mounted the set of lights so that when the door is open, they line up with the windows. Not perfect but it helps.
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    Quick decision on driveway

    Don't do it. It sounds like scam. If it was legitimate you would have been given time to make a decision.
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    Indirect hot water heater opinions, please step inside

    Start off with a heat loss calculation to make sure your new boiler is correctly sized. Bigger is not better. With all that insulation you can likely get a much smaller unit. I have an indirect on my HTP condensing boiler. If I'm not drawing hot water the boiler seldom starts. It can go...
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    Emergency generator

    Yes. An interlocked breaker panel does just that. Switches the hots while the neutral is shared.
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    How do you change GFCI to regular outlet for garage fridge.

    Like the others said, try a new GFCI. You can get them with a "trip alarm" too. https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/light-switches-dimmers-outlets/electrical-outlets/legrand-radiant-reg-15-amp-self-test-tamper-resistant-audible-alarm-gfci-outlet/1597trawcc4/p-1444451092529.htm
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    Romex inside Conduit, I'm sure this is bad.

    Use 12 gauge. Kitchen outlets are to be on a 20 amp circuit. Only a small price difference.
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    Multiple 240v otlets on one circuit

    You also can't have a receptacle rated greater than what the wire is rated. 10 gauge wire = 30 amp max receptacle.
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    Smoke Detectors

    When was your house built? The code in Wisconsin varies. Interconnected alarms MAY be required.
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    Inherited a home with mold in basement.

    You can get Moldstat at Amazon for one.
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    Inherited a home with mold in basement.

    Don't use bleach, use "Moldstat" instead. It's EPA registered. I used it 8 years ago on concrete and there is no sign/smell of mold.
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