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I thought this would be easier to come by than I am finding. Or maybe I am just not searching for the right item. :dunno: But I have what I think is a standard two gang outlet box (see pic below). The holes for the two outlets are spaced 1 13/16" inches apart. And what I'm looking to do is...

I have a very generic question. I just recently bought a WEN gn625i invertor generator (5000W/6250W) as a backup power supply for our house when we lose power. It has the ability to feed power via a 120V NEMA TT-30R or a 240V NEMA L14-30R plug. If I am not going to be running anything in the...

After 4+ years of having my garage built and the interior mostly finished, I'm finally getting around to cleaning up how the stairs have looked. I may create a whole separate post about it when I'm done but my question at hand currently is what would you recommend filling the 1/4" + gap...

So I've been saying I'm going to finish the stairs in my garage for 4 years now. Well, with some likely extra time on my hands in the coming month or two thanks to C19 I was thinking I might actually try and make this happen. Part of the reason I haven't done it yet is because I really just...

I've had this toolbox for probably 20 years and it was old and well used when I got it. Back then, when I was a teenager, I sanded it down and rattle-canned it the yellow and black you see below. It came with the two Matco keys and those keys fit the lock cylinders on the box. And I swear I...

So this question is actually in regards to the unit for the downstairs of our house but there seem to be some knowledgeable folks on this forum in regards to HVAC stuff so I thought it couldn't hurt to ask. But we have a Rheem gas pack (may not be correct terminology... one unit contains both...

I have a space under my stairs in the garage (24x36x12) where my compressor is going. I've closed in this area but also want to add some type of sound insulation to the walls, back of the access door, and underneath side of the stairs. I don't expect it to be silent by any means and I also...

I'll try and make this short and sweet but if you need more info ask away. For the record I am not an electrician, obviously, but have done enough wiring to be comfortable. Recently finished all electrical in my garage. Up and running for 2 - 3 months. I plug in my circular saw last weekend...

So my building has been up since early April of last year and I probably finished up electrical 3 months ago but just a couple of weeks ago finally got lights up. I did my best to be disciplined and wait until drywall and paint was all done but man it was tough. But SOOO happy to finally have...

I'm hoping to schedule drywall installation within the next couple of weeks. I've been racking my brain for things I want, need, should do before the sheetrock is hung and figured I'd throw a post on here to see what others who have gone through the same process might suggest or wished they had...

I'm hoping to have my garage walls and ceiling sheetrocked in the next month or so (depends on the quotes I get back) and before I do I'm wondering if I should add some junction boxes for a couple of ceiling fans. But before I run any more wire, add boxes and switches I wanted to ask opinions...

So the insulation guys finished up today and before I ask them about this tomorrow I wanted to see what kind of input/comments I got on here regarding the following question... The wooden I-beams are 16" or 18" deep I believe and the R30 insulation used up there is only around 8" thick maybe...

So below are a few pics to help better illustrate anything I might fail to describe correctly or in enough detail. I have pretty much finished off all electrical, I'm finalizing plumbing now, and other than some hardline airlines I plan to put in the wall I'm nearing being ready to insulate and...

I ordered 19 fixtures and 38 tubes through these guys as they came recommended/suggested from this site. I have now read multiple comments in the "best fixture" thread that guys are not getting the products they have ordered. And the reason I started searching for such information is that for...

I've done plenty of basic electrical work in the past but this is my first full wiring of a structure as well as my first full panel. So take a look at the pics below and let me know if you see anything of concern or that you think an inspector might call me out on. I hope to get someone out...

I wan to pre-apologize if I use any incorrect terminology in describing either plumbing or structure components. But I will be installing a utility sink, and only a utility sink, in my garage soon. Per my town's inspection department I've been told code requires a minimum of a 2" vent. My...

So I am nearing completion of wiring my 24x36 garage and one of the last things I need to do is install some junction boxes for some flood lights at either end of the building. I can get the wire to these locations fine via the second story. My problem is I don't know what the best method is...

I know there has to be a thread or ten on this site about different options and methods but I did a couple quick searches and didn't immediately see what I was looking for. So if someone knows a specific thread that already exists that covers my questions please feel free to post the link and...

Can someone tell me if how I am considering running power to my lights is the "best" or most efficient method? Or I am happy to hear other suggestions. I just don't want to run a bunch of unnecessary wire. So below is a diagram of my garage and rough layout of my lights. I plan to have each...

I'm currently wiring up my 24x36 detached garage. I have an 8' x 12' lean to on the back of the building that I want to put a light in/under. There are probably many ways to do this so I am open to hearing all suggestions but ultimately I just want it to look clean and meet code. Can I simply...