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I am thinking about getting a shipping container for storage. I am located on the rainy side of Washington. Should I expect issues with condensation and sweating? Is it best to place it directly on gravel or elevated? Would insulation in this climate be required to prevent issues? Thanks!

I would like to hear other's experience with what I am concerned may become a complicated permitting issue. I have a friend who is going to apply for a building permit to have a garage built on his property. However, the main house on his property may have never been correctly permitted...

Does anyone know which code section to refer to regarding boring holes in blocking between floor joists? I have 2x10 floor joists and need to cut a 6 1/4" hole for a range hood duct in order to vent this to the outside.

Does anyone know if the communication cable from a mrcool mini split needs to be in its own conduit? This cable runs from the inside unit, through the wall and then down the exterior to the condenser. I intended to put the communication cable, along with the refrigerant lines and drain line...

Hello all, I was hoping you could help me understand my current electrical service. This is underground service. On the first picture here you can see the meter on the left and then a large locked metal box on the right. What is this metal box? It has barrel locks and cannot be opened by me...

Hello, I have a question regarding wiring multiple heaters. I currently have an existing 240v 30 amp circuit with 10 gauge wiring. I would like to place 2 individual heaters and 2 thermostats on this circuit. Each heater is 240v 2250 watts and would be served each by a thermostat. The...

Hello, I am in the process of framing my garage and installing windows. I am purchasing new construction windows from window e estore . Their windows mount directly to the studs instead of to the sheathing. Is this correct? Pros/cons of this? Thanks in advance.

Hello all! I need some help running a tankless water heater in an unfinished basement. :drool: Here is the situation: the tankless water heater will be mounted on the inside of a concrete foundation wall. It calls for 2 50-amp breakers and I will be wiring it with 6 gauge wire. To get to...