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I have a 7x7 vinyl shed and had placed it on a base that was raised about 12” on pavers. The base is made of 2x8 PT lumber and 3/4” OSB that was painted twice with outdoor paint. Looks like the OSB has buckled and now, need to rebuild it. Should I just use regular plywood or an exterior grade...

Looking into EV chargers, I saw that a 48a charger should be on a 60a breaker to stay below 80% loading. How does that apply to 15a/20a breakers? Does it mean that max continuous current out of those should be 12/16A? Thx

Good day everyone, Please take a look at the picture.. 1. What are the metal tabs that are bent called? And their purpose? 2. The 1x2 wooden strip that goes through the foundation… I believe it is called spreader cleat and held the plywood pour structure and the builder left it in there. Is...

Current unit is a kenmore 50 gallon natural gas installed in 2008. It suddenly quit when we were out of hot water. The pilot light was out, so, relit and it worked fine. After few hours the pilot light went out again. Restarted this afternoon and is holding steady but I’m wondering if I should...

The previous owner used a latex based coating that didn’t last two seasons. So, need to redo the cedar deck with something that can last bit longer. I am with clear or semi-transparent look. What do you folks recommend? Don’t mind spending bit more for a quality product. Are latex products...

Got a 25 year old 4x8 utility trailer… Indiana made. Overall good quality but paint is peeling off and some surface rust. What do you recommend to use for primer and paint after sanding away the rust? The trailer will be outdoors (9 months of rain here), so, want good protection. Thx

Cheap stuff from Harbor freight died on me after one season. Tried replacing the o-rings but still doesn’t build up the pressure. Any recommendations for a brand/model that will last a bit? 2 gallon would be great for my needs. Planing to use for various things including vinegar for killing weeds.

I gave up on DIY and had a company come out to split off the main meter with the shut off so that I can do the rest. The intended uses are bbq, pizza oven and a portable gen and all can run off a flexible hose. I was thinking of installing a 3/4” to 1/2” reducer and then a 1/2”‘quick disconnect...

Did extensive reading and asked few questions here….finally it is done. wanted to share some pics and get some thoughts on if anything looks off that I should address before wrapping up the project. Bottom left is for future interlock. Top right is for future ev hookup (spare connection in the...

Picture is attached. Any future wires will be coming through the bottom. Any advise before I patch up the drywall and finish it? Should I leave a small gap just below the panel to be able to install clamp connectors? thx

At the gas meter there is a 1” tee, one end goes to the house and the second one is a 1” is a ball valve followed by a 3/4” reducer. I need to connect 1/2” bbq hose via quick disc connect. Is it better to go from 3/4” reducer to a 1/2” reducer or do they make a 1” to 1/2” or doesn’t matter...

Previous owner added some outlets by the front porch. They are fed by regular 12a NM cable that runs under the front deck and into the crawlspace ( though hole in the joist just above the foundation). The underside of the deck is not accessible as it is built pretty close to the ground...

Looking to replace older breakers with the new ones. Any issues with putting GFCI/AFCI on circuits with GFCI outlets? Anything else should I be thinking of so that I am not chasing random tripping of breakers? It is easier to find dual function breakers at home centers than just GFCI or AFCI...

I bought a portable generator that has two outputs: L14-30R - max 30 amps at 240 14-50R - max 32 amps at 240v gen will be about 100’ away from the panel. Should I go with 50a breaker or 30a breaker on panel (cables will be sized correctly)? i am leaning towards 30a primarily as it will suffice...

When we run a 3 wire + ground conductor, I see that two hots are used for 240v needs and one hot/neutral is used for 120v needs as the bulb. This is how electric dryers are set up (afaik). Can the same be done for multiple loads? For example, I was planning to run 30a circuit to gazebo for...

What is the latest thought on electronic air cleaners? Previous owner had one installed (made by Five Seasons company) but don’t think it is doing much. Every time, I take it out there isn’t much to clean and house does have fine dust. I called couple of hvac folks around here and they advised...

Good day folks, Had two questions: 1) need to run wiring from the panel to the sump pump in the crawlspace. The wire has to run perpendicular to the floor joists. I don’t want to drill holes in every single joist. Is there another code approved option to run it? Perhaps a conduit or metal...

I have a basic question and can’t seem to find good answer. First a background question: My understanding is that we bond neutral and ground conductors at the panel so that during a ground fault, the current at go back to the source. Why is neutral bonding to the ground not a requirement for...

Attached is the picture of the yard with gas meter on the left and the pipe entering the garage for furnace and the water heater. I need an outlet close to the gas meter for the natural gas bbq. I also have a stand-alone generator that is on the the other end of the deck ( right hand side in...

The house is about 75 ft x 30 ft, with the longer side running parallel to the street. Looking at the house, the main panel is on the left hand side and the garage and the yard are on the right hand side. I need to put an EV charger in the garage, install a 220V run to the gazebo for radiant...