When it comes to a window air conditioner, size refers to its physical dimensions as well as its cooling capacity. Obviously, the A/C unit must fit into the window, so you need to measure the width and height of the window opening. It's OK if the unit you choose is smaller than the...
Electrical receptacles, also known as outlets and wall plugs, are convenient resources for tapping into the power of electricity. Electrical receptacles are simple in operation, so there is little to go wrong. This Fix-It Guide tells how an electrical receptacle works, what often goes wrong, how...
Cutting a Hole in the Wall Even if you’re just giving your house a face-lift, you may discover the need to add a new receptacle, switch, or light fixture to an existing circuit. The easiest way in most cases is by simply extending the electrical circuit where wall, ceiling, and floor...
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Install the F-connector on the back of the coax cable receptacle wall plate and screw the wall plate into the low voltage electrical box to complete the installation. For the time being, the interior work has been completed. To access your cable box, you’ll need to go outside and find...
If you’re thinking of using a combination of methods to improve your soundproofing, acoustic panels are a good way to add an extra layer of sound absorption. While using wall-mounted acoustic panels on their own may not be enough to stop noise from entering the room, pairing them with a...
Pictures of Walls to be Removed The top-down layout can tell you a lot, but the pictures of the space really show the division. Here’s the wall between the kitchen and the family room: Here’s the wall between the foyer and the living room: ...
So the lights have gone out, or some of your wall receptacles have died - a fuse has blown. How do we restore power to the dead circuit?[Click to enlarge any image]This article is about replacing a blown fuse. If your electrical panel uses circuit-breakers (toggle switches) instead of...
Rather the circuit enters the box and using twist-on connectors, short pig-tail wires are connected to each receptacle at the proper screws. This approach requires a larger electrical box as it will contain more connections, connectors, and so needs more room. ...
Next, they used a jigsaw to cut out the opening. They would back out the screws securing the receptacle to the box which would allow them to fit the next piece of beadboard in place. Once the beadboard was nailed, Steve’s crew would screw the receptacle back into place flush with the...