The primary challenge when installing new wiring in existing walls is routing the wiring through the intervening framing. This usually requires drilling holes through wall studs and/or the top or bottom wall plates—the horizontal members at the top or bottom ends of the studs. Therefore, the fi...
At the risk of being repetitious, make sure the power is off before making any connections to an existing circuit. While some of the work being done will be with wires that cannot be carrying power yet, there must come a time when connections are made to what could be "hot" wires—be...
First, remove your existing thermostat panel. If you don’t see screws on the faceplate, it should just pull off. Then, look at the wires attached. Note: If the old thermostat has 110/120V wires with wire nuts, it is a high voltage system and not compatible with the CYNC Smart ...
I always prefer running wires through the floor/ceiling until I get above/under the outlet. Then I run the wire along side a stud, centered on the stud to reduce the chance someone puts a nail through it from either side, and stapled to the stud to keep in place. In this example, ...
A good rule of thumb for gathering wood is to get as much as you think you'll need — then double it. You'll go through wood much faster than you think, and the last thing you want to do is run out in the middle of the night. Once you gather enough, stack it near the fire ...
In some models, trims are connected to the can housing by recessed lighting spring clips which you need to reach from the inner part of the trim and pull out from its slot using your hand or pliers. Other trims that can work with LED recessed light options have two V-shape wires on op...
However, using a full extrusion with a lens in cove lighting is not that common. LED strips are already usually hidden from view and the light reflecting off of the ceilings and walls will create beautifully-diffused lighting. A great option is just to use a piece of thin aluminum, we cal...
Warning for pet owners:Sonic pest repellers will disorient your pets when they go outside, too. However, the sound doesn’t travel through walls, so it shouldn’t bother pets as long as they’re indoors. Sonic pest repellent products: ...
If you plan on playing active games, wall padding or protective netting can prevent damage to your walls and keep your gaming equipment safe,” Rogers says. READ: What to Know About Fireplace Installation. Hide Those Wires It may be a little thing, but make sure the wires that connect...
When the house is lifted, sliding beams are placed underneath to pull the home onto special dollies with rubber tires. The dollies are then attached to a truck that will take the house to its new location. This arduous trek can last several days. The truck crawls along while crews of work...