If you run new cable from the panel to the new location and decommission the old electrical box, an easy way to cover the box is to use adrywall repair patch. It has mesh that sticks to the drywall and a metal plate that covers the box. Cover the patch with two or three coats of ...
This makes it easy to turn on and off the lights for each “day” so grow lights are more automated. There are many different sized grow lights, from the CFL light bulbs you already use in your house to bigger, more specialized grow lights that produce pounds of bud at a time. There...
(I try not to use “smart” as an adjective when describing non-computer devices that can now be monitored and commanded over the Internet, because that’s giving a compliment that may not be earned.) I bought this dishwasher because Wirecutter recommended it, and I know the attention to ...
If your pump comes with a pressure gauge (a handy tool with numbers), here’s how to use it: Read the Numbers:Check the recommended PSI range for your bike (usually found on the tire sidewall). As you pump, keep an eye on the gauge – it’ll show you how much air is going in...
Electrical Check If you’re installing anelectric bidet seat, your toilet must have access to an outlet. We recommend a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) which cuts off the electricity in case you ever experience a short. What You’ll Need ...
Contact the local building authorities to see the required permits and limitations. Some communities may restrict the size and height of the deck or require the use of specific materials; Determine the basic design of the deck, including the size and placement of posts, beams, and joists; ...
Yes, you can make a popsicle stick catapult without bamboo skewers by using more popsicle sticks to make the frame and the lever arm. Rubber bands can be used to make tension instead of using skewers as a pivot. What can I use as projectiles for my catapult?
In electrical work, a pigtail is a collection of wires spliced together with a short length of wire. The pigtail allows you to connect all the wires to a single terminal. The secret to making an effective one is to twist the wires together clockwise – not counterclockwise – before screwing...
But, because screenwriters should understand screenplay formatting and when to use certain formatting musts, here's a list of formatting basics to keep in mind as you write your first draft: Scene Heading A scene heading, or slug line, indicates where the action in the new scene is happening...
After you’ve snipped the wire, strip away the outer layer of the wire’s casing enough to twist the inner copper filaments of both wires together and insert into a wire nut. Use electrical tape to encase the nut and the wires into a water-tight cocoon and proceed to rockin’ around th...