Mapping Electrical Circuits
3. Here is a real world example of the relationship between volts, amps and watts. Most of the outlets in your house are probably wired with 14-gauge wire. 14-gauge wire has an amp rating of 15. Standard voltage ... [... more]
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Taping Drywall
Taping drywall is almost an art form. It takes practice and a lot of patience. A good taper can hide any mistakes that were made in hanging the drywall. To finish drywall, you must tack into place corner bead to all ... [... more]
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Hanging Ceiling Drywall
Hanging drywall does not require a lot of technical skill. In fact, a good tape job can hide a lot of hanging mistakes. After hanging a couple of boards, you'll be able to quicken the pace. When hanging drywall on ... [... more]
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Hanging Drywall
6. Along the perimeter of the drywall sheet, drive the fasteners 3/8" from all edges and space them 7" inches apart. For the interior of each sheet, drive screws into the studs about 12 inches apart. If you miss a ... [... more]
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Repairing A Spindle Back Chair
If you need to completely rebuild a spindle back chair, start by labeling all the pieces. Spindles, rungs and legs can vary in length and should go back to their original places. Remove any fasteners, such as screws ... [... more]
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Installing A Dimmer Switch
Dimmer switches come in four popular styles: dial, slide, touch pad, and combination light switch/dimmer slide. Since dimmer switches come in different shapes and each operates a little differently, you should always ... [... more]
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Installing Recessed Lights
There are many options available in the design and functionality of recessed lighting. You will be able to brighten rooms and direct lighting to key areas such as a countertop or cooking area. This tutorial assumes ... [... more]
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Installing A Gfci Outlet
Building codes require that you have a GFCI outlet in areas near water (e.g. in your kitchen, bathroom or garage.) You don't need to install a GFCI outlet for all your outlets near water, just the first one in a ... [... more]
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Applying A Tung Oil Topcoat
Tung oil is an easy-to-use transparent finish that is resistant to water, most liquids and mildew. However, it does require some upkeep. It is not recommended for a rough and tumble household or in high traffic areas ... [... more]
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Installing A Ceiling Fan
Beauty and brains in one package! A ceiling fan offers many functional benefits while adding a certain decorative touch to a room. In the summer it can help cool a room (or even a porch) by helping to circulate air ... [... more]
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Varnish Topcoat
However, classic varnishes and brush-applied Oil-Based Topcoats are strong and durable. Varnishes and other brush-applied finishes dry hard and tend to be shiny or satin in appearance. Many people favor them for the ... [... more]
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Bleaching To Lighten Wood & Remove Stain
Once you have stripped the old varnish and paint from a piece of furniture (see tutorial on chemically stripping wood), you will most likely encounter stains in the wood surface that should be removed before applying ... [... more]
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