Category: Home Improvement

The main concern for gas lines that are run in the attic is lightning strikes. If lightning strikes the gas line directly or near it, then it can create enough Read more

“The Joint Commission and CMS have zero tolerance that prohibits anything being supported by the sprinkler piping system, including incidental contact,” the commission notes. How much weight can a sprinkler Read more

Shorter Dryer Hose How do you cut a semi flexible duct? Make a tiny starter hole using the blade of a screwdriver. Start from the hole and cut down to Read more

1-6 of 6 Answers. Hello, these cables have been certified under the National Electric Code as safe to be installed inside a wall in a residential building. A certified electrician Read more

A junction box, also known as a splice or switch box, is an electrical enclosure inside your home that contains wiring. Electrical wires run behind the walls and through the Read more

Yes, you absolutely can. You can lay insulation around the junction boxes as well. Making sure that the insulation is of a fiberglass material will not only ensure a fireproof Read more

In most situations you can use a hollow-wall anchor, which is designed to attach to the wall in the hollow spaces between the studs. Hollow-wall anchors come in a wide Read more

A toggle anchor or a toggle bolt is a great way to hang a TV without studs. You’ll need to use a hollow wall anchor that looks similar to a Read more

Insulating your hot water pipes reduces heat loss and can raise water temperature 2°F–4°F hotter than uninsulated pipes can deliver, allowing you to lower your water temperature setting. You also Read more

Regular compression fittings work with soft copper because as you tighten the compression nut the ferrule crushes itself against the soft tube which rounds everything up against each other forming Read more