Help! My Electrician Left Wiring in a Mess—What Are My Options?
I recently bought a single-story house without an attic, sitting on a slab. After tearing out a really ugly drop ceiling, I found a mess of wires hanging…
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Bathroom Fan Running Non-Stop - What Could Be the Issue?
I'm dealing with a bathroom fan that just won't stop running. It's connected to my oil furnace fan, which is also continuously on. My suspicion is that there…
Should I be worried about seeing an arc when resetting my AC's circuit breaker?
I noticed that the AC in my downstairs area was blowing air but not cooling. When I checked the circuit panel, I saw that the AC breaker had…
Who Should I Hire to Run Cables Through My Walls?
I'm looking to run fiber optic HDMI and USB cables through my wall to an upstairs bedroom, and I'm thinking about using a narrow PVC pipe for future…
Can My Electrician Install Wiring Without the Lights?
Hey everyone! So, my wife changed her mind about the pendant lights we bought, and the electrician is scheduled to come by tomorrow morning. I had planned to…
Who Should I Hire to Move My Thermostat Upstairs?
I'm buying a home (yay!) and we've got a few projects on our list. One of them is relocating the thermostat for the AC, which is currently just…
Who should I hire to fix my leaning lamp post?
Hi everyone! I'm a single homeowner (not quite elderly, but definitely not into DIY!) and I'm trying to figure out who to hire to replace my leaning, rusty…
How Can I Get Quotes From a Plumber and Electrician Without Access to My Fixer-Upper?
I'm in the process of buying a fixer-upper where previous squatters stripped everything out. The bank is asking for quotes from a plumber and an electrician to make…
Anyone else frustrated with their Dewalt drill?
I'm an electrician in the UK, and two years ago I treated myself to a Dewalt battery drill. Lately, I've noticed that the direction switch is sticking when…
M12 Surge vs M18 Fuel Impact: Which One Should I Choose?
I'm a commercial electrician focusing on fire alarms, currently using the M18 Fuel tools. I recently upgraded to a Veto bag, which added about 10lbs to my load.…
First-Time Homeowners: What Should I Prioritize From My Electrician's To-Do List?
Hey everyone! I've just gotten my first house and signed up for a residential service membership that covers a ton of things like A/C and heating, plumbing, and…
How Easy Is It to Install a Heavy Chandelier?
Hey folks! I'm thinking about swapping out the ceiling fan in my living room for a chandelier, and I need some advice. I'm looking at two options that…
How Do I Connect My New Dishwasher to Power?
Hey everyone, I just bought an 18-inch dishwasher, but I've never installed one before. Since we had to go smaller, the fit is tight next to the sink.…
Should I Call an Electrician for My DIY Outlet Replacement?
I'm diving into some DIY electrical work and was replacing an outlet when things got a bit complicated. I bought all the necessary tools and gear, watched tons…