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Retrofitting a USB Charger/Receptacle Combo

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | April 26th, 20134 comments

Replacing a standard duplex receptacle with a USB charger/receptacle combo speeds recharging and gets more use out of an outlet.

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Getting Outlet Box Edges Flush

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | April 12th, 20132 comments

If an outlet box is more than 1/4 in. below a non-combustible surface, Code requires that you make its edges flush. For that, you'll need a goof ring."

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Claw Foot Bath Tub = Up Dated Bathroom

vanstonew, member | January 14th, 2013

This remolded / updated bathroom started with the claw foot tub that my friend gave me. The claw foot tub was bigger than the old tub, so I had to redsign the bathroom (this is my house) in order to...

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House Crashers and EnvironmentalLights.com Transform Fourth Home Renovation Together

environmentallights, member | January 17th, 2012

EnvironmentalLights.com featured in its fourth episode of House Crashers, a hit TV show on the DIY Network EnvironmentalLights.com, a leading source for high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting...

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Designer's Touch: Create Light Fixtures for Your SketchUp Model

TheTimberTailor, member | May 20th, 20113 comments

Sometimes a little bit of "bling" is just what a 3D model needs to get it from good to great. This post goes through steps to guide you through the process I use to create realistic, custom light fixture components to enhance models and impress clients.

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How to move a light fixture...NOT!

grwa, member | October 18th, 20101 comment

As part of the reno for our new addition, the existing duct work had to be extended into the new room. The contractor chose to extend it from the duct feeding into the basement bathroom, and that...

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Snake Wires With a Tape Measure

grateful.ed, editor at large | May 13th, 20105 comments

Snake wires with a tape measure When upgrading the electrical outlets in my kitchen I needed to pull a wire from the bottom of the wall into the attic. As shown in the drawing (location), I used an...

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Make a Tool-Actuated Vacuum

grateful.ed, editor at large | April 8th, 201011 comments

Get suction on demand with this easy and inexpensive retrofit.

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Snake wire through old walls

grateful.ed, editor at large | March 11th, 201011 comments

Don’t let narrow wall cavities filled with plaster prevent you from running new wires

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Milwaukee launches (another) new tool category - HVAC and Electrical?

JFink, Senior Editor | June 12th, 2009

Milwaukee introduces a line of electrical, HVAC, and other mechanical testing equipment. Category to include, among other things, laser temp-gun, fork meter, digital multimeter, non-contact voltage tester, and clamp-gun meter.

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Use a Subpanel to Update an Electrical System

FHB_WEB, member | April 23rd, 2009

Sometimes, adding a subpanel is the best way to integrate new wiring with an old electrical system.

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Bathroom Renovation

jmcarlton, member | April 5th, 2009

This is a conversion of 1970's his/her bathrooms plus two closets and a hallway into one modern bath and separate toilet room. I am not a professional contractor (I am a Surgeon), but all the...

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Kitchen Rennovations in Memphis, TN

RDSD97, member | March 12th, 2009

Complete Kitchen Rennovation - Cottage Look

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There's a Better Way: A Work Light for Cramped Conditions

grateful.ed, editor at large | March 11th, 20091 comment

Fine Homebuilding reader Peter J. Gootos of Grapevine, Texas, discovered a perfect alternative to drop lights for lighting tight cramped spaces: a rope light made from flexible clear PVC

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1950 CA Bungalow Bath Remodel

GawainT, member | March 9th, 2009

This bath remodel includes a HydroMassage whirllpool, custom cherry vanity with granite top, ThinWire floor heat, and Title 24 compliant halogen lighting. The vanity was designed to...

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Main Line Mess Made Nice

CPR_Dan, member | March 9th, 20091 comment

Too old and too ugly. This kitchen was the most dramatic transformation I have seen.

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There's a Better Way: Manage Sticky Tape Roll

jross, Web Producer | February 9th, 20091 comment

Easily manage a tenacious tape roll

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Wine Cellar and Tasting Room

sbradley3, member | January 30th, 20091 comment

This is Phase II of our basement project. We built the wine cellar and constructed the wine racks from a kit. We designed the cellar around a mahogany wine buffet we found at Costco for $500. We...

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