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15 Electrical Mistakes Homeowners Make

Here's what to look for, and how to fix what you find. Working on your own home is empowering, and it saves you money. Even ...
This answer is based on the 2017 NEC. A. Outlet boxes for a ceiling paddle fan must be listed and marked as suitable for the purpose, and must not support a fan weighing more than 70 lbs. Outlet boxes ...
If you have the walls opened up for remodeling or putting on an addition, these three boxes cover about 99 percent of your ...
Dear Andy: This is an excellent idea for adding lighting and a fan to a room without access to existing wiring. Even if you did not need access to electrical wiring, adding box beams can be an ...
Fill in the blank. When installing a luminaire that weighs more than _____, the luminaire shall be supported independently of the outlet box, unless the outlet box is _____ for not less than the ...
You certainly appreciate it keeping your rooms cool in during the summer heat? But do you know how your ceiling fan works? We take a look inside the breeze machine ...