WarmWire floor heat cable makes it easy to incorporate radiant heat into a kitchen or bath: You simply tape cable straps to each side of the subfloor, weave the cable between the straps, and cover with a cement-based or gypsum-based mortar.
Remote-Source Lighting—Up Close
From the Archive presents articles from the past 25 years, with new commentary from members of the lighting community.
The new generation of lithium-ion subcompacts are lightweight and surprisingly powerful for their size.
These handy devices fill in where other tools fall short.
As a Syracuse University basketball fan, I insist that all of my lead cords be orange.
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Q: Is it okay to fish electrical wiring through the wood-framed chases built around hvac ducts and chimneys?
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Porter-Cable's 390K 5-inch random orbit sander has a powerful variable-speed brushless motor and delivers consistently fine sanding results.
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Q: Can stainless steel tie wire be used with standard rebar?
Klein's Bent Nose Romex Cable Strippers have a 90-degree angled nose designed to get them into tight spots.
One challenge with armored cable is that it can be hard to cut the armor without nicking the wires inside, which is why cable manufacturers recommend using a rotary cutter designed specifically for this cable type.
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Chinese drywall investigated in Florida; West Virginia builder sued for installing fake radon systems; green building stats fall short; more
Three-way outlet; rotary dimmer; wireless smoke alarm; finish for pressure-treated lumber; more
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Q: I know that knob-and-tube wiring can't be covered with insulation, but what about BX cable and joist-mounted junction boxes? Are there any restrictions on blowing cellulose insulation into an attic and burying the cable and junction boxes?
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Q. In an older house wired with BX cable, can the original two-prong outlets be upgraded to three-prong grounded outlets, provided they're properly bonded to the original metallic boxes?
This schematic shows how to wire the trailer-mounted photovoltaic power system described in July’s Backfill article.
EMT costs more up front, but it's less likely to get damaged and makes future upgrades a lot easier.
Q. I have to rewire an old home that has well-maintained plaster walls throughout. I'd like to do this without gutting the interior. Any tips for wire-snaking?