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  1. Electrical
    Yesterday, my neighbor called me because he was shocked when he tested the float of his building's submersible pump; (he had touched the metal frame, with his hand in water). When the car port fills with water from rain, the area drains into a grate, and into a lowered section in the concrete...
  2. General DIY Discussions
    A Seadoo lift sits in about 1 to 2 ft. of water. The platform or rails are about 4 ft. high. Enough for the waves to go under the Seadoo and keep it dry and safe until it is launched. Most lifts are expensive ($3000), are made of aluminum and use pulleys and cables. lifts are either vertical of...
  3. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    The previous owner of my house installed slate tiles on the outside yard. They are mostly used as borders to the concrete slabs, with the exception of a small elevated patio in front of the door. See attached pics. I learned that slates are easy to flake and have already seen some pieces...
  4. General DIY Discussions
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  5. Electrical
    I have a 110 V spa on the way and it looks like the cord may be short of the existing outlet by a very small distance maybe even just a few inches. Is there a simple easy way to extend a circuit without digging? See pictures. Outlet needs to move towards brick. One side of the existing post...
  6. Tiling, ceramics, marble
    I have a 2400 sq ft outdoor elevated deck. We used 48"x24" structural porcelain tiles (Belgard) on a metal plank surface. The tiles are adhered to the metal plank decking with a flexible adhesive. The deck is not covered and we live in a very rainy area with lots of tree debris. We are...
  7. Electrical
    I have a wire leading from the pole to a bedroom, and I want to cut it because it's interfering with a backyard kid play structure. My question is: what is this wire for, and is it safe to cut? I was going to cut it from where it connects to my house, then roll it up and attach it to the side of...
  8. Tiling, ceramics, marble
    Hello, I've recently have had a resin-backed marble installed in my entryway foyer, walkway, and steps. I live in South Florida and after 2 months some of the tiles on the front of the steps have become detached. My installer insists this is due to the resin and not the thin-set that he used...
  9. Electrical
    We purchased more modern garage lights. Also a porch light. Asked HOI to come tell us why the outside garage lights are dimming. He simply said they take 120 and the wire is putting out 120. Lights need replacement. I wasn't home..but it was because when installed the porch light (I'll post...
  10. Electrical
    My landscaping contractor brought in a licensed electrician to connect the lights, switches and outlets on the patio cover he had built. The electrician was in the process of connecting the patio wiring to an outdoor plug box in the side of the house. I noticed that he did not install a GFI...
  11. General DIY Discussions
    Hey y’all, so I bought this home out in SoCal. The home was built in 1960 and the basics are mostly is in good shape. I’ve got this planter box outside the house that I rather like and want to keep but when I had the floors done it was clear that some of the moisture is making it’s way into the...
  12. Electrical
    Question: What sort of cable and boxes am I required to install household-voltage lighting above ground on a gabion fence? Can I even legally run it above ground inside the cages? Situation: I'm building a gabion wall (stones inside wire cages) and plan to install uplighting or downlighting...
  13. Building & Construction
    Hi Everyone, Wanted to get some community insights into my current project. I’m building a cedar outdoor pavilion on our patio and since span tables are scant on Cedar I wanted to double checked my specs with you fine folks. Here’s the details: 18’x18’ (full length and width not oc) 4 posts...
  14. Building & Construction
    Hello! My husband and I are coordinating a patio build (concrete floor, patio cover, outdoor kitchen) and are hoping for some insight on what order to conduct business. We have the hardscape and softscape designs and are planning to coordinate all the contractors involved to turn the vision into...
  15. Drywall & Plaster
    Hello (first post), I have an outdoor patio with a (I'm guessing) plaster ceiling. Since we've bought the house 2 years ago part of the ceiling has broken off and cracks are starting to get larger. I'm wondering what I can do to limit the growth of the cracks or fix it in general. A...
  16. Plumbing
    Hello All, My outdoor faucet is leaking from the handle. I tried to take it apart to see if I can replace the washer but I can't seem to get it off. I took out the screw on the handle, but the handle won't come off. I also loosened the nut underneath the handle, but nothing is coming off (see...
  17. Electrical
    Hello, Does anyone know a way to convert a recessed outdoor receptacle with a GFCI to a surface mount box that you could then tap off and carry power to another location or an additional outdoor receptacle? I looked at the hardware store and didn't see anything that looked right. Anyone know...
  18. Electrical
    I am planning to install 9 outdoor receptacles around our 100 year old home. Two of the nine will be weather-proofed floor mounted receptacles on the porch used for things such as charging phones, running a box fan, or maybe a laptop. The rest will be seldom used but will be there for a variety...
  19. Electrical
    Hi All, When we moved into our new home there was a light post outside for which we could not find a switch. I realized there's a box with wiring next to it that may be the switch that was never set up. I've attached pictures. I was planning to use a double gang waterproof toggle switch...
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