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Hello all, A future project I have in mind is to rewire my detached garage. I am far from ready for this project and plan to devote a very long time of study to it before trying. This garage is very old and the wiring was done without much regard for code and/or safety unfortunately. The walls...

When I purchased my house around 1 year ago, I knew there were several more improvements I wanted to accomplish. The house had a small deck that was built in between the end of the driveway and my outbuilding. If the deck was removed, and the driveway extended, then I would be able to use my...

The February 2004 Journal of Light Construction has an article in which they indicate that the required way to run power to an outbuilding is via an insulated neutral, which means you can't use common USE cable with a bare stranded neutral, and 'you should use four individual insulated cables...

Well I made my goal today to get the old floor torn up on the Chicken Coop, get some pics and post for advice before i put down a vapor barrier.. (or maybe not) The Pics show the original floor and rotted joist and particle board flooring. Am I correct to lay down 6 mil plastic over the dirt...

As my three children grow, I am in desperate need of more space in my house. My wife and I both work from home and so we each take up a room: her studio (she's an artist) and my office. To free up these two rooms in the house, we want to build a separate building in our backyard that will be two...