Paperless drywall is an interesting product. Unlike regular drywall, there is no paper surface. The drywall is covered in fiberglass. The fiberglass surface is highly water resistant. Paperless drywall helps reduce the spread of mold. It is mold resistant, not mold proof. Other than a slightly different surface feel, you work with it just like regular drywall.
Electrical fires happen every day in the United States because of electrical shorts that produce intensely hot arcs. An arc fault circuit interrupter senses these arcs and stops them, making them smarter than traditional circuit breakers.
Wiring electrical outlets should be done carefully. While standard duplex electrical wall outlets are great for strategic lighting in a room, things can go wrong inside the box. Electricity safety requires unbroken wires attached to the four screws inside the outlet. Contact and hire an electrical professional if your electrical outlets are misbehaving.
Lightning may strike your home, but it won't always cause a fire. A cold strike can ruin your appliances. To prevent this, get an electrical grounding system for all electrical outlets. Also, you can install a lightning arrester inside your electrical panel. Transient voltage surge protectors can also protect electronics.
Portable Electric Generator TIPS Small generators can do many things but not all at once Weight similar to 5-gallon bucket of drywall mud Produces clean AC power Smaller generators need more refueling CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I've had it with power outages here at my home and I've […]
Digital Multimeter Usage TIPS Many different multimeters simple to professional Brand counts - get one that has a pedigree Tools that can troubleshoot many common problems Read instructions and work safely CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’m about to buy a digital multimeter to troubleshoot all sorts of electrical […]
Wiring Recessed Lights TIPS National Electric Code changes every three years What is code compliant now may become a violation in the future Secure romex wiring to wood framing Get FREE Bids below from local electricians about code questions CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Bob lives in Saint Peters Missouri and […]
If you build a deck with Trex decking, it might not be as maintenance-free as you might think. Large patches of white fungus and different species of mushrooms have been found growing on the underside of the decking.
AsktheBuilder Newsletter If you're a new subscriber, welcome to the family! Spring is here in central New Hampshire. It's a long time coming to the Northeast for the most part. When it finally decides to stick around, it makes up for lost time. Perhaps the best part is what I call the second fall. CLICK […]
Removing algae stains from roof shingles is easy with the right technique. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates the right way to eliminate many roof stains, such as black roof stains and algae roof stains.
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