Category Archives for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical & other Systems
Avoiding Electrical Code Violations
A while back, I posted about how I vented my microwave through an exterior wall. One of our readers asked whether the way I did it was “up to code”. It was, but I had forgotten to include in my post a photo of the duct work piece that showed that it was. Meeting code for duct work is important, but meeting code for electrical work may be even more important.
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Everybody Loves to Roomba
I hate vacuuming. So, a couple years ago, I bought a Roomba vacuum cleaner from Costco as a Christmas present to myself. This robot vacuum has been a huge upgrade for our home.
Sewer Cleanout? Underground it!
Sewer Cleanout Critical but in the Way
A sewer cleanout is a sewer pipe that gives you access to your home's sewer line. Should a backup occur, getting to a sewer cleanout quickly can save you money and reduce the damage from an overflow inside your house. So, it's critical for maintaining your connection to your sewer system.
To make sure they are easily accessible, sometimes a builder will install a sewer cleanout above grade. Sometimes that's because of a local law on how high above ground a sewer cleanout has to be.
But a sewer cleanout that is above ground has its own set of problems. Luckily, I've found a pretty easy and cheap solution.