This project is continued from Part 6. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This project is continued from Part 6. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This project is continued from Part 5. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
A HandymanHowTo.com reader attempted to repair his leaky shower drain as described in Parts 1 to 4 of this project series, but was frustrated because the shower drain kept leaking. He realized that we both live in the Atlanta, GA area – only 30 minutes apart in fact – and asked if I’d help fix [...]
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This project explains how to install Kidde/Firex® hardwired (AC powered) smoke alarms in the finished- and unfinished sides of the basement. A new 120 volt AC branch circuit is wired to power the alarms and an alarm is installed in the suspended drywall ceiling. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This project is continued from Part 2. Insulate the Crawlspace The home builder cut corners and failed to insulate the rear wall of the crawlspace behind bedroom closet. Now that I’ve got an access panel it’ll be easy to insulate the wall with R-13 kraft-faced fiberglass insulation. I purchased two rolls of Ownens Corning insulation [...]
This project is continued from Part 1. Saw the Plywood Access Panel The dimensions for the access panel are: Rough drywall opening: 33 inches high x 20 inches wide Plywood panel: 35 inches high x 22 inches wide This allows for a 1 inch weather seal around the perimeter of the plywood panel to cover [...]
This project shows how I made a drywall access panel out of plywood large enough to step through to gain access to the narrow cavity behind the wall to run electrical wiring and insulate the closet. The drywall access panel is one of several home improvements I’ve made to this bedroom over the garage. You [...]
This repair is continued from Part 3. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This repair is continued from Part 2. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.

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