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How to Install an Ethernet Jack for a Home Network – Part 3

This is continued from Part 2. Basement Ethernet Jack Installation The outlet will be located in the corner of the room. This location was chosen because it was close to the entertainment console and the wall cavity was readily accessible from the ceiling crawlspace. The outlet box dimensions were marked on the wall. The level is to [...]

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How to Add a Room Air Duct for Heating & Cooling – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. The insulation was brushed away from the ceiling cutout for the new register. Bookmark It!

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How to Install a Solatube Skylight – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. Roof Installation The screw driven through the roof deck from inside the attic is located and a circle drawn in crayon using the Solatube flashing as a guide. Carefully observe the installation instructions say to cut the hole 1/2 inch larger than the marked circle. A 1/2 hole is drilled through [...]

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How to Install an Ethernet Jack for a Home Network – Part 2

This is continued from Part 1. Final Assembly The blank port cover is unsnapped from the wall plate and the newly wired RJ-45 jack snapped into place. Remember to label the cables as shown – I used permanent marker and masking tape. Bookmark It!

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How to Repair a Leaky PVC Pipe Joint – Part 3

This repair is continued from Part 2. Install the New Pipe Section Now that the old leaky section of pipe is removed, I dried and cleaned the 45 degree street elbow on the “upstream” side as shown. I also deburred and cleaned the lower section of pipe that was cut with the handsaw. As you can see [...]

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How to Repair a Leaky PVC Pipe Joint – Part 2

This repair is continued from Part 1. Marking the Cuts The cardboard template made for the Fernco Qwik Ell is centered over the PVC elbow joint and the end positions for the cuts are marked with a blue marker (red arrows). Bookmark It!

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