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Justin F. Upgrading Underground Powerlines - Trenching PG&E Bay Area
18 August 2023 | 26 replies

Hi,
I've got underground powerlines and the PG&E vault box is across the street on my neighbors property.  PG&E said if I wanted to upgrade my existing 100A electrical panel to 200A, I'd have to trench from m...

Tyler Green Un-grounded Outlets burning out laptop?
22 March 2016 | 8 replies

I am a few months in to my first buy and hold property. I purchased an older four unit building that needs work and I am prioritizing work and upgrading when I can. The outlets are not grounded and I was aware of this...

Rafael Ro Would you install Solar? Any tips?
21 January 2021 | 45 replies

This is a general question... Do you think solar is worth it, for an area like a desert with plenty of sun and hot summers (AC blasting) raking up big electricity bills? But also more specific... Would you think that ...

Aref Shehadeh Fire alarm need to be hardwired?
24 December 2015 | 28 replies

Rewiring most of a house I'm flipping due to it containing knob & tube. Taking down a load-bearing wall and redoing some of the ceiling on the first floor. The house was built in 1930. Fire code states if a house ...

Tim Cooper Remote Lock: Doorknob handle or deadbolt?
22 June 2023 | 6 replies

I would like to hear others' thoughts on where to install the remote lock. Here are my thoughts.DEADBOLT: I like the idea of the deadbolt, it is just more secure.DOORKNOB HANDLE: I like the door handle remote because ...

Ernest Plasencia Solar Panels on a rental in TX
10 November 2020 | 23 replies

I am closing on my first SFH that will eventually be rented out in Harker Heights, TX. The neighborhood and surrounding areas have tons of homes with solar panels. I am about to start running numbers on the possibilit...

Aubrey P. Pros and cons of mechanical vs. electronic locks for rentals
29 December 2017 | 6 replies

Hi, I'm considering renting a property about 57 miles away on airbnb. I have an electronic keypad in my house, which works great. I basically don't carry keys anymore. It uses batteries, but I have never changed them ...

Frank S. DIY Must Have - DEWALT 10-Tool 20 volt
28 December 2018 | 10 replies

Admin, please delete if this is not allowed.  After looking for a while to upgrade my powertools, I found this, DEWALT 10-Tool 20-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Combo KitModel # DCK1020D2The usual price is $849, Lowe's has...

Chris Murdien Would installing solar panels on rentals be a wise investment?
23 February 2024 | 12 replies

Question to the apartment owners, management companies, single family portfolio investors and the like.Would installing solar panels on your income producing assets make sense if there was no upfront installation cost...

Steven Westlake Section 179 electric vehicles choices
9 July 2022 | 25 replies

I’m trying to get my head around electric vehicle choices and if the math now makes sense with $5 gal gas, or $7 diesel. I’m only looking at if the math can make sense, not environmental issues. So I currently have a...