John Collins
Security System on Rental Homes
What is protocol here in upper middle class neighborhoods with no crime? There is an existing system I want to take out but it's all hooked up and in order to do so the company is charging an arm and leg... or telling...
Ritch Shepherd
Electrical wire crossed
Took out a ceiling fan, nut fell off so the wires are not matched up now. There are 3 black, 3 white at ceiling. One switch with one white one black connected. The problem is the ceiling connections. I located the ...
Colleen F.
Line Voltage Wifi thermostat recommendations for electric baseboard
Anyone find a wifi thermostat to control electric baseboard that they would recommend? so far I found this one but not a company I have ever heard of. Thought maybe honeywell would make one or another familiar brand. ...
Aubrey Page
Looking for Doorbell Options for a Quadplex
I have a class-c quadplex that had hard wired doorbells many years ago. I want to install a wireless doorbell for each unit. The only ones I see are the ones that plug into outlets which seems like it is easy to mess ...
Siyu Zheng
House near high voltage cable
I recently presented an offer without any contingencies for a single family house in Sunnyvale California. After the seller signed the offer, I found a high voltage cable tower near the house (within 200 feet). I want...
Rich Riesmeyer
Any electricians in the house???
Ran into a problem today that had me tearing my hair out for hours. New to me house built in 76. I was working in the bathroom and the power went out, GFI plug and lights. Checked all the usual things, GFI w...
Blake Wamsley
Advice on a Garage Apartment
Sorry if this is the wrong area for the post, I am new to the forum and it looked like the most appropriate place.I currently own a home and am looking to do a hack by building a garage with an apartment above it. Tot...
John D.
Question on security cameras
I wasn't exactly sure where to post this but since it is for a MFP, I figured I would start here.I am giving consideration to installing cameras on the exterior of the property to monitor the front door, side entrance...
Tom Sylvester
Landlords... What Would You Do?
So I have a situation that will be fun to play out over the next few days, but interested to see what other landlords would do.
Tenants contacted us last week because their lights were dimming. Had an electr...
Michael Craig
Home Security Cameras
Greetings,Does anyone use home security cameras at their rental properties? Do you prefer hardwired or battery powered?