I am considering switching to a heat pump with an electric heat strip for supplemental heating in our two-flat building, with plans to add a third unit in the future. Currently, we have a 200-amp service to the buildi...

Yesterday I collected rent from the 4 guys staying in the 2 bedroom apartment that complained about running out of hot water during their back to back showers.  They fixed the problem by turning up the thermostat on t...

Hi,So my friend's dad is building a ~600 sq ft ADU in southern California and on the drawings it says:"Per Title 24, the BTU/HR rating for the equipment are:Total water heater: 199.7K BTU/HRTotal heating equipment: 20...

I'm looking to build a single family home (or put up a mobile home) on a flat .34 acre residential lot in PA.Some background:There used to be a house on the lot, built in the 1960s, that suffered settling issues due t...

I am looking for a washer/drying (for clothes not dishes) that are designed to be installed in a kitchen under the cabinets.I know this is VERY unusual for Canada which is why I am having a hard time finding such a th...

Is is a big safety hazard to plug a 5000 BTU air conditioner into a heavy duty 6 ft or 12 ft extension cord and then plug that extension cord into the wall?  I know the manufacturers do not recommend this, but I was w...

I have some experience wiring in new circuits, but this is a new one for me. My wife recently purchased an 8000 watt electrical ceramic kiln, 240V 1 phase power, 33.6 amps.I am installing in the basement of my home (o...

Hey everyone. As I have posted before, I use the Yale Appliance blog for a bunch of great info. They have a huge service department in Boston and they track each and every repair on all appliance types and brands and ...

Has anyone had experience working with a structural engineer?  We are looking to buy a home for our personal residence that has major foundation cracks.  (This is a foreclosure). What did the engineer charge you? 

Hey folks! My washing machine just kicked the bucket, and I'm looking to purchase a new one. I live in a house hacked condo, with two roommates. Do you have any brands or models of washing machines that are durable, r...