Plain old Schlage locks at Home Depot are very cheaply made and not acceptable.
Emtek seems to be designed better.
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Backset is measured to the center of the knob hole. Or you can take the measurements to the near and far side of the hole and average them and it will give you the distance to the center of the hole.
Research Links E/O 3 in. x 108 in. Top and Sides Vinyl Garage-Door Weather-Strip
Using the following items from Harbor Freight tools it was easy to cut through cinder block. Research Links HarborFreight: 7-1/4 in. 12 Amp Heavy Duty Circular Saw With Laser Guide System HarborFreight: 7 in. Segmented Dry Cut Diamond Blade for Masonry HarborFreight: 6 Amp Heavy Duty Variable Speed Rotating Read more…
Wiring a squirrel cage fan with fractional HP motor from a furnace
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Given the following qualities of thermal insulation for a structure: fire resistance not messy – ( not blow in ) I found rock wool to be the best choice for insulation. Products at home depot that fit this description: Safe 'n' Sound 3 in. x 15-1/4 in. x 47 in. Read more…
Relevant information given to me by the new meter installer:
