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Which Side of Drywall Faces Out

If you’re installing your first piece of sheetrock (USG brand of drywall) and wondering, which side of drywall faces out? We can help. If you look at the different sides of the drywall, you will notice different colors. Depending on brands, the color may vary. You’ll also notice the sides feel a little different. One … Read more

20 amp, 125 volt orange electrical outlet

Orange Electrical Outlets

Before we get into how an orange power outlet works, let’s go over what they mean. The Meaning Of Orange Orange outlets mean that the ground is isolated and not connected to the outlet’s yoke or mounting strap to provide “clean” power. Indicated by the small green triangle on the outside of the outlet. NOTE: … Read more

clothes dryer venting done wrong

Can You Vent a Clothes Dryer Inside?

The exhaust from a traditional clothes dryer is full of moisture and lint. Clothes dryers should always be vented directly to the outside. Lint is one of the main issues. The problem with lint is that it is damp and sticks on everything, leading to gumming up anything it comes into contact with. Tiny particles of lint … Read more