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Adding a Telephone Extension

Pity the poor phone line. Few things have had to pick up the slack to take us into the information age like telecommunications. So it's not unusual to find answering machines, fax machines, and computer modems sharing space with telephones on our ever-stretched phone lines. No wonder we need new extensions just about everywhere. Fortunately, the four- or eight-conductor bell wire you'll run to get them is a breeze to work with.

 

1. Locate a telephone junction box in your basement or other utility area. Remove the junction-box cover. Use cable staples to anchor one end of the cable to a framing member near the junction box, leaving 6 inches to 8 inches of excess cable.

     
 

 

2. Run the cable from the junction box to the new telephone outlet location. Keep the cable at least 6 inches away from any electrical wiring to avoid signal interference. If you're fortunate enough to be working on new construction, mark the floor so the cable will be easy to locate later (as shown).

 

 

3. At each cable end, remove about 2 inches of the outer sheathing. Then strip about 3/4 inch of insulation from each wire using a combination tool.

 

 

4. Connect the wires to similarly colored terminals in the new phone-outlet jack. If there are extra wires, just tape them to the back of the jack. Fit the telephone jack over the wall cutout, and screw it to the wallboard.

 

 

5. At the telephone junction box, connect the cable wires to the color-coded screw terminals. If there are extra wires, wrap them with tape and tuck them inside the junction box. Reattach the junction-box cover.

   
 

Ready For Clean! - How to Start Pressure Washing
Some cleaning jobs take a lot of force – water force. Pressure washing uses a pressure washer that sprays water with high powered force so you can clean even the toughest grime, grease or mold. Learning how to start pressure washing the right way can make the job easier and quicker.

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How to Pick Grout Color
Tips to help you learn how to pick grout color for your new tile.
Choosing new tile is an exciting and fun way to enhance almost any area of your home. Floors, bathrooms, countertops and kitchen backsplashes are all areas where tile looks and works great.

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Information about How to Install Adjustable Shelving
Many people find that after a few years in their home they have run short of storage space. This can cause quite a problem in terms of messiness and general clutter. There are some very effective solutions out there, not the least of which is adjustable shelving. Basically, adjustable shelving is shelving that sits on metal rails that are attached to the wall. It is easy to learn how to install adjustable shelving, and it is even easier to find things to occupy your adjustable shelves once they are installed.

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Handling Dry Rot Repair
Dry rot repair is no fun for anyone, especially when it's affecting your home as well as your life. But when you find that you have a problem, you do need to tackle it quickly in order to prevent permanent damage to your home. If you feel that you need dry rot repair, here are some things that you will want to keep in mind as you are looking over your home.

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How to Design a Tile Kitchen Backsplash
Get great ideas on how to design a tile kitchen backsplash.

Taking the time to learn how to design a tile kitchen backsplash for your kitchen will be worth every second. Designing a backsplash is simple and can make a big difference in your kitchen. Backsplashes are installed for multiple reasons.

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Staining Deck Railings – Making It Last
The more solid the stain color, the longer it will last. Therefore, the solid stains are best for areas like railings that are more difficult to stain than decking. Staining deck railings is not difficult, but it does take more care than simply staining the flat deck. So you want to use a color that will last as long as possible.

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