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"game consoles and a plethora of smart home lights, security cameras, alarms, deadbolts, and a small army of Alexa-capable devices) all connected by both wired and wireless connections. Yeah, it's all wonderful, when the network holding it all together works consistently.The area behind my workbench looked like a rat's nest with all the NAS boxes, smart hubs, and wall warts plugged in to different power strips and cables running every direction. The NAS boxes and hubs also took up a LOT of space on my workbench and shelves. And to make things worse, some devices were connected to several 'Gigabit' ethernet switches, and some to mere 'Fast Ethernet' switches, that were then connected to other Gigabit ethernet switches. In effect, I paid a lot of money to buy fast equipment that I then slowed down by connecting it to old stuff. In case you hadn't figured it out yet, networks aren't my forte... I was beginning to have problems accessing the internet in certain areas because of conflicts with the new AlticeOne system... (which I got in an attempt to resolve wireless connectivity issues) but Optimum's tech support wasn't much help at all. In fact, I'm sure their configuration of my Altice mini box wireless extenders created many of the problems. In short, everything network-related in my home was a complete mess.Cut back to the PC and printer issue. Because of their location, I was relying on wireless connections to get the offending PC and printer to even talk to each other. But the signal dropped every few minutes and the PC could never locate the printer, which, because it couldn't find the PC either, kept going offline. It was horrible. I figured the best way to fix it was to run two new ethernet cables to provide direct connectivity. I used Thumbtack and was provided the names of several cabling and network companies. I selected a company named, 'Cables First' Why? I have no idea. But I'm glad I did. While we were talking over the details, Chris, the owner, asked me if I had a patch panel for the existing internet cables. Being a relative network neophyte (duh), I asked, "What is a patch panel?" When he explained what was and its usefulness in a network environment, I became fairly excited at the possibilities for improving my network situation beyond what I'd originally planned. Then, before we'd even settled on terms of the original work, Chris tried to get in touch with me about solving a specific network connectivity problem I mentioned having. He had his network engineer on a conference line and they were going to talk me through resolving my immediate problem. I was unavailable at the time he called, but I was impressed with his extra effort to help solve my problems. So I decided to ask Chris to help me straighten out my self-inflicted network problems.We worked together to design a wall mounted rack that would hold all my NAS and hub equipment, and then the true magic began. I was NOT looking forward to undoing the wiring mess that I had created over several years, but Chris said, "Don't touch anything, we'll sort it all out and get it put back together in perfect order..." And the short version of the story is... they did. Now my entire network is humming along perfectly, problems were solved that I didn't even know I had. And Chris and his guys went above and beyond the call to make sure everything was neat, well labeled, and in perfect working order. While we were troubleshooting the wired connection to my Onkyo receiver, the network engineer even helped straighten out the configuration errors I'd inadvertently created, and in the process fixed the sound problem I was having with my Rega Planar 3 turntable. Am I happy? In a word. Extremely."

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Receptacles come in different amperage ratings such as 20 amp (left) and 15 amp (right).

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All electrical wiring and devices have an amperage, or amp, rating. This is the maximum amount of electrical current they can safely carry. Most standard household circuits are rated for 15 amps or 20 amps, while large-appliance circuits (such as for electric dryers and ranges) may be rated for 30, 40, 50 amps, or even more.

When installing or replacing wiring or devices, all of the parts you use must have the appropriate amperage rating for the circuit. For example, a 20-amp circuit must have 12-gauge wiring, which is rated for 20 amps. If you install 14-gauge, 15-amp wiring on that circuit, you create a fire hazard because the 20-amp circuit breaker protecting that circuit might not shut off before the 15-amp wiring overheats.

Choosing the Right Amperage

When replacing a switch, light fixture, or outlet receptacle, make sure not to install a device that is rated for more amperage than the circuit carries. This is especially important when replacing receptacles. A receptacle rated for 20-amps has a unique prong shape in which one of the vertical slots has a T shape. This shape allows 20-amp appliances, which have a matching T-shaped prong, to be inserted. Installing such a receptacle on a 15-amp circuit makes it possible to possibly overload the circuit if you plug such a 20-amp appliance into it.

Note, however,that there is no danger to installing 15-amp receptacles in 20-amp circuits since it is perfectly fine when a plug-in device draws less power than the circuit amperage. In fact, it is quite normal for 20-amp general-use circuits to be wired with 15-amp receptacles.

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The average hourly pay for a Plumber is $20.89.

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Plumbers are responsible for installing and maintaining water systems within buildings, including drinking water, drainage, heating, sanitation, and sewage systems. Plumbers are not only involved with the installation and development of new houses and plumbing systems, but also with assessing and fixing problems in existing and older systems.This profession requires thorough expertise in water systems, as plumbers are involved in all aspects of their upkeep and must be able to identify a wide Read more

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The top respondents for the job title Plumber are from the companies Roto-Rooter, Mr. Rooter Plumbing Inc. and ABC Plumbing. Reported salaries are highest at RK Mechanical where the average pay is $27.92. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include ABC Plumbing and Mr. Rooter Plumbing Inc., earning around $22.30 and $20.00, respectively. Self-Employed pays the lowest at around $17.00. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Roto-Rooter also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $18.00 and $18.20, respectively.

Skills in Blueprints, Soldering, Maintenance and Troubleshooting are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Plumbing.

An entry-level Plumber with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $14.54 based on 117 salaries. An early career Plumber with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $17.01 based on 1,540 salaries. A mid-career Plumber with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $21.22 based on 1,015 salaries. An experienced Plumber with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $24.24 based on 1,622 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $26.

Employees with Plumber in their job title in Seattle, Washington earn an average of 50.3% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in New York, New York (21.8% more) and Los Angeles, California (16.3% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Tampa, Florida (8.5% less) and Orlando, Florida (6.2% less).

This data is based on 5,613 survey responses.

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Becoming a licensed plumber can open the door to numerous career opportunities and offers a wide variety of benefits. If youre interested in pursuing a plumbing career, then the next step is to learn what it takes to make your goal a reality. The path to becoming a plumber varies significantly from state to state and even city to city. There are, however, a few requirements that most areas have in common. Read the basic steps you need to take in order to earn your plumbing certification and get started with finding out how to become a plumber in your area.

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Earning your high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, is your first step on the path to becoming a professional plumber. Having a basic knowledge of reading, writing, science and math are critical to pursuing any career in the pro trade industry. For plumbers, having an advanced knowledge of math and science are absolutely necessary since the work often involves making accurate measurements and gauging water. Areas of your high school or equivalent education that will benefit you as a plumber include:

In addition to earning your high school diploma or GED, other factors that can impact your plumbing career are your driving record, your criminal background and your ability to pass a drug test. Training programs and future employers might be deterred from working with you for safety and insurance reasons if you have:

If you have a valid driver's license, are drug-free and have a clean driving record and criminal background, then it will likely be easier for you to pursue a plumbing career.

Once youve earned your high school diploma or equivalent, the next step is to enroll in technical plumbing courses. Many states require a certain number of hours in the classroom in order to become a licensed plumber. Technical course are offered by a variety of public and private schools and programs. Check out local community colleges, trade institutions, unions or professional plumbing associations for information about plumbing programs in your area. The curriculum will depend on your city or states requirements, but topics could include:

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Depending on where you live, you will likely be required to work alongside an experienced plumber as an apprentice for a certain number of hours. The length of the apprenticeship will vary, but could take as long as two to five years. You might be able to complete your apprenticeship while you are enrolled in technical courses. In order to find a plumbing apprenticeship, you can start by checking with the trade school or organization through which you are receiving technical training. If they do not offer an apprenticeship program, they will likely have information about where to find one.

Pro tip: You can also check with local plumbing businesses to see if they are hiring apprentices. Not only will you receive valuable on-the-job training from a seasoned pro, but they might offer to pay you for the hours you work. This gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn.

Certain areas will require you to pass a written exam, a practical test or both in order for you to earn your plumbing license. If testing is required in your area, you will likely have to take it once you have completed your technical courses and your apprenticeship program. In general, you can expect the exam to be cumulative of what you learned on the job and in the classroom. Based on your state and local requirements, you might then be considered a licensed journeyman plumber once you pass the test. If so, then you might be legally allowed to complete plumbing contract work without the assistance of another qualified plumber depending on where you live.

Click the region in which your state is located to get started with finding information about the plumbing license requirements and programs in your area. Please note that some states have limited online resources, and that certain license requirements are mandated at the city or county level.

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Read the full description below. This is a lesson in why you should never hire cheap labor.

Full description: All hiring and decisions were exclusively between the landlord and plumber. The woman with the steam vacuum is the tenant of this low income apartment with her two children. They reported a leaking bathroom sink to their landlord. The landlord, a very problematic, very cheap, Persian female, calls in a self-appointed Hispanic plumber named Wilmer. Wilmer is the kind of cheap labor that cuts corners to try and save money.

It should come as no surprise, with these buildings having been built in the 1970's and earlier, that nothing is up to code. This means, in order to shut the water off for this one apartment, the entire building's water would have to be shut down. The apartment complex requires a $150 fee to be paid every 30 minutes the water is turned off. The shut off valves and water heaters are behind locked doors and are only accessible by the complex staff. This is obviously a flawed system compared to the ideal of each apartment having separate shut off valves. The landlord is far too cheap to do anything about it.

Wilmer tried to please the cheap landlord by saving her $150 on the bill - you guessed it - by repairing the leak with the water still on. Wilmer, confident in his abilities and armed with his trusty 5 gallon bucket, knows that he will always get her return business if he pulls this off. He gets underneath the sink and unleashes a 90PSI torrent of steaming hot water (don't worry, the minion slippers are fine).

All in all, two apartments were ruined, and all affected tenants had to vacate the apartment for extensive repair. This video proved the incompetence of both the landlord and plumber, thus, the landlord was forced to pay all damages to all parties involved.

For all the morons who complain that I should have put down the camera and helped this water-logged jackass - I chose not to help for liabilities sake, and instead documented the incident. The landlord tried to pull a fast one and blame the tenants, but the video proved the tenants innocence, and the lying bitch of a landlord was held accountable for the entire situation. Who can deny how funny this video ended up being. Without this video, the tenants would have been screwed over, and you wouldn't be laughing your ass off at this hilarious situation. Quit watching if you think otherwise.

Last, I am not a tenant here, as evident by my years worth of YouTube videos, but I am friends with these folks. They may be simple folk, but they are good people. Always document incidents like this, it saved these people and can very well save you from a lawsuit - the same reason many people buy dash cams.

In the first 3 months, between Liveleak, WorldStar, and YouTube, this video has pulled in 1.3 million views!

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Siding is an essential part of your home that adds beauty and keeps the weather out. A fresh exterior can add major curb appeal and increase the value of your home. A new siding installation can cost between $5,000 and $25,000, varying in price depending on the size of your home and materials used, but most spend around $8,500. Learn more about the types of materials available and the factors that affect the cost of installation.

If your homes existing siding has rotten wood or peeling paint, your options are to attempt a repair or completely replace it. You should consider that the cost of replacement will likely be more than the cost of a repair.

If the overall condition of your homes siding is good but has a small area in poor shape, then a repair may be a good idea. Sometimes all thats needed is a simple coat of paint. If the overall condition of the homes siding is in poor shape or doesnt match your taste, then replacement should be considered.

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Before replacing siding it is important to get multiple quotes and ask contractors for recent references. Verify that contractors are licensed and insured, and check out their online reviews. Get free estimates from a local home exterior installers.

There are lots of different options for siding materials, and you should choose a desired style to match your style and enhance your homes curb appeal. Budget, style, durability, and maintenance are all deciding factors when choosing the right material for your home.

Vinyl is a very popular siding option, chosen for its low maintenance and durability. Vinyl often costs $3 to $11 per ft2 for labor and materials. Vinyl is available in many grades and styles, including clapboard, shingle, brick, and stone. Our vinyl siding calculator can help estimate vinyl panels and trims needed and approximate the material cost.

Aluminum siding is an excellent alternative to wood and vinyl for its resistance to moisture and does not get brittle in cold weather. Aluminum usually costs $3 to $7 per ft2 for labor and materials. One drawback to aluminum is that it is relatively thin and tends to dent easily.

Cedar shakes offer a unique texture and an attractive look. Cedar shake siding usually costs $4 to $8 per ft2 for labor and materials to install, but adding a finish such as paint can add to that cost. Use our siding squares calculator to estimate cedar shake material for your project.

Cedar clapboard siding offers a traditional look and can be painted or left natural. Expect to spend around $5 to $9 per ft2 for labor and materials to install it. Cedar is naturally rot and insect resistant making it a great choice. Use our clapboard calculator to estimate how many boards your home will need.

Fiber cement siding such as James Hardie offers the beautiful look of cedar but is much more durable. Most spend $5 to $11 per ft2 to have it installed. Fiber cement is much more durable than wood due to its rot resistance and is also fire resistance. Our clapboard calculator can also estimate fiber cement boards. Learn more about how to install fiber cement siding.

Brick offers a classic look to your home and is available in full brick or a veneer. Brick usually costs $7 to $15 per ft2 installed. Its very durable but is time consuming to install and should be installed by an experienced mason. Stone is another popular choice and is often more expensive than brick, though the price varies. Check out our brick calculator can help estimate your brick project.

Stucco is an attractive option and is extremely long-lasting. Stucco often costs $7 to $12 per ft2 to install. Though more expensive than some of the alternatives, stucco can pay for itself in the long run due to its low maintenance costs and durability.

The cost of your siding project can vary based on several variables, such as the size of your home, selected materials, complexity of the project, and geographic location. Get several estimates and ask questions to understand what goes into the cost of your project.

Size of the home: It should not surprise you that the size of the house is a significant factor in determining the siding installation cost. Larger homes require more materials and take more time to complete the installation.

Project complexity: The cost of a siding project will be more if the homes exterior is more complex. Taller homes require scaffolding for crews to work on, homes with more windows and corners require more trim and cutting, and homes with a lot of detail work such as curves or moldings will need more precision work.

Tear-off: Removing old siding can cost an extra $1,000 to $2,000 if its needed.

House wrap or insulation: If house wrap or insulation needs to be installed prior to installing siding expect the costs to rise for the additional materials and time.

Geographic location: Labor rates vary throughout the country, and your siding project may cost more or less based on where you live and the cost of labor in your area.

Replacing your siding is a major investment that can add curb appeal to your home. Consider several options when choosing the material for your home and find the solution that works best for your budget and preferences.

All pricing information on this page is based on average industry costs, and is subject to variance for project-specific materials, labor rates, and requirements.

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You've heard of board-and-batten as a trendy interior wall finishing, but did you know you can also use the material as siding? True board-and-batten is made with vertically installed wide boards and narrow battens fastened over the gaps between the boards. In appearance, board-and-batten siding can look rustic or modern, depending on how rough the lumber is and its finish.

Perhaps the most common arrangement uses 1x10 boards and 1x2 or 1x3 batten. You can also use 1x8 or 1x12 boards and 1x4 battens. To seal out moisture, the boards should be in sound condition and free of open knots, and the battens should lap at least 3/4 inch onto the boards on both sides. Cedar is a good lumber choice because it is soft; harder wood, such as pressure-treated pine, will not seal as well and is more likely to crack. Board-and-batten can be installed onto solid plywood or OSBsheathing. If your sheathing is not solid, you will need to first attach horizontal furring strips.

With a helper, expect to spend a day installing 800 square feet of siding. Before you begin, cover the sheathing with building wrap and install trim boards and flashings. Also make sure you're comfortable measuring, laying out a job, driving nails, and cutting with a power saw.

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At All Season Home Improvement Company, we aim for excellence, and take pride in our work. We put our customers first, and make sure that our work is done to their specifications. From varying types of siding to an entirely new, custom-built home, we back our work with a 100 percent workmanship warranty. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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All Season Home Improvement Company can provide both major and minor renovations to your home. Whether youre looking to remodel your current bathroom, or turn the one you dont use into an office, we can help you make your home your own. There isnt a job too large or too small, and well work with you to customize your home in any way you can imagine.

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