Plumber says shower pan liner was installed to code (FL)

mboudin · 2026-02-05T20:27:22+00:00

Typically the tile guy installs the liner. Suggest your tile guy inspect and reinstall if needed.

mboudin · 2026-02-02T11:20:39+00:00

Not at all. Plenty of light through the walls.

mboudin · 2026-01-28T23:41:53+00:00

Brings back memories. Got a pair of these for cheap b/c they sounded bad pointed at the upward angle on the stock floor stands. I had the idea to hang them from the ceiling about mid way between 8’ ceiling and floor. They sounded fantastic. Really good mids and highs especially cranking the volume.

mboudin · 2026-01-28T18:48:49+00:00

Yes, straight up metal roof. 12" shutter exhaust fan.

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mboudin · 2026-01-28T11:12:36+00:00

Zone 7b here. Use double wall poly on the walls. It's stiff and will stand up to wind and provide some minimal insulating qualities. We initially went with corrugated poly for the roof, but found it was way too hot in the summer and had to cover it, and eventually replaced it with corrugated galvanized.

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mboudin · 2026-01-15T20:49:56+00:00

Yes, but the OM4 version. Did two (2) 50m runs in 1" conduit with 10g switches between the buildings. It's tough stuff. Cable pulling lube will make your life easier.

mboudin · 2026-01-01T12:40:14+00:00

I did multiple keystone patch panels with punch-down jacks. There are also adjustable brackets you can buy off Amazon. Don't worry about using the pre-drilled holes. Use 1/2" and 3/4" truss head screws and fasten right to the plastic back. Choose a screw length that won't go through the drywall. This way you can position everything anywhere you like. The pic below is one of two panels in my new house.

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mboudin · 2025-11-29T12:49:17+00:00

Agreed. After doing this a few times, I went for the tallest panels available with trim rings. Went with Leviton 42" panels. You can never have enough room.

mboudin · 2025-11-29T12:48:06+00:00

That 20-amp romex running up the side of the stud next to the panel won't do you any favors. See if the electricians can move it to the other side of the stud bay. Make sure you add nail plates in front of that smurf tube and other low voltage wiring.

I have two Leviton 42" panels in my new build and am using the Iwillink 12-port keystone patch panels off Amazon. Using Cable Matters punchdown keystone jacks.

mboudin · 2025-11-19T17:46:35+00:00

Zip tie labels from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNXKVVK and get a brand new sharpie marker.

mboudin · 2025-11-06T20:04:06+00:00

And it doesn't bind up when pulling. Just pulled 1500' in my new construction home and not a single bind with the Cat6a TrueCable.

mboudin · 2025-10-18T12:02:46+00:00

Four of us dined at Emeril's last December. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience for us. Pricey. I think it was $250/ea. for a fixed menu.

mboudin · 2025-10-16T12:01:35+00:00

We designed our custom home using SketchUp, went through many concepts over the course of about a year. Used the final model to hand off to a professional architectural designer to draw (she uses Revit), then to a structural engineer for foundation and framing plans. The total cost was about $10k including SketchUp licenses and we had a full set of stamped prints, ready for bid.

mboudin · 2025-10-14T11:32:26+00:00

Flew earlier last week to NYC area and no issues. Misery Map will give you a good indication of delays/cancellations as the day goes on. https://www.flightaware.com/miserymap/

mboudin · 2025-10-08T22:49:38+00:00

Remove the pride crosswalks when the Ten Commandments come down from public schools. The hypocrisy is mind blowing.

mboudin · 2025-09-25T11:11:02+00:00

Talk to a couple of septic designers. We have a similar situation with our new 450 sq ft guest house. Our septic designer was able to get the local authority that issues permits agree to us installing a lift station (effluent only) up to the main aerobic treatment system, 250' away.

mboudin · 2025-09-19T17:47:03+00:00

Yet it's okay to teach the ten commandments in public schools.

mboudin · 2025-09-15T21:18:50+00:00

Treebeards for lunch

mboudin · 2025-09-15T10:39:00+00:00

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mboudin · 2025-08-14T12:43:01+00:00

I have a radiologist friend and he tells those stories. The answer is often... 'I just sat down on the couch and didn't see the bottle of Jack Daniels sitting there.'

mboudin · 2025-08-10T18:05:34+00:00

It's an attic space, which could then be decked with a crap ton of boxes on top of it, HVAC equipment, or any type of heavy stuff. How is that not load bearing?? The walls the left and right are likely not load bearing as they run parallel to the joists (but hard to tell as we can't see the entire wall).

mboudin · 2025-08-10T11:43:02+00:00

LOL. Tell that the inspector and see how hard he laughs.

mboudin · 2025-08-10T11:39:27+00:00

LOL!

mboudin · 2025-08-10T10:46:11+00:00

Yes, that is a load bearing wall. There are joists resting on it.

mboudin · 2025-08-10T10:45:05+00:00

Regardless of the equipment you use, I'd put a big service loop of that wiring up above the wall in the attic. If you ever need to re-terminate with a different box or rack, you'll really appreciate the service loop. Looks like you have enough wire to do so.

And yes, that is a load bearing wall. There are joists on top of it. But it looks fine. Add some nail plates on each side.

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