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October 26, 2007
Contractor: electric+plumbing job
We have a washer and dryer to install. There's water in the correct wall but we will need to tap into the stack, install new pipes to the units, install a new valve with shutoff, and figure out how to protect the underlying hardwood floor (and unit below us) while still being able to mount the units on laundry pedestals. We also need to run a new high voltage/amperage line from the basement and plan to install a brand new circuit breaker box for it.
Our radiator lives next to the project and will need to be moved (a short section of pipe with a 90 degree bend will be required).
Any recommendations? We don't have any of the needed permits and want to make sure whomever we work with can take care of these as well. We just finished a nightmare reno of a bathroom which turned out wonderfully but we won't use the same guys to do our second project and want the peace of mind of having the new job inspected.
Author's Comments
You know, we were terrified the same way you were. Then we found some resources about home repair and talked to a few people, read our mounting bracket installation guide, and took a deep breath. With the help of a studfinder, taking off our baseboard to help ensure stud location, and then going nuts and routing our wires through the wall for a seamless presentation... we have a beautiful result. The hardest part was the manpower between my husband and I to get the TV on the installed bracket. We had no prior experience, but can do some home repair stuff -- we do pretty well even with totally new things (installing a chandelier, dimmer switch, moving outlets and patching drywall). We heard the plywood advice too but instead chose longer, sturdy, appropriate wall screws. Good luck!
Posted by: DrMcNinja at October 26, 2007 2:24 PM in response to HELP MOUNTING A FLAT SCREEN TV