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Getting Smart With Homes: Midlevel residences become more intelligent
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Inventory of existing houses is predicted to rise slightly but remain relatively low for the next five years, according to 2025–2029 Housing Market Predictions published by U.S. News & World Report. That’s good news for electrical contractors performing residential work for new home builders. It...
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Swim With the Current: New and existing pool requirements in the 2023 NEC
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The feasibility of owning an outdoor swimming pool depends on where you live. In the last 50 years, I have only owned one home that did not have a swimming pool, so I consider myself very fortunate.
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