Category: Electrical

How to Weatherproof Outlets Using While-in-Use Covers

Are you ready to install Christmas lights? Halloween lights? What if weather moves in? What happens to an outlet like this when rain hits it? Let’s not test our GFCI outlet continuously. Instead, give...

House Popcorn Calculator: How Much Is Needed (for Any Space!)

Me to my husband: Remember that movie Real Genius from the 80’s? Husband’s response: The one where they had the laser and blew up the house with popcorn?   Yeah, that one! You can...

How to Run New Electrical Through Studs & Fire Block

Recently my husband and I had the “opportunity” to use a flexible drill bit. Using a 72″ flexible drill bit is a must have when you have limited options run new electrical–low voltage wire,...

2020 International Builder Show Tips and Video

The 2020 International Builder Show (the good kind of IBS acronym) in Las Vegas last week was a great time. Of course, any time in Vegas is a good time if you are doing...

A Fast, FREE Way to Keep Extension Cords Connected to Anything

**Spoiler Alert** This is the fast and free way to keep extension cords connected to anything–except you might want to consider an alternative… Have you ever been on the jobsite, get ready to make...

A Seriously FUN Wireless Lav Mic Video: Hotec H-U05 Review

Last week we made a seriously fun review video focusing on the improved sound quality on the JustNeedsPaint YouTube channel. The Hotec H-U05 has been a game changer, making the videos come to life....

Lipstick: A Tool to Mark Electrical Box Location on Drywall

Lipstick is not just a tool for hot dates. It is your tool of choice for the perfect spot-on mark, indicating electrical box location when installing new drywall! Marking electrical outlets when hanging new...

Make Sure You Buy or Design a House for Real People

How often do you want to hug a toilet? Unless you are beyond sick, your answer should be never. Well, with two kiddos I’m beyond friendly with the toilet in this bathroom. In the...

Just Needs Paint at IBS 2019

This week my hubby, our girls and I are taking our version of vacation at the 75th International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas. We are totally stoked to check out the leading edge on...

FLIR C2 Review: Superman Vision with a Thermal Camera

The FLIR C2 thermal imagery camera is a full fledged member of our sales, marketing and documenting team*. In a construction business, hard evidence makes your work transparent to a customer and a fantastic...