When to Prune Cherry laurel, and How Far Back You Can Cut
Cut cherry laurel back in late spring, once the white flower spikes have faded and before the season’s new shoots have hardened.
How Many Lumens Does a Kitchen Need?
The IES recommends 30 to 40 lumens per square foot on kitchen work surfaces, a separate figure from the ambient light for the rest of the room.
How Much Clearance Around a Kitchen Island?
NKBA guidelines call for 42 inches of clearance around a kitchen island for one cook, 48 inches for two, measured with appliance doors open.
Does a Bedroom Need an Egress Window?
Explains the 2021 IRC’s egress window rules for bedrooms: minimum clear opening, height and width minimums, sill height limit, and keyless operation.
Boxwood Turning Brown: Blight, Leafminer, or Winter?
Three things turn boxwood brown, and only one of them is dangerous. Winter bronzing is cosmetic and fades by late spring.
Which Kitchen Outlets Need GFCI Protection?
Kitchen GFCI protection covers every countertop receptacle, any outlet within 6 feet of a sink, and the dishwasher circuit under the 2020 NEC.
Minimum Ceiling Height in a Bedroom
The 2021 IRC requires a 7-foot minimum ceiling height for bedrooms, measured to the finished ceiling, with exceptions for beams and slopes.
When to Prune Boxwood, and How Far Back You Can Cut
Boxwood is ready for its main pruning cut in late spring, right after the last frost in your area, once new growth starts to push out.
How Many Circuits Does a Kitchen Need?
A breakdown of how many electrical circuits a kitchen needs under the NEC, from countertop outlets to dedicated appliance lines and lighting.
Do Bedroom Circuits Need AFCI Protection?
Bedroom circuits at 120 volts, 15 or 20 amps, need arc-fault protection under the National Electrical Code, covering outlets, lighting, and retrofit work.