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- Run 12-2 Romex wire up to 75 feet from the panel across the basement to the front of the house, drilling through joists and cutting open areas of drywall as needed. ? - Drill through the exterior brick and install a weatherproof box with a TWRGFCI receptacle and an in-use bubble cover at the client's desired location on the front porch. ? - Install a single-pole 20-amp breaker, energize the circuit, and test for proper voltage. 2. **Receptacle Replacements:** ? - Replace the 20-amp single receptacle by the front door with a 20-amp AFCI receptacle. ? - Replace the two-pole 20-amp breaker with a single-pole 20-amp breaker. ? - Replace the two-prong receptacle to the left of the front window with an AFCI/GFCI receptacle. 3. **Porch Light and LED Sign Light Installation:** ? - Install the client-supplied porch light and LED sign light next to the front door by drilling through the block and fishing wires into the two-gang front switch box. ? - Install a combination switch in place of the single-pole switch. ? 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