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Use "V" grooved glass. You get approximately the same look as grids but you can see out most of the window with no obstructions. The "V" is on the inside of thermal pane windows. Makes for easy cleaning.

I used Zip Board on the roof and sides of my 3,000+ sq. ft. shop. Studs were 16" on center. It saw a number of good rains before getting covered. There were no problems at all. Zip Board is a much denser product than particle board. Due to this it holds fasteners much better

Purchase 1x4 or 1x6 pressure treated lumber. Chamfer the top edge at 45* to dress the baseboard up. I installed several hundred feet of this in my shop and it turned out well. Plywood when damp or in contact with the concrete my deteriorate over time.

I've installed two Bendpak 4 post lifts over the past 17+ years. Parts if needed (rarely) and communication with BendPak have not been a problem. Heavy equipment/lift is not needed for installation. As previously mentioned a good furniture dolly it very helpful. I put a heavy duty wooden box...

Carb needs cleaned!

I have used GRK RSS on countless projects and never had a problem. I keep numerous sizes in stock at the shop.

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Replace the jacks with pressure treated jacks.

Definitely go with 4000psi. If will give a nicer/smoother finish due to higher cement content. Cost difference is only $10-$15 per cu yard. Cracking in concrete is not a matter of if it will crack but where. You should plan on sawing a control cut every 10-12' in both directions to control...

Use 3/16" or 1/4" plate glass with polished edge from a local glass shop. Much more scratch resistant than any "plastic" and probably just as cheap.

Just came from Best Buy Metals this afternoon. They have a 10 square roll of vapor barrier for $79.

Out swing with tamper proof hinges and a latch security plate will provide better security and more usable room inside.

Oil the tool not the line. Even if turned off oil will stay in the line and flow for a while. You don't want oil in your tires or coming out of your spray gun into paint.

Don't spend the $$ on the fiber. Put 6 x 6 #10 WWM (highway mesh) in your floor. Make sure that when the floor is poured the mesh gets pulled up to the middle of the concrete. Cut and fill the expansion joints ASAP (cut same day if possible). Control joints are a must. The question is not if...

The best lift depends on what type of use it's going to get and what you want to spend. Its a personal decision. A 2-post takes less real estate than a 4-post and is cheaper. The floor under the post area may need a bit of beefing up. Posts must be anchored to the floor. Drive line is totally...