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Yea, tankless all the way. Our prior home (5BR 6 BA) had two 50 gallon conventional units, and the electric bill was through the roof. We now have a Rinnai tankless, it runs on propane, and the overall energy savings are very significant. So much so, I'm looking to pull the 30 gallon electric...

WOW! First, I really appreciate each of you taking the time to respond. This forum's individual and collective wisdom is tremendous. I considered and researched each suggestion, think I now have a workable plan as details fall into place. Floor: Its a concrete slab. The compressor "feet"...

Thanks for posting on my noise insulation thread. Hope I can return the favor here: I can echo @Voi's comments from experience. We have a 45' motor coach, have owned one 40' or longer since the mid '90's. 1) the coach stores on the left side of the garage... the driver's side. Easier to...

My new shop has an enclosed space under the stair landing going to the attic. Currently, it contains the sump, sump pump and water heater. The PO also had his 60 gal. upright compressor in there. The outer wall has fiberglas batts, the inner walls are just studs, and there's nothing under the...

Perfect, and just in time! My last home workshop had a 5HP Quincy upright unit which is fantastic, but it had to sit in a separate shed (outhouse?) to keep the noise out of the shop. I was about to pull the trigger on a Quincy or IR for the new shop, and see iff I could jury rig it to fit in...

Refitting an existing structure in central NC, has LP gas hookups but no heat. All walls and ceilings are finished sheet rock with substantial insulation. Garage: 40 deep, 35 wide. Ceiling is 16' at side walls, 20' at roof peak, well-insulated. 2 12x12 roll up doors, 7x6 double door to shop...

Absolutely YES. After counting the bedrooms, placing the big screen TV and vetting the local schools, Women buy kitchens, Men buy garages and workshops. A maintenance-free garage floor is an excellent selling point. It may add $$ value, and it will definitely place your home above similar...