Recent content by AverageJoe

I am building an interior 250 sf room *inside* an existing out-building (sports, bourbon, cigars, music, etc.). I will put a 9,000 BTU mini-split inside the interior room and bought 25' line set to run in the loft above to the outside. I get a lot of snow and the (self-proclaimed) HVAC expert...

Thanks - interesting idea. But, I don't want to put a hole in the wall (and it might be a little noisy) - my wife would kill me as it is a beautiful barn overlooking our fire pit and yard. But, I hadn't even thought about that - seems better than occupying a window. Still thinking mini-split...

Well, I think the best thing for me to do is what Terry D said: buy a DIY model (in the neighborhood of $1000 - $1500) - quick connect (so no vacuum pump is needed) and using 120v (limiting the need for 220 change). Even if I hire some help, I figure it will save me $1000 or so. I don't feel...

Thanks. The U-Shaped still hang out side the window, from what I understand. And, I have casement/slider windows that only open 14.5" so even the casement style air conditioners don't fit. I don't love the idea of the portable, but I don't think I have much choice. But, I welcome these ideas...

Hi - yea, I had a screen made at Ace Hardware and they said they could not get parts. Talked to a local window guy and same thing.

I think this part looks right but it's discontinued and Anderson says if you have a screen made before 1997 using this part there is no replacement and new screens must be purchased - ugh...

Hi - yea, I used Google but nothing came up that looks like these parts. I'll keep hunting.

Thanks - their website didn't have a parts search function so I just emailed them.

I just bought a house with a great detached "barn" - has a bay on the left for my car, with a bay behind for lawn equipment. Along the length is an area I want to build into my cave space for bar, music, cigars, sports, bourbon. I'll frame both ends and it will be about 26' x 10' (so very...

I'm looking for advice on replacement clips for Certainteed window screens. The local hardware store says they don't sell these but I figure there has to be parts somewhere in the internet universe. I've posted pictures to show what I need - they spin to push the little bar to the sides to...

Thank you everyone - I appreciate all the great advice.

Great advice and it is much appreciated. I may be over-thinking it. Guy at Menards who is a builder told me if if I'm just breathing (e.g. no cooking), have a window and fan (which I will... for the occasional cigar!), and am only using it on weekends, and plan electric heat - then, don't vent...

Walrus, good point about moisture on windows (assuming this is because warm interior air would collide with cold windows?). Would this still be true with double pane windows, or does it have something to do with propane itself? Bretny, are you using fiberglass or mineral wool in the walls and...

I need advice on man cave insulation. I think I have a plan but am not sure about a few things after reading numerous websites. I’m buying a prebuilt, wood, new construction 16x12 shed with a 16x4 covered porch (footprint = 16x16; interior = 192 sf). I’ll have 2x4 walls and 16” on center...

Holy Cow - now THAT is a great sign! I saw on your site (pretty awesome stuff you've made, by the way) that you are going to retire from the business soon. Heck, I figure you could make a living just punching out that sign and selling it over and over! Well done!