Recent content by Bill K

For the best results batt under the floor sections and blow the sides after you install the celing.

I would use one. Thats a good size span even on the gable end. 75 bucks is cheap insurance.

Any of them are better than a stick and a rock when your stuck on the side of the road. I plan on stopping by and grabbing a set of the dewalt bit set with the 10 dollor off coupon, then going back later and using it to pick up the two pack XRP battery set on sale for 99.00 minus 10 for 89.00...

In NC after 35 years you can run a year of manafucture tag. You still have to purchase a regular tag and keep it in the car.

You don't need to cut the drywall any to attach the patch if you use metal nail plates to cover the notches. Trick is to use a piece of board 1x4 or strip of ply cut an inch or two wide. and 4 or five inches long. Slip it in between the studs thru the cut sheetrock and spin it 90 to the cut...

I may be inclined to cut a hole in the drywall and have a look see. You may discover somethimg else or nothing at all but gain peace of mind. Drywall is easy to repair, fires are hard to put out.

Like Kevin54 I get claustrophobic after awhile with no natural light or a garage door opened. My next garage will have windows fow a few reasons, I like to look outside, and it's nice to be able to open them an catch a cross breeze or vent out fumes from painting etc.

Re: Does a modern natural gas appliance need "drop pipes/condensation drops"? Cool better safe ya know. Most of the drips here are only a couple of inches long. You could come off the horizontal. There is a valve with 3/4 pipe thread on one end and fitting on the other for a flex. Shame you...

I agree with the above posters, 1st call to your inspection code offices and have a chat. If you find your not able to live in the building until you have a CO, certificate of occupancy you could always pick up a cheap camper then resell it.

Re: Does a modern natural gas appliance need "drop pipes/condensation drops"? A couple of things here for th OP ARe you replacing an existing gas range or installing a new one? If this is a new install I HIGHLY recommend contacting your building dept and see if you need to have it permited and...

Are floor boxes allowed by code in a garage? I thought everthing had to be at least 18" off the floor due to fumes and sparks

Wax the **** out of it or use linseed oil.

Having done tile granite marble and slate fireplace surrounds along with counter tops for the past 10 years you need to use a silicone base caulk between the back splash and countertop. Allows for different expansion rates and biggest it keep water out of the joint. Dig out the old grout and...

watch out for moisture build up in the shop if it's pretty air tight. For every gallon of propane burnt it produces .81 gallons of water.

If your system is sized correctly I would use the old fire place T unless you may replace the gas fireplace. Not sure how your systems run up there. Down here most homes are on a 2 pound system with a regulator at each appliance. You can make a 100 ft run with a 2 pound system.