Recent content by bygasper

I wouldn't allow it to be done in 2 pours, but that's just me. The joint will be significant and would be a nuisance to me.

Drywall, finishing, painting is an under 35-year-old task. If it hurts immediately after you did it, it will likely hurt like hell tomorrow. Applies to all aspects of life. Don't wait on final grading. Water is the enemy. Burry the downspouts...all of them...for a long way. A catwalk and...

When I poured my floor there were 2 kinds of fiber mesh available. One would stand a bit proud and the other would be unnoticeable. I picked the second. There was no cost difference. One load of concrete got the wrong kind of fiber and it is noticeable. Applying heat, such as burning off...

I used deck screws. Yes, I can see the heads and seems. I knew this going in the project. I hate a phillips head screw. Plywood will expand and contract a bit. For that reason I didn't fight trying to hide the seems. 1 coat of good primer and 2 of finish paint and I haven't had any...

I put one in mine and it has paid for itself many times over in the effort saved by me and contractors to do work up there. 2x6 frames with plywood on top. 8' truss spacing.

Your exterior concrete should have a finished level that is lower than your interior concrete (simplest way I know how to phrase it). There should be enough material removed to the soil to account for a proper gravel base, compacted, anything else you plan on buring in the concrete (foam...

If you are finishing the basement, run horizontal and vertical conduit "chases" to make life easier for changes later. The electrician should be able to recommend where.

No that is not normal. Get more bids and detailed bids before you buy! Warranty, builder reputation in the area, foreman quality, and detail of plans were important component with my build. I priced local "pole barn" builders, and several of the big national companies (Morton, Wick, Lester...

This looks like a deal in the KC area. 14" Jet bandsaw. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/4544551767.html

I agree with this. This is what I did on the entire interior of my building, 51x72x16'. I used A/C 5/8" ply on 2x4 strapping. You also have to build out to the same level on the posts. Every seem should be supported. My electrician hung the outlets so they are flush with the interior wall. I...

I need the door emblem...if anybody has any idea where to locate such a thing.

I have a 1940 Norge in my barn that a previous owner painted Coke red. Works great now but I had to do some minor wiring fixes. Bought it off CL for $225. Apparently I don't have a picture of it on my phone. I'll locate one in a bit.

Wainscot is often installed so if a piece gets damaged (usually would be low on the building), you only replace that lower section and not a piece that is full height. During my bidding for my building, adding wainscoting didn't add much at all to the price. My building is nearly all red, but I...

Small sch 40 conduit under the garage door sticking up on either side for running electrical? Something I (and my electrician) wish I had done.

Is this a new build? Are you putting in garage/overhead doors? Those function best if "keyed" into the concrete. To make those set backs, you need to know the door location, width, depth, and distance the track will extend beyond the door. This photo is just an example, and from my build a...