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    Portable A/C in the garage

    Some people really over think things. Ive done three window ac’s through the wall with no issues what so ever with any of then. I did move the brackets so the unit sits a little different. Sealed it up good and called it a day. I’ll take some the pics of the one i currently have...
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    Burying NG poly line inside of conduit?

    I ran 100’ of 3/4” poly pipe and just used the correct risers and fittings. I reallly didnt think they were all that expensive. And i direct buried it with no conduit.
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    Hanging furnace vs standard furnace

    I got it installed. Went with the big Maxx 80k btu unit. Glad i did. Id say its ok. Not great but not bad. I cant imagine id would have been happy with the smaller one. My last garage was rougly 900sq ft and I had a 100kbtu furnace so im probably spoiled. �� I will say the...
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    Hanging furnace vs standard furnace

    Hi all. I have a 1000 sq ft garage with 10ft walls im finally getting finished and looking to figure out how to heat. Walls are Sheeted and insulated to r13 and ceiling is metal with blown insulation (aprox 13”). I live in Central Iowa where the winters can get frigid and its not...
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    To attic truss or not

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    Vapor barrier question

    Thanks all. I bought the kraft faced insulation (paper faced). Tyvek is on the outside between the siding and sheeting. I think im good?
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    To attic truss or not

    Friend of mine did them in his but its 36 ft wide. They are nice. His wife basically claimed the space though. I really wanted to in mine but mine is to narrow and the extra space id gain didnt seem worth it.
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    Vapor barrier question

    Thanks all. Vapor barrier it is. I wasnt sure since i Used tyvek on the exterior.
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    Vapor barrier question

    Hi all I live in Iowa and built a 1000 sq ft Shop. With 10ft walls. Outside is osb covered with tyvek, and vinyl siding. Im getting to the inside now and wonder if i need insulation with a vapor barrier. 2x4 walls 16oc. Im going to sheet the inside with osb and it will have 2-3 coats...
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    Corrugated Metal Installation on Ceiling

    Helpful hint Stack all the sheets perfectly. Measure your trusses and pre drill your holes through all the sheets at once Then your screws will be in a straight line. You may have to make a couple stacks since your overlapping.
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    Show me your HF toolbox!

    My 2 44’s with a 18 end box in the middle I plan to add another end box and another 44
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    My $7 investment

    It was one of those star shower things people use for xmas lights.
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    My $7 investment

    Menards had xmas stuff for 50% off Made NYE a little festive
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    Hello from central Iowa

    Hello. Also from des moines
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    Hello from Iowa

    Hello
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