Recent content by cdottrot

Posting up some pictures and a minor log (as I have time) of the reno job we did on our one-car (17x21) detached garage. We had initially wanted to start from scratch, but in the end felt it wiser to save our pennies. This reno started out with my wife and I deciding to 'just give it a fresh...

Congrats! I know the feeling, and it is a good one. If you're in AZ, like your profile shows, I can't see you getting that bad of a winter. Things I would check out (keep in mind I live in Ontario, Canada): - Electrical, for ground issues or potential fire hazards - Roof - estimate when the...

That is so obvious! Wow. My brain is in shock here. Just...wow. Thanks! Problem solved!! :D Edit: Yes, using the PT planking so I don't have to dig 24". Although, with the soil I've been encountering (sandy/light clay) I could dig 36" and not kill myself doing so. I got the entire...

I'll be laying conduit this weekend (no power yet), and I've checked out local code, but it doesn't specify one item: How far apart/close together multiple runs of conduit can be in the same trench. There is a link to the pdf of the code I'm basing this on...

Picked up some new cabinets on the weekend. They were originally blueprint flat files, but the artist I bought them from used them for print storage/frame storage. I've been using a similar cabinet (smaller) for my hand tools the last few years and it's worked really well, but these ones...

http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/products_siding_hardiepanelSiding.py?search_zipcode=retail Nice! HardiePanel comes in stucco! Now to find a supplier here in the GTA... Edit: Supposedly Home Depot and Lowe's stock HardiePanel. I'll call them at lunch and find out. Edit: HD can get it...

StephenW: Masonry-esque siding eh...that's not a bad idea. I'll check into that. Steves32: That sounds like the right way to do it. It also sounds like a LOT of work for something I don't want to put a lot of work into. Thank you very much for the clarification, though!

Hey guys, I posted over at finehomebuilding.com (link to post), but haven't had any luck yet, so figured that it couldn't hurt to post here as well. Here is what I'm trying to emulate: I've looked at using PVC instead of 1x4 wood for the framing pieces, but it more than triples the cost, so...

Thanks guys, nice to have a second opinion.

Using deck screws for just about everything, same difference? I know nails have a higher shear point, but didn't think the door frame would have to deal with much shear.

Ok, figured I'd make this a two-part question: Part1 I got my new man-door mounted last night, door swings, closes, shuts/opens just fine. I used a rather large amount of shims. Bad thing? Part2 In the process of replacing the man-door, I had to replace some of the rotten framing. I...

Maybe one of those auto-sized-turntables? Though I suppose they are usually in front of windows. That is a very nice shop, I really enjoyed the youtube video as well.

Good to know, thanks. I don't think Wayne Dalton doors are available around here, though. I've found someone on Craigslist who has the hardware I need, so Lord willing it'll still be available. $60 - much better price.

Update, here's the quote for what I need: (2) vertcial track (2) horizontal tracks (1) set rollers (1) torsion spring assembly c/w bearing brkts, bearings, spring shaft and spring (1) set cables (1) length track hanger $250 Hm. Well, cheaper than $329. I'll have to verify 100% that these...

This is a pretty good overview of a 'from scratch' installation. Part 1 Part 2 Gives a good feel for all the different parts anyways. Edit: Just called Home Depot. They can only source Clopay door hardware, and everything is sold separately. The tracks alone are $175!! The guy was very...