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    My First Shed 16x24

    Other than a gusset on the side to keep 'em from moving, I don't think I would worry about that small of a miss. An 1/8 of an inch across 8 feet?!?!? My level wouldn't even notice it...
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    Is it just me or has this "ultimate shop" thing gone too far?

    How did I miss this thread? I often sit at the computer and remark out loud. "There ain't no work goin' on in that garage. It's too pretty". I do know at least one tinkerer who's afflicted with OCD. His shop is spotless...
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    Tips for Keeping the Garage "Secure"

    I scrounged a few of those crinkle finish flourescent light covers. I cut them to the size of my windows and installed. Keeps prying eyes from seeing your treasures but still lets light in.
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    so i was watching diy network and. . .

    I've done fence post by just pouring dry mix in the hole. It always sets for me. The OP is in California? Does it ever rain there? Here in Ohio, a guy can dig a fence post hole and have moisture in the bottom before he can get the post off the truck... My tree stands are still solid after ten...
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    Contractor Hack

    Do you work as an Engineer without signed contracts?
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    New house oil soaked in the Garage floor

    Dawn dish soap and hot water. Apply, let sit, scrub, rinse, repeat.
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    Installer of door opener says no go

    Keep calling installers until you hear what you want to hear... Or concede there might be something to it...
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    OK Contractors' justify your costs, or am I a sucker?

    ZING!!! I hate doing side jobs for Engineers. There's only one other group worse...:D
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    2 car separated, canadian eh?

    I gotta find a maple leaf to piss on...
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    Garage with odd walls. Suggestions on how to finish.

    I have a similar setup. I made a loft on the back wall. I used 2 x 4s to frame it. I scrounged a few old interior doors for the shelves. It is mounted to the back wall. It has hangers in the front attached to the rafters with old garage door cable. The loft runs the width of the two car garage...
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    Epoxy Coat w/out Clear Pictures Please!

    This is several years old. Still holding up.
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