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    Timer for whole circuit of outlets in a room.

    I’ve used these for a few things at work. They seem to be pretty durable and fit what we wanted to do at an reasonable price. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Intermatic-15-Amp-7-Day-Indoor-In-Wall-Astronomic-Digital-Timer-White-ST01K/205478792
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    Ready to close up my walls in my garage.

    A few years ago when I was in that spot, it was cheaper for me to have the insulation installed by a contractor than I could buy materials for DIY. Do you self a favor and make a few calls first.
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    Question about interior of metal building

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Palruf-26-in-x-12-ft-White-PVC-Roof-Panel-101339/100032686?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D22-022_010_ROOFING-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-4035567-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-Pmax-CL3TestA&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D22-022_010_ROOFING-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-4035567-NA...
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    Pole Barn Addition - Design Inputs Requested

    I am not engineer, so take my comments as suggestions/ ideas only. Looking at your drawings, if you went the option where you completely replace the roof trusses on the existing building, could you spec trusses that would give you attic storage above? Thus way at least if your replacing them...
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    the mythical 30 weight nondetergent oil

    Did you look on Amazon?
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    Eave Overhang Length?

    Why not consider gutter guards during the build? All the benefits of the gutter and almost none of the work.
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    Where to buy a shipping container?

    We bought our from Facebook marketplace. Name of the place was myminicasa. Ours are not great one leaks, but they were cheap when we bought 2-4 years ago. Think we paid $2500 delivered.
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    GFCI keep popping

    I always tell people I know just enough to be dangerous.
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    GFCI keep popping

    What is the draw from the heater, and what amp rated GFCI do you have? Are you simply over capacity?
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    Old locker parts?

    Well I found what I needed on e-bay. They had just the outside price, which is the part that is broken on my locker. Cost me 9.95 for 4 and was free shipping. Wish me luck.
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    Old locker parts?

    Thanks for the replies. I’ll check e-Bay and see if they have anything.
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    Old locker parts?

    So I have a few lockers in my garage that I salvaged from work. They are old - approximately 1960s vintage, manufactured by Lyon. The are a great size, ~18”x18”x72”, and there are two side by side. Long story short, but one of the latch handles is broken. Anyone have ideas on where to but...
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    Pole barn/Shop Insurance

    After I built mine a few years ago I reached out to my home owners insurance company. My coverage through that policy covered my shop with what I thought was a reasonable amount of coverage. Are you looking for commercial insurance or just general liability? Is your shop located at your...
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    Wainscot inside shop?

    What are you planning to finish the upper sections of wall with? Metal is nice and durable, but it is more difficult (not much, though) to hand things on the walls, and run conduit.
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    Remote Camera with YouTube live feed.

    Would a cradle point work? Works on a cellphone network. Don’t have many details to share, but just started to look into these for a project at work. Maybe something like this: https://www.verizon.com/plans/devices/hotspots#tab-nav
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