Recent content by GarageLogic

I have no advice, but wanted to say this reinforces my admiration for man's best friend. Dogs are so clever and are amazing companions. That is all.

Change happens every day. I am looking forward to the upgrade.

Well, I feel stupid - there is a CIRC setting that I never noticed before. Not sure how it got set to it, but that is what the mystery was. Thanks for the responses.

Puzzled why the furnace fan will run with the thermostat set lower than the house temp. We don't have an air-to-air exchanger and this seems like new behavior.

Well, I received a bid concrete that surprised me. We also need our driveway extended (15'x25') along with the 20'x20' shop floor. Bid came in at $5700 for all of it, including a course of block for the shop. Very reputable company owned by a guy who lives in the neighborhood. So it looks...

Thanks for all the responses. I am seeking more bids on the concrete but doubt any will be much lower than $5K, but I could be surprised. What I am considering is definitely a 'floating deck'. The beams and joists will have no contact with ground (elevated on the concrete piers) but there...

Finally building the shop, 20' x 20' and have been pricing out a slab-on-grade concrete floor. Estimates run between $5K - $6K so far. Seems that I can build a wood frame set on concrete piers (basically the same as building a deck, but sitting just above a gravel base, poured concrete piers...

For the January 11-13 sale, does anyone know if a 20% off coupon would work for the US General 4-drawer Tech Cart, on sale for $109? Or do they not allow any coupons for sales like these?

30 in. 4 Drawer Black Tech Cart https://slickdeals.net/f/12505771-30-us-general-series-2-4-drawer-black-tech-cart-85-shipping#commentsBox $85 with coupon. It's the smaller cart, but still seems like a good deal, especially if you avoid the shipping cost by picking up at store. Of course...

Building a ‘maker space’ in an big open office area (cubes and shared work area with at least 100 people, 20+ foot tall ceiling). Would a small laser cutter put off too much smoke/fumes and/or noise for this type of area? Have never used one before so don’t know anything about them...

Bought this at Home Outlet store for $60. Works great.

Similar situation with popcorn and textured ceilings everywhere. Decided to install either bead board, tongue and groove or shiplap planks over everything. Some painted, some natural, some pickled. Looks great, and saved a ton of work and mess. Done and done.

Slightly off topic, but I don't understand the cabinet - I assume there is a wall oven that fits in it somehow - does the center area get removed to install the oven? Drawers below make sense, and assume a double door at the top for storage..... Back on topic, if the gap is small enough...

Super good deals on Fatmax Premium Levels: https://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/hand-tools/levels-plumb-bobs-accessories-kits/stanley-reg-fatmax-reg-72-premium-box-level/fmht42401/p-1495089052836-c-9145.htm?tid=-8356679652906667444&ipos=5...

Thanks for all the replies. I would rather not upgrade if I don't have to, for sure. The load for the house is pretty typical - A/C in the summer, electric oven, microwave, lights, washer, dryer, etc. No electric space heaters, no whirlpool tub, hot tub, etc. Gas furnace and water heater...