Recent content by Greg_Texas

I put a mini-split in my shop and it heats and cools 800sq ft pretty well. It's super efficient and pretty quiet. It's NOT worth it to DIY the install (or at least not the line installation and pressure test). Most, if not all, mini-splits use brass fittings on the compressor and condenser...

The brick, shingles, paint and doors all match the existing home's facade. That is the HOA requirement. It was a lot more expensive to build, but I honestly like the look of it better.

This is up in the Dallas area.

My wife and I bought this house about two years ago and the agreement was that I could build a shop. We had originally budgeted for a steel building, but the HOA wouldn't allow for that. Now I'm doing most of the work myself to stay in budget, but honestly it's more rewarding! I've done...