Recent content by gryzynx

I built a large garage/shop in a previous home in Winnipeg. Bought in 1987, just before the real estate crash and sold in 2003 when I finally could recover my investment. Real estate agents were telling me that the garage was a fine selling feature, but it really did not add to the value of the...

First off, RaceDeck1 probably has written the best case for buying domestic product that can be made. Hats off to you sir, the effort from people like you will be what will save us from the current economic mess. I've noticed in this and other threads that there still is a perception that the...

A place I worked at years back had a similar rack that we used to hang test cables from. Might not be the right thing for anything heavy, but maybe on an electronics bench?

I'd have to agree that this is a pretty ambitious project, but I'd also disagree that a new package would be cheaper, or safer. Easier, yes, but I've had quotes for a 20X30 garage finished that reach to $30K. I figure I might be in the $5K to $10K range for what I propose to do. BooUrns, I see...

I've seen this type of heating out here a lot. sure is nice to not have to lie on a cold concrete floor! I've even seen systems cobbled together from black PVC and an old water heater. I think the packaged systems would be a lot less hassle and might even work better. That rigid foam underneath...

Single story house, but there seems to be an attic access from the outside. These old houses don't have prefab roof trusses, which makes for more open space, but, yes, load bearing interior walls can be an issue. House is about 25X25 with the interior divided into 4 rooms. I'm going to fabricate...

That's pretty much what I hope will happen. That foundation has been in the ground for years and it's probably packed in as good as you can get. Soil tends to be light around here, but the building is relatively small and the possibility for horizontal movement seems minor. I like the idea about...

Lived NE of Winnipeg, near Cook's Creek/Hazelridge/Oakbank. Work for the CNR, that could send you anywhere, including the Chicago to New Orleans corridor. Saskabush isn't so bad, at least the Rider's were able to win the Grey Cup in recent memory!

Hi, Name is Ray, live in Melville Saskatchewan, Canada. I recently moved from Manitoba and I'm trying to find a way to cram all my toys from my 5 acre estate into a city lot. Just put up a post describing my project, hope I can find some help and ideas on this forum Nice to meet you!

Hi, Newbie to this forum. Searched this topic, but looks like I'm trying something new. Seems to be lots of info on sacrificing your garage for the sake of additional living space, but I have the opportunity of converting a small house into a garage. I purchased a property with an old single...