Recent content by HELLSUNICORN

I would not leave the foam out. When I did my 2 post I left the foam in but made that section of the concrete thicker and added remesh. I don't know if you need to worry about that with a 4 post. I can tell you to take detailed photos and measurements of the tubing before you pour the...

Sorry I was terrible about taking pictures when I poured the concrete. I can't find any of the holes. I used 12 inch sonotubes. I dug down about 40 inches. The holes were dug under the slab so when the slab was poured the holes were filled with concrete. When the slab was just right I stuck the...

Why not dig down 6-7 feet, pour concrete and then put a metal post holder on top of the concrete. This way you don't even have to mess with your walls. Just cut the post at the height you need and install the bracket into the concrete. This is what I did on my pole barn addition and I have...

Yes, the information is accurate. The burners do not ignite. If they do ignite the fan will come on and it will work fine. The pilot does light when you turn the thermostat to heat. It is hit or miss if the burners will ignite after that. This is the problem. I do not have a circuit board...

Yes, I know the furnace is 30 years old but if its a simple fix why condemn the whole thing? And up until today I have NEVER had a single problem with it. Its a RHEEM RGDC-06EC1ES 80 plus

My home furnace has been acting up this week. And of course it is -2 outside and my friend who has his own Heating and A/C company is burying his dad today. So I am at the mercy of other "professionals" My furnace is 30 years old and it has never given me any problems. This week the fan stopped...

Here is mine. Made from 2 44 inch Harbor Freight tool boxes. I painted the box frames black and I plan to paint the drawers green when I get time. The top is 3/16 steel plate.

I have been looking at different radiant flooring systems over the last year and after doing a bunch of research I decided to purchase the RMS7 system made by Radiant made simple. My original plan was to build my own system but because I am working over 80 hours a week I didn't have time. Here...

When I did the inside of my pole barn I hung angle iron from the walls at the height I was going to screed at. Just pulled the angle iron out when I was done.

Yes, Hence the reason I had the floor coated. He ground it first. In the floor contractors defense he has been a stand up guy to deal with once I notified him of the problem. He was out today and reground the bad spot. He repainted it and put down more flake. He is coming tomorrow to clear...

Just to be clear I always get multiple estimates, check out the previous work of the person I am hiring and ask for references. I never pay for the work in advance. I don't base my decisions on price. I try to pick the most qualified. I think I am just having a run of bad luck. I am unable to...

As a rule I try to do everything myself. However, with my current work schedule being about 80 hours a week I find myself paying professionals to do some work for me. In the last year I have paid 4 professionals to do work for me. A new concrete driveway, a concrete shop pad, a new roof and and...

Do not do this. A hoist moves around more than you think. You might be able to put a post next to the lift but don't tie into the lift itself.

I had my driveway poured 2 years ago with fiber mesh and nothing else. It had to be torn out and redone this year because of some finishing issues and a color problem I was never happy with. I watched them tear it out. They ended up using a loader to pick up 20x10 chunks. I was amazed how strong...

I just built a 24x20 addition to my pole barn. Its is common pole barn construction with trusses and purlins. The purlins are 24 inches on center and they are covered buy steel sheets. I plan on spray foaming the ceiling. I have planned on spray foaming the ceiling from the beginning because I...