Recent content by jake26

It has been my experience that having an insured company do the sealing with the correct process and materials is about 2X the cost of just the cheaper materials in the big box stores. Last time I painted my approach myself, the sealer was much thicker than I thought and I ended up buying 2X...

My garage will have white ceiling and walls with grey cabinets, closet, benches and bottom 30" of the wall. I also will have a thin blue line to separate the grey from white on the wall. Then add a few Milwaukee Brewer Logos and I am golden! :beer:

Sorry if I am a little dense but ... should my rough frame then be 81" x 37.75" (I am allowing 5/8" for the drywall and corner bead sides instead of wooden jams). That would make my finished opening (after drywall and top jam) 80.25" x 36.5". Thanks!!

Hi Gang! Another question from the ignorant. I am making a small closet in my garage with a Bi-Fold door. I assumed sizes for the door frame size would be listed in the instructions but unfortunately, there were not so I need a little help figuring it out. The door is hinged in the middle...

What - is - Lista?

Re: $25000 is my commands(fiancee) approved limit Amen brother. I suggest making a list of needs, a section for wants and keep an open mind.

It is difficult to know the particulars about the Bobadame's job and life so insinuating he was lying or had a bad work ethic is not cool. We are all adults and we all take responsibility for our own actions so lets not try to judge others on some personal moral compass. Personally, I wish I...

Congrats on the new home and shop. The Subdivision will allow you to run a business from your home? Some associations will not.

In today's housing environment, selling is near impossible. However, building onto a small lot in a bad neighborhood will never net you a good return on your investment. Location, Location, Location, or be the cheapest house in the neighborhood is the best way to build equity in your home.

The caulk isle is my wife's favorite.

http://www.osha.gov/dts/hib/hib_data/hib19880520.html The Department of Labor & Industries warned consumers and employers in May 1988 that plastic-polyvinyl- chloride (PVC) pipe cannot be used in compressed air piping systems without risk of explosion. By law, employers must protect their...

Well, after hearing everyone's advice, I called my Menards store and complained about the warped wood and the woman said I can return what I do not like. Even after a year, she said they would refund the warped wood. :beer: Now, I have to convince my wife that I need a better level and the...

Thanks for all the suggestions (the Jawhorse looks awesome). My problem with the wood is that I had it picked and delivered (since I ordered $1000 worth of supplies, I had it all delivered at once), so I believe the handlers picked everyone's cast offs and gave them to me. Example: I made a...

I have been working on a garage makeover and it is taking me forever. Firstly, because I do not have any construction experience so all my electrical, plumbing, drywall, mudding and construction has been a learning experience. Secondly .. health-wise, I am falling apart. Anyhoo ... to my...

I tried to use the lipstick trick to mark drywall but I have an innate ability to never install flush boxes so the lipstick marked only a small portion of the gangbox. Now I just measure.