Recent content by jmvar

You are right, all the neighbors have sheds right on the property line which is interesting because I live in a posh, snooty, PITA county. Our neighborhood is a little older and more laid back compared to the rest of the area so I think that is why everyone looks the other way. If I build...

Thanks for the input on the plastic shed. Reading reviews I think your experience is common. I am looking for a long term solution so I think I will steer away from that solution. There is room to add a lean-to on the side where the man door is but I would rather add the rear of the building.

Hi, I am fortunate to have a detached garage that is roughly 30' x 23' where I can escape to break all kinds of things that don't need fixing. I enjoy fixing and making things and have a lot of hobbies I share with my kids that provide a steady stream of projects to keep me busy and fill up the...

Lots of great suggestions. I will try to answer all questions. I live in Maryland so we do get frost. Movement is very slight, I will call the contractor and have him take a look. They compacted the $&^% out of the base and the pavers with a large compactor. I thought they were really...

Last year I paid to get a paver patio put in on the back side of our house. Did the 3 contractor bid deal and went with the most expensive guy because I liked his delivery, he seemed like an honest guy, and his foreman was trained and certified by the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute. The...

Re: DRIVESITFAR IS GETTING ORGANIZED in his 9x15 portion of 2 car garage. DIY’s & COO Hi Drives, just looking through your great thread and I saw a pic of the entrance of your garage. I see a trench drain exactly like the one I need to put in for my garage. I searched through the thread and...

Thanks, good to know. So looking at the wiring in the panel it looks like the ground and the neutral are not bonded. From what I read, this is a good thing. However, I don't see a ground rod anywhere like I do by the panel for the house. Can you guys look at this setup and see anything I...

I will climb up and check the label on the electric heater. What about my assumption that I have 8awg THHW wire? I measured it to have .228" diameter with my calipers and the only identifier I can see on it says " oil and gasoline resistant". My assumption is that it is 8 awg THHW wire from...

I have a 750 sq ft detached garage that I had big plans for but I have hit a bit of a hiccup financially so I need to use as it sits right now with out any upgrades for a while. The original owner that had the garage built and wired used a 60A breaker off the 200A panel in the house. They ran...

I ended up getting the M12 stick light with magnet and the M12 rover that had a special at Home Depot with a free M12 battery. I have used both and I am very happy with this combination. I can use the M12 rover as an underhood light and it works well. I can use the magnet or the feet that...

Wow, great feedback, thanks for taking the time to post. Can the 2364 M12 be stuck under a fender to light up brake work?

Hi guys, I am looking for a light to work on cars. I previously had a harbor freight under hood work light that just gave out. I liked it for under hood work but when I am working on brakes or under the car I need something I can aim at my task. I was thinking about getting one of these...

I walked by this bench at my local Lowe's and really liked it. Had to pass because I have other projects that need funds first. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-3000-48-in-W-x-37-in-H-10-Drawer-Steel-Rolling-Tool-Cabinet-White/1000617413

Entry, ratcheting wrenches are one of my favorite tools in my toolbox. Having quality ones would be great. Thank you SK for doing this. Crossing my fingers to be one of the 3 picked.

All of the trench drains I have seen need to be encased in concrete. Can you **** concrete right next to the cut asphalt? Here is what I think options are, please let me know what you think and if I am missing anything. 1. Trench drain in concrete to drain out either to left side or right...