Recent content by Kaoskido

I am in Minnesota and yes behind the barn door is another exterior door so its sealed up. Barn door is just for looks. Any particular vapor barrier or just the run of the mill plastic? Any suggested insulation? What prevents insulation in the ceiling from getting moisture or mold, etc...

Vapor barrier on walls only - what about ceiling?

Looking for interior finishing suggestions on my 10x12 Storage Shed that I am looking to repurpose. I built this shed back in 2014 and at the time didn't feel the need to finish the interior. Fast forward to now and I have a small CNC router that is 4' x 6' that I need to get out of my double...

Yes, there is trim outside - both vertical and overhead horizonal. It is installed correctly. The garage door is adjusted to its max but does not push the center of the door in.... Seems odd - I will try adjusting it again after the weather passes. For now I used pipe strap to snug the...

This summer I replaced all of the jamb/brick molding and door stop with PVC on my 16' garage door. All of the door stops at the time were place nicely up against the door and from the inside you could not see any light. However, winter is here and my garage faces the west and quite often we...

Hey guys --- Minnesota and we are in the negative digits for the last two weeks...... Therefore I cannot use my Mitsubishi hyper heat and my electric Cadet Hot One 5000w heater is just not cutting it. I am guessing that on these weeks of sub zero the only option to get good heat is a propane...

I ended up buying the Champion 9,200-Watt Gasoline Powered Electric Start Portable Generator from HomeDepot.

I called Generac and they were telling me about something that some/most open framed portable generators do not emit clean electric and therefore items with motherboards or sensitive electronic devices should not be used under generator power.... Now that is something to think about.... tried...

I'm in SW Minnesota - I've never experienced any long power outage before but I'd rather be safe than sorry. My basement family room has a gas fireplace with a simple 110v blower. the rest of my house is all electric heat - I recently had a Heat Pump installed but I've been told that is only...

Or: Westinghouse WGen9500 Heavy Duty Portable Generator - 9500 Rated Watts & 12500 Peak Watts - Gas Powered - Electric Start - Transfer Switch & RV Ready - CARB Compliant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HYWDS7D/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Or: Westinghouse WGen9500 Heavy Duty Portable Generator - 9500 Rated Watts & 12500 Peak Watts - Gas Powered - Electric Start - Transfer Switch & RV Ready - CARB Compliant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HYWDS7D/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Right now I am leaning towards this generator: DuroMax XP10000E Gas Powered Portable Generator, Blue and Black https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018C6BDE/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I am not sure about the dual fuel given I would have to buy large propane tanks and have them on hand and I am not...

So I have the interlock installed but shame on me for not having a deeper conversation about the generator with the electrician.... They had planned for a 30amp and after discussing with them and the fact I have lots of electric here given I have electric heaters throughout my house they said...

I have the electrician coming tomorrow to do the install of the interlock and portable generator wiring. I've not bought a generator yet. Been looking but have not really decided on which route to go. I don't have an option to bury a 500 gallon propane tank. I also know that gas carb die...

Ha - Electrician just told me that our utility company does not allow the Generlink..... so an interlock it will be...... That said - any suggestions for a decent - don't break the bank generator or are they all the same to some degree? I would say the generator use for me will be a "true...