Recent content by kyounker

Yes, I did almost that. My new garage went from 24' to 41' deep by adding to both the front and back, but saving the side wall and most of the existing slab. New footings were poured and the new portion of the slab will be poured later this week. About the only disadvantage is that the...

I'm new here, so please forgive if this was already posted or is in the wrong place. I just came back from Lowes with a new Hitachi framing gun that comes with a free 7 1/4" corded circular saw. Total price was $180. Saw was selling alone for $98. Today's the last day of the deal. (I don't...

I'm building in a closet that will be about 8' wide and wondering which type of doors would be best? Bi-fold or sliders. Access to this will be mainly by the kids to get at their toys. I'm not concerned about the space needed out for the bi-fold doors. Is there any other concerns that...

Mercy, yes, it sounds like we have the same situation. Laundry room plumbing will be coming from the shared wall and joist space. I will obviously insulate that area as much as possible. Obviously this past winter was the exception, but I lived in this house the year before and was able to...

Guys, The framing is completed on my new attached garage in Michigan (cold winters). I'm running wire this weekend and then will start insulating before drywall but have a question. I have a 24' by 41' lower level with 2 x 10 floor joists 12" OC. The upper level is conventionally framed with...

Thanks guys...I've got a call in to the Inspector as well, to confirm.

Hey Guys, I've been lurking here since last fall as I've been planning my garage addition. Here comes the first of my many questions for you all. I'm expanding my 2 car, 24' x 24' single level into something bigger with an upper level workshop. I'd like to add a Mr. Heater upstairs, and plan...