Recent content by monk302

Guys, So I finally got around to doing this, in the cooler weather thankfully. Had a door made up along with three aluminum window (64"x34") and installed this past week. It turns out that when they built the garage in 1913, they put wood horizontally through the block which ultimately...

Thanks guys, I will look into your recommendations. Stevedore, good luck with the new house and fence.

Hey All, The wooden fence surrounding my home is in disrepair so I am looking to replace it with vinyl. It will be about 12 6' foot sections plus a gate that will need to be custom made. I am still debating whether to do it my self or hire a professional. This leads me to my question. 1...

Thanks again KBS.

Another question. If I use a 4x4 angle iron as you described, grinding out a joint, and then inserting one side of the angle iron, won't there be one side that is on the exterior of the wall running vertically? I attached a diagram to further explain my description. Thanks again for all the...

Thank you KBS224.

After looking into this more, what are the differences between using a concrete lintel vs. steel? What are the major differences between the two for this application?

The brick is incredibly brittle. I was thinking of doing an install like this Youtube video. He poured concrete into the frame after notching the brick and setting attachment points beyond the frame of the door.

Thanks guys, wanted to get some additional opinions on this before I set forward doing an improper repair. I will keep you all updated with the repair. Looking forward to getting this garage secure.

All, I have an old garage (1913 construction) that I am rehabbing. It constructed with a large block terracotta. One of the projects I need to tackle next is my side entry door. Right now, there is a crappy interior wood frame door that is framed against the terracotta block. In order...

I recently installed a Lorex system from Costco with Power Over Ethernet (one cable install) and 3mp cameras. I have been very pleased with the output from the cameras and the ability to view the footage via the DVR.

All, This afternoon I went out and began to prep my garage floor for epoxy with a 7" inch Diamabrush hand tool on an angle grinder. I thought I was going to be able to use the blades that came with the tool, but it appears that after approximately 250 sq ft, I will new blades. I purchased...

Marc or anyone for that matter, I am located in Hudson County, NJ. I have an old bed frame that I am planning on getting rid of as soon as possible. I believe it is a queen size but it is bound/******* so it could be a double too. It is free. DM me if you are interested.