Recent content by robortiz59

Ughhh. I wish I had read this thread before I installed 2 new flourescent fixtures this past weekend. I put up two 48 inch, double tube, T8 fixtures. The brand is Simkar. They very clearly say "Industrial Light" on the box. I bought them from a local electrical outlet. I thought I would...

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I recently joined the VCT Club. I installed red and black Armstrong VCT in a diagonal pattern a couple months ago. Actually, I paid a tile contractor to do it. I hope this doesn't disqualify me for membership. :D I just don't have time for DIY projects lately. I did build the garage myself a...

I need a handful of SK sockets to fill in some gaps in my socket sets. I've had these sockets sets for about 30 years now. Bought them when I was a teenager working as an auto mechanic. I've either lost or broken some of them in the last 10 - 15 years. So just want to fill out the sets again...

What does GESB mean?

I just had the Clopay Premium Steel door installed. Rated at R-17.2. I bought it off a guy who works for a local door dealer but does work on the side, and wants to start his own business. I found him on a bulletin board at the lumber yard where I sourced all the materials to build my garage...

Hi everybody. I just finished building a new garage. Its something I've wanted to do for years. I've lived in my home for 15 years. Its about 100 years old, and had a detached garage, about 19' X 20'. The old garage was likely built at the same time as the house. It had double plank walls...

Hi everybody. I'm new to the GJ, and this is my first post. I just finished building a new 28' X 24' garage. The outside is done for now, and I'm working inside on wiring, insulation, and drywall over the winter. I plan on installing a gas heater next year, and I've been reading the GJ as...