Recent content by Scotto

I have 2 Skylink chain driven garage door openers. I installed them 5-6 years ago and have had no issues with them - still work as they should.

I have one from Woolwax that has the same style adjustable gun (probably same exact part). It works great with Surface Shield! After reading all the reviews, that one looks like the one to get.

Good idea epoxying the floor. Even if the person buying the house isn't a DIYer/car guy, it makes the garage present much better. Most people store **** in their garage so it doesn't need to be the most durable thing in the world. I put down some cheapy Rustoleum epoxy for my 1 car garage...

This is my take. Don't go through this and spend all that money for something that may never be an issue. Also, I'd disassemble it and rebuild it if you need to move it. You want those posts in the ground structurally for wind support. There is zero lateral support if those 6x6s are not in the...

I just used PEX. Was cheap and is good for 160 psi (max I run it is 130). I ran it in the walls 5 years ago and it works without issue - no leaks.

I've always used Behr paints and still do for walls. For trim though, their standard paints are gloppy and dry too fast. It also is forever "sticky" and doesn't harden. I switched to Sherwin Williams Emerald and it's loads better to brush. Very little brush marks and goes on so smooth. They...

Thank you - I'm never siding a house again myself, lol

Yup, just 1x3" furring strips screwed to the wall studs

Last year I finished re-siding my whole house with steel siding (and gutters, fascia, etc). Vertical all the way around with steel horizontal in the gable ends. The vertical is very easy to do because it's self supporting on the bottom trim channel piece. I don't have any photos, but for the...

I went with steel panels on the ceiling and drywall walls. It came out sharp looking IMO. Easy to install with a buddy (with my makeshift rolling scaffolding) and no painting or mudding. I put up plastic vapor barrier and blew in 24" of insulation on top. I know you're concerned about climate...

I agree and have a dehumidifier in my garage that I run if it's over 70% RH. Like you, I'm more worried about my tools and equipment, which are worth much more $$.

To make damn sure you're compacted, I'd rent a trench compactor/roller, like this: It's very cheap insurance (~$250/day). The plate compactor doesn't compact more than a few inches IMO and is best for final compaction for something like pavers. When I prepared my garage site, I had 3' stump...

I cracked one of my toilets once overtightening 1 side. It's trash - chalk it up to a lesson learned and get a new one. Now I'm REALLY careful tightening down toilets, lol.

I'm curious, how is it easier to tape/sand? Thanks!

Go on car-part.com to search junkyards all over. A few times I've found replacement body panels in the same color and just needed to bolt them up. You got lucky you didn't hit the cab!