Recent content by Speedman87

Yep that’s exactly where I am. It’s a Waldorf address but really it’s Hughesville. That’s a good idea with the rear bay door, and also a concern of mine with the zoning and untagged/ non running cars…. I have 3 project cars at the moment and none of them run. Also I’m always working on friends...

The main reason I want it further back is privacy. I work on cars. I wouldn’t want to have half dismantled, non running cars in plain street view…… furthermore further back I would have a lot more space for parking. Running water to it is feasible. But a bathroom and shower may be a little far...

That’s a good idea. I didn’t consider that

Thanks for the input. We don't get terrible snow in southern Maryland. Usually occasional dustings every winter and actual accumulation every few years. Very rarely we see heavy snow. The setup with the house and garage closer to the front of the property the house sets 75 feet from the road and...

Hello all, Getting a house and detached garage built and wanted some of you guys input on the best location. Attached you will find two preliminary drawings for a site plan with 2' topography increments. I'm stuck between the two and wanted some pros and cons of each. The plan with the house...

Yea never works out that way, especially when you factor in efficiency and other variables Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Approximately how much fuel would a 80k BTU Heater use an hour if constantly ran. Anyone have any real world scenarios??? Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

No, it’s not. Detached garage with no hvac what so ever Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Yea the garage is detached. Will be on the look out thanks Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Could you use home heating oil instead of kerosene with the torpedo type heaters? Would the result be less fumes? Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Pellet and wood burning stove would take up too much time getting started. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Yea an oil option is very expensive. I replace the one on the house last year and I believe it was $1800 just for the tank and install. Permits had to be pulled. Is it Possible I can run an additional line from that existing tank????Garage is about 50 feet away Sent from my iPhone using...

75,000 btu unit. It does great as far as heat. Just the fumes and the noise is the problem. Not looking to be working in a t shirt. 55 degrees is fine for me. Just not freezing Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

What area do you live in? What size garage and how long have you been running that set up? For $1400 and I can have heat and AC doesn’t sound like a bad deal Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Southern Maryland. Can see the Teens in the winter. Cinderblock construction garage. Insulated ceiling and doors Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal