Recent content by texasbob

I have one of those hanging from the door shoe things. Hang it from the wall or over a door and it will hold about a dozen cans.

I have been using a Mighty Mite for years. Simple vacuum system.

Re: Picked up a cheap vice need suggestions. I've got a few vices but none of them are all that cheap. If i smack it around some i can even get more than 4 inches. ;)

The centered gate would look better. If it were offset I would put the shed against the garage wall. It won't stick up over the neighbor's side of the fence. You could use the garage as one wall and if you decide you want a light inside wiring would be easier.

If you think acetone is bad check out the stuff in carb cleaner.

The Family Handyman had an article on garage bump out. I don't see why you couldn't do something like that and not cut out the garage wall. Just put in a door and make it the size you want. http://www.rd.com/familyhandyman/content/43965/

I'm new to the Journal thanks to my son (thanks Jared). I have a 2 car detached that's been full for years. Hoping to add shop area soon. There is a 12x20 slab existing that butts up to the garage so all I need is 3 walls and a roof. I am drooling over the carriage doors featured in "The Pole...

How about putting on either the batting or foam and cover it with some of thin plastic or fiberglass panel like for a bathroom or shower wall? It would keep the insulation from getting damaged and it would be smooth so it would be easy to keep clean. Bob