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I am looking at adding some windows in my workshop, but more like ‘transom‘ windows (wider than they are tall) up high to deliver light and ventilation, but preserve wall space for hanging racks and slat wall space. I haven’t shopped windows for probably 30 years…. I am thinking either an...

Here is a before and after of my space. Four years ago, I posted in the Forum describing what I wanted to do. Many of the suggestions received then have been incorporated into the new space. To date, we have: Pulled down the Popcorn ceilings Installed new lighting Covered old dark panelling...

I want to install 5/8” Type X firebreak gypsum on my garage wall adjacent to the main house. The wall is framing on the upper portion, but the bottom most few feet are cinder block. My question is about proper installation of the gypsum board. Should I use either a hat channel, or firming...

I want to move a duplex outlet about two feet on my shop wall. The walls are finished, so what I want to do is install a new old work box, power it from a tap from the current outletbox. I would, then, have the old box consisting of wire nutted power, with the outlet fixture removed. I want...

I am starting from scratch in my garage. What is your opinion on purchasing modular garage cabinet systems versus building out cabinet and storage solutions from scratch? What cabinet solutions providers are your favorite and why?

My question to the forum is a fairly basic one. I am interested in installing both an epoxy floor and 5/8 wallboard in the attached garage. Is there a procedural reason to select one over the other to do first? This paneling is all coming off, which will leave me with stud walls.