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    Cut Diagonal Brace for Window?

    I finally started building on my workshop in the back of an existing garage and plan to add a window to the back wall to let in some light. There's a diagonal 'let-in' brace in the way though and I haven't been able to find info on how to properly reinforce the area after the brace is cut. If...
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    The Workshop-in-a-Garage

    Long time reader, first post in years. I'm moving soon and am in the process of planning out the new shop; looking forward to posting as this progresses and to getting everyone's ideas. For background, I currently have a finished 22'x22' 2-car detached and a 12'x20' shed that are each very...
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    Garage door insulation cover

    I'm in the process of insulating an un-insulated wood door. The door panels are recessed 1/2" on the inside and it's a perfect fit for 1/2" polyisocyanurate foam. So I'm left with an overall smooth surface, but the insulation panels are exposed and I'd like a more uniform surface for aesthetics...
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    MDF Drawer Organizers

    I'm looking into finally organizing the drawers in my rolling tool chest. I like the idea of tool foam but most all of it seems overpriced for what it is. As an alternative I'm considering doing the same thing using MDF and a router; cheaper, sturdier, and the MDF won't hold onto the tool like...
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    "Central" Vac hose management

    I recently bought/installed a Hoover GUV for the garage. I know reviews are mixed on this but I'm impressed so far when used as intended. One problem that I've run into is what to do with the hose when not in use. Currently I have the power unit on the 1ft wide wall between garage doors with...
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    Single-Car Building Price in Central NC

    I'm in the process of getting quotes for a 12x20 shed so I can (finally) free up working space in my 22x22 detached garage. It will be built on a concrete slab but used and permitted as a shed (barn doors instead of overhead door); so I imagine pricing should be similar to a 12x20 single car...
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    Power to a planned shed

    I'm in the process of planning for a 12'x14' shed. It will need one 15A circuit to supply overhead lighting and an outdoor light. There is a detached garage about 30' away from the planned shed site with a subpanel from the house which is about 30' from both. (triangle of buildings) The...
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    Intake connection on Kobalt/Sanborn/Powermate

    Hi Everyone, [Long time lurker, first time poster] Does anyone have a good solution for connecting to the intake on a Kobalt 60 gallon compressor? On my previous compressor (oilless/airless 20gallon) I was able to just thread in a section of black pipe to outdoors. The Kobalt (rebranded...
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