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I have a 26x26 garage with 9 foot ceilings. Is it possible to add a partial second level to an existing garage? What do I need to be concerned about?

is anyone here a home inspector? i am currently studying to become one in canada and would like to talk to someone about becoming certified/licensed.

I am currently studying to become a home inspector and was wondering what would be a good moisture meter to purchase. There are so many on the market and the prices range so much that I have no idea. Any suggestions??

anyone here buy the black and decker gemini 6x6 shed thats on sale at canadian tire right now? I need a storage shed to get the junk out of my main garage . I am between this one and the 6x6 jardin shed at home depot.

can I insulate the outside of my shop and house over top of the existing stucco with foam sheeting? I am going to vinyl side the house and want to add some insulation first, but don't want to tear down the stucco if at all possible. I will be installing new windows as well.

I have a sloped driveway in front of my garage door. Every time it rains the water runs in to the garage and against the outside wall. After ruining my drywall a few times I raised it up 4 inches off the ground. How can I incorporate some kind of drain in front of the garage without major work...

anyone using a dewalt dc520 drywall/decking cordless screwgun. I am looking for somewhere to buy the bare unit fairly cheap. I found some at reasonable prices on ebay but they do not ship here in canada (brandon manitoba).

has anyone used the inline or register type booster fans? I am thinking of putting some in my living room as it is warmer than the rest of the house.My question is...there is a preasure switch that senses airflow and turns the fans on,but my furnace is a new hi efficiency model that runs on low...

I am putting a drainage area in front of my garage because of a heavily sloped driveway. How is weeping tile sold, by the foot?What is the best type of rock to put around it for drainage?

Anyone use the Jeld-wen windows from Home depot for their hose and garage. They seem like a fair price but I was wondering if the sliding windows are as good as the crank out style?

has anyone used a product such as Genstone artificial brick for siding?I am thinking of putting brick on the lower front of my house and shop and liked this product as opposed to mortered brick.

Hi guys I live in Brandon Manitoba Canada. I want to put a painted finish on my garage floor. The problem I have is when it rains, or snow melts. The water runs down the driveway and into the garage (I have a single 9ft door on one end and a 16 ft door on the other) I am in the thinking process...

I want to vinyl side my garage and house.Can I side over the existing stucco? I also want to add some foam insulation under the siding. I will be replacing the windows so siding to window depth is not a concern. Does this sound right in order of install.... existing stucco..house wrap..foam...

Hi I just wanted to introduce myself. I live in brandon manitoba canada and have been looking for a site like this for a while. What a great idea where we can all get together and talk about our shops. Ihave already found alot of great ideas to improve my garage and hope to give others some as...