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    Is this attic space safe to use for storage of lightweight items?

    Well, I finally got around to punching into the attic of my two-car, 22' x 22' garage, built in 1984 and attached to the house. As access is needed for a future radon mitigation system as well as some electrical work, I am planning on installing an aluminum 22.5" x 55" attic ladder by Werner...
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    How to best go about cutting an attic access?

    I recently moved into my first house, and I need to cut an access hole into the finished ceiling of my two-car garage, as there is currently no attic access. I think there is insulation up there, but I am not positive. Is there a recommended way to go about doing this, or do I just pick a spot...
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    Reznor or Modine? Sealed or not? Where to purchase from?

    I am hoping to purchase a 45,000 BTU heater sometime in the next week to install into my two-car garage in Minnesota. At this time, I am fully intending on doing the install myself but hiring somebody for the natural gas work. Should I purchase a Modine Hot Dawg unit, or should I go with...
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    Installing a natural gas heater myself?

    I recently purchased my first house, a 1984-built home with an attached garage that is 22' x 22' and has a 9' ceiling. I am hoping to do woodworking and other projects in it, but because Minnesota winters are cold, heat is a necessity. The 16' door is insulated and very well sealed, but I do...
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    Seeking guidance in adding a subpanel

    Introduction: My attached, two-car garage in my 1984-built home has one outlet in it, and I would like to install a subpanel so that I can run additional circuits for the purpose of woodworking. The immediate question is can or should I do this myself? House main panel information: The...
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