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Slowly insulating my garage this winter, it is a nice project I can do a few pieces at a time when I get some spare time, evenings etc. I just got to the knee walls upstairs, it is a 2x4 wall about 6 ft high under the vertex of the gambrel roof, about 18" from the roof deck at the bottom, about...

Getting ready to do some real electrical work, and want to make sure I'm on the right track. I've done research to get to this point, so thank you already for a lot of information I've gathered from other threads. Looking to take a 60A service to my detached garage, from a 100A panel in the...

I have to create an offset from where the conduit comes up through the sillplate about a half inch from the outside wall (2x6 wall) to the entry point into the bottom off the box which is flush mounted for 1/2" ply. I'd guess a 4" total offset over a 4'-6" run of conduit. Can I do this without a...

Burying some triple wall pipe along the side of my driveway, to take water from my gutters to the street. I need to use some regular DWV fittings at the bottom of the downspouts before I transition to the triple wall pipe. Assuming the bell type fitting between lengths is considered good...

Was preparing to pull the trigger on a new Bendpak four post..... but was scanning for used deals at the same time. Dealt with a bunch of the usual Craigslist mopes over the last couple of months and was giving up hope, when up popped a Bendpak HD9 locally. I asked for pics and when they came...

So I've been thinking about this for a while, built the garage around a future wish for a nice four post lift, for Winter storage of my track/AX car, and for maintenance too. I think I've settled on the Bendpak HD-9XW for the following reasons.... Good quality make, ALI certified, good...

Parting out a 2nd Gen Sebring Sedan, my BIL's old daily, I believe it is Steel Blue, black leather interior in good shape. 2.7 liter motor, needs a water pump, leaking badly. Body parts in good shape, except for it being keyed on the trunk lid and rear fenders, doors are in good shape. Bumpers...

Placed the order yesterday, very excited to not have to roll up tarps anymore! (2) 9x7 stamped steel carriage style doors by CHI, with windows along the top, tinted glass. R16.5 insulated with a steel backing. One will be a high lift, openers to come later as money permits. Was hoping to get...

Not the cable itself, but the plate in the bore. I removed and cleaned an MDK throttle body from a BMW M52TU motor, upon reinstallation the plate sticks closed in the bore..... should I lubricate the edges of the plate and the portion of the bore where it sticks? And what with? This is a...

So I picked up a 20 ton press from Harbor Freight. The steering knuckle is off the front of the Excursion and I'm ready to press out the ball joints and press in the new Moog problem solvers. I have all the cups and adapters in the right sizes. Any tips and tricks to make this job easier? My...

I'm gathering supplies for my roof to be done by a couple of pros (doing work on the side for me) and wondered if anyone here had any advice/recommendations for a ridge vent. I see some fancy looking plastic assemblies out there, with baffles and such to stop the rain/insects. Just don't know...

I have (2) 9'x7' doors to frame, and one 4'x7' door where I am think of using a half garage door also. Here is what I think I need to do: Frame the RO and add trim so that the opening is exactly 9'x7'. The weatherstripping/seal then sticks out a little to cover the edge of the door. Add 2x6...

Ordered 3 rolls of The Barrier for under my garage slab, yesterday, mid morning. Called this morning looking for my address, delivered within 24 hours, no shipping fee. Wow.

New detached garage build about to begin, just thinking about electrical up front in case I need to do any prep work along the way. Garage is ~12 feet off the back of the house, to get to where I want the panel, I have about an 18 foot run underground. House main panel is in the opposite...

Looking for high level estimates to see if I am getting a good deal. Wondering if there might be some people who can look at this quickly and figure a price. Not looking for exact numbers, just to see if the prices I am getting from contractors are fair, and I know there is a lot of knowledge...

My design calls for a 20 ft long steel beam, W12X35, supported at each end by 3.5 inch steel posts. The front post will sit between the two garage doors, the rear post sits in the wall of the stairwell, 4 feet off the back of the garage. The beam will support the attic floor on one side of the...

Just wondering..... I'm in the US now, but as a 20 year old first starting in the UK out I bought a Newsome 3/8" socket set, nice Cr-V matte finish, six points from 6mm all the way up to 22mm. Despite collecting many other socket sets along the way, I always go to my Newsome set. I paid about...

Been planning for a while, but had to finish the house first. I just submitted my variances for approval by the village (1'-0" from lots lines on a small lot, and 18'-0" overall height). Hoping to have approval by mid to late October (zoning meeting on 10/18), submit plans the next day and...