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I have been thinking about purchasing a packout type box set Milwaukee has the most products and accessories including aftermarket support but is also one of the most expensive...

In the past 14 months I have replaced two gas water heaters and both of them have control valve issues. The flashing indicator light shows normal functioning on both but... At my Cabin I was getting really hot water even when it was set to pilot and being gone for several weeks (Reliance from...

We currently have a 60 yr old natural gas furnace with sheet metal duct work running under the house with the registers in the floor and no A/C I have been wanting to get A/C and our existing furnace is not compatible So I have several questions: 1. Should the duct work be replaced? 2...

I have a home built in the late 50's that has a natural gas down draft furnace (General Electric) that I believe is original to the home We are having intermittent problems which seems to become more frequent. 1. Turn on the thermostat to the desired temp and it comes on and heats the house...

I was going to build the shed myself but keep running into lack of available time to complete it So now I am contemplating having Tuff Shed build it using my existing foundation / floor Tuff Shed has said that the siding extends 1.00 inch below their bottom plate which would only mean a 1/4...

I amhaving issues with the extension cords that have the clear lighted ends. I had purchased (2) 12ga x 10' cords to use with a portable a/c. With one cord the female end gets hot so I swapped it with the other and it did not Are there quality issues with the lighted cord vs the cords with the...

I recently went to look at a property for sale and it had a lot of these broken corners on the siding Was this caused by improper fastener placement or a defective product?

So today I had two propane tanks "topped off" a 20 and 30lb'er Now the 20lb'er felt heavier than 3 other ones that were filled somewhere else previously Putting it on the scale it was 42.8lbs minus the tare weight of 16.6 = 26.2lbs of propane. Propane weighs about 4.24lbs per gallon which...

We have a 6 x 8 metal shed that could use a refreshing as there is fading along with surface rust Any suggestions on paint brand / type and how to apply it Thanks

Does the sketch provide the proper information to a roofer as far as the measurements to provide a quote?

A contactor that I met with has said that the concrete work for the garage build may have to be pumped and if so it would be with a pea gravel mix as that is what can go through the pumper. In a quick internet search I have read that this mixture shrinks more and thus potentially more cracks...

I am planning on building a shed and want to know how far the siding should extend beyond the bottom of the sill plate. :dunno:

How far should the siding overhang the concrete slab when building a garage. The height of the slab is supposed to be 6" above grade

http://garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=278077&stc=1&d=1377704826 There is a gap that is appx. 3/8 wide between the wood ledge and the top of the brick on the exterior of the house. Should I use a foam backer rod and caulk (then paint to match the house) or fill the joint...

http://garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264678&stc=1&d=1372044995 I would like to build a 10x12 shed like the one pictured but I cannot find plans. A google search for "barn shed" gives me a gambrel type structure

I came across a listing where the seller says he has (6) new 8' light fixtures which are single pin, so I asked if they were T12's or T8's and the reply was T8. I have never seen that , so anyone using them - opinions. I can get all for $50

I have been debating on what lighting to put up in my garage, initially I was going to go with a pair of 8' T8 and a pair of 4' T8. However at at one of my trips to HD I saw that they had a 3 bulb T8 fixture, so in doing a google search I found Industrial Lighting Products out of Florida which...

Here is a quote I got last spring and it works out to $60.00 sq ft. I spoke with the contactor last week and he said that prices have come down to the $55-$59 sq ft range Plans & Permits $1100.00 Excavation of footings, tree removal and ground prep $2550.00 Concrete Foundation incl...

I am looking to build a garage not larger than 26x28 why would I want trusses? They are more expensive than conventional rafters?

I am looking into upgrading my existing garage lighting with either T5HO or T8HO what is the difference between a residential and commercial ballast. I want somehting that will not interfere with the radio Thanks