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    Should I finish the exterior of my first floor before the second?

    I've run into a bit of a time delay with my build. Looking at the availability of the people lined up to help set the trusses and put the roof on it looks like about three weeks from now. I have the first floor pretty much done. So, I'm wondering if it makes sense to install the siding and...
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT 24 x 30 Gambrel Garage

    Since I've had work underway for almost a year, I figured I would start my main garage thread. It's going to be a 24x30 with gambrel trusses which will have an 11x30 room upstairs. I got a set of plans last year from a local supply company and started looking for someone to build it for me...
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    Price & comfort difference between Gambrel and Attic

    Looking to get some opinions on our planned build. We're looking at a 24 x 30 with a second floor. I had originally planned on Gambrel trusses for upstairs. Before I totally commit to that, I wanted to see if the roof of an attic truss garage would be cheaper to install (both labour and...
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    Root cellar under slab?

    I've been making plans to have a 24x30 garage. The concrete guys are planning a footer and then a 4" slab. My wife has asked if we could put a root cellar under the slab at the far end of the floor, using a septic tank (for example). My first answer was no way, but now I'm thinking I should get...
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    Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT The distraction shed, my 12x16

    I actually started the build last September. My wife and I had parted ways with our business partners (her family, kinda messy) and I needed a way to keep the mind off of things. I had been planning to build a full garage at some point, but hadn't gotten it together and wasn't sure with the...
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    Temporary Plastic Storage Shed opinions

    Hi, I'm about to start renos on our new home and hope to have to clear out our old one before long. I need somewhere to store my basement stuff. The new place is pretty secluded, and zoning won't be a problem. I'm wondering about the plastic covered shelters I see on the internets. Anyone...
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    Canadian Government Surplus Four Post Lift

    Hi all, Just thought I'd throw this out to the group. I visit this government surplus site, for deals in my area. Anyway, happened to do a search wrong and saw this item which isn't near me, but closes today. In general it's a good site to keep an eye on, especially if your in the middle of...
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    Stolen door opener - reprogramming question.

    Hi all, My folks called me today to tell me that their car had been gone through last night. It has a door that doesn't lock all the time. Anyway, the only thing missing was the door opener for their 2 car garage. It's a chamberlain 1/2 hp. Part number 41a5021-1m-315. So I've unplugged...
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