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    diy pole barns garage doors, windows and doors

    on my project there windows are about the same price. for a insulated door it runs 1,400 and a basic entry door is 200 threw diy. the commerical garage door at menards is about 1150. and a entry door will run about 100. does anyone have any thoughts on the quality of the diy doors? do they have...
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    roof osb thickness

    im planning on putting a pole barn up and sheeting it with osb and doing asphault shingles. I called they city to see requirements on thickness and they weren't very helpful. they said ask the builder. I said so is there no requirement? they said there is. I said well what is it and they said...
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    gravel for driveway cost.

    I talked with a guy today about doing the site prep for my building. he suggested I have some gravel dropped off and he can put it down while hes there. I did a search on craigslist for gravel and I found a guy who delivers 14-15 ton for 225-300. my current driveway is getting some muddy spots...
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    need opinions on garage door placements

    the yellow line is the property line. the gray is the driveway. the yard tapers down to a steep hill just outside the proposed garage. I wanted a 48 deep garage and a 16 foot garage door. the problem is I would be 2 foot into the pool fence. I have some room to do that but im concerned about my...
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    where to get drawer dividers for steel drawer

    i picked up this drawered shelf from a guy at work. a few drawers have dividers but most dont. im not sure what to even call the thing. im guessing a index card drawer? anyways the dividers are 5 3/8" wide and 3" tall. i could probly make somthing but would like to see if i could buy somthing...
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    best way to start a garage project.

    i have been on the site a bit now and its helped me decide my options. my question is mainly about dealing with contractors. my lot has some unlevel parts so i was thinking it would be best to hire someone who can build the building and level the dirt up ect.. i havent decided on pole or stick...
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    how exactly does a water softner work?

    we purchased a new house with a well. i dont believe the water softner to be working. its a kenmore demand, it had about 3 foot of water in the salt area since we got the house. i disasembled all the valves ect and cleaned them and the float. i vacumed all the water out of the salt tank. i found...
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    leaking air hose reel. where to get a new roto union

    my air reel started leaking. its the roto union that spins with the reel and where the air line conects to the compressor. i think its 1/4 threads on both ends.
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    welding plug styles

    i have a old tombstone welder it uses the 3 prong wire that looks similar to a 110 out let. im planing on running a plug out to my garage. i also wish to use my compressor. i have looked on both and neither pulls more than 50 amps. what 220 outlet is the most comon. on the older style for my...
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    pictures of garages built on uneven ground

    comming to the reality that my garage will have to be built this way. anyone care to share some pictures or experiance. im betting it will add a huge chunk of change to my project.
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    ideas for a garage with a hoist.

    we purchased a new home and i had planed on a pole barn. the yard is pretty unlevel out back and with the septic and a pool its making the barn a far fetch. i had a 2 1/2 at our old house. putting away stuff at this house has been frustrating as i know its not all going to fit plus cars. i would...
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