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    New Member in VA

    I have the shell (framing, roof, siding, windows) built out by contractors and I am doing all the interior work. So far, I am around the mid 40K range.
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    Painting a knee wall

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    Painting a knee wall

    Poured concrete..
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    Painting a knee wall

    I have an 18" high knee wall in a new garage build. What kinda of paint should I apply to smooth out the finish? Do I need to prime and or seal first?
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    New Member in VA

    Hi, I am in Aldie. I have a garage project nearing the end of its build. I have two unfinished floors above the garage (top floor is an attic). Possible future apartment... Are you in Loudon or Fairfax?
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    Single Pole switch for 240 circuits

    Can I use a single pole toggle switch to turn power off to an 240v outlet. If the switch was co-located near the switch I would have used a Double Pole. However, I only have one 12-2 wire going from the toggle switch to outlet where the power come to the outlet first. I just want to remotely...
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    Decomission a fireplace

    Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of molding and trim work around the fireplace on the other side. So, tearing it all out would require redoing that whole wall...
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    Decomission a fireplace

    Only on the incoming main feed. There is a regulator be the black stand.
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    Decomission a fireplace

    Where is the best place to cap it. A plug in the shut-off valve or a cap at the end of the flex hose where it connects to the fireplace.
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    Decomission a fireplace

    So, I was going to leave the line there just in case I want garage heater. Althogth I already have portable Heat-Pump/AC unit planned for the space.
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    Decomission a fireplace

    Actually construction is pretty much done in this area. The back of the fireplace is in the garage and I don't want to reroute the exhaust.
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    Decomission a fireplace

    I need to decommission a fireplace to allow for a garage to be built in its place. I have never used the fireplace the 3 years we lived here and cost to relocate the exhaust is expensive. Other than turning off the valve, what other activities should I do? 1. Unhook gas line and cap? 2. Cap...
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    Lift before Epoxy?

    I have a new garage floor. Should I install the lift before expoxy or expoxy first. I figure if I epoxy first, the installation of the lift might damage the coating.
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    Protecting SER Cable

    I am planning a 90 amp panel in a new garage addition. I have a #2 AL SER cable to be run from the panel in the basement to the new panel on the right. My only choice to route the cable without tearing up my finished basement would be to come out through the 14" rim joist on the left and then...
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    Garage doors

    Good Deal.
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    Garage doors

    Where is the best place to get a 16x8 r18 insulated garage door. Any good online discounters? Also I have a 12 ft ceiling but the lift is not close enough to the door to hit it when up. I like to install the door is high as possible but still use a standard opener (as opposed to the side...
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    looking for idea..28wide x 20 garage - one garage door and height for a lift..

    I am at 18.5 x 29ft deep and I plan to put a 2 post lift. I will have a 2nd floor and possibly and attic space above that. I am putting the left towards that back and with car lifted, I can park another underneath. I have 12ft ceiling height.
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    Garage slab slope.

    Its an attached garage.
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    Garage slab slope.

    My new garage is 18x29 deep. Concrete guy asked if I want it sloped. He said she he normally does 1/8" per foot. Would I notice that and will it be a problem for a lift? Or should just make it level or maybe slope the half of the slab near the door which is where I would park a car.
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