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Hi all, So I have had an older thread about my internet needs to the garage - located here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=454139&showall=1. That thread quickly escalated into a hardwire vs. wifi vs. fiber debate and got pretty technical and also is creeping on 1 year...

Hi all, So I bought some of the plastic quarter round for my 1/2 bath in the detached garage. Since it is against the block, I am looking to use a glue/caulk/etc. to keep it in place. What would you all recommend? Thanks!

Hi all, So I ended up getting my attic truss room drywalled - since the crew is here. The initial plan is to just use it for storage, but who knows down the road. Right now it is OSB (splattered with mud and soon paint). Thinking of what options I have for flooring. Was thinking something...

Hi all, So I have a 48x30 that is being drywalled Thursday. It is already insulated and I am debating on renting a heater for the crew to help with the drying of the mud. I do have attic truss over 32' of the garage and the upstairs is being done also. Looking at sunbelt rentals at their...

Hi all, So I am looking at my garage door installation and think they need to be adjusted. They were installed in March and now with the cold and wind, I am seeing and feeling the gaps. Question is what is the correct solution? I currently don't have openers, but the plan is to add...

Hi all, So I am reviewing my options for the outdoor units for two 24k mini splits. My electrical panel is on the front wall and I have already run two 10/3 wires ( had some available) from the panel to two junction boxes that are just above the top plate on the back wall. So when I am ready...

Hi all, I have the carriage lights on the front of the garage hooked up to 3 switches (two 3-way and one 4-way). So I can control them from inside the house and just inside the two man doors in the garage. Is it possible to add a motion sensor to this setup? Thanks!

Hi all, So I bought a bunch of 4 ft LED lights: https://www.ledlightingwholesaleinc.com/E5SLB35D4-850-p/e5slb35d4-850.htm I plan on having the lights on 3 switches - left area, center bay and right bay. Being that they are only 35 watts each and I am running 14/2 duo wire (for dimming)...

Hi all, Looking at a pair of 24,000 BTU 16 SEER Mitsubishi Mini-Split Single Zone Heat Pump - MZ-WR24NA If I buy them by the end of the month (and for cash) I can get them for $1500 a piece with $500 install per unit - total $4000 Based on the pricing search I have done online, it seems like a...

Hi all, I am looking at minisplits for my garage. I was contemplating a Mitsubishi but the app got a horrible reviews. This is a need for us because The gym will be located in the garage and it would be nice to be able to set it the night before via the app to turn on an hour before going out there

Hi all, So I am finishing up my detached - meaning final wiring and prepping for insulation and drywall. Longer term thought was to do mini-splits down the road, but my buddy who is also building a detached is getting what appears to be a good deal on a pair of mini-splits and I can get the...

Hi all, So we have a wood burning insert now and keeps the downstairs nice and toasty and the warm air goes up the nearby staircase to a landing where all the bedrooms branch off. We are keeping the bedroom doors open at night but the heat will not make it to the master bathroom which is on...

Hi all, Thought this was a cool pic this morning. It was 29 degrees out. I have been building site-built baffles in my detached garage(yes I know I am a glutton for punishment). You can see where on the far right lift bay with scissor truss, I have only gone up 4 feet from the eave and the...

Hi all, So I am getting close to doing insulation and drywall and was thinking of running a couple wires into my attic area of the garage for future mini-splits. That way I don't have to fish wire down to the panel later. Just have them terminate in a junction box. Garage is 48x30 so thinking...

Hi all, So I am nearing the insulation and drywall stage of my detached. I have 4/12 inside pitch scissor trusses over the lift bay. They are 19.25" on center. I was noticing the good amount of sway there is in the bottom cord of the truss. I can move them back and forth pretty easily. I...

Hi all, So my lights came in and I have the Romex that also has the dimmer control wires. I have created a lighting pattern that will be either 20 or 24 lights on the flat part of the garage. (See pics) I have a question on the process of the running the wiring. The lights are only 2.4"...

Hi all, Wondering if any HVAC or mold experts can help. My parents house recently started smelling slightly musty and they discovered black mold around the registers and on nearby furniture. Their HVAC is one where everything is in one unit and a large trunk line goes under the house and...

Hi Everyone, So after some delay because of other things coming up in life, I am back to getting ready for lights in the garage. Background info: 48x30 garage with right side bay(16' wide) having 12' walls and a 4/12 pitched interior ceiling. The rest of the space has 10' wall with flat...

Hi all, So am close to doing insulation. My final for plumbing and electrical is tomorrow and then I just need to do some final framing for the drywall. My contractor did not leave the building in a good state for insulation and I am stuck on my options. I have attic trusses over 2/3 (32 of...