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Hi Everyone, So i am very close to pulling the trigger on my 36 wide by 30 deep garage. I am thinking 3' man door and two 12x9 doors on the eave end. Walls will be 12.5' for future lift (far right bay) and attic truss. The attachment shows initial layout I am thinking. The rectangle on the...

Hi all, So we are installing 2 16" doors in an existing frame to help with noise reduction from the playrooms. What is the best process for doing this? Installing the hinges on the doors first? or installing the hinges in the frame? I want to ensure my spacing is good top to bottom and side...

Hi, Anyone know anything about this? Model 2900. I inherited it with some other stuff from a neighbor. Any good? What value does it have? Thanks!

Hi all, So I working on a 36x30 (30 deep) garage with attic truss and attached is the truss the contractor is proposing. 9.5/12 pitch with 12.5' wall for possible future lift. I am far from an expert on trusses and would like your opinion. Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks, Joe

Looking for a small heater to warm up my attached 2 car garage. The garage is insulated but no heat source. I have setup my free weight system in it and want to be able to put the heater on a timer to turn on at 5:00AMish to warm it up some. I am looking at a ceiling mount like this: I am...

Hi all, Came across this deal and thought I would share. Better late than never! Ingersoll Rand 2235QTiMAX 1/2" Quiet Titanium Air Impact Wrench - normally around $300 - now $189.99 with free shipping (prime). Ends in about 5 hours...

Hey all, So I have some future projects planned. One is to redo a retaining wall that is currently railroad ties with no deadman (nice lean to it) with block and to extend our paver patio. No specific time table yet, but thinking about keeping an eye out for an appropriate saw on craigslist...

Hi all, So I am putting back together a go-kart/buggy for the kids that I picked up recently. I can get it to start by jumping the solenoid but not with the key. The ignition switch is good and when in the starting position - I have 12v going to the starter solenoid (brand new and is good). It...

So my neighborhood had a yard sale yesterday and I picked up a vise from someone. It says "American Red Seal Guaranteed" No53N on the side. Paid $20 for it. How did I do?

Hi Everyone, So I have been doing reading on here about attic trusses, joists and rafters, etc. So I have a question to all the engineers! I am looking at a 36x30 garage (30' deep). 12' ceilings for a lift with a 9/12 or 10/12 pitch roof. So looking at attic trusses, 30' clear span is a...

Hi all, So I am contemplating building a shed for the kids go-karts, buggies, etc. (and eventually a quad for myself). Something that is easy access in and out. Currently they are outside with covers. Here is what I am looking to store: I am thinking this design with modifications: I...

Hey all, I have been a member for almost 3 years - learned a lot - thank you everyone! I have some threads from the past about the planning of my detached garage. As is typical around here, I went from a 30x30 4-5/12 pitch roof to thinking a 36x30 with attic trusses would be better.(This...

Hi, So I am looking to get one and there seem to be quite a few options on Amazon that got decent reviews in the 30-55 price range. Wondering if anyone has any experience on here. I am just a home owner so no daily use or anything just around the property. Here are two I am looking at...

Hi all, So I am looking to widen my driveway about 2 ft. in one section. People (including me) constantly drive over the grass in this section because of the optical aspect of the trees on the other side (staying away from them). Here is the area : A little more information. The...

Hi all, So this is more about my house than garage. I am thinking about doing an energy audit on my house because the master bedroom, closets and bathroom are considerably colder than the rest of the house. To be fair the closets and bathroom are above the unheated garage(insulated and...

Hi all, This is on my house. My master bath and closets are above the attached 2 car garage. Below is a picture of the space behind the knee wall. I have insulated the rafters as a second barrier to the cold. My questions is what purpose of the small angle 2x4s? and on the floor? (Blue...

Hey all, Ok - so this is not in my garage, but I need some advice. My house panel in my garage(which is located on a slab) is on the far wall and I need to get a new wire into my crawlspace. The only way I see it going is to go up into the access area behind a bathroom and closet, run through...

Hi all, I have a small area where I want to put down some gravel/stone where I park my excursion. I figure I would excavate down about 6 inches, put some driveway fabric down and then the stone. Since I have a lot of leaves that I blow into the woods past this area, I was thinking a bigger...

Hi all, So I added 2 new outdoor lights on trees for the driveway. I also added a 2-gang outside receptacle box (two GFCI outlets) on the front the of the house and 2 switches inside. The thought is one switch will control power to one outlet - this is for front of house christmas lights. The...

Hi all, So I get water going down my asphalt driveway and it dumps right around a tree and into the yard - washing away dirt/mulch/etc. I am thinking a simple drain to a drywell would suffice. Here is the driveway that slopes down and the water funnels to the tree on the left. Picture of the...