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Because it would be in the middle of the run, where I would want to cover it with drywall. That's not allowed either I thought. I would already have two boxes in the circuit. PANEL---(10')---(box)---(25')---(box near load) This would result in: PANEL---(10')---(box)---(10')---(box in...

I'm dealing with this as well. While LEDs have great potential, as I've discovered, they sometimes don't last nearly as long as they should. I've seen bulbs and integrated (portable) lights fail within a year or two, not 10 or 20. This completely wrecks the ROI -- which the marketing claims...

I'm working on prewiring a couple 40A circuits for a future heat pump in a garage, using 8/3 wire. Not going all the way to the panel, just placing a junction box at one end, running through some walls, and then another box not far from the panel. Anyway, this stuff is really expensive. I...

@ard Believe me I've looked. The only options would be around the far side or rear of the building (which defeats the purpose), or that little space next to the existing garage door shown in the drawing. There's a partition wall right there too. I seriously doubt I could put a door in that...

In addition to the previous question (about securing the short wall), I had another thought. How do I protect the siding on the other side from rain & snow? The rest of the building has a short concrete "wall" to accomplish this (see the drawing). So the siding ends about 12" from the ground...

The short wall was one of my main concerns. I've been looking into epoxy anchor options. I figured I could anchor the PT sill plate (2 anchors), then attach a second plate (drilling out space for the anchors if necessary). That should work, no? Then I'd have a "blank slate" to attach the...

I hadn't quite worked out the details on that but figured I could always drop the top a little (and/or opt for a higher threshold to help keep the weather out).

Thanks everyone, this is encouraging. @matt_i I'll look into the epoxy anchors. I don't really know anything about how this slab was constructed. There is in fact a crack right about where the sill plate would be. As an fan of over-engineering things :o, I've never been too confident in toe...

Hi all. First post here. I've searched around for some info on my situation but haven't had much luck. Currently I have a detached garage/shop with a door between the garage and shop. For a number of reasons, I'd like to remove this door. But if I do, the only way to get into the garage...