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Fortunately, I have some space and was able to construct a 30’ X 18’ “hanger” with electricity and a 13’ clearance. This allows me to pull though and then position the trailer for easy hook up and exit.

I have a barn that should have never had heat/AC due to poor insulation. Replacing two 120 gallon propane tanks with a single 500. Also have a vacation home that is serviced by a different company that charges $.85 a gallon more than the outfit that services the house/barn. I own the tanks...

Bought a Venture 22 in 1967. My reasoning for buying cheap tools was that I wouldn’t cry when I dropped something overboard. However, I still have those KMart tools that were made in Japan on my engineless house boat!

Bought my BYB about 20 years ago and had to move it once. Quality unit and would buy it again.

When pouring the foundation for a new house, I installed a floor safe like the ones in service stations. I had mold and moisture problems that ruined some valuables. Bought a large gun safe and put it on the slab of an addition and framed around it. It'll go with the house when we sell as it...

Craftsman returning to US manufacturing According to the WSJ, Stanley Black & Decker is opening a $90 million dollar plant in Ft Worth to manufacture Craftsman brand tools. CEO says that they want to manufacture where they sell!

Curious to know what the permits cost. Permits for New construction in SoCal can run as much as 45% of the total cost. Throw in regulations and required materials and you can spend half your budget or more for red tape.

I have an Army Corps of Engineers elevation certificate showing that the main floor of my house is above the 100 year flood zone. FEMA insurance only covers the contents of my basement. Runs about $860 a year. It would be impossible for me to get a building permit from the county for parts of...

See my avatar. Extra storage above and never gets too hot

County planning department had the info that satisfied FEMA.

Montrose has a lot going for it and the area south of town is growing. If you like to fish and boat, Ridgway is perfect,

Backyard Buddy

Got caught building without a permit. It was a carport like cover over a 107 year old narrow gauge box car. Had to get a letter from an engineer that it was up to code. No real problems as it was to code. The engineer's letter was more than the permit! However, during this episode, it came...

GrayFlattop makes some very valid points about changing laws. Bought our property 25 years ago and what worked then might not work now. Too, our county is going through the motions of changing some of the zoning laws and regulations. Research, including minutes from the county planning...

Put a tire between the bumpers

Took a night class at the local JC on basic wood working with my son and not only did I learn, something, it was time well spent. Made a chess board.

I bought the new one and found it very useful. However, I keep the old one in my shop and the new one at the vacation cabin

See my avatar. Corners are supported with treated 4x4 blocks on road base. Welded tabs on each side and then used lag screws to attach 4x4 plates for the roof trusses. Been up for 12 years with no sign of settling. These are considered temporary storage and no permits are necessary. These are...

My wife and I have been the GC on a new house/guest house construction and a one year remodel. The secret is hiring construction manager who knows the subs and material sources. We handle all of the paperwork and pay the subs and material sources AFTER they sign a lien release. Over the...

From a Hemmings blog this morning on Ron Hickman, designer for Lotus cars: Afterward, Hickman pursued his idea for an easily transportable workbench and vise. With his wife’s encouragement, he established Mate Tools and continued to hone the design until he believed it was ready for market. The...