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    Building a Pump house shed for a Well?

    Slimpickins, that's something my mom and her folks used to say if the cash was a little tight or the birds beat them to the berries, it was always slimpickens! My "handle" seamed appropriate at the time I chose it because I had just lost out on some "deal".... The dollar short isn't quite as bad...
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    Building a Pump house shed for a Well?

    I built a 12X16' pump house, 192 sq. ft. The building jurisdiction allowed 200 sq.ft. without a permit. It has a 10-12 pitch on the roof (ridge and rafter construction) so I was able to put a 10X12 loft in. I find it has a fair amount of storage, it would work for storing your lawn furniture and...
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    How to paint a cement wall thats peeling?

    Is it sealed on the backside?
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    Pole shed heaved. . . How can I "save" this?

    What is the first depth? Where are you? Frost depth. Dang Auto correct!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT building my BIG PARTY garage

    Zephyr's looking good! Those are are some interesting steps on the COE. Seems like I remember someone having a COE in their shop! ;) Congratulations!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT building my BIG PARTY garage

    We had to be up at 2a Friday to catch our flight down. When we were ready to leave the Gas Bash Jan got some pulled pork sandwiches from diner to take back to the hotel ( we were exhausted) they were great! I told a friend from Oregon about the Gas Bash last year, he wanted to go. He's a picker...
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    Seeking comments on the quote I received for parking pad.

    Have you checked with your city / county to see if you can put your building there?
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    Dealing with GC's insurance

    If it wasn't for bad luck.......... Hope things get better soon.
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    Pea Gravel Under Garage Slab?

    That's what my engineering firm speced for under my garage slab. They specialize in concrete.
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT building my BIG PARTY garage

    I was able to attend the Gas Bash again this year, Ann said they were having internet woes. Hopefully Don will be back posting soon. The Gas Bash was great!
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    hot rod garage in the works. 38x56

    E.rodz, I'd say you knocked it outta the park! Fantastic job!
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    Easement through my property

    Make sure it is for a single residence and non-commercial.
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    Anyone Build a flat roof access hatch before ?

    dogdog, I had 2 hasps with a twist latches on opposing sides . The hasps fastened to the underside of the lid and the vertical curb. There was a hole for a padlock but I never used one.
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    Anyone Build a flat roof access hatch before ?

    Dogdog, I built one out of 2x and plywood then took it to the sheet metal shop and had them wrap the top and sides with galv. Mine didn't hinge, I just lifted it and slid it off to the side. Good luck!
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    Builder built garage too short. What penalty?

    Vlocci, Is it possible to put a 13' high addition to the right of your garage? Cut an opening in the shared wall large enough so the toys could be displayed three high. Yes, I'm aware of the rock and limited lot size......just throwin' it out there...... Good Luck! Floyd
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    Power Washing Floor with Drywall

    A surface cleaner will almost eliminate water splash on the wall. Make sure you have a large enough pressure washer to run the surface cleaner. Match the required psi. I have a 13 hp pressure washer to run my (commercial) SC . ....works great! Good luck!
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    Parts washer as a shop sink

    You could sure try it. It wouldn't be much different then what vintage RV's had. Remember to plug into a gfci. You might go through a lot more water washing brushes then you think, I know I would! Good luck!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Thomas, What a beautiful tribute to your father, grandfather and great-grandfather! Floyd
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT From losing everything to being cash-poor and shop-rich in "only" five years!

    ....and I was reading MGT as Management! Well, that's what it would be at our house! Good luck with the rest of your project! Floyd
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