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The GDOs are only 1 amp each. So, if I use a 20A circuit for two garage door openers and hardwire them, that's a lot of waste. I'm going to need to extend the circuit for the future Lift Master wall mount GDOs so it covers the current GDOs on the ceiling via one ceiling outlet as well. Is it...

I'm researching exhaust fans for my 2-car attached garage. Thought it would be a good time to add one while I'm renovating. Is there a small industrial type that would be better for a garage than a typical bathroom fan? I'm thinking about painting and welding fumes. I'd probably install it just...

My garage is cinder block walls and attached to the house. Vented brick veneer (someone else told me that's what it was called) outside of the block. House built in '65. My guess is I have (had) about R2. Ceiling is sheetrocked and will have new insulation above. I plan to do a mini split heat...

I guess I should look at compressor options right away. I just remeasured that nook. It will be 20.5" wide after the walls go on. I could replace the 2x4s on the exterior side with 2x3s but only if that extra inch will increase my options in good compressors. My guess is probably not. My...

I'll head over and respond. I hope I did it right. :dunno:

Thanks! Is there a better way to share images? With the one switch inside on a freshly painted wall (and me not being a real electrician) I feel like it would be a lot of work to change these. I'd love to know if there is an easy way to do it. Getting rid of those giant 150W equivalent CFLs...

Both doors are going to get replaced. I'm planning to do high lift conversions on both and get them tight to the ceiling as you suggest.

I just had a thought. When I move from chain drive GDOs to jack shaft, I'm going to lose those handy lights in the middle of the ceiling. What do jack-shaft people normally do for entry lights? Keep in mind that 90% of the time the cars I drive on a daily basis are kept outside so it isn't critical.

Yes, framing out all the walls except the interior walls. I put 1" XPS foam on the exterior walls, then the 2x4 framing and will do batt insulation. The interior wall gets no insulation. The chimney is getting 1" XPS only. Half of it isn't used and it gets cold. Walls will be OSB. So, one quad...

It's hard to see in the pic but some of those red dots have a "C" on them for counter level, "H" for high on the wall, or "L" for low on the wall. In the top left corner, there will be outside receptacles for my trailer (30A) and truck engine block heater placed about 12" off the ground. In the...

I'm insulating and wiring my 2-car attached garage. House built in '65. I'm planning to do all the work myself. The ceiling is sheetrocked. The walls are concrete block. The attic above is accessible via pull down stairs. Attic will get new insulation after I'm done. I'm adding a few exterior...

The spray foam you see there is what's left from what I put in when I moved in a couple years ago. It was hiding under the 1x4 trim I just removed. I scraped the surface with a hammer/chisel to remove the caulk and foam. Thanks for the tip!

I'm going to be putting rigid foam up on the walls before the framing/fiberglass. What's the best way to seal this wood and the gaps? Can I just caulk the gaps, paint it with drylok paint or primer?

I'm just getting started insulating my concrete block attached 2-car garage. The garage is primarily an auto shop (~22x24). Ceiling is drywall at a height of 9'-2". Of course, while I'm in there I'm upgrading the electric and lighting, epoxy coating the floor, putting up new OSB wall board...

Someone asked about the ladder. I just installed the Louisville 375 lb aluminum 25.5"x54". I had to do a little extra work with the framing but I wanted the extra width. Got it from Lowes for less than $200.

Re: Tips & Tricks My DeWalt 18V NiCad batteries go completely dead within three days. They do charge up quickly, however. I can get about a 50% charge in 15 minutes so I've just learned to plug in the charger as the first step of any project.

Re: Tips & Tricks I have an unrestored table saw like this in my garage. Still works. Has an external motor with a V-belt. Table has multiple cast iron sections that bolt on. Has a base with casters. I'm thinking about getting rid of it. What's it worth?

Working on a lighting layout. I already have three 4 ft double T8 fixtures in the garage and will be reconfiguring and adding more. Is there a conversion from watts to lumens for the advice above? With CFL and LED technology, watts don't really work anymore, right? OR was the above based on the...

THIS ^^^ is kick ***!

After googling around a bit, I think I like the idea of a coffer truss for the tray ceiling area. Like this: OR the studio vault truss like this: