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I'd just run buried ethernet to the garage and put in an AP and 2nd Airave. Then you can put in a fixed computer for a juke-box and internet access rather than use a cell phone. Ubiquiti makes good stuff, but it will never be as good as a wired connection for speed or up-time. Yes, multiple APs...

What I did (more or less the same as you) 1. TIG welder- 50A 2. MIG welder- 30A 3. Air Compressor-20A - Follow NEC unless it is a common 240VAC 60 gallon plug in one. NEC motor calculator: Schneider Motor NEC calculator 4. Future for Mini-Split - 30A - needs to run to an outside disconnect...

In my (not structural engineer opinion), there are four issues I see. 1) Holes in the rafters for wires 2) Raised collar ties 3) Improper stair well framing 4) Garage door header? I can't comment on if the proper roof trusses where used in the 1st place or the rest of the framing. Though if...

Ok - thanks for the advice!

Couple issues I have a mouse problem (cats catch about 1 a month or so - they are good mousers). Mice are never upstairs unless a cat brings one up. Only in the basement. The AC lines (two units, so 4 pipes, 2 conduits and 2 control lines) were installed sometime before I bought the house...

I would put in two lines. One is for surface collection and solid pipe. The second is PVC perf pipe. Both would run to a dry well away from the impacted area, but short of the creek. A dry well is basically a fully buried open bottom barrel sitting on top of a crushed rock load. The less...

The typical wood barn is really drafty. All the moisture from the animals gets blown away. A metal structure isn't as loosely built. So anything below the dew point will condense water. Either remove the water or raise the temperature of the metal above the dew point. Closed cell spray foam...

You sure can drill out a top plate. Just need some of these: https://www.strongtie.com/protectandrepair_miscellaneousconnectors/rps_strap/p/rps or these: PSPN516 Page 5 of Simpson's "Code Compliant Repair and Protection Guide" pdf (direct link - click on this and a PDF will download)...

Given that they both have fan motors in them, they tend to wear out about the same rate. It's just easier to replace both at once. The copper coils will last a long time provided they are done well.

Just make sure it is rated for UV exposure and won't whip in the wind.

Likely because they left something on or they have older appliances that are not efficient. 20 year old fridges are shockingly bad at times. Leaving a water tank for 3 months of no use is just a waste. I'd want a vacation home to be totally dead if I was going to not be there for a few months.

If you get snow and the alley is plowed, that will change what you do. A concrete lined ditch would probably be best. If you want to do perf pipe and gravel, then make sure the gravel is below the grade of the blacktop.

On the chimney shouldn't be a problem as far as structural strength is concerned. It's up to you if aesthetics is a problem. If you mount it under the soffit, I'd suggest keeping it away from the roofed area on the left. Maybe put it all the way to the right so you can look at it on a ladder a...

Yes, though the nice thing about propane is that it can be stored below freezing and it lasts as long as the tank lasts. (gas can be stored outside below freezing if sta-bil is used to fix any water in it.)

Yes, exactly what I was going to suggest. Propane fridge, heating, water tank, good to go. Maybe a small propane genny to charge phones and run lights at night. Bring in ~250lb bottles when needed. Just need to plan where to put them so they can get rolled off the back of a pickup and to the...

I agree. Workmanship can be improved. Better wire routing and planning inside the box. It also looks like the ground and neutral are bonded inside the sub - which is a no no. The bar with the green screw should be the neutral feed and the green screw removed. It needs to be electrically...

Do you get tree debris or leaf build up in the fall? Do you get snow? Can you walk on that roof? (well, you did take a picture up there) What about maintenance on the unit? It might be better to mount it to the wall on the left in the 1st photo. Simpler to get to when on a ladder. In either...

Use a ceiling fan box. I'd use a plastic one as it won't rust. Though the cross bar will be metal. There are also fan boxes that saddle a joist. I'd put the fan box cross bar between the joists. In 20 years, the facia board will need to come off to be replaced, so don't attach anything on that...

You could put a small fence around it - with space for airflow of course.

What he said. Unless you have an engine hoist or some sort of loader / excavator, you aren't going to get that post out. If you must, you can dig a trench to one side, then tip the existing post over into the trench and bury it, then put in a new tube and pour. Just make sure you compact the...