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Finally pulling together my attached garage budget. One thing I need some assistance on is the feeder size for the sub-panel. Current house panel is 200amp. We have removed the Electric Dryer & Electric Stove from this service - so plenty of space in main panel. Run is 75' all in open basement...

OK I have an older fuel oil furnace that was rebuilt last year with new pump & blower. It currently has a 0.90-80A nozzle and I thought I ordered the same, it came yesterday and it is a 0.90-80B nozzle that I purchased. What is the difference? Can I use the B? 0.90 = Fuel rate 80 = Angle...

OK, I am in the market for a set of Metric flex head wrenches. Needs: 1) 12 point 2) Set that won't break the bank 3) Weekend warrior- so high end set not necessary 4) prefer a storage roll/case 5) Could be double ended - but not required Suggestions? I have looked but way to many options from...

I am looking to ditch my old circa 2010 ADT system for something I can monitor myself or at least reduce my monitoring costs. Looking at the Ring security systems as they can be expanded with all the monitors and video when or if I desire. Monitoring and video storage subscription is only...

Well we have been in our 1880's farm house for a little over 11 years now and are finally going to start on adding a garage to the house. You may recall a few years ago we moved the old small carage house off the back of the house and reworked it for a storage shed...

Anyone do this as a DIY? Looking for a good source for the insulation board and single sheet of EPDM for a roughly 20,5’x23’ roof. Currently has flat metal roofing. Source for edges & trim pieces would be good also. Just starting to look into options. I have done a lot of shingle roofs over...

OK, years ago I placed some mounts on top of my ARE fiberglass cap to haul four kayaks. The cap didn't like the weight and cracked at the corners by the rear door, top two corners. I fixed that with some fiberglass and have not hauled that type if weight on top since. Now that my kids are out...

OK I am fixing a light out of our church that the socket has failed. Contact is shot and porcelain is cracked. Challenge is how it mounts into the CapriLighting fixture by two machine screws. See pictures below. Obviously the Socket is removed from fixture. Someone bought a replacement...

Tonneau Cover Fold-A-Cover G4 Elite I have a slightly damaged Fold-A-Cover G4 Elite cover that was new in July of this year. (See Pictures for damages) Price includes local pick up only. Morenci, MI 49256 I do cover the whole NE US for work so potential arrangements could be made for meeting up...

I talked to the local distributor for these buildings at the county fair and it looks like a good fit for my needs. Anyone use them? www.kbuildings.com I requested a quote on the following: 40x60x14 2' overhangs 3- 12x12 insulated overhead doors 4- 36"x36" windows 1- man door 10x10 porch...

Can someone tell what router profile this is? First time posting pictures from Tapatalk so sorry if the format *****. Looking to add some woodwork (shelving) and want to match existing oak window sills. NWOHIOCHEVYGUY Still dreaming

So we are looking to put in a LP gas fireplace in our 1880's brick farm house, something in the 20-30K BTU range. The fireplace will be located in a central location on the main floor to supplement heat during the winter months. What I need to figure out is how to control the existing...

I have some projects in que that I will be cutting some steel for, not 100% sure on wall thickness yet but not heavy. Would this saw be a good investment for a hobby shop? Tube, pipe, angle & channel, depending n what I find at recycler. Evolution Power Tools RAGE2 Multi Purpose Cutting Chop...

OK, I have some design thoughts on an entry way into a mud room area in our garage build and want some thoughts / idea's on how to seal the floor. Historically there was a carriage house on the back of our house with a breeze way that had a brick floor, was outside the heating envelope of the...

I received an email from WICK buildings this last weekend that their 3D designer has been upgraded so I took another swing at my design. This is as I would LIKE to build it, more than likely I will wait until I can do what I want. 2 kids still in college, so likely 1-2 years left...

I have recently been shopping for a 36x60x14 pole building with 3 12x12 overhead doors along the 60' eave side and one 36" man door. No windows 1' overhangs traditional pole barn construction. Anyone in the Midwest have a comparable for installation / crew cost? First quote came in at $7500...

We have been in our house for 7 years now and I'm looking at upgrading the heating system. Current system is an OLD forced air fuel oil furnace, living on borrowed time and I'm certain is not very efficient. House is an 1886 brick farm house 3300 square feet with dual brick walls that have...

So 5 years ago I commented on a thread that I was going to move an old garage from the backside of our house to another location on our property. Nothing like rushing into something, beginning the bracing and logistics today to make that happen. Garage is an old (Circa 1900) 14' x 20' that is...

OK, I am in the market for a 3/8" socket set - SAE & Metric combo set Preferably in a plastic case to be carried in the truck for those all important times of need. I have a old set that has done me well but the ratchet has lost its lever and the case is being held shut with a strap. Any great...