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So I have calculated the cost of 2" foam board for underneight the slab in my 24x25 garage will cost me about $800+ I never realized how expensive this stuff was, is there another place anyone would like to recomend to buy it besides home depot . Im located in central CT. thanks.

Im going through some design details still for my 25x24 attached garage . It's currently a single carport and I'd like to save the existing carport and add onto it . Went to pull my permit and my inspector had some douts about my snow load capablities of my design . Or he was busting my balls...

It was a interesting topic, I had to watch the entire video. http://power4patriots.com/video/ My opinion I think the guy is full of ****, and the entire video he is just beating sale pitches back to back. Then he realy steps up the bs towards the end and says he only has 500 video and 400+...

Ok guys, I'll try to explain this as best as I can . This is my buddies garage, hes looking to get more ceiling height (lift install yada yada) . Below is a pic, I think he has what is called a "gable roof" but im not fimiliar with all of the types so correct me if im wrong . Would it be...

Im just trying to think ahead and see what I can do myself as I plan my build, I've done small sheet rock missions around the house before. Have never done a ceiling though.. Is it possible to do this solo? is there some type of lift i can rent ? or is there something I can rigg up? What are...

any one fimiliar with these types of lifts ? This is honestly the first I ever have seen one , but then again I dont get out much lol. any input on these? anyone have one ? does it still get ancherd to the ground like a normal lift , but you unbolt it to move it ? found this one...

Just wondering if anyone has it or knows alittle about how to control it. I understand radiant and the systems very well, Im not fimilair with snow melt systems . How do you control it, only thing I can think of is some kind of timer that you can manually adjust and turn on when there is...

Hey just , im still in the planning stages of my garage build. Plan is to break ground in aug. Just doing some final planning ods and ends now, my question is in regaurds to a driveway. I have a one car driveway now and will have to add on almost another half. Driveway is about 30~35' long and...

Hey guys, ill be purchasing some pex tubing, taco pumps and misc fittings and parts. The local supply houses in my area are ok for pricing, but its kind of a hassle. You have to catch a certain person or certain places have some things cheaper then others and vise versa. I figured since...

So to start, im a plumber / pipefitter by trade. I know enough about electricity to be dangerous. But my experience is limited to adding outlets and lights, wiring boilers and water heaters , swapping or adding breakers. I'll be building a attached 2 car , and I have plently of room in my...

Hey guys, I plan on building my 24x24 garage soon, id like to draft up some plans . And I need something to show to my town zoning department aswell for my varience request. Is there anything out there for free software or should I just hit the old paper and pencil?

I want to get my lot surveried , just purchased a home in central CT. Before I start my garage build plans I want to make sure I squeeze in the biggest possible size garage I can and still be 15' from the neighbors property line (zoning rule). A buddie of mine told me it costs about $5-750...

I have 2 normal 9ft kayaks, and a good size shed. I just moved in a few weeks ago, so one kayak is at my inlaws. The other is hanging on some wood and is being held up in the middle by a bunggie :lol_hitti I'd like to hang both from the ceiling , but keep it somewhat easy to take down and put...

Right now I have a single car port, looking at building a 2 car garage. But im limited because of my towns zoning and property line distances.. Im trying to ask for a variance and etc but the town realy doesnt seem like they will budge, they want 15ft min from the edge of my structure to the...

Im looking at buying a framing nail gun. I'll be building some garage shelving, a closet in my garage, and doing minor work around my house as time goes on. I have the HF finish nailer that has worked well for me and the thing only costed about 20 $ . Was well worth the money. Im tempted...

Hey everyone , just have to introduce myself. Im closing on my new house in 2 weeks. First big project as I move in will be a garage build. Looking to build a 2 car aprox 24x24. Right now I have a condo with a tightone car, ive done alot of automotive work for myself and friends and I cant...