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I built a couple of these with rough-sawn cedar 2x4's and galvanized corrugated metal panels from Menards. Hoping that they will last for quite a while!

x2 on 1 5/8" coated deck screws. I also have already had a couple sheets off for various reasons, screws made it simple.

I'd be content to be able to remotely cut power to my well pump (versus the valve approach), and it seems like the solution could also be duplicated to cut the power to my electric water heater. Both are 240V. Anyone have a solution in mind?

I've looked into a similar project, water line from house to shop in Minnesota. The best option I've found is directional drilling (ex: http://construction.about.com/od/Special-Construction/a/Horizontal-Directional-Drilling.htm) Much cheaper and lower impact than trenching, and a local company...

I had a 50x120 "addition" to an existing shop built last winter, but did the bulk of the ground work myself (helped to justify adding a Bobcat to the equipment collection). Also bought a plate compactor for the job so that I could work at my own pace. Anyway, I placed, leveled, and compacted...

Yes, definitely sign me up too, please!

Sketchup is powerful, but I really liked playing with the free FBiBuilding.com planner for 2d shop floor planning - free, simple to use (Flash based, though, so iPad doesn't work), with lots of pre-built items, tools, etc. Tool is at...