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Almost 2 years ago I designed and fabricated this frame for 2 solar arrays. It's pretty basic and is mostly made out of 3/16" 2x2 tube with unistrut to hold the panels. I dont really think I saved any money vs buying a purpose built racking system but at least this way if I take it down or...

Quick update. I've been using the mill quite a bit to do a couple fun timber projects and get some proficiency using it. The garden bed was my first project and its made out of 3x6's. I have no idea how many years we'll get out of it but the lumber was "free" so it doesn't really matter how...

This is what I did. It worked great and I could do it on my own but was much easier with help

I’ve never had an issue with speed running those and with 2 of us on MS teams calls. I think Starlink can be an issue for gamers

It’s probably tough to see but I used S5 standing seam solar panel clamps and Unistrut with a pole mount from Amazon

I live in a remote area and I dont use any chainsaws unless someone else is home with me. Last Sunday I disturbed a large ground yellowjacket nest while taking out a stump with my skid steer. I was only stung 3 times in the face and 1 in the hand and I was extremely lucky as there was 100's...

I understand this as 25% of joists actual span and not 25% of allowable span. I could definitely be wrong here as on google I can find answers to support this both ways.

Read up on the 25% or 1/4 rule for deck overhangs. Some areas only allow the overhang to be 25% of the main joist span. This is 18" in your case.

The 200w renogy panels have an open circuit voltage of 36.5v and a 6.36a current rating. $216ea The 60A Renogy MPPT SCC has a max PV voltage input of 140vdc and 20amp. $350ea With 4 panels your max input is around 800w. This isn't enough to run your AC and charge the batteries at the same...

I used my M18 nailer exclusively when I built my 16x24 shed. It was nice to not have to run a generator, compressor and have to manage a hose for the project. It performed great and is still my go-to for any framing/sheathing project that is smaller or I'm tackling in small chunks. If I were...

I was faced with a similar situation, although I didn't have the issue of having to access from the uphill side. I have zero regrets paying to have my graded area made much larger than my shop and placing the building on the cut. Your slope almost looks like it could be regraded to be steeper...

For my build I did the drill set brackets from midwest permacolumn on a 2' stem wall. PNW off-grid compound My engineer didn't require extra bracing, but winds and exposure ratings in the midwest are much worse than my location. For a 58'x72' structure I have about 30k into the foundation...

A month or so ago I received my permit signoff on my off-grid solar system. This is by far the biggest electrical project I've done and its been fun doing all of the work myself. As great as it is to have the system "done", more than anything, I think I am excited to have all of the electrical...

100% Eternabond tape. Clean the area and slap it on. It's commonly used for RV roof repair. If your holes are small, just tape over. If they're big put a patch panel of metal over the area and tape it down. With eternabond, your patch will likely outlast your gasketed fasteners.

I’ve made a few with cheap laminate glued to 3/4 ply. They scratch and chip but hold up amazingly well. It’s a perfect budget option

I've learned a few things on this over the years. In a lot of ways this is basic 5S principles applied to a home shop. Plan for expansion. I can build the perfect socket drawer or fastener holder, but what happens when I need to add a size I dont have? If there's not room for it then it'll...

I think I just went through a similar situation to the OP's. I had Allstate and it was great as long as my property was vacant but as soon as I put a structure on it they would no longer cover the property under my policy. The agent didn't seem willing to do any more research on the matter. It...

About 5 years ago I bought a big saw and an Alaskan mill, it paid for its-self on the first project and I never want to use the Alaskan mill again. For me there was just too much dust and 2 stroke in the face and time crouched over to get beams cut. This was a night and day difference. I dont...

Recently I was able to get my off-grid electrical system permit fully signed off, I finished some storage racking and finally have my mill up and running. I'll do a post here soon on what it took to build and permit the solar system with lessons learned. I bought the mill in July 2023 and with...

It's probably different in your area but everywhere I've lived you have to get your permit first before scheduling the inspection. The state runs inspections where I'm at and the last one I had took a week to get someone out and you have to call every morning to see if you're on that days...