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OK here is the issue. I have a berm style house in central MI. My crawl space is my duct work, meaning I have a downdraft furnace that intakes on the top and blows strait down, then the air is forced back up through the vents in the floor. Very efficient. I consume 350-400 gallons of LP a...

What is the do it yourself price and contractor price to prep and epoxy a 36x40 space? Thanks. -MATT

This next video shows the after cooler. Very simple and very effective!

http://www.saylor-beall.com/air_compressors/tank_mounted_vertical.php 5hp with air cooled after cooler. -MATT

Size is 16x24. Still working on ventilation plans. -MATT

Its been a while. Hope you enjoy! -MATT

Just wondering how long the job will take for 2 DIY people with adequate beer breaks to blow in cellulose insulation in a 40x36 shop. Going for an R44 which will be about 96+- bags. Attic is pretty easy to move around in also. Thanks. -MATT

Its been a while since I posted so here we go! I decided to start a new thread so if your just tuning in check out my signature for the whole story. Hope you enjoy! -MATT

I need to get a few 15 yard loads of topsoil delivered and am wondering what everyone is paying for fill? I'm in MI BTW. Thanks. -MATT

Do I need do 16" or 24" on center for studs? These are non load bearing walls. -MATT

Just had my floor poured and was wondering how long before I can apply an epoxy and what steps are required with fresh cement. Thanks. -MATT

My tubing says 100psi at 180 F. Ive held 65 psi for the past 2 hours. I don't know what psi I should be at and how long. What is the process? Thanks. -MATT

I have seen where people have run their pex to an exterior wall and fastened the tubes to a board temporarily so they could pour the slab. I will be running mine to an interior wall that will not be built until after the slab is poured. How can I support the 12 tubes coming up out of the...

Is there a free online planning tool? Shop is 40x56. Also do I need the type with the oxygen barrier? Thanks. -MATT

What type of copper tubing do I need? I know its got to be 1/2" but not the type. K, L etc. Thanks. -MATT

Do you need to use a vapor barrier under 2" foam below the slab or not? Thanks. MATT

My barn is 40'x56'. I plan on boxing in a room on one of the gable ends. The room is going to be 16'x40. Instead of pouring cement in that are I would like to run floor joists instead. I plan on using 11'' I joists 16" on center. My question is how do I build the interior wall/foundation...

What is the biggest drawback of not getting an electrical permit? I installed a 100A panel in my barn and I'm just wondering if I should get it inspected.

Sorry guys, I searched and need more info. I picked up some 2" pink rigid insulation at our local big box store. It is 15psi. I'm cutting it in half length wise to do the apron so the insulation will be 30.5" below grade here in MI. Is this sufficient and can I use this same stuff under my...