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I know, not really a garage related topic, but it's a concrete topic... :) I see a lot of threads about concrete like strength, finish, durability, etc. Lot's of folks see a little crack on their newly-poured concrete slab and ask if the sky is going to fall, etc. On some threads I've mentioned...

I had a leak on a copper line that had been previously retrofitted into the attic prior to buying this house in 2009. House is a one story ranch house built in 1960 and currently a rental. Slab on grade foundation. City water. House was retrofitted around 2015 with PEX into the attic due to...

Hey guys, I don't post a lot of new threads, but here's one: I'm getting the urge to get back into woodworking and building furniture lately. I don't know if you realized that The New Yankee Workshop has started uploading their videos on YouTube now...☺️ I just ordered the plans for the Pantry...

I've never seen Footings referred to as Footers in any construction plans around here. Textbooks always say Footings too. Seldomly, I hear construction guys call them footers, and know in some areas that's what everyone calls them. What we call drilled piers around here are called caissons up...

So I was cutting some ship lap pine siding on my house today to remove and replace a window. I had built a little porch on this area a few years ago and metal post was near the window edge, so I couldn't really use my Bosch worm gear drive. I tried this PC 314 I bought a while back thinking it...

Guys, I hope someone can offer some guidance. I think I'm ready to try my luck with tig welding. I'm no pro, but have acquired some experience over the years doing DIY and some pretty cool structural work. My first machine was a Hobart Ironman 210 that I still own. Learned FCAW and GMAW. Feel...

I just saw these at my local store. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-SIMPush-1-1-2-in-EMT-Push-Connect-Coupling-65070801/309277844?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-309278491-_-309277844-_-N Are they a new thing? They resemble the sharkbite-type plumbing fittings. They did say water-tight on the...

I know there are frequently questions regarding drainage problems on this forum, and a lot of folks recommend the "French drains". Not many seem to to care for the catch basins, for some reason. Catch basins are nice because they allow you to collect and clean any debris that will fall into...

Hi, I'm working on an addition project and have an upstairs restroom. Below is a bedroom. I was considering installing cast iron DWV, but everything was done is easy-to-work with PVC Schedule 40...Forgot about how noisy PVC drain pipes are until now, LOL. Found Buna-N pipe insulation for larger...

Hey, we have a project doing some spray painting and sent my helper to THD to buy some spray paint. I told him to get the "taller" spray cans called Rustoleum Professional. I figured 4 would be more than enough... The guy shows up with 4 of these ginormous spray paint cans...

Guys, I found these Mr. Cool Non-DIY minis at a reasonable price. I'm looking at getting 2 of the 18kBtu I found these at THD: https://www.homedepot.com/p/MRCOOL-Advantage-3rd-Gen-18-000-BTU-1-5-Ton-Ductless-Mini-Split-Air-Conditioner-and-Heat-Pump-230V-60Hz-A-18-HP-230B/308810697 I have a...

Hi guys, I'm working on installing strapping on my addition project. The ceiling joists are 2x12 @ 24" o.c. My framer installed them with a positive camber (sad face,) as he should. The problem is than they are higher than the adjacent ceilings joists. This was not evident until I started...

Hello, I'm needing some help from HVAC techs. My condenser has a leak in the coil and repair estimate is too high. It's a relatively new 4 ton Trane still under warantee, but only on parts. Labor a deal killer. I can get a used Lennox 2 stage installed for less money. I'm a fan of 2 stage...

Hello guys, I'm thinking of wiring a homemade pressure washer I built several years ago. I had a Baldor L3708T laying around and decided to make a pressure washer with a CAT pump I bought for it. The specs on the motor are: 5HP 23A I've got a CuttlerHammer GFCI breaker (I think it was...

Hello, does anybody have any experience with these inverter units? I didn't even know they made inverter AC window units? I'm building an addition and have a large volume of space to cool. Just got it framed and roofed. Working on electrical, but it's already getting toasty. I think I will...

Hi guys, I'm going to start rough electrical in my 2 level addition project. My main panel has plenty of spaces and is about 3 feet from the existing corner (outside) of the house. The addition comes out about 8 feet from the same corner. I was going to run EMT from main panel to the wall and...

Hello, I'm building an addition to my house(bedrooms and family room.) My detached garage was about 27' from my house, but I'm closing the gap considerably with the addition. The garage is at an angle to the house, but the closest corner is now about 4' from the new house corner. I'm connecting...

Hi all. I'm building a house addition and the new framing is where my addition is. To start new framing I need to move power line. Addition is bedrooms and large family room. My original plan was to put a temporary pole and power house from there. After framing and finishes were up install a...

Hello guys, first time posting on the flooring sub-forum. I have to admit, I don't know anything about concrete flooring finishes, although pretty knowledgeable on construction and finishes in general, ie, coatings. So, I'm doing this house addition with a large family room and the plan is to...

Hello, I'm doing a large addition to my house working on formwork and steel rebar. I'm going to be pouring soon. Are Ufer grounds required? I'm under NEC 2017