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I have a PTAC (hotel AC and heat unit) installed in my shop office. Lately the outside heat has been in the 90's and it seems like the PTAC just isn't keeping things cool. I only run it when I am present; probably 3 hours a day. It's about 79* when I first enter. I checked the output airflow...

Are smoke detectors advised? My shop is located 50 feet from the house. I don't store any flammables except what is in my riding mower and some spray cans of paint, WD-40 etc. No welding or grinding inside, all electric is code. Shop is stick built and well insulated. I don't have a smart...

I have buckets full of PVC connectors from the 1990's. they have been stored in a dark crawl space. Are they useable or junk? I would hate to toss useable parts.

I have R15 batts on the flat ceiling of my in shop office. (10x14) If I add another layer of batts on top of the existing, is it vapor barrier face up or face down? I believe it is vapor barrier (paper side) up and slash the paper...is this correct? Raleigh, NC

I've got a turnaround area in front of my garage and a narrow driveway around my shop. I had it graded and put down 57 rock (3/4")...about 6" thick. The weeds are killing me! Someone suggested adding a layer of crusher run to top it off and hopefully suppress the weed thing. Is this a good...

OK, so my eyesight is getting weak...I would like to buy an easy to read big display thermostat for my shop heat pump. back lighted would be a gift. I've checked Walmart and Amazon and didn't come up with much. Any suggestions out there? This is not a smart phone situation...just a normal push...

I have several aluminum Warner 12' extension ladders. Would these be safe to use as a low scaffold on top of some sawhorses...planked with plywood as a surface? I am thinking to use this when setting some brackets and some paint work in the shop.

My toilet would not stop running (weeping slowly). Plumber pulled flapper (2 yrs. old) and it had a small blister on it, preventing sealing completely. Plumber said Clorox block in tank degrades the flapper until it leaks...said to not use Clorox block. Anyone have a similar experience? I am...

My treadmill is in the garage, only space available. I would like to install a TV to watch while I exercise. I have Dish satellite service in the LR...can I somehow get service in the garage area? What is involved? thank you.

I am located in Raleigh, NC, temps. are 80's- 90's in the summer sometimes in the 20's in the winter. Humidity is a pain in the summer. The home was built in 2007 and has a nice standup crawlspace with no insulation under house. Is there a good advantage to having the underside of the house...

basically what's the difference/ advantage? new garage will be 24x32 stick built, monolithic slab, composition shingle roof, vinyl siding. I am in the Raleigh, NC area. thank you for your responses, Doug

location Raleigh NC/ a little off subject, but I have a 15x12 sunroom with double pane insulated window walls, spray foam insulated floor and ceiling. Currently I have a 10k LG 110v thru the wall AC unit which seems to do not much. I have the power to put in a 240v PTAC unit rated at 12k...