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Hey guys, I have a two post lift on 4" 4500PSI concrete with wire mesh in it. This was poured new well over a year ago for my garage build. Now with more lift use time on my belt, I really would like to move my lift. I am 2' from the edge of the pad now, I want to remain at the same spot...

I asked my concrete guy to put my footings 10' from one wall and 3' from the other. I was unable to measure these footing myself before the pour. Can anyone tell if they followed those directions? If they did not, Can I anchor my 9000# Atlas PV-9P anywhere in my 6 bag 4500PSI concrete...

This could get ugly. I have two guys and a very sturdy 3x3 dolly. Old Dominion will ship it to my Plant, I can use a fork lift to get it in to the less than ideal Uhaul Cube Van. Then I have to get it out of that at home. I do not have access to a Cherry Picker or any Machinery. I...

Just had a contractor out here this AM. D&S Masonry in MI. I told him I wanted a lift put it and we talked rebar, he replied "That's all we do" , which I liked. I asked him about 4" or 5" and he stood by his 4/rebar flat work. Does this sound strange to anyone else that a contractor...

Ok dig, I'm getting concrete bids and permits and all that good stuff. I'd like to learn from your thoughts.. What did you wish you had thought of or forgot during your build? Like I almost forgot I wanted a natural gas line dug and run from the house..

Can I run Biodiesel in my Multi Fuel Heater ? I recently bought this... The 160 model. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200577765_200577765 http://www.usaprocom.com/product_category.php?choice=1&sid=38535&prod=38536 Bio burns cleaner so I'd like to investigate this further...

Can someone please explain to me if I can convert this 2 door into 1 door ? These pictures are from the real estate ad so I can not give you more than this. From front looking back.

I have a schedule that DOESNT permit me to go the city building dept. I have searched their site online and got nothing.:confused: Can anyone:bowdown: provide me with a few guidelines to follow in the planning stage. I live in SE Michigan. I am mostly concerned with the foundation/footings. I...

Can anyone tell me more about wooden footings and foundations ? A friend seems sold on this idea due to hos father using it on his garage ? Any input ?

what will I need to consider building in Michigan as far as the Concrete pad is concerned ? Once I develope my floor plan can someone help me design my pad...Footings,rebar and whatnot ?

I have seen a few prefab places like Sutherlands. whats up with prefab ? Do they deliver wood screws and instructions ? I mean really ....Whats the attraction ? Am I missing something ?

Well kids things are getting VERY interesting at Casa de Schifano. Talking to the wife we both thought back 6 years and there has not been ANYTHING I havent learned how to do and turned out great. Despite the nay-sayers im building my own garage. The first hurdle I have to over come is the...