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Hi all, I'm currently having some electrical issues in the house from the kitchen circuit. It's a 20a circuit connected to an old screw in style fuse box (only 6 circuits total). Something is causing excessive loading, I've been getting a 'fishtank' smell from the fuse box (inside main) and...

Hey all, I've asked a number of questions trying to sort out details and have gotten lots of great help. I've been working on my 8x12 shed build for a week or so and thought I'd post some pics of the progress so far. A few things I've learned along the way for those looking into a shed build...

For those here who use routers either strictly diy or frequently, hoping for some input on routers. Mainly looking at the skil 1830 or the craftsman combo fixed/plunge (12 amp, not the 14a pro). I haven't used a router a ton in the past, though some. Think it was an old fixed speed porter...

Ok folks, I've tried contacting the manufacturer of the metal roofing and am having no luck getting a clear cut answer. Hopefully someone with more experience can help me out. I'm looking to install imperial rib exposed fastener metal roofing. I went to ABC's website and they have detailed...

Hi all, was hoping for some input or tips regarding roofing. It's a shed but will also be used for a workshop. Will likely be heated as needed (not permanently heated). This will be for an 8x12 with a 7-8/12 pitch which I understand can be a little steep on a smaller roof. So far general info...

Hey all, was hoping someone could help me out with the least destructive way to remove rust before painting. It's an outdoor woodstove and the box is made of steel. It's not overly thick, so I'm kind of concerned about using a grinder. Just want to knock off some of the surface rust before...

Just recently I ordered some things from both HF and Amazon. Both have good deals and decent stuff available, but when it comes to shipping and packaging methods there was a big difference. HF order was : 10 bar clamps (18-24") backsaw inexpensive chisel set framing hammer horizontal bench...

Hello all.. trying to get my pad set up for my shed. If I understand correctly, topsoil (loose stuff and any vegetation) comes up to get to something firm. In my case it's mostly clay. The site for my shed isn't as level as I'd like it to be. Was hoping to create a 4x4 border and do around 6"...

Hi all, was hoping for some input. Sort of a noob to shed building and trying to put up an 8x12 on skids. I'm in the midwest and best I can tell (no clear cut answer beating google to death) the frost line's around 20" or less. The plan is to create a gravel base around 6" deep (maybe an inch...

Hi all. Planning on an 8x12 shed/workshop. The original plan was gravel under solid 8x16x4 blocks to support pressure treated 4x4 skids 12ft long. 2x6 pressure treated 16" o.c. with 3/4 pressure treated ply. I have a tool chest currently in storage that would be much more convenient if it could...

Just wanted to say hello from the midwest u.s. Been lurking on the forums for awhile, lots of nice people and plenty of garages that make me jealous lol.