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I'm looking at getting a portable garage to store stuff in semi temporarily. As of now, time frame is probably a year before a permanent solution is done. Probably a Harbor Freight 12x20. Question is about moisture: I'm in South Carolina, so very high humidity year round and I don't want this to...

I'm putting sliding windows (60"x60") and doors (haven't decided on sliding or double french) into my current screened in porch to make it a 4 season room. Looking for a recommendation on a decent brand of builder grade windows. I don't need anything too nice, as it is not well insulated, but...

Looking for some feedback. I'm getting pricing completed on a detached garage with an apartment above. My goal is to do a construction loan/mortgage or home equity mortgage to fund it and do a large amount of the work myself. So the question is- what has been people's experience with this...

I am planning a small above garage (garage is heated/cooled) apartment, it is 780 sqft in South Carolina. Load calcs say I only need about 4k btu's. It will be for short term rentals, so no one living there, just staying for a night or two on vacation. I will be getting a 2 zone unit...

Has anyone tried moving one of those free standing metal carports around by pulling/dragging it? The metal top and 2x2 metal leg style ones. I'm curious if the are strong enough to pulled over grass or dirt without buckling (obviously going easy). Wouldn't need to go more than 100 feet. Thanks

I'm not having much luck looking for SIP manufacturers in my area (South East / South Carolina) and was hoping to find a resource that would have a fairly comprehensive list. I looked at SIPA but immediately noticed companies I am aware of not on their site (it's a pay to join association, so...

I’m looking for information and recommendations on insulation (and incorporating it into the design) for hot, humid climates; this would be for a new construction garage/shop with a steel roof. After much searching, all I seem to find is information on cold climates and online sales pitches. I...

I just moved from Colorado to South Carolina and I joined because I'm looking to build a new shop next to my house. I'm probably doing a steel building or pole barn, due to wanting a free span and cost. BUT, I don't want it to look like an industrial building like my last shop (60x70 steel...