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Kinda irrelevant since I (homeowner) figured out and fixed the problem but wondering general opinion of the pro's as to who's problem this is/was? Recently completed garage expansion. As part of it, all new subpanel and everything feeds into that. As part of it, I had the electrician add an...

So someone asked me if I had a garage build thread and I said no, so I guess that means I need a garage build thread. First picture is existing first floor plan, currently a side entry 2 car garage 20 deep and 24 wide. With two 4 post lifts, you simply can't walk anywhere without hitting a...

Pretty sure I know the answer but can someone please tell me if these pictures meet code? I can't see how any electrical inspection would have passed them but I'm not a licensed sparky... Don't wires need to be secured in some way before they enter the panel????? These turned up in an...

OK, hopefully picture linked will make sense... Existing panel has 1 space left... It is also a subpanel since the 'main' panel is now the whole house transfer switch connected to the generator. Used to use part of the basement as a workshop, now it's just storage. It currently has 4 circuit...

Looking at building a detached 18x36 garage next spring. I would like a lift that I can put my CCLB F350 either on top to work on it or under it so I can store a mustang on top. I will have enough ceiling clearance so that's not a problem. Specs for the truck say it's 81 inches tall. I measured...

I have a set of bilco doors leading into my basement. Essentially it is a 3 sided poured concrete box off the foundation, wood stairs and metal bilco doors over the top of the hole. The builder secured pressure treated 2x6's to the top of the foundation walls, mounted the metal doors on top...

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Finally got the garage all figured out.... 24x30 attached, overlap the back of the house 7 feet so my bilco doors and stairs would be inside the garage. Made an appointment with the zoning officer since I knew I would need a variance for impervious lot coverage -...

Found this among some stuff that belonged to my grandfather. Nearest I can tell, it's some type of recording device for voltage. Basically what you see is what's there, it's basically all in a briefcase. Any idea if this is worth anything or should I just chuck it in the circular file? TIA...

I've been browsing for days now looking at gambrel roof designs and getting nowhere... bought a copy of home designer essentials and created the design below... 18x28 garage, gambrel roof designed so it's 14' 9" at the peak to stay under a 15' max height restriction. Problem is, I've never...

Just started digging through some of the garage-mahal's here looking for ideas... Hopefully going to start a new garage build later this summer so I can have some place to work on the toys - only reason I can get 2 cars in my current attached 2 car garage is I have a 4 post in one bay...