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Building a 28x32 garage with 8x14 attic. I wanted to have steps in the back of the garage to the attic space. I know it's strange, but I also would like to have a second landing above the attic landing as kind of an observation deck. We're near the mountains and the second landing would be a...

Hope to get the slab in next week and backfill. My site is near the bottom of a hill so I'd like to deal with water best I can and would appreciate suggestions. As you can see from the picture I'm high in the back left, low in the front right. It doesn't happen but two or three times a year...

The deal of the day today is up to 35% bulb packs. http://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay?cm_mmc=hd_email-_-SBOTD_B-_-20151019_sbotd_2873575-_-sbotd_cta&et_rid=85970023 building a 28x32 and haven't bought my fixtures yet. These a good deal?

I'm starting to lay block on top of the poured foundation. I'm going to need 5 courses on one side, 4 on the other since the foundation is stepped. My lot is a little unlevel. Left back will need 4 courses to be above grade, right front is low and will get 5 courses and only one course will be...

If you use an 8 inch block, and a 2x4 bottom plate, what do you do with the extra space on top of the block? Do people instead use a 2x8 bottom plate? I'm planning a brick veneer, so I should use a 12" block under the 8" block to provide a 4" ledge for the brick?

Wow, reading the forum some great info and contributors. Just wanted to say thanks in advance! I've read a little about wiring but really could use some direction and help planning. I'm planning a 28x32 detached garage 12:12 roof with attic trusses. Right now attic plan is unfinished and just...

Hi, great forum. I've learned a lot reading peoples' threads, but figured I should start my own thread because I could use the help! Moved to Sevierville TN a little over a year ago. The house my wife fell in love with has a fairly small (24'x21') attached garage, so we've been considering...