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Can this floor be saved? The finish goes from smooth to bad, as seen in the photo. It looks like the previous home owner painted the floor to make it look better, but we know it is not. Is there anything that can be done to make it smooth again? Thanks Rusty

OK, so the garage is 2 car garage, 23'4" wide and 20'7" deep, or just about 480 sf, with a 7'6" ceiling. Intended use is car restoration, and car storage, along with other storage, and , unfortunately, a washer and dryer. Washer and dryer have to stay, as there is no other place for them. Would...

Ok, I am not sure of the terminology for this, but what I am asking is something like ... If I add up all the breaker ratings, how much can be in a 200 amp panel? Surely there is a diversity factor, but what is it, and does it vary on the type of circuit? Example: on a 200 Amp panel , can I...

I have an existing outlet box mounted on the outside of a sheet rock wall in the garage. It was installed by an electrician many years ago. It currently has 12/2 romex going into it for a normal 2 gang 15A 120V outlet, in a metal box. I would like to add an additional outlet about 20' away. Can...

OK, need some advice and cost numbers on this one. We are looking at a house that has a garage addition. It was done 10+ years ago. What they did was build a 22x28 garage over the existing driveway, one of the walls is the existing wall of the house. Other than the asphault floor, it looks like...

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The area my wife and I are looking to move to is, for the vast majority, small to medium size communities with HOAs. While I am pushing towards something "out of community" the pickings are slim. But that is not to say they are not there, we would probably have to build our home there, which I...

Contracts and Specs for building a House or a Garage Ok, So I know we build garages here, which are usually a lot less complicated then a house. But I am sure some of you have also had your house custom built. What wording was included in the contract, or better yet, where can I find some...

Hi Everyone ! :) I have an interesting problem. I am trying to help my father with his driveway, and thought you guy, and girls may be able to help. Here is the story: New driveway was put in about 5 years ago, but contractor did not follow suggestions from me, who was working for a civil...

I was wondering if it is wise to only use radiant heat for part of a concrete floor. Instead of running lines over the entire floor, then having to be extra careful when bolting things to the floor so you don't rupture a heating line. Why couldn't you leave certain areas open for thing like...

Hi everyone, I need to mount a stand for a tubing bender to my shop floor, using 3/8 hardware. I don't want the bolts to be sticking up through the floor when I am done with the bender. I went to the local Home Depot, and the guy recommeded lag sheilds, and 3/8 lag bolts. Will the lag sheild...