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Is there anything to be gained by just using a lithium based hardener densifier on a garage floor? I have 1320 sq ft cured floor, power troweled finish. General use of the area is storage of outdoor equipment, snowmobiles (think carbide wear rods) tractor parking. I do not want to put on a...

Anyone know of a good steel door that is polyurethane foamed and has solid blocking (wood or engineered wood) in the area of the bores for the deadbolt and knob? I purchased a 3-0 door from my lumber yard which I figured would be much better than anything from a big box store, but pretty...

Concrete contractor is setting up and pouring my floor in the morning, I have not had an opportunity to discuss specifics about reinforcement and mix. I want this done right, these guys are good but what you don't ask for you don't get. 4" pour, rebar size and spacing?? Im leaning toward 5000...

I know this has been hashed and re-hashed. Building my detached garage and wanted to put a vent through the roof while the shingling was being done, in prep for a future heater. Went to a reputable HVAC contractor to get the venting components and discussed Reznor's requirement in their...

Planning to document progress, building a 30 X 44 stick-built, with attic trusses in central MN. Have done lots of reading here, still need to determine a few details. Foundation is in, walls framed and trusses coming in a few days. I will get some project photos up soon. I've been at it a...

About 6 years ago I built an 8 x 16 shed and sided and trimmed with western red cedar. I regretted from day 1, the decision of applying a semi-transparent alkyd stain which ended up way too orange. In hind sight I should have just used a clear preservative and let the cedar age and naturally...

I apologize, this isn't directly garage related, but I assume the folks may have some thoughts or experiences to share. I recently purchased 3 vacant build-able lots at a price below market value, and I am looking to maximize my returns. I could sell them very easy today for a significant...

Still in the dream phase of planning my detached garage build. I am estimating a size of no more than 1200 sq ft. (30 x 40). I am going back and forth about attic trusses. The biggest concerns against are cost and some loss of floor space with interior steps (I am in MN). The main reason...

Hi, I'm new here. I am hoping to build a garage approx. 1000 sq ft, with a "bonus room" type attic. The main constraint I have is a max height of 25' due to zoning. Due to the height restriction, I assume that will govern how wide the garage can be at a given roof pitch. At this point...