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My garage door will sometimes only open about 2 feet then stop, it will close then open about the same next time the remote or wall button is used. At times it opens like it should and no issues. When I manually open it there is no dragging and is not hard to open. It seems to always close as...

Going to build a 12 x 16 shed and would like to do footings then pour cement inside of that for the floor. Want to get it above the ground so water does not get in is the reason for the footings. I am thinking 6 inches below grade and 3 inches above would be enough. Yard is fairly flat Does...

Had an extension added to my garage that used a 20 foot long beam across the span. There was 3 2x18(I think that is the size) pieces that were nailed together to do this. I want to add a hoist to my ceiling but would like to use this beam to install if possibe. Is this strong enough to put...

What is involved in repairing a hose reel that does not auto rewind very well? It is an older econ-no-mite, the hose is fine but just does not reel back up all the way Thanks, Kerwin

I am going to install a patio cover by adding hangers to the overhang in the house and running 2x6 boards to the edge. The question is how many upright supports should I use (they will be 4x4 posts) with a 4x6 header on top. The cover will be about 16 x 24. Not sure if I will be using...

I am running some black pipe in my attic for air and have about a foot of space between what was already there and a new section that I added. Is there a safe way to join these together with some sort of rubber hose between the two? The pipe is 3/4 and is threaded so would be able to put some...

I am putting in insulation in the 16 x 42 addition that I just did but am torn between the blow in and roll, am planning on doing at least R30. Lowes has R38 on clearance for $26 for a 64 sq ft roll. What would be the best way to go? Thanks, Kerwin

I am going to be doing about 16 x 50 area including ceiling in drywall using 5/8 thick, since I will be doing this myself with the help of a lift would it be better to get 4x8 or 4x12 sheets? Not sure what the weight difference is between the two. What length screws? 1 5/8 What is a good tape...

When putting drywall on a ceiling do I need to put a vapor barrier on first? Thanks

I am looking at getting some 1/2" R-Tech to use under the vinyal siding that I will be putting on. First is this the right stuff to use and can it be left on the walls for several months before the siding is actually put on? It's cold right now for me (below freezing) and I want to inslulate...

Has anyone had a consultation with a Electrical Inspector? I am going to do some wiring and pulled the permit but have to have a consultation before doing the work so they are comfortable that I know what I am doing. I have added wiring before without a permit but this is for an addition that...

I got a used Clopay door that I am installing, My problem is that it has the springs on each side of the door and I am not sure how the cables and guides should be installed. Does anyone have this type of door that would have a picture that would give me a visual of how it should be set up? I...

I am adding a garage and want to add a sink, there will be a crawl space next to the footing for the garage that goes under the house where water and drain lines exist, is adding a drain and sleeve to run water lines in the footing the way to go? I don't plan on doing the plumming right now but...

I picked up a used 80K btu Reddy heater with hose attached but the threaded end on the valve will not screw into the propane tank that I have, are there different thread sizes on the tanks that I am not able to thread it on? I have looked at the threads and they good. Would it be best to get a...

I am planning on doing an addition to the back of my house and am wondering if anyone has some pictures of the way the roof is attached (finished) when extending from the back of a Gable style roof. The house is about 65 feet long and I am going to extend it back 16 ft and 40 ft across. It will...

I am deciding if I want to add on to my house, the addition would be 16 x 40 and would be half family room and the other half a garage extension. The family room would be about 16 x 18 and the garage 16 x 22. Can someone tell me what the material cost would be for the outside framing (just...

I am looking at extending my garage and adding a family room onto my house, it is a typical ranch style house and I am looking for ideas of how to tie the new roof line in with the existing one. The addition will be 16 x 40, each will be about 20 feet wide after the walls are in place. I am...

How did everyone hook up the air line from the compressor to iron pipe? I am going to run about 30 feet of pipe but not sure how to do the connections from the compressor, should I use a air dryer/oiler or is there a better set up? Thanks for any ideas

I am running wire for a 22ov compressor using 10/2 wire. I thought I could use this and not run an extra wire as a common ground but just use the ground in the wire. I was talking to a buddy and he thought I needed to have both a ground and a common ground, is this needed or am I good to use...

I am going to be running wire for the compressor this weekend, this will be for 220v so will be on a separate breaker. I was told that 10/2 wire would be big enough but wanted to get some additional input. The compressor is a Craftsman 7hp 60 gal, the motor has 15A sticker on it, what size...