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Hey guys and gals... Looking forward to actually working on my house (yeah, I'll believe it when I see it, too), and I note the painted brick is peeling in a lot of areas (especially down near the ground), and is in overall poor shape. I'm thinking it would be best to strip it? Is that...

Okay guys and gals, I'm confuzzled. My living room is divided off from my kitchen/dining area by a wall I assume to be a supporting wall. I want to remove said wall, and I called in a structural engineer to tell me what sort of beam I'll an 3 1/4”X 18” LVL beam need to span 18-20 feet. Here's...

Looking at this Wood Stove to heat the shop (currently use a couple 23K BTU kerosene heaters). The garage is 20'X24'. Still need to insulate the roof, but the walls are insulated. What are your thoughts?

The difference between the CE and China Export markings is so subtle on paper that consumers can often confuse them without even realising. Despite the great similarity of their appearance, it’s important to understand that they actually have nothing to do with one another. While a CE marking is...

I am looking to buy a decent set of Oxyacetylene torches/regulators/hoses/set. Any recommendations? Any brands to avoid?

I would like an anvil for light “blacksmithing” work. Essentially, heating 1/4” strap, etc., and flattening it, rounding edges, and that sort of thing. After looking at the used all steel anvils for sale in my area, it looks like most have had the bejeezus beat out ot he hardened steel tops...

Just had a thought... I have a stick built roof (rafters, not trusses) with 2X6 ceiling joists and a central supporting wall. I want to get rid of the supporting wall. Could I sister the joists with Douglas Fir 2X10s to achieve a 24' span? We have no storage in the attic.

Anyone purchased a used stand by generator? We're live in a rural area and trees, idiots, and other issues seem to regularly take out our power. My wife has MS and needs A/C, plus she works from home. What sort of things should I be looking for? Anything I should avoid? Or is this just a...

These guys are doing a great job!

In a year or two I hope to begin building my "ultimate" garage. What are the pros and cons of going with a pole barn vs stick built?

Anyone know anything about WiFi extenders? Need to ensure I can get WiFi in the garage.

Seems like maybe it's time to start a thread... What we have is a 24' deep, 28' wide, block garage with a small out room on the left side. The previous owner created "scissor trusses" out of the original trusses to allow for an "upstairs" room. I'll be reenforcing them, but as we have no...

Anyone used a K & L scissor lift? Can be used on cars and light trucks, lifts up to 6,600 pounds safely. We want to get one for my dad's garage so he can do minor maintenance, waxing and cleaning, etc. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200775852_200775852#

Hey there guys and gals. A couple years ago, we bought a fixer-upper in Harriman, TN. It has a nice, 24'X28' detached garage, and an attached carport that's around 28'X30' or so that I plan on closing in and making a garage. Here is the base house I have to work with. It's 3 bedroom with around...

After 17 years of marriage, we finally got a house with a "real" garage. It's 28'X24' with a small storage area added onto the side. When we moved in, we had a new roof put on both the house and the garage. I then gutted it as the previous owner has some sort of haphazard, poorly built...

Ciao! Come stai? That's Italian for, Yo, what up, dog? :lol_hitti I may have taken some liberties with the translation... Hey guys and gals, I'm Bill. My ever patient wife and I live in Harriman, TN, where I am fixing up an old, block, 24'X28' garage. I'm what you might call...