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    Got sidetracked on a basement project...

    My lady asked me to finish the basement of our new-to-us house and build a bar before I started working on the man-cave corner of the shop. I'm more of a mechanic than a carpenter, but it's turning out okay for our needs. Now I need to build a small bar and add a TV/Stereo in the shop! :-)
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    Okay to toe-nail interior girts with 2.5" screws?

    Okay guys, finally closed on the house and working in my shop. 32x52 shop has blown insulation installed and I started hanging horizontal girts last night. First one was 36" on center from the ground and the next three were 24" on center. I started toe-nailing with a nail gun and 3" nails...
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    OSB or sheetrock over sprayed insulation?

    All, We close on our new shop (even has a house on the lot) in December. I'm planning my moves for when I take ownership, and one thing involves finishing the shop walls in either OSB or drywall. I only have pics to go by, but it SEEMS like the sprayed insulation makes for a lot of uneven...
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    Made an offer on a house with an outbuilding!

    Woohoo! Been looking for a while and found one with a nice outbuilding that already has power, insulated, etc. Now to go back to scouring the forum for ideas on how to make it what I want...
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    New guy - house hunting and a shop is a must...

    Hey all! In the market for a house and a shop is one of my "must haves", even if it means just having room to build one. I wrench on bikes, cars, and even some plane engines as a hobby. I've never had a car lift, and I'm REALLY looking forward to that vs. getting up and down from the floor...
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