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I have these cavities forming under the fence on the uphill side of the property. The lower wood beams act as a retaining wall for the other side. We have a huge rat problem in this part of the country, They can be the size of squirrels, and Im sure they are digging under it . Backstory, The...

I need to run a drain pipe right where this boulder is. The deeper I dig around it the bigger it gets. My area has a great many of these buried residual boulders, some huge the size of refrigerators. I fear it goes under the concrete curb you see next to it, They probably just laid forms on it...

I have to try and sell this beast. Its 100% electric 36V - all chain drive no hydraulics. The only info on it is the "automatic" stamped steel nameplates on it. I get the feeling it is from the 40s or maybe older. NO data plate on it and no info on capacity anywhere.

I hate those "soft close" style drawers anywhere. Kitchen or workshop. The kind that, when you go to open it, it tugs back and fights you for the first inch or 2. Its just an annoyance I dont want to deal with. So I was looking at some Husky toolchests at HD, They all seem to be infected with...

Anyone used one of these types of scissor lift on a C10 truck ? They say in instructions that minimum inside distance between the platforms is 40". Problem is on a C10 the frame rails are about 34" OD. How did you make it work ?

This will be a slab for a future shed. At this point its 18'x11' and will eventually be larger with more sections added. I am breaking it into smaller pieces to manage it and also minimize the impact in case something goes really bad. Going to do as much of the slab as I can on my own; Very...

I have a small shed with a single doorknob on the entry door. I want to put a locking type on it, that will need a key to open. I want the type that, when you push the knob in on the inside to lock it, The setup stays locked like that even when you open the outside with a key. I got a schlage...

I am building a small shed that will have a plywood floor. I want to paint it but am having trouble deciding what kind of paint. I think around here the 'good' paint is all restricted. Perhaps like it is in California. Suggestions ?

Wood prices seem to have leveled off here, But at $9.98CAN for a 2x4x8 still more than double they were 2-3 months ago. 7/16" OSB sheathing is $60 for a 4x8. Interestingly , Concrete products dont seem to have gone up at all. 8x16x6 blocks are $2.85 each. Makes me think a block wall constructed...

Well, My trench on the property line is dug, Now need to figure out a way to get about 1 yard of concrete in to make the retaining wall. Anyone used the U-Cart service ? Its a tow behind trailer that the ready mix places loan to you, allowing you to deliver your own concrete. Cant really get a...

I want to create a parking spot right close to edge of my property. Due to the grade, I will need to put a retaining wall there about 2 feet high to allow leveling the area. The whole city block is on a slope . On the next door lot, there is a row of cedar hedge trees about 1 foot away from my...

I realize inflation is way up. I am planning to get a concrete slab put in to park on and am getting some really high prices....Like CAN$35/square foot including everything. For a 20x20 slab. What are you guys seeing around you ?Construction is going nutz in my area I guess guys can charge what...

Has anyone got experience with this type of structure ? https://jawportablebuildings.com/ They use the term "portable" everywhere. I think this is to avoid permit issues. You can start out with a simple carport type structure but then close it in. I guess its 'portable' in the sense you could...

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Hello, I am in the planning stage of a garage on our lot. I work on hot rod type cars a lot and I plan to have a lift at some point, And the high ceiling to accomodate it. I believe a 12 foot under rafters height is what I need. I am in the big city on the west coast of Canada. Building zone...

Been lurking here for a while, finally had to sign up so I could see pics !. Thanks for the forum. Planning my garage right now.....