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Good evening. I am just about ready to install switches in my new shop. I was originally planning to put my outdoor spotlights on a standard 3-way switch-one switch at the entry door and another switch upstairs. Then I got to thinking (always dangerous and expensive) and was wondering about...

Good evening experts. I am in the home stretch of building a 32' x 32' workshop. I will save the details for when I do a build thread, but I have a couple of questions I need to resolve soon. #1-I needed an ejector pump to get the septic from the shop to the septic tank. The ejector has a...

The title says it all. Contractor is short a little bit of concrete on the stem wall. He is planning on getting some bags of concrete, mixing and pouring to finish the stem wall. Should I be concerned about this? It looks like there is plenty of rebar to connect the two pours. I am guessing...

Well, it looks like my shop is going to be built this summer. I am planning on a hydronic radiant heating system in the slab. Does anyone have any personal experience they can share (good or bad) about any kit suppliers? Shop will be 1,000 sq ft with attic trusses. Thanks Matt

Good evening. I just acquired an early 1950's dewalt radial arm saw. My question is about the plug. The plug is two pronged, but has a ground wire sticking out of the side. It looks like you are supposed to 'plug' the ground in first and then the plug. Does anyone have experience with this...

Good morning. I am in the final stretch of design and was thinking of how I am going to heat my shop. I live on a sloped lot so it will be a walkout basement shop. The shop will be 32' x 32'. I live in western Oregon where the winters are fairly mild. In the winter my garage gets into the...

Good morning. I am getting closer to building and was looking for some feedback on what I am planning to build. It is basically a 32’ x 32’ two story workshop. I live on a sloped lot so it will match our day-light basement house. We are located in the mid-Willamette valley in Oregon. Some...

Hello. I am looking to build a garage/workshop next spring. I am a bit overwhelmed with the number of contractors out there. I was wondering if anyone could recommend contractors in the Corvallis/Albany area of Oregon. Thanks Matt

Good morning. Been lurking for about a year, first time poster. I am working on designing a workshop, but need some help. I live on a sloped lot-approximately 6 feet over a 48 foot length. I am wanting a 32 x 48 foot workshop. My problem is the slope is away from the road. I think my two...