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    What prep work for Paint?

    Hello, I am painting a 16x16 office area of my garage. The concrete had a sealer applied 3-4 years ago. No vehicles in this area, just walking and rolling a chair/stool. Do I just do a chemical stripper? The area is going to be a bit of a pain because I don't have anywhere to push water out...
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    How to find drain pipe

    Hoping to save myself a lot of digging. There is a 2" drain pipe that exits from under my concrete pad and goes away from the building...not sure how far. Are there any tricks and tips to finding this drain pipe besides digging all along that side of the building until I hit it, and then follow...
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    Running new wire with Spray Foam- Best way to do it?

    My shop is sprayfoamed with a 4x8 sheets of wood siding over the foam. I am having a mini split installed so I need to add a 220 breaker to my panel and then run the wire in the wall to get to the disconnect. I'll have a control wire to run too I think. Is the only thing I can really do is pop...
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    Heating/Cooling with sprayfoam

    I have a 40x32 stick-built shop. Spray foam is going in next week. Once the slab is poured, there will be a 16x16 room in one corner. There is one 18' door and two man doors. I have no idea or clue what my climate control options are. I want to heat/cool that 16x16 room. But since we opted to...
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    Extra meter for Shop

    My contractor asked if I wanted a dedicated meter to my shop. I think the cost (based on what others have said in the area) is about $40 per month minimum. I do plan on running some form of climate control eventually. Do most of you tie into your home power or have a dedicated meter for your shop?
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    Pole Building Vs Stick Built (With pricing included!)

    Hello, I, like many others am being torn apart by the pole building vs stick decision. I really need some help. This is keeping me awake at night. The contractor building our house is great and he said he can do my shop as well. -He can do a pole barn type shop with electrical, insulation...
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    My First "Shop/Garage"

    I am planning my first shop/garage and I need a push in the right direction. We are building a home on 30 acres and the shop will function as my wood working area, place for working on stuff, and it will also house a finished "man cave" space. My initial plan is a 50x30 building. I would like...
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