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    Need input: repainting vintage steel shelving?

    Greetings, I’m in the process of relocating some 40’s-50’s era steel shelving (24’x3’x7’) and am hung up on whether to repaint them or not. Time & the Midwestern climate have taken their toll: there is light surface rust, chipping paint and general wear & tear. Obviously there’s a lot of...
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    Floor prep & flattening for laminiate flooring

    Greetings, I've got a loft/mezzanine that I'm interested in putting down some laminate wood flooring & I've decided not to include the foam underlayment as I'm not concerned about the noise & could do without the additional cost. Overall the floor is reasonably flat, roughly 1/16" over 8', but...
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    Tall Wall Storage pics? Needing examples of vertical space utilization

    I’m trying to utilize as much vertical space as possible in an area with 12’ walls, ideally with closed storage. Pallet racks came to mind initially, but I thought there may be other options and/or opinions. Does anyone have an pictures that meet this criteria that might spark some...
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    Air compressors: Single phase vs Three phase operation

    Greetings, I'm considering purchasing a 5hp compressor with the option of single phase 230V or three phase 230V motor & I currently have both 230 single phase and three phase available (through a 20hp roto-phase converter), and was curious as to which would be more efficient in the long run. I...
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    connecting walls to metal ceiling, trim recommendations?

    Greetings, I’m attempting to construct some (non-load bearing) walls going from the floor to a ceiling skinned with steel paneling similar to Menards Prorib, the wall will run perpendicular to the ribs, and I’m looking for some opinions & options for trim to mate up to the paneling, & so far...
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    uses for dead space between door track & wall?

    Greetings, in my garage, there is about 12" of clearance between the track & the ceiling & about 18" of clearance between the track and the wall and I'm looking for some ideas on how to use this space effectively as possible. Initially, my thoughts were a soffit storage cabinet, but there’s...
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    contractor grade portable compressor recommendation?

    Greetings, I'm looking for some recommendations on contractor grade oiled air compressor. Most that I've seen look to be using a very similar motor/pump (same manufacturer?) and I havent been impressed with the durability/build quality, and replacement components seem to be nonexistent. Does...
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    average increased cost of in floor heat?

    Greetings, does anyone have a ballpark percentage figure on the costs of including in floor heat to a slab on grade pour? I'd like to pour a slab in the spring & am debating on the added time & trouble of the pex & other associated hardware. Thanks!
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    Shed/Storage/Shop Flooring options?

    I’m in need of some additional space for toy storage & am looking for some suggestions. Currently I’m thinking of a 24x12 gambrel style shed (15’ tall) with a 4’ overhang similar to the attached picture. I’d like to have this be a >20year structure and am concerned with the longevity of...
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