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During our kitchen remodel a few years back we went with a walk in pantry that’s about 8x8. The door only has about a 1/4” clearance to the floor. As the pantry stayed warmer than the house we had AC ducted to it with the company telling us it would stay cold in there since they used a dedicated...

Questions for the electricians. I'm looking to eliminate the 50-30 adapter I use to power my 30amp trailer at home. I have an extra cord and would replace the 30amp plug with 50 amp plug, but only use 1 leg. Would that be acceptable? I'm not a fan of the adapters has they always seem to cause...

I'm getting ready to wire up my 240v circuits in the garage and trying to determine benefit of using conduit/8ga THHN, or 6ga NM. Material costs are similar and will be run within the studs, nothing exposed 50amp circuit for the compressor, 6-50r Short run of a couple feet 50amp circuit for...

What is the benefit of requiring GFCI on the 240v outlets? According to the inspector all receptacles would require this in my garage. I’ll have at least three outlets for welder, air compressor and RV.

I have two wall jacks new in box. Purchased these for my garage build but didn’t end up using. Qualcraft 2601 Wall Jack. $200 for both.

I installed the smaller windows today in my garage build. My plan is to box the window with 5/4 Hardi Trim. Looking at the drain holes this would drain the window onto the top of the trim. Is that going to be an issue or just let it roll.

How does one choose the reveal size of their lap siding? The few homes in my neighborhood that have it all have 6", but are typical 8' walls. Being that my walls are 12 foot, that would look to busy IMO. The plan drawings show 18 rows, which put the reveal at 8". My other option is a 10.75"...

So as I wait for an answer from the draftsmen/engineer that drew up my plans. I'm looking for thoughts from others concerning the required straps as I like to understand the purpose of everything. As a note I am in a 150mph wind zone. Per the plans the gable ends sheathing must be spilt between...

Thought I would start a separate thread showcasing my homeowner built garage in SW Florida. I would not allow myself to pay $150k for a nice sized detached garage, so updates will come as time and funds allow me to build. I've estimated costs to be around $50k 36x42x12, 2x6 studs, 10' height OH...

Quick question on Ufer rod requirements. My concrete contractor is not familiar with these so looking over codes it’s seems pretty straightforward. I purchased 25’ of sleeved 4ga wire and an approved clamp to tie into the rebar. Do I just bring the cable up in my desired location or does it...

As I'm going over my building plans I have come across a couple questions. The draftsmen who created the plans has been absolutely no help. Window sizes. I have 2 different sizes. 4020 HR and 34 SH. Entry door is marked 3080. I've spoken with a couple vendors to purchase and they all tell me...

Hi ya'll. After being at my current home for 11 years and fighting a small garage my plans of building a detached are starting to roll. After receiving quotes of around $100/sq ft to build, I've decided this is going to be a DIY project wood framed, 36x42x12. Budget is $50k which should...