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I may be remodeling in the next year. I have an existing 35ft wide and 25 ft deep garage. What roof pitch would I need to be able to have a walkable attic? I don't need every inch to be usable, but hopefully walkable in the center of the California roof. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Hi, this may be a general question. I got got my Quincy Model# 2V41C60VC compressor. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200350475_200350475 Wasn't sure if you guys would recommend having a magnetic starter or just have it directly connected to the pressure switch only. Is there...

For those that have the Mohawk A7, can you post any pictures of you lifting a truck or SUV with a long wheelbase? over 113" or more? I know it is better with the System IA, but I want to see if anyone has done it with this particular assymetrical lift safely. If you have any experiences you can...

I want your advice based on people that have the Mohawk A-7 lift. I want this 2 post lift based on the ceiling limitation and the durability of the lift. For people that purchased this lift, can you let me know 1) when you bought the lift 2)how much you paid for it installed? It should...

Hi, I recently completed building my garage from scratch. I'm planning to epoxy the floor. During the construction, **** (sheetrock, people dropping KFC, paint), got on the floor. I was able to powerwash most of the **** off, but the paint (Behr primer & paint) got on the floor from the painters...

I just installed my redwood garage door but have not put a clear coat over it. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what type of clear coat I should use that has U.V. protection? The wood is redwood and it is stained and not painted. I want to protect the door from the weather elements...

Does anyone know of a multizone motion sensor for outdoor lighting? I have lights on the left and back side of the garage. I want to have a motion sensor in the back and another one on the side of the house but have the ability to turn on all the lights from either sensor. Thanks for your help!

Hi, I'm in the process of building up the garage. I have some concern in regards to crack stucco. What types of materials can I use to reinforce the strength of the stucco when they apply it to my garage exterior walls? 1. Fiber Mesh? 2. Is there such thing as a "membrane" that will minimize...

Hi, I have roughly an 864 sq feet of pavers in my driveway. After building most of the garage, the driveway needs to be regraded. So, the pavers need to be removed, dirt escavated roughly 1 foot deeper, and then put down base rock, sand, and then repave with the existing pavers. How much is...

Hey guys, need some cost input for construction cost of my garage. I will be using Eldorado Stones (Mountain's Ledge - Yukon) for part of the exterior of my garage. I will be purchasing need roughly 363 sq ft of stones and 48 linear feet of stones for the corners. I live in CA. Does anyone...

I'm in the process of completing the garage and am at the stage to purchase a garage door. The style I am looking for is a wooden carriage style door (not the ones that open outward. The size of my garage opening is 8x8 and 18x8. Does anyone that lives in the bay area (San Jose, CA.) have any...

Hi, for those that have a 2 post car lift, do you ever have any balancing issues or concerns when the vehicle is raised high? I will be building a garage soon and will be installing a lift. I was thinking of installing anchor pots in my concrete floor and using it to secure the front and rear of...

Living in a town by the edge of the forest, the town has requireements when addding over 500 sq feet. I am in the process of getting my building permit to add a garage and a bathroom. Since I am in a "high fire zone," they are requiring me to add a sprinkler system to the new addition and to...

Hi, I know there are many lifts out there in the market and each person claims that the lift they bought is the best. There's also complaints about this lift isn't as good and what not. For those that personally own a lift, can you name the brand you have, flexibility in the arms to setup your...