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    Simple, sturdy thermal break?

    Most of the energy going to heating my garage will be lost through the slab, which is a considerable energy sink up here in Zone 6. I was thinking that some sort of floor covering that has a slight air gap could offer a small thermal break and insulating value. Something like the DMX floor...
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    Reusing concrete block foundation from demolished garage

    On my property there is a concrete pad with two courses of concrete blocks leftover from a single car garage that was demolished by a previous owner. I believe it is 50s era. I already have a 2.5 car garage and would like to build a shed on the skeleton of this old garage to store yard tools and...
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    Zone 6/Minnesota - minisplit vs natural gas for maintaining ~50F in winter?

    Detached garage with approximately 700 sqft. I'm working on insulating it with mineral wool in the walls (R15) and blown in cellulose in the attic (haven't decided yet, but will probably just go for the full R49). Also going to insulate the garage door and air seal everything to the best of my...
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    Electronic cabinet lock for metal storage cabinet & general security

    This is my first post! Excited to join the garage gang. I'm about to move from a suburban house with an attached garage to an urban house with a detached garage. As with any urban area, burglary and break-ins are a concern. It's not a crime infested area, but it's a more dense area which...
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