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I looked at several wireless options for getting internet into my workshop. The workshop is about 90 feet from my house and I’ve been putting off running internet because I thought it would be costly. After research, it looked like a Ubiquiti point to point was going to be the solution. The...

Hose reel or coiled line hanging from the ceiling? Which do you recommend..hose reel or coiled line? This will be over my build area. Ceiling is 12 feet and I will have numerous other drops around the building. Please post photos of ceiling mounted air drops if you have them. Thanks.

I’m wanting to put a few air hose reels in my new shop. I want to put one on each end of the building by the garage doors and one hanging from the ceiling in the center over my “build area.” Any recommendations for good bang-for-the-buck hose reels? I’m not going to spend crazy money since...

I want to be able to look across the shop and read the air gauge. Anybody know where to buy something like this or even a little larger?

Suggestions/Ideas wanted for building shed against a brick wall Hello, I’m more of a metal guy but I’m about to build a compressor shed on the back of my new shop. Noise is not really a concern because by just putting it behind the building it doesn’t bother me or my neighbors when it’s...

Hello, I am plumbing my new workshop with RapidAir 3/4” but first need to get the air from the compressor behind the building through the brick part of the wall. Should I use black pipe, copper, or RapidAir outside? Any tips or suggestions how to best put an air line through a wall? Will be...

Looking for feedback and ideas about what you used/recommend for plumbing a whole-shop air distribution system. (I did several searches on here) I’ve looked at: Black steel pipe Galvanized steel pipe Rapid Air system Copper Pex. **I don’t think Pex is truly up to the job but I sure wish it...

I am working with a contractor and the architect recently finished the sketches for the new garage/workshop. I've never been through the building design process before. The contractor said the architect's sketches now go to engineering. I asked the contractor who does the truss design and...

Hoping that someone has done this. To save space in my new garage build I'm wanting to put a really small bathroom under the staircase. I'm talking just a sink and toilet so a really small bathroom. The ceiling in the garage will be 12 feet high so it seems like there should be room under the...

I am having a garage built with 2x6 studs in the walls. It will have brick and Hardi Board siding on the outside with Sheetrock on the inside. I live in Texas where it gets really hot and I eventually want to HVAC the shop. What insulation tips do you have? Would OSB then Tyvek be a good way...

Just got four of these cool shelving racks from a family member. They are really strong, US made. I was told they came out of a defense manufacturing plant many, many years ago. The shelves slide out like drawers or can be removed....each shelf could hold a lot of weight. They also have really...

Current issue: I'm trying to decide if I should put (1) 18w x 10h door in the center or (2) 10 x 10 doors on my new garage/workshop? After many years of planning and saving I'm finally getting ready to build. Here are the basics: Garage 33' wide x 54' deep (Approx. 1800 sf garage) 12 foot...

I'm building a new garage and having an architect draw the plans. Is a 12 foot ceiling sufficient for a quality 2 post lift? I can go higher but I'm going to try to insulate the heck out of the building and higher ceilings will mean more to heat/cool. The plan is to also have a room upstairs...

I'm looking for a nice looking insulated 16 x 10 garage door in a carriage style with windows. Anybody have suggestions where to find this? I'm in North Texas. Thanks.

I'm interested in getting a shop built and I'm looking at Mueller along with a few local builders. Just saw a local builder's project that they are building. This is a 30 x 50 x 14 with a 3:12 pitch. Just ooking for some honest feedback (good or bad) about about the building construction you...

I can build an 1800sf building. Which dimension would be the most useful? 30 x 60 or 40 x 45? I have a couple vintage cars to keep in it and work on.

I'm looking to get a workshop built in the McKinney area. (1800-2100sf) Anybody have any recommendations for a metal building builder? How about a concrete contractor? Thanks

Hello, Looks like I may get to have the garage floor of our new place epoxied. I had my last floor done in high solids epoxy gray with no flakes 9+ years ago and it has held up great. The same contractor is giving me a great deal and this time I'm thinking I would like some flakes to hide the...

Hello, I'm wanting to build a steel building between 1200-1800 SF on my land. Located in the Collin County area. Anybody have building manufacturer, installer, or concrete contractor recommendations? Thanks

I'm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and I'm about to build a new building. Which is the best direction for the shop to face in Texas? I can easily face the bays to open to the North or to the West. **Correction: I meant to say that I can face the bays to the North or to the East.**