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Considering, contemplating... The property has a 60' deep, 3' wide dug well with over 40' of water in it. Currently, water pressure is done through a jet pump in the house. The pump is nearing the end of it's life, getting noisy. There are no filters in the system. Water is very clean...

Re - The Sutton Shop Looking at the original thread, it feels like I've made NO progress :sad: So far, the wiring is mostly complete and all the materials are purchased to put the floor in. Right now though, it's time to finish the exterior. Disclaimer - This is my first time doing siding...

When coming up with the "look" of my shop, this issue was on my mind. Design won over worry, but now the worry is back... The roof (steel) has a 4/12 pitch. The gables are on the 40' length and there's a 2' overhang. The next step is to add an 18' carport to the shop (by the entire width =...

Someone must know? It's obvious that we need insulation below the concrete, and also along the foundation walls (separating the slab from the foundation wall). But how about in the door openings? The slab will be poured over/into these openings. What is the RIGHT way to isolate the slab...

I've searched the threads and the net, asked the vendors and still have questions. I guess this is more a poll now? I have my insulation panels for my floor. How will I install them? Inside the garage, from the top of the frost wall to the footing is a little over 5'. There are 2 courses of...

For some reason, I'm not getting many replies on my build thread.. I don't think the thread is coming up under 'new posts'? (Sutton Shop) Anyway, here's the deal: 30x40 shop, 13' ceiling, one 12x12 door, one 16x8 door, 2 man doors, one 4' window, 6" slab in central Ontario Canada. I'd...

Sometimes I have these great ideas... often, they aren't that great. Looking for help to decide how this idea is going end up before I make the mistake. The plan - install an oil fired boiler (already own it, it's in the house) into an insulated shed attached to the new garage I'm building...

It's been a crazy time around here, but all the insanity may have finally paid off. I've recently completed (90%) my current garage, after hours upon hours of reading through various threads. I've done the Epoxy Coat floor (won it right here on GJ!), added a heating source (NG fireplace)...

I've been looking forward to this for so long, only to end up worrying about it. I was one of the lucky winners in the Epoxy Coat contests that Rugerlady has put on. I won a 1/2 kit of Epoxy Coat and a full kit of clear. Shortly after winning the contest, I sold my house and moved into my...

I bought this almost 20 years ago, when I was an apprentice. I haven't worked in a shop environment for 15 years! As I try to re organize my humble little garage, this side cabinet has ended up empty and I no longer need it. I'm asking $120. Ideally, someone locally will want it. Not...

Looking at adding some tools to the arsenal, but ran into something I don't quite understand. There's a random orbit sander I want from Princess Auto (HF for my American brothers), and the box says "4CFM avg, 11 CFM continuous). The sales guy had no idea. I'd assume that it will take 11...

If I were to build an in wall cabinet, in an outside wall, what can I do to prevent moisture from building up inside it? Will running vapour barrier behind it (cabinet) and maybe some board insulation prevent any concerns? I suspect the cabinet would be a trap for moisture and condensation...

Not one to be content in just doing 1 project and finishing it, I seem to like having 20 or 30 things to do all at once :lol_hitti I searched the loft threads and found lots and lots of great info. But there's still some questions left on how to go about it. Starting off, the garage is...

After much time spent believing a new Mr. Heater would go into my shop, a deal I couldn't pass up came my way and now I'll be attempting to install a used NG furnace in the garage. I did a search and found that many have gone this route and most seem satisfied with the results. I'm hoping for...

Well, the time is coming. We've moved into the new house and the garage is soon to become my priority. Due to the layout though, I'm going to need some advice! :dunno: The shop is 19 X 19 and has a pass through (doors at front and back) to allow access to the backyard. I had 8' doors with high...

Looking for advice on this one.. Stopped by the HD for some supplies for the new house and they had this Husky nailer on sale in the front isle. I rented the nailer last time, but for $170 I figured it would be handy to own it. I made sure I could get my money back if I found out it was ****...

The floor will be poured soon in my 20X20 garage (in Ontario Canada). The concrete will likely be about 4" thick. I need some advice before they pour: I read that a vapor barrier is a must, although the builder doesn't normally do it. I found 'Asphalt Impregnated Kraft Moisture Barrier' for...

This is it! My wife and I made the call and have decided to move forward on a custom built house, intended as our final home. I've been pouring over the plans and trying to catch all the things that will make this the perfect place for us. But I thought I could use some help? GJ seems to have...

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