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Although this isn't specific to my garage, this site has been very helpful in the past in giving me advice while I was building my garage. I am getting some water intrusion between the joint where my driveway meets a concrete block retaining wall. The water is soaking into the block and causing...

I am in the process of finishing my 30X40 detached garage. When I ran electrical to the garage, I also ran a water line. I am trying to figure out the best way to run the water lines inside of the garage since I only have exterior walls and I don't want problems with pipes freezing in the...

For those of you who have installed OSB walls/ ceiling, I have a few questions. I'm working on finishing my 40'X30" detached garage. I just had insulation installed so the next step is is installing the walls and ceiling and I plan to use OSB for both. I have been pricing 7/16 OSB and from what...

I am working on figuring out what I need to run a 100 amp subpanel in my detached garage. I'm looking for any advice on my current plan and whether or not I need to change anything. The total length of the run between the main panel and the sub-panel is approximately 185 feet. I am planning...

My garage was built with attic trusses, 24' OC, for the entire 40 ft length. The attic space is about 10 ft wide and 8 ft tall. I have attached the truss specs to this post. What would be best to install for flooring in this attic space? Tounge and groove OSB sub-floor, plywood or something else?

I will be running electrical to my newly built garage soon so I am trying to come up with a plan for the lighting. The garage is 40'WX30'D with 12.5' ceiling. I am planning to use un-painted OSB for the walls and ceiling and the primary use for the garage will be automotive work. From the...

I've been reading about all the different sealers/coatings in this forum but there is so much info it is hard to figure out what is best for my situation. Hopefully some of you can give me some ideas based on your experiences. I am looking for something to protect 1200 square feet of power...

I'm looking for some advice on running fiber to my detached garage. I have done lots of reading on this site and I think I have a decent plan but I still have some questions. I only have a very basic tech knowledge with this stuff. My home internet is running off an AT&T FirstNet cellular...

I installed a basic steel 6-panel steel door in my garage a couple of weeks ago so now it is time to paint it. It came pre-primed. Is this factory primer decent or is there any reason to prime it again? Also, I'm guessing I should use something to do a basic cleaning before I paint. What...

Looking for advice on how to deal with this issue. My concrete in the area where the threshold for the man-door will go is slightly un-level from right to left. It is about 1/4" off which is enough to cause the door frame to be out of square when I get the hinge side of the frame level and...

My garage was recently framed and I am looking for a good exterior caulk or sealer to seal the OSB sheeting where it meets the block foundation before I have vinyl siding installed. Does anybody have suggestions on a good sealer that will stick to both the wood and and the concrete block? From...

Hey all, longtime lurker here but making my first post. I am in the process of building a detached garage, 40' ft wide and 30' deep. The footers and block foundation are complete. I am in the East Tennessee area so we do get some freeze and thaw. My next step is getting the slab poured...