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That's a good looking floor. Any details?

I can't think of why an engineer would design a truss that couldn't support sheetrock and insulation. At least where I live, there are required calculations for live load, dead load, etc. You're in Michigan? If it hasn't fallen down from snow on the roof, I assume it's strong enough for...

1. Be safe. 2. Don't be a ****. Two rules cover everything.

Unless your labor costs are really high, I'd put Pex everywhere, even if you aren't going to use it. It's super cheap. That said, I'd agree with a thermal break between the two sections. Also, do you plan to heat it all winter, or just when you show up for hunting? Slabs react slowly, and...

Everybody has a bad day on occasion. It's how they deal with with it afterwards that matters. I'm impressed that the contractor acknowledged it and fixed the problem without any argument. That's somewhat rare around here.

I'm not a structural engineer... I poured my shop slab at 4". For a 10 x 20 piece under the lift, I left out the under slab foam and have a 6" slab. It made a roughly 5' radius around each post of 6". I feel comfortable with that. 200 sq ft x 2" is (if I did the math right) a bit over a yard of...

Not nearly enough info in your post. First off, without a location, we can only make a guess at what your city/county needs for a plan. Call your local jurisdiction and figure out what they need - it'll run the range from "nothing" to "sketch on a napkin" to "engineered drawings that include...

Where did you buy the epoxy? Local or mail order?

Prop up the lid with a candle or piece of wax?

I have never heard of a small 120v impact gun. In that size, I think your choices are cordless, pneumatic or the original cordless (looks like a fat screwdriver you hit with a hammer). I feel your pain on cordless tools. I have a bunch of M12 and M18, but tend to not buy anything cordless...

Please keep posting pictures - I'm just a bit behind you in progress. I poured a 3,400' slab that is 1/3 house and 2/3 shop. I unfortunately got a lousy concrete job, and don't think I'll be able to use HD40 and wax, like I originally hoped for. I may end up with epoxy. Keep us updated! You...

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Questions for Legacy International: The website for Hellfire says "Coverage: Approx: 300-400 sq ft per gal, substrate dependent." The OP says he used 10 gallons for the first coat, but that comes out to 250 sq ft/g. How do I know how much to order for my 1,200 sq ft slab? What happens if I am...

10 years later and it still looks good? Impressive.

While waiting to finish my house & shop, I'm living in a very small cabin. It has a 10 gallon 120v water heater. It's fine for washing hands, dishes and a short shower. I have time to wash everything and shave, but I don't linger. For a once or twice a month shower, it should be fine.

Congratulations - lighting choices have consumed way too much of my time on my new 30 x 40 x 12. My plan is simple - listen to PlatonicSolid, install what he recommends and put a dimmer on each group of lights.

This will depend on the area and the sales climate. I have purchased 3 houses and sold 2 of them. I know there was unpermitted work on each house, for each transaction. Nobody even mentioned it. When I sold the last place, the agent put in an inspection clause (and I provided an inspection to...

I have $4,000 to $5,000 in insulation, Pex, vapor barrier, rough plumbing etc. Digging it up isn't an option, and he doesn't want to pay for grinding. I'll look into grinding it myself, but I may just have to live with it.

My first thought is to have a contract, in writing, that includes the quality of the finish work and flatness of the slab. Do not trust the contractor to tell you "it'll be flat and smooth" or anything else. It's worthless unless it's written down.

I'm in Oregon, and the building department has made it clear to me that the only thing I can't do is run my own propane lines. This must be on my personal house that I don't plan to sell or rent. I've never heard of a "homeowner's license" before now.