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:lol_hitti Robertson screws are superior in every way, typically Canadians too! :beer:

Looks like a Plymouth Satellite. Maybe 71or 72.

Phillips are really only good for drywall. Robertson has 4 different size heads for just about any job requirement. I find that most things built here use Robbie screws, if it has Phillips it probably came from the States. Almost like American companies shun Robbie screws because they were...

Door size and garage length is something that you really need to be sure of. If either are too small for your purpose it will aggravate you everytime you use it. I'm starting construction of a 30' deep x 32' wide x 12.5' tall detached garage today! I started out with 24'x24' and reviewed my...

Once a year isn't too bad, gives you a chance to see if there is any other problems going on

Up here its 3' not 35". Some inspectors are pretty accurate with their tape measures. Minimum of 3'

Sometimes a balance weight on the fan blade can move or fall off completely. I would check this first. Maybe assembly screws or compressor bolts have become loose and you're getting rattles now. I have found rattles from the fan cage where it touches the casing. It's annoying I know. Good luck.

Be cautious using the safety switch. It can prevent water damage which is good, but when used on the R wire it will shut off your furnace which could lead to frozen pipes if you were away in the winter. I suggest using the safety switch when water damage is unacceptable and your house is...

Easy access makes black iron the best choice. Soft copper is good (with the proper protection)for smaller runs like dryers, bbqs and fireplaces. Make sure to use the proper pipe dope, pressure test and have a gas tech check your work. There may be specific code requirements for your...

I have worked on older belt drive sheaves that have a somewhat hidden taper lock. You need to see if there are any "unused" threaded holes in it, thread in a couple of appropriate bolts to disengage the taper lock. Sometimes even the grub screws are used for this. It usually is fairly easy to...

What's up with the telephone pole so close to the lift? Dosen't it interfere? To fix the floor I would use a concrete diamond cup. Gently Bentley is the rule of the day.

My honey do list will never end either. Started with a total tear out and rebuild the basement with a new bathroom, tv/home theatre room and family/rec room. Then it was replace all the windows and doors throughout the house. Then it was adding a door from the house into to the attached...

You might find that the one for the gas line doesn't get used. I am a gas fitter and generally prefer to go direct burial and not through a conduit with gas piping to detached structures. Mainly because I know it won't be damaged by someone in the future trying to feed something else in with...

I'm going through with a couple of variances right now for my new detached shop. The variances are for square footage(max 538sqft) and for a second driveway(only one driveway allowed per residential lot). My shop plan has 12'6" ceiling height only because I will be installing a lift at some...

Doesn't look like there are any hydraulics there. More like strong arm the rollers together to lift the car so you won't have a problem with hydraulics. I am looking at some dollies as well but just the bent plate type at Princess Auto. I like the design of the ones you posted better if they...

Most pipe size calculators err on the side of caution. If you were worried about the existing pipe size, hook up and check input (running) gas pressure, if it's good it's good. More won't help. Then you wouldn't have to replace the line. If you're short on pressure then you already know what...

I have a 20x26 garage with 13' ceiling previous owner put a loft in at the back 10' deep and 8' clear under. He had a wall ladder built to access it. Incredibly difficult to carry anything up there! I removed the wall ladder and just use a piece of extension ladder laying on the loft. I put...

Hi Everybody!! I've lurked here for quite a while and learned a lot thank you all!! I have applied for a variance to build a 30'x32'x12' detached shop in the backyard, it shouldn't be a problem but you never know- the bylaw has a max size of 538sqft which is typical for townships around here...