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Best type of garage insulation? I have a garage that has appox.70 spaces 7'7'' high from floor to top of wall, and 15" between studs. I want to insulate this garage and eventually heat it. I also have to do inbetween the ceiling joists, which I believe is 23" in space. Not sure how many there are of them yet. What is the best type of insulation to use? Rolled, panel, etc. I dont want to spent alot of money on this nothing expensive or industrial quality required. R-value of 11 or so May be good enuf? I dont know how much one roll will even cover yet.
How do I paint a metal garage door and what type of paint do I use? I'd like to paint my garage door. It's metal and sectioned (3 sections). What's the easiest way to paint it? What type of paint should I use? Thanks!
If price isn't a big issue, which brand and type of garage door opener is best? I'm not too worried about price, b/c you can always find a deal....I also believe in buying the right product the first time so I don't sink $$ into replacing it more frequently. That being said, which brand of garage door opener is best: Liftmaster, Chamberlain, Craftsman, Genie? And which type: belt, screw, chain? Thanks for your help.
I have a 32x32 foundation an want a small room over the garage.What type joist do I need with an 8on10 roof.? This is an add on to the house.The span is like the ? it is a 32x32 garage.Don't want center post but I do want as much room over the garage I can get.
Want black and white checkered tile garage floor - what type of tile should I use? I'm building a new garage, and I want to install a black and white checkered tile floor in a portion of it. What type of tile should I use? I know linoleum wouldn't work, it has to be a harder surface than that. I'm not looking for the interlocking rubber/plastic floor tile, I'm looking for tile that you actually glue down permanently. I wondered if asphalt tile is what I should use, but I've also heard that asphalt tile is easily softened by solvents and greases (which it is bound to see). I've looked at the epoxy coatings like ucoatit, and I'm still considering them. But, overall, I think the tile might be a better option. They're easy to repair / replace individual tiles, and they've got a classic appearance. Does anyone happen to know what type of tile would be best to use?
are there any grants available in Cambridgeshire, England for a garage type extension? We are in receipt of WFTC and child tax credit. Get council tax rebate. Also DLA but am advised grant is unlikely for the disability The garage extension would actually serve to free up an outhouse to create a bedroom for my eldest son. At present my 2 sons share a bedroom and my disabled son neds a room to himself. Unfortunately, Asperger's does not qualify for a disabled grant as it is not a physical disability. The boys sharing a room puts a huge strain on the family. Unfortunately also I don't know how the authorities would view the outhouse being used as a bedroom, it is not insulated but is coccooned by other buidings. we are desperate for another bedroom and this is the only way we think we could afford it.
What type of garage door is best for my home if I have an attached garage? Right now I have a heavier oak door and I am worried that it might be causing wall cracks above it because of the weight of the door. Should I switch to fiberglass or steel or just leave it? the crack is on the upper top right of the frame of the door and extends to the ceiling
Whats the best type of Garage Door Opener? I am replacing my ancient garage door opener. I have a solid wood double door. I have read screw drives are good for heavy lifitng, belt drives are quiet and chain drives are dependable. Is this true? What would you buy if you were purchasing a new one? Thanks
What type of heater would be best for a garage? My garage doesn't have a heater. The lights stop working at -30. I have a mini heater (supposed to be for a single room in the house) pointed at the door so the door doesn't freeze shut again lol. What is the best type of heater for weather below -25? And still in a some what reasonable price range to operate...
i have a water leak from a pipe(about 3-4 inches diameter) in my garage. what type of sealnt should i use? i shut the water line still keeps on oozing water. is this a tap water line?
Which gauge/type of wire do I run to my garage for multiple 120 V outlets and also a 220 V outlet? I have a detached garage that I want to run electricity to. There will be multiple 120 outlets and (1) 220 outlet for a table saw. Which gauge/type is best to handle this load. Also what type of service panel is needed?
Type of paint for garage floor? When I bought my house one thing that bothered me was the paint chipping and feeling of the garage floor. Well, I stripped the paint and put Killz (sealer and primer) on the floor.. But what kinda paint do you paint a garage floor with? Oil Base? Water Base? do they make a waterproof paint or should i paint it and put a water sealer over it? I guess I could just ask the people at home depot, even though everyone that works there is about 17 and doubt they have knowledge or experience in painting.
if the wheel bearing is bad what type of garage do I take it to; regualr shop or tire shop? I was driving tonight when I heard a squealy sort of sound from the back left of the car, then that noise was replaced with a loud (inside of an airplane) noise. When I got it into the driveway and turned off the car, there was a burst of smoke from the back left tire. My neighbour said it might be ther "wheel"/"tire" bearing and not to drive it. My question is what kind of shop would I call, some place like Midas/Canadian Tire and have it towed there, or a tire repair shop and have them come to the house?
Making garage a game room. What is the best type of floor to put down? I am looking for something durable, yet comfortable, as kids will be playing in there a lot. Also looking for a good insulator for under the garage door. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
What color & type of paint for garage cabinets.? They are wood cabinets. Right now they are painted flat white (big mistake, shows everything, impossible to clean). I want a clean light look. The garage is for storage, but I cleaned up the "spider corner" by painting the inside of the cupboards white. I was so encouaged by the improvement that I want to do more improving!
Is it illegal to have a gas stove in the garage like you see in those in-law type residences? I live in San Francisco and I rent an in-law apartment in the basement of this house next to the garage. My kitchen is located outside my place and in the garage with a gas stove. Is this illegal?
What type of heater can I put in my garage? I'm building a house and want to keep my dogs in the garage. The garage is insulated, but there is no heater out there. Please give me specific links and models so I know exactly what to get! Thanks!
what is the best way for me to paint my garage walls that have drywall tape on them? And what type of paint? I would like to paint my garage walls before I expoxy the floors, but I do not know how to go about it. I heard an exterior flat paint is the best for this job, but I am worried about seeing the drywall tape through the finished job.
Is there any type of wrap or blanket for a refrigerator in the garage to protect it against cold weather? When the temperature drops to freezing, our refrigerator (and freezer) in our garage stops working. I know there are blankets for water heaters--I was wondering if there was a similar wrap for a fridge so we could use the fridge through the cold months.
What is causing my concrete garage floor to produce a "snow flurry" type of residue & what is recommend cure? The residue seems to appear where previously wet and is feathery light, as it is hard to sweep up. I have scrubbed floor with water and bleach to no avail. It has returned.
My home doesn't have a door going into the attached garage from the house. Do I need a special type of door? Where can I find building information on how to build a door going from inside my home into the garage?
what is difference between built-in garage and attached garage? When I took a look at my house appraisal report, there are three different garage type. Attached, dettached and built-in. I know what is attached and dettached, but I do not know how different between attached and built-in. Can anyone help me to get the correct answer?
What type of bees move their own nest? We had a small hive by our garage, and we watched them move their nest. The bees were yellow, but very docile. They moved very little for several days, then slowly moved their hive outside of the portable clothesline that's attached to our garage.
what gage and type of wire would I need to run service to my detached garage under ground? I need to run a new wire the previous wire has been severed thus lose of service. It is on a 20 amp breaker only running lights plugs and garage opener.
What is the best type of material to use as flooring in a garage I want to put a garage mat down in the garage but there are so many out there I am not sure what to get. I live in new england so the weather can be very hot to very cold.
I got some dried egg stains on the garage door and having a hard time to grub it off.. any handy ideas? just one of the those tin (i think is tin or aluminum?) roll up and inward into the garage type garage door... we were throwing some eggs around (don't ask why and didn't clean it off right away)... and is almost impossible to grub off now..... any good ideas without damaging the surface?
what size header or type should i use for a double 14x7 garage door? have a 20x 24 building (24' deep) with all walls up except front. please give step by step info if posible. diy project! no building codes,zones or permits needed in location. thanks!
Will a cheap PIR type alarm work in my draughty garage? Hi, I need to secure my garage and want to use an alarm so long as it only goes off when someone actually enters and not every time the wind blows!!!
I bought a Bosch re-manufactured alternator from a garage sale, and am trying to identify it to vechicle type. It is stamped as Hitachi on the alloy casing, and the box it came in had the # JXA 124 on it. There is also a # that, I think is LT150-46 890 stamped on the casing body. Can anyone identify this for me thanks.
Is there a good garage-band type program for pc? garage band looks so cool but i dont have a mac
what type of paint do i waterproof my breezeblock garage with? i have already bonded wall with mixture of pva glue and water, then painted with masonary paint but water still soaks through ?????????
My concrete is rising under my garage door. There must be water freezing underneath. What do I do? The concrete under my carriage type garage door keeps rising during the cold winter months. I'm guessing water is seeping in the cracks and freezing, causing it to expand. Does anyone have a good idea of how to fix this? Should I try heating the concrete? Should I pour salt or antifreeze down the cracks? Thanks!
screw type garage door opener won't open when cold? new door ,new opener,new springs,but when it gets cold,i have to work to push it up,never had this problem with the old chain drive ,was told that this was the best one on the market please help
If i get my car serviced at kwick fit type garage say..will the price include them changing the oil, coolant,? spark plugs,air filter etc. Anything that needs doing. its my first car, do you think its worth me getting this done. the MOT is due october.
Large massive number of yellow Jacket type ground Bees coming from a ground hole next to my garage. got stung What can I do the get rid of them all? The hole is next to my building foundation which is water proofed with a tar based foundation sealer. I need a product that will kill bees and not damage my waterproofing.
Are shop staff in garage type supermarkets getting more ignorant? I go to a local mini supermarket type petrol forecourt to get my lunch which is part of a well known chain in the North of Ireland (spar) My items are scanned through but instead of being told the total the staff person just stands there like i'm supposed to read her mind i'm the one who has to ask the for the total. Whats she expect me to do give her a 100 when theres not enough change in the till to break it. All the staff in this shop do it, but i see it happen in other mini supermarket/petrol forecourts all the time. Is there a disease making them ignorant or are they being told by management to hold customers there in case i fancy a cadburys creme egg which are conviently placed in front of every till. His nibs: i'm on a low wage and give 100 percent of my best. I used to work in the retail market on builders yards and warehouses on minimum wage. No customer was ever left standing lost with a sales docket when i was around. Even when it was my tea break. I think there is a conspiracy because of the lack of trade due to rising oil prices petrol forecourts are trying to keep customers there as long as they can
i was wondering what type of spider this was, i found it hanging around my garage? found a spider outside of my garage, it has black and light brown legs. black and orange spots on its back and i thought i saw orange on its belly.
There is a song that has had alot of airplay on radio1 this week. It is a garage type track any clues? Very vague i know i am not sure if this song has been released but it could be being released or already in the charts. I have checked the charts and cannot see it though. The song is very UK garagey with female vocals. Thanks Not SHINY TOY GUN
Does anyone rent Garage Apartments in the Oklahoma City Area? I am looking to rent a garage/studio type apartment in the Oklahoma City area and am having a hard time finding any. If you have any info that could help me, please email me anytime. Thanks for your time!
Can you legaly hold fights in a garage if everyone agrees, to the risk and sing some type of a contract? Stating that they completely agree to the risk and wont hold anyone responsible for injuries that may occur
How do you kill or get rid of a black widow spider that lives in your garage??? i'm scared cuz there is 1 in my garage as i type. if i call a company, what company?
I need a small garage - I have no construction experience. What type of structure should I be looking at.? I have property to build on, but currently I will need to try to build something myself. Should I look at traditional wood structures or some of the metal buildings that are on the market. Which would be the easiest to put together with the best chance of success? Do you have any particular manufacturer you could recommend?
Garage Doors with manual Override? My garage isn't connected to the home....is there a type of garage door opener that has the manual override outside? Maybe with a key or wrench in case of power outage?? Or one with a battery backup?
i am building a pole barn type garage. what is the system for squarinng the building.? also... what method is used to cut steel siding. is there a good tool to use. i have about 50 sheets to cut so hand tools are out..lol
Is it possible to port Garage Band into Windows, or use something like a simulator or emulator? I need to use Garage Band for a music project and I only have it at work and at home I have a PC. I am not planning to get a Mac, so I am wondering if it's possible. An alternative program would be OK, if it can save the project in the Garage Band file type and I could copy it on a USB and use it in Garage Band. Any help would be appreciated. 10 points for best answer!
I have a Mercedes Benz E350, and a "Security" garage door opener, How do I program the car? The guy at the dealership said that this type of garage door opener has a revolving code, and that he didn't know how to do it. The manual instructions doesn't work.
Which kind of garage door is better? So my old garage door is trashed, and I need a new one. My garage door opener will work on either panneled garage doors, or the single piece ones. I also want to install one of those automatic garage door lock devices, because I think garage doors are a major security risk. Which type of garage door should I get? Another single piece one with hinges, or a sectioned one that rolls up on tracks? Which one can I make the most secure?
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