The Home Improvement Thread

[tex]

I'm not sure what I will do with the old one. It's a little unit rated for 150 square feet. Thought about the garage but its brick walls on both sides.

 

[Anathollo]

I'm not sure what I will do with the old one. It's a little unit rated for 150 square feet. Thought about the garage but its brick walls on both sides.

I saw a pic a long time ago where someone had cut a hole in the garage door for the unit couldn't find it though

 

[tex]

I saw a pic a long time ago where someone had cut a hole in the garage door for the unit couldn't find it though

My inlaws neighbor did that. He has 2 garage doors. His garage is actually amazing for how small it is. He was a former engineer for Lincoln welders and holds several patents. Right now he has a small plane in the garage he is building. It has a Subaru WRX motor in it.

 

[PSU Taco85]

What was stopping me from shitting in the yard before?



I want your tractor.

haha nothing I guess, but now it's official since there's a toilet outside

The tractor makes every job I've done so much easier, that and it has a cupholder for your beer

that tree looks like it needs some major attention. Trunk not look so healthy. Next time I'm over I can operate on her so long as I can see strait.

Yeah that tree is on its way out. Ever since I moved in I've had to clean up smaller dead branches that have fallen off of it. This was one of the largest limbs that have broken off in the few years I've been here. If it was up to me I'd just cut it down and have my buddy roll up with his excavator and dig out the stump, but the actual tree is on my neighbors property.

Every outside job is better with a tractor

Damn straight, something about letting the hydraulics do the work instead of my back is satisfying

 

[CowboyTaco]

I'm not sure what I will do with the old one. It's a little unit rated for 150 square feet. Thought about the garage but its brick walls on both sides.

Just build a window frame out of 2x4s and put it on casters. That way you could roll it over to wherever you are working.

 

[tx_shooter]

I'm not sure what I will do with the old one. It's a little unit rated for 150 square feet. Thought about the garage but its brick walls on both sides.

Put it in the garage to keep the 4Runner cool this summer. The high garage temps are stressing the tire shine and aging the dash.

 

[Anathollo]

Just build a window frame out of 2x4s and put it on casters. That way you could roll it over to wherever you are working.

You need somewhere for the heat to escape too (outside). You also need somewhere for the water line to drain too as well.

@tex have you thought about getting a quote from a brick mason to cut a hole in one side of your garage to put in an A/C unit? Might be worse the extra cost.

 

[tex]

You need somewhere for the heat to escape too (outside). You also need somewhere for the water line to drain too as well.

@tex have you thought about getting a quote from a brick mason to cut a hole in one side of your garage to put in an A/C unit? Might be worse the extra cost.

I have plans for the garage to insulate the attic above and the garage door. I scored a big swamp cooler from my neighbor for free.
If I did an AC it would probably be cheaper to get a portable unit and run the duct tube through the ceiling and roof instead of dealing with brick.

 

[Taco Loco]

I have plans for the garage to insulate the attic above and the garage door. I scored a big swamp cooler from my neighbor for free.
If I did an AC it would probably be cheaper to get a portable unit and run the duct tube through the ceiling and roof instead of dealing with brick.

just get that compact ac you posted awhile back

 

[Taco Loco]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/MRCOOL-DIY-12-000-BTU-1-Ton-Ductless-Mini-Split-Air-Conditioner-and-Heat-Pump-115-Volt-60-Hz-DIY-12-HP-115A/207085060

 

[tx_shooter]

^^^^ This!! My F-in-Law loves his AC like that in his detached garage. It keeps it at an easy 75 degrees all day. I was helping him move some stuff around with the roll up door open and the majority of the garage was still pretty cool compared to outside. His bill for the detached garage is still pretty cheap even with the AC running a lot.

 

[Taco Loco]

^^^^ This!! My F-in-Law loves his AC like that in his detached garage. It keeps it at an easy 75 degrees all day. I was helping him move some stuff around with the roll up door open and the majority of the garage was still pretty cool compared to outside. His bill for the detached garage is still pretty cheap even with the AC running a lot.

Pay a little extra and do it right the first time.

 

[tex]

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You are correct in that being a much better option if I installed AC in the garage. May just do the insulation and fans and see how it goes.

 

[CowboyTaco]

You need somewhere for the heat to escape too (outside). You also need somewhere for the water line to drain too as well.

@tex have you thought about getting a quote from a brick mason to cut a hole in one side of your garage to put in an A/C unit? Might be worse the extra cost.

#sarcasm

 

[Anathollo]

#sarcasm

 

[Taco Loco]

$136 water bill was nice, compared to the last one.

I put on new blades and air filter on the Gravely ZTR this evening. The yard is over due, well over a month now, probably going to set cut height at 4in tomorrow and the heat will take care the rest of it.

 

[Silverback]

Well crap.. one of my "medium ass fans" took a shit today in the garage. Went out there and turned on the lights, it flashed and made a BRZZZ noise and shuddered. Thats all she wrote. Its not under warranty any longer but I was going to call tomorrow and see if I can buy some parts to fix it. Then I looked on Lowes.com and they have them on sale. Score. So I'll buy one and then still call the place tomorrow. What ever is cheaper stays.

Shop Fanimation Studio Collection Slinger v2 72-in Brushed Nickel LED Indoor/Outdoor Downrod Mount Ceiling Fan with Light Kit and Remote (9-Blade) ENERGY STAR at Lowes.com

 

[Anathollo]

Well crap.. one of my "medium ass fans" took a shit today in the garage. Went out there and turned on the lights, it flashed and made a BRZZZ noise and shuddered. Thats all she wrote. Its not under warranty any longer but I was going to call tomorrow and see if I can buy some parts to fix it. Then I looked on Lowes.com and they have them on sale. Score. So I'll buy one and then still call the place tomorrow. What ever is cheaper stays.

Shop Fanimation Studio Collection Slinger v2 72-in Brushed Nickel LED Indoor/Outdoor Downrod Mount Ceiling Fan with Light Kit and Remote (9-Blade) ENERGY STAR at Lowes.com

"Why do you want to return this fan sir?" "It...uhhh.. was broken when I opened the box..."

 

[Silverback]

LOL.. no no I was just going to take it back.

 

[Silverback]

Ok, I guess its done for a little bit.. still need to fill the firepit are with some rock in the bottom and then some colored glass on top. A project for this summer. That glass shit is stupid $$$. Like $7-8 a pound and we need 120-140 pounds so they say! No no.. has to be a better way.


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Firepit is full of red lava rock. Used 16 bags at $3.50 a bag. DONE! Doesn't look too bad.. you can't really see it unless you go up to it.