Recent content by AJH

Ok cool - it is attached so I'll plan on the common wall and ceiling being drywalled. The only reason to take the panels down would be to avoid overlapping I guess. I think I have to take a few down to replace the electrical boxes on this back wall.

Hey guys - thanks in advance for any responses. So far this forum has been really, really helpful. I posted a while ago about my Garage Overhaul project and I've made some progress with some of the pegboard and some of the outlets / wiring. My older posts w/ pics can be seen here...

Also, I didn't make any loops on my hot and neutral connections to the outlets - I used the little compression plates on the side under the screws. I feel better about that than those old "backstab" deals.

Nice! Thank you guys - bud16415 that is a great idea, I might use that thank you. I finished up 1 box, I think all went well but I had a hell of a time twisting my four 12-gauge ground wires together before I added the wire nut on there. Here are a few pics. It seems like twisting the wires...

Awesome - thank you - what do you think about fixing up the painted-over mud work?

Thanks man - is the other method dangerous? Is there anything wrong with the fact that I have a 20 amp breaker feeding 15 amp outlets through 12-2 Romex? Much appreciated!

Hi guys, Throughout my house I have all sorts of bad mud and tape work that's pretty nasty looking. I'm actually not sure on the tape if that just came loose over time as the house settled / shifted with the seasons? We live in IL so it will get anywhere from -10 to 98 degrees in a year...

Hey boys and girls - I've posted in the ceilings and walls section of the forum but never wiring. I'm slowly trying to update my garage and use it as a learning experience so that I can then come into the house and apply better practices throughout. The misses will be happy if I screw up outside...

Yeah I think just the benefit of not having to mess with bulbs would be a huge plus. I mean looking at what I have, can you think of a situation where you would prefer these over LEDs at this point?

Thank you both - so the missing nailers - is that something that I will be able to see (and fix) when I pull the old sheetrock down? Thoughts on this stuff? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sheetrock-UltraLight-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Gypsum-Board-14113411708/202530243 Also, I know that everything...

(I mean at the same time in the series of steps)

Awesome - thank you guys - and I assume the ceiling would essentially get covered up just like the walls in step #4?

Hi guys. First off, I want to thank you again for your help so far - I've been working on saving up a few bucks and I'm looking to start this project in January. With that said, I have one more major question: In a situation like this where I am planning on overhauling the entire garage, what...

Hi boys and girls - thank you so much for the replies. Here is some additional information: 1. The garage is attached (3 car garage) and there is an attic / open space above. 2. What is a "tape coat"? 3. If I were to go with a plank kit which would look nicer than the panels, how much weight...

Hi guys and gals! Completely new to the forum here but hoping to get some advice. I'm going to overhaul my garage with the following: New Ceiling New Lights / Fans Finished Walls Epoxy Floor Enclosed Shelves & Workbench(s) I'm thinking about starting with the ceiling, but I'm not sure if that...