Questions tagged [storage]
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Advice needed for choosing drop-down attic ladders
We are going to install a drop-down attic ladder for easier access to storage. I don't know anyone with one of these however and none of the local home improvement stores have any on display, they are ...
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Drywall over old roof and shingles
We’ve added a garage addition on to our home. The new roofline of the garage encapsulates an existing first floor roof. I’d like to incorporate the area above the existing roof into the new garage ...
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What is the best way to store Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) batteries used for power tools?
I have power tools that use Lithium-ion batteries, and i have power tools that use Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) batteries. I only use these power tools maybe 5 times during the summer months. What is the ...
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Adding storage above garage ceiling
I'd like to add some storage space in the ceiling of the garage. It looks like someone got a start on it already. There looks like a 16 foot 2x4 nailed into the top of the wall on both sides with one ...
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Are these knee walls load bearing
I bought a new construction house a few years ago and the attic was advertised as ready to be converted to a rec room. It is mostly framed, with knee walls and has lighting, an initial gfci outlet ...
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Closetmaid Shelving
So I bought some used closetmaid shelves and for whatever reason they did not have all the track system pieces. Basically just got the shelves.
My question is, can I just use regular brackets to ...
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Choosing materials for an outdoor storage box
I'm planning to build an L-shaped storage box to keep outside, and I'm interested in your thoughts on suitable materials.
It'd look like two steps of a staircase, with the top of each step liftable ...
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How can I add framing to my garage ceiling to support a loft?
Our gable-roofed block garage has a partial loft that we use for storage. I would like to finish the other half to expand useable attic/loft storage. There are 2x8-18 at 16” on center which span the ...
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How to store partially-used construction adhesive tube [duplicate]
I use small 295ml caulking tubes of PL Premium construction adhesive for small repair jobs around the house.
I usually only use a small amount of adhesive at a time; not a full tube.
How can I store ...
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Bypassing an inverter using manually operated switch
I am in the design process phase of a home project where I will be adding a hybrid solar inverter and battery storage into my home setup. We will not be connecting a solar PV array. The goal is to ...
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How can I box off this consumer unit (eg. inside a cupboard) with limited wall access?
My recently-built house (~2010, UK) has this slightly odd placement for its consumer unit – eg. low to the ground in the corner of the front room of the house. Everywhere else I've lived has usually ...
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Spare part identification for replacement purchase toolbox latch/catch/clip/hinge/toggle for holding the case closed
I'm looking for a replacement for this in my toolbox because it broke:
Can you also help me find the correct word to use. I think of locking latch/catch/clip/hinge/toggle for holding the case closed ...
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Looking for steel pipe glides that have ball bearings for smooth movement and that can hold a lot of weight [closed]
This may not be the right place to ask this, but I'm not sure where is really.
I'm looking to build something in my home that slides in and out on steel pipes, about 1.5-2" in diameter, and that ...
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Shelving unit for shed [closed]
I have recently bought a 12x8 ft shed. It has been assembled and ready for use. I am thinking about how to improve the storage area inside it. This shall require getting shelves.
I am thinking of ...
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Trying to identify garage wall storage "system" that IS NOT slatwall or pegboard
I've googled how to identify "wall storage type," "hook type," "attachment type," etc., and all that EVER comes up are slatwall and pegboard, which look nothing like what ...
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Can I enhance truss storage capacity above my garage with a beam? [closed]
We are getting ready to move into a new house that has storage above the garage ceiling. I was told it could hold 40 lbs per square ft. The trusses are spanning about 20 ft.
Can I put an exposed beam ...
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Does a refrigerator need to be run periodically to stay in working order?
Last time a refrigerator failed on me, I ended up paying several hundred dollars extra because I needed a fridge NOW.
This time, I replaced it when it seemed to be running too high a percentage of the ...
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Best way to install Kitchen Shelves next to existing cabinet?
To increase storage space, I want to install 3 shelves (above each other) near the edge of my kitchen cabinet, and near the edge of the wall, and above the kitchen ceramic.
Each shelf is about 75cm ...
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attic flooring above garage
I'm planning to have simple storage on the attic above the garage.
The size of beam I measured is 2x6 and around 11 inches apart. I will only work on the 2/3 of space to avoid the area with wires.
I'm ...
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Building insulated room for server racks in a storage unit [closed]
For this question I am not necessarily looking for complete answers. What I am hoping for is a place I can find complete information (a book, youtube videos, etc).
I am renting a storage unit, and I ...
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Trying to figure out the function of small compartment
I recently moved into a new flat and in my room I found a small space with a door. It has a horizontal opening on the upper and a smaller opening on the lower side and there are two pipe openings (...
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Is this garage attic storage platform safe?
We're converting some of the attic space in our garage for storage and I'm hoping someone here can help with some concerns I have about the work that was done. I'm handy but not in construction and ...
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How important is the bottom airflow in firewood storage?
We store firewood leaning against the house walls on the northern side, on a concrete pavement. There isn't space elsewhere.
We consider laying the new supply of firewood on (treated) planks (parallel ...
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Correct wooden batten size to support heavy item on drywall
I'm going to install the Ikea Boaxel wardrobe storage system and because I have plasterboard walls I going to screw horizontal battens into the wall studs and then attach the 2m Boaxel vertical rails ...
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Can I move this IKEA Pax storage system connector piece?
I'm living in a place with an IKEA Pax storage system installed by previous owner. I'd like to adjust the shelves to where I need them to be. However, this connector piece blocks one of the places I ...
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Correct use of hygrometer in storage space
We have a small house and a lot of stuff (camping gear, winter coats, books) is kept in a storage facility. The place we had first was very humid, then I bought a hygrometer and found another space.
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How to best support garage storage suspended from slanted ceiling?
Fairly new to handyman work here so I'd love to have some of your expert help! I've looked all around for ways to suspend garage storage from a ceiling but none of them are dealing with a slanted area ...
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Can portable oil-filled heat radiators be stored on their side?
I just bought a surplus lot of 30 portable oil-filled radiators that turned out to be laid flat on their sides (the orientation of the individual boxes were not visible). So debate arose that I ...
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Is there a way to rejuvenate an old bottle of Gorilla glue?
I have a fairly large (2 oz) bottle of "Original Gorilla Glue" which has been sitting on the shelf. I used it once or twice occasionally, but now it has gotten somewhat hard and crystallized ...
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Adding "floor" to unfinished attic with blown-in insulation
I'm in the process of converting our attic into a useable storage space. We have no basement and a small garage so it'll have to be our main storage area, so I'm hoping to make it user-friendly and as ...
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Any potential problems storing a new in box refrigerator long term
We are having a new house build that is scheduled to be done in about 9 months. We need to purchase a Fridge for the new house and have been keeping an eye on sales to save money.
My question is if we ...
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Snowboard Storage
I want to store my snowboard as follows:
Put 4 x 12" rods straight out from the wall, only 1" from the ceiling
Slide board onto rods, underside of board along the ceiling (bindings down ...
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Storage for household stuff [closed]
My wife and I decided to renovate our kitchen and living room. We hired a renovation company for both the kitchen and the living room but the old furniture and other appliances such as the TV and ...
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What would cause one tool chest drawer to fail to lock?
I have a Harborfreight U.S. General upper tool chest (part #64440) that is only a year old. The upper right drawer fails to lock. The remaining ones do. No tools are blocking anything as the drawer is ...
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How can I store PVC pipe in the sun and prevent UV degradation? [closed]
I handle the PVC pipe storage system in the yard for my company. The yard is a totally open area and pipe is directly exposed to sun light. In the summer the sun is high and due to this lots of pipe ...
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Can I add insulation to my attic and put down plywood so I can walk around more easily?
My house was built in 1992. There are currently faced batts of fiberglass and a few inches of white blown-in insulation that is both scattered in some areas (mostly over the master bedroom from ...
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Can I store FRP outside?
I have about 7 4x8 sheets of FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) for a winter project in the house. The FRP is outgassing some obnoxious odor. It was purchased at a big box store. The FRP I have is ...
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How to determine storage capacity needed for water runoff tanks?
My region gets an average of 12 inches of rain per year, and 24 inches of snow per year. Nearly all of the rain falls in huge monsoons at the end of the summer, so I have to store everything that ...
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Is it ok to store a table saw outdoors in a crate?
I recently purchased my first table saw - a Ridgid R4518 or similar model number. My only 'indoor' storage space is a small side shed that houses my water heater - it's very difficult to get the saw ...
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Can I store a Corian sink outside
I have two pieces of Corian - one is solid with some small wood braces underneath and the other is rather large with a built in sink. I don't know the material the sink is made of. It is not metal.
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Can I use an unplugged freezer as storage if I leave it open overnight? [closed]
My concern would be moisture buildup/mold. But if I leave it open overnight, maybe that would be enough to prevent mold?
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Do I drain my washing machine pump for long term winter storage?
I'm putting my washing machine into storage for 10+ months in a garage that is not insulated and will experience sub-freezing temperatures for multiple months.
The question is: should I drain the pump ...
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Gasoline Storage [closed]
I have gasoline stored in a metal drum. The Drum is up on wooden horses. The drum is grounded with a heavy wire and connected to a copper rod into the ground. I assume a lightning strike nearby could ...
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Is it possible to fit a 5000 litre tank on a normal rooftop?
I currently have a 750 litre overhead water tank installed. Is it possible to install a 5000 litre water tank in the same place? Would the weight be a concern? The house is a two storied buliding ...
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Should I store my staple gun with the handle up or down?
How should I store my staple gun long term? Lever up like this:
Or lever down, like this:
I'm worried about the strength of the spring over time.
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load bearing stair components
I've just opened up the under stair area with a plan to convert into storage.
Can anyone tell me what parts A and E are doing in the following images? They don't appear to be load bearing to me.
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How do you remove the wall spacer from Ikea Besta 141413
For the Besta IKEA cabinet I put the spacer 141413 in the wrong holes and now it won't come out. The cabinets are pressboard and I am afraid if I try wd40 or oil it will make the sawdust puff up. ...
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refrigertators that go into storage
just bought a new refrigerator.
it will be used in our SUMMER cottage. We always winterized our old refrig, by emptying it, cleaning it, unplugging it and propping the door open. We were told we ...
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What is the most affordable means of storing 3,000+ gallons (11,000+ litre) of rain water?
I'd like to setup some rainwater storage, collecting water from the rainy season, so use later on the garden. The hardware stores sell water storage containers, but to store 3000 gallons (11,000 litre)...
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What are watertight storage solutions to protect objects from flood water?
Our home is prone to occasional flooding during the rainy season. There was only one time in 26 years where our home was devastated by the flood reaching up to half of the 2nd floor. This destroyed so ...
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