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Got the converted garage painted up. I think it looks good with the wood.

 

Look great....good job!

 

Machine got delayed till tomorrow but we're all ready

 

Looks good!...weird how they seem so big till you start adding furniture and such.

 

What's with the fire?

 

Burnt a bunch of short and broken or weird shaped 1x8 , wanted to keep the nails inside

The plywood leaning up is so we wouldn't melt the cast in styrofoam

 

Bodies of non-participating workers..pay no attention.

 

These guys have a pretty good youtube series on building a shed. Both a "normal" style and a "lean" (roof) style. This is a link to part 1 of the normal style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXyLx0XVp58

But makes a nice simple shed.

When i built mine (a 12x16) I build it on blocks instead of rails. Used 2x8's for the floor joists. I did two layers of plywood, but it also stores heavy items. 16" center studs vs 24" (its seriously only a few bucks more if doing a "stud" height build). Used T1-11 for the siding.

Depending on size requirements I'd go for what you can build with the least waste. IE doing a 8x12 the floor would be three sheets of wood and not need to be cut. Same with siding if using T1-11 wouldnt require cutting (other than for doors/windows)

 

Anyone ever converted a (natural) gas range to LP? I just learned that new ranges ship ready for natural and you have to put the LP conversion on...

Holy fuckthatshit. I don't ever want to do that again.

New appliances are arriving. Cabinetry will be done in the summer. But for now, paint can't dry fast enough!

Floor was nasty as shit. Apparently previous owner never cleaned there. I hadn't til now (a year) anticipating the kitchen reno...

 

I believe it is "just the tip" that you have to change

 

Uh. Yea. All seven of them.

 

Some jurisdictions require a gasfitter to do the conversion

 

Shhhh. I know nothing of this. Nor do I want to.

 

Did you get it converted?
I use tape on my metric nut driver to hold the Jets and be careful not to strip them. Done several. Not too bad just take your time. Some models have a certain size of jet for certain burners.

 

K , it's your insurance

 

Yea usually the plumber does the conversion .

 

Colossal pain in the ass lol

 

@Rakso I second this. I used this as a starting point but ended up building my own plans with bigger door and window. Also used deck blocks instead of rails. 2x8 on 16" centers is the way to go and worth the extra $$. Also, as you build it make sure to go with full 8' tall walls. So many of these manufactured ones only have 7ft walls and many plans suggest the same.

 

propane has a higher pressure rating then natural gas my stove came with all the fittings to change it over and then all i had to do was adjust the set screw on each burner.....

 

Subbed. I'm in the process of closing on a home and I'm sure a lot of my money will go into improvements.