DIY Builds
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A small shed seems like the best option if you have space–some insulation inside the shed would help stop condensation. A bike kept outside will rust given enough time, its gears, etc. will also not like being wet all the time.
What can I fit in a 10×10 shed? If you have a small vehicle like a lawn tractor, a snowmobile, an ATV or motorcycle a 100 square foot shed can work...
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The new wiring to the shed needs to be UF-type cable which can be direct-buried or pulled (wrestled) through a grossly-oversized conduit, or else...
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A tarp that fully covers a bike can provide some insulation and keep out precipitation. Don't buy a "bike cover"; they're overpriced, thin, and non-customizable. For an average-sized bike, an 8' by 10' (2.4 m by 3 m) tarp is enough to just reach to the ground. A weight of around 6 oz per square yard (0.2 kg/m²), or a thickness of around 8 mils (0.2 mm), seems to be ideal (standard tarps are around 3 oz per square yard (0.1 kg/m²) and 5 mils (0.13 mm) thick). In theory, silver colored tarps reflect more infrared than other colors and are better for insulation, but I'm not sure how much of a difference this makes in practice. One of the most important things to look out for in a tarp is that the grommets are spaced no more than 18 inches (46 cm) apart. You can bunch up all of the grommets along each short end of the tarp and use cable ties to semi-permanently join these grommets. This gives the tarp a fitted shape and makes it fit nicely around the wheels. A good starting point is joining all of the grommets along each short end to a single point. Once you've tried this, you can experiment with tying grommets together in various configurations with cable ties to see if you get a better fit for your bike. You can also tie grommets to a bike rack, which can make it easier to get the bike in and out if you're riding it daily. The following picture shows a fitted tarp on a bike. On the near side, the four middle grommets are tied together at a point, and the remaining two grommets (at the corners) are tied at a point just below. On the far side, all six grommets are tied together at a point and tied to the bike rack. The long sides of the tarp in the picture are folded in a bit; without folding, they just reach to the ground. With grommets spaced 18 inches (46 cm) apart, you have flexibility to customize the fitting. In summary, if you get a tarp, get one with the following specs:
If re:felting over existing felt then the total area in question should be primed first to allow the new felt to adhere to the old as this is the...
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Their experiment set the official statistical lifespan of treated lumber that the industry refers to today: over 60 years. Of course, it's...
Read More »5 Easy Ways to Make Your Bookshelf Styling Look Expensive 01 of 05. Go Hardcover. Not to diss my favorite paperback titles, but hardcover books just display better. ... 02 of 05. Don't Display Everything. ... 03 of 05. Add Accessories. ... 04 of 05. Add Paper or Paint. ... 05 of 05. Incorporate Art.
Well, I will note that bookshelf styling is not an overnight process, by any means. There was much trial and error involved in my own styling, which I didn’t even tackle until a month or so after I moved into my apartment, purely because it felt so daunting. However, having since created a setup that I love, I’m eager to share some of my tried and true tips with others—and they’re actually quite simple.
16 inches long If you're splitting your own firewood, resist the temptation to cut down the last few feet in equal lengths to avoid "leftovers."...
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Once in the landfill, it does not decompose quickly. Some estimates put the lifespan of styrofoam in a landfill around 500 years, and some put it...
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Most tents, when not using stakes, are made to withstand winds up to 20 miles per hour. If stakes are used, then this capability increases to 40...
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12x20 Sheds. Best uses: Storing motorcycles, small boats, golf carts, motorcycles, tractors, wheelbarrows, bicycles, snowmobiles and traditional...
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