Archive for December, 2009

How do I mount a basketball hoop securely over my garage?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Tim D asked:


It would be on a vertical surface over our garage door, because we have a tuck-under garage (there are two bedrooms directly above the garage). How do I ensure the brackets are secure? If I’m able to screw through the siding and hit a wall stud, will that be sufficient? Or do I need to first mount a plate (maybe a couple of 2×8’s) that hits multiple studs, and then mount the bracket to that plate?

Plumbing Tips For Homeowners
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Where do you find plans to make a garage into a home?

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Helen K asked:


I am going to move in with my son, and we want to turn the garage into my living space. It needs to include a bathroom, but not a kitchen. I am looking for some floor plans to make the best of my 2 car garage home.

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