this is great! i will be doing this 100% on the shelter i'm about to put up today. saving big money for me and making my investment last. thanks very much!
@kathyandrick8 күн бұрын
You're welcome. We definitely need to make them last as long as we can.
@ginfizz2022 күн бұрын
What do you know about the UV life of this blue plastic? I am told that the original cover on these garages last about 2 years but the UV deteriorates the cover. Most of the shrink wrap is put on to last one winter-- don't know how long they would last if left on for a multi-year cover.
@kathyandrick8 күн бұрын
where my portable garage is, it isn't fully in the sun. The sections that are, the sides and front and still in pretty good shape.
@timhudson184624 күн бұрын
I just love them old 6hp tiller motors... I also have the new tohatsu 6hp motor
@kathyandrick24 күн бұрын
I like that I am able to work on the older motors and don't need a degree in mechanical engineering (sarcasm) to work on the new models.
@timhudson184623 күн бұрын
@@kathyandrick so far ..( knock on wood).. I've had very good results with my new tohatsu.. But ,I'll never get rid of my old 2Smoke
@Tackling_with_stuff27 күн бұрын
So your shrink wrap for the portable garage lasted near about 6 ish years, right
@kathyandrick27 күн бұрын
Unfortunately not, when we were removing the snow off the top, about 2 or 3 years in, someone put several holes in it, so now we just cover everything in tarps each year. the part of the shrink wrap in other areas is still in great shape though.
@Tackling_with_stuff27 күн бұрын
@@kathyandrick thank you for sharing the info
@sic-n-tiredtired427329 күн бұрын
Thats awesome
@kathyandrick27 күн бұрын
thanks for dropping by!
@EverydayProjects2 ай бұрын
This is a smart idea! I'm also a Canadian and have gone through many of these Canadian Tire (Shelter Logic) portable shelters. The fabric on them can start to deteriorate withing a few months where they chafe on the frames. One thing I've done to help slow down the chafing is to add pipe insulation to the roof frames. It gives the cover a soft spot to rub against. I do like this shrink-wrap idea and will look into getting this done to ours.
@kathyandrick27 күн бұрын
the pipe wrap is a great idea, we used to just tape the frames where they rubbed against.
@MrKane1011112 ай бұрын
Exactly what I needed thanks
@kg4lzc7 ай бұрын
dude means 20 mil thick...
@canshk8 ай бұрын
Nice! I have the exact same Nautilus power pack and it's solid. Question, right now when I try to plug anything into the 110V and flip the button down, it beeps and only charges for a few seconds then stops. I was trying to run my laptop off it. Any ideas? Thanks.
@crazycrab85788 ай бұрын
now that is a good idea,
@retiredoldsarge593810 ай бұрын
you paid like 2,800 dollars to have it shrink wrapped.. You caould have built a real wood shed forless than that and it would still be there. How long did the shrink wrap job last.. I am sure it lated less then a real shed would have. Also good heavy duty tarp over the original would extend the life for years to and cost less than 50 bucks.
@kathyandrick10 ай бұрын
$2800? It only cost me $100 and lasted far longer, many years more than tarps that last only a couple of years. Here, building anything permanent (with wood) would involve the additional expensive of permits, engineers, etc.
@ABurntToast Жыл бұрын
How do you get the back to stick to the sled
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
It's been such a long time since I have used it, I quickly watched the video again, and refer to the 8:43 time. It's a back mounting strip for the cover.
@ABurntToast Жыл бұрын
@@kathyandrick oh I got one a long time ago just got it out this year couldn’t find what was supposed to make the back stick to the sled
@blairfright9622 Жыл бұрын
Great idea ,but a Smurf building in my yard I don’t know lol.
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
LOL so true, fortunately ours can't be seen from the road
@bentebbens Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 👍👍
@PaulElstone-m4l Жыл бұрын
any luck?
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
Yes, what is your email address? I'll delete it once I receive it, so it doesn't remain on here.
@billguy686110 ай бұрын
You’re Awesome Rick. Great video too.
@PaulElstone-m4l Жыл бұрын
hey rick. I have one but lost the terminal bolts (red and black). any chance you have extras and will sell/mail to me?
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
I might, will go check.
@PaulElstone-m4l9 ай бұрын
hi Rick. any luck?
@sebastienravary51228 ай бұрын
Same here, lost one of the caps and can’t seem to pinpoint what the thread size is. Any clue?
@adriancollis8375 Жыл бұрын
Hello Cathy and Rock I love the simplistic way you present things my wife and I recently moved to The Sudbury are from down Csmbridgr way we bought some property so are learning the ropes thanks sgsin
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments, good luck in your new venture!
@alanandmichellerichardson1238 Жыл бұрын
I skinned mine with metal roof panels. Made a fine metal shed
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately as soon as we add any permanent supplies; roofing or sides, it requires a permit from the town, which requires an engineer. $$$$$
@jackm6307 Жыл бұрын
After reading all these great tips here, why not shrink wrap, then cover the whole thing with cheap metal siding to protect it all....oh...wait a minute? But seriousely, great video. Next video I watch is boat shrink-wraping to see if it's diy doable.
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
Once I add permanent supplies such as siding, then a permit is required, which then involves an engineer $$$$$$$
@Iamchosen2525 Жыл бұрын
Talented Rick
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
👋👋👋
@cpeterson877 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't watch after the producer came out chewing something ....
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
No need to be afraid, it's was only bubblegum 🙂
@kylecarrington8989 Жыл бұрын
How long did it last?
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
It lasted almost 3 years with no issues, but due to my error of putting a few holes in it (removing snow load), we had to start throwing a tarp over it in the 4rth year. I should have a few more years left and then will have to completely recover.
@kylecarrington8989 Жыл бұрын
@@kathyandrick why is your opinion of two things: foam lining the pressure points of my main product cover when i build it. And #2 instead of shrink wrapping it, just buying a secondary loose tarp and using as a double coverage
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
Adding foam lining to the pressure points certainly wouldn't hurt (not something we did and never had problems there). After putting up your first portable garage, adding a secondary loose tarp right away would be a great idea. @@kylecarrington8989
@LambentLark Жыл бұрын
He pops up with a mouse your tune'll change.
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
These guys (there is 4 of them) are very proficient mousers! They earn their keep for sure.
@noveltycrusade Жыл бұрын
Cutie ❤
@brandonreyes6752 Жыл бұрын
What a derp!
@hilarymoloney1711 Жыл бұрын
Super cute
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
Woke up this morning, and guess he was playing up there overnight, did he make a mess! 😬
@Pokeringo Жыл бұрын
Cats are so cute when they're playing.
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
So true. We sit out with them several times a day. For stray cats, they play with us well and hilarious with each other.
@whitemonk369 Жыл бұрын
he is so adorable and fluffy 💖💖 is he ginger or tabby or orange cat?
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
thank you, we think so too! Not sure, don't know cats well enough. These are stray cats we feed and shelter since they were born (they were abandoned).
@SerGio-kl6lw Жыл бұрын
Tabby refers to the pattern. You can see the little M on his forehead. Orange and ginger are interchangeable. He's an orange/ginger tabby
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
Thank you@@SerGio-kl6lw
@Iamchosen2525 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@kathyandrick Жыл бұрын
We couldn't believe it when we caught him 😸
@LindaC616 Жыл бұрын
@@kathyandrick0 fluffs given
@raythemanroe Жыл бұрын
While that looks really cool, why not just buy a $25 harbor freight tarp and cover right from the start when it's new?
@toddrhine7648 Жыл бұрын
I bought many Extreme HD Harbor Freight tarps. They all Frey at the linings and dissolve to paper thin when exposed to direct sunlight/wind! Used them to cover my roof, and tarps were secured down properly. Lasted maybe 2 seasons here in Missouri.
beware of shrink wrap, the difference between welding it and burning a hole is a fraction of a second, the people who apply it have a lot of experience. I tried to teach myself but just ended up wasting a lot of money on it.
@kimwhitacre7622 Жыл бұрын
Great idea. I have 2 roundtop 12x20 portable garages. Bought both in 2018. Tarps last 1 year due to birds, squirrels and direct sunlight. This is perfect. Im in lower 48 but have a few marinas close. Will start searching today. Thanks
@unionse7en Жыл бұрын
btw, thats 20 mil thk (.020 inch), not 2 mil (.002)
@WillieFoster-ec7ne Жыл бұрын
Great video and nice boats! I'm considering doing this and you pretty much told me everything I needed to know. Easy to understand and straight to the point. Thanks!
@medicbabe2ID Жыл бұрын
Slickest idea I've seen. Thanks!
@cindybetten75732 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ricky, great tip. I’m going to have that done while everything is brand new and then see how long that will last.
@samanthamalone67682 жыл бұрын
promosm
@jeimmortal2 жыл бұрын
Very nice, except the color! Do they have a neutral color? I couldn’t stand that color for myself and if my neighbor had something that big that color I wouldn’t want to have to look at it. I painted my pop up tent with a durable deck paint I got in the county recycling bin and it looked so much better than the faded color it was.
@kathyandrick2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you (I do have mine tucked back in behind our garage, so hard to see). We are in a small town and they only have and use blue in our area,. I believe there is also white,.
@dn85332 жыл бұрын
Shiit that's exactly how I am when working on my toys . I just bought a boat and now watching KZbin vids to learn about my boat and the motor. I don't know anything about boat motors. I googled what is outboard motor leg and it recommend your video on top of the list. Surprised no likes yet. I am the first one! Nice video thanks
@MySherry102 жыл бұрын
Yes that helped me alot thank you
@howtogetoutofbabylon89782 жыл бұрын
You can buy that stuff and DIY. you just need to get a heat source same thing that they use a weed burner set on though I think would work it may have a diverter but you can build that too diffuser like with multiple Jets I don't remember but I looked that one time and you can do it yourself for sure a lot cheaper
@howtogetoutofbabylon89782 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. That stuff is great for quick shelters!!!