I downloaded the 8x10 manual from the Harbor Freight site, and compared it to my manual for the 10x12. All parts appear identical, except for differences in sizes and parts numbers, so my expectation would be you'd have similar design weaknesses that we've experienced in the 10x12. The manuals say the 10x12 is 123" tall, and the 8x10 is about 87" tall, so I guess the 8x10 is a bit less of a target for winds...but if I was building one, I'd probably do similar modifications like we did for my 10x12 (cautious me!) I can't find any explanation in the 8x10 manual for the white front panels shown on the Harbor Freight link you provided. You might call the HF technical assistance number, 1-800-444-3353 to ask. The 8x10 manual specifies "transparent polycarbonate sheets" just like the manual for my 10x12, same thickness (0.165) so I'm assuming they use the same 4mm twinwall polycarbonate, but knowing Harbor Freight, they may be supplying something else for the front panels...and then just not mentioning it in their website or manual. I'd ask. Did you find this two-part thread about some Harbor Freight owners experiencing early panel deterioriation problems? Since your climate is similar to mine (some days over 100°) I wanted to be sure. I still think a modified HFGH is a good deal, but some of us in hot climates may find our HFGH panels don't last as long as folks in cooler climates. The person who started this thread (Laserfan) is located in Texas. HFGH Polycarb Panels failing! Some folks supplement their panels with bubblewrap for extra insulation during the winter. I didn't caulk my panels because I like to be able to remove them, for replacing with screens, etc. I did use foam weatherstripping around the edge of each panel. That really slowed down the panel installation process, but I find it gives me a very good air seal around the panel edges. I think dropping the interior temps to 30° below outside temps will be a challenge, and I agree your only hope will be some kind of air conditioner or evaporative cooler, as you mentioned, and perhaps a misting system too. (The smaller the greenhouse, the harder it is to keep cool, and I think the extra height of the 10x12 probably helps a bit with my cooling challenge.) Hopefully someone else has some ideas on that point (I grow cacti so I'm not much help in that department.) ;-) Sheri

Oh, Spincrazy I am happy to hear Adex does have a 2x6. Do you know if they have it in non crackle? Is your crackle subtle? Any pictures? And where did you find it and how much? I read in Blakey's post that the Sonoma was around $25 sf, a little pricey for me. So the Adex would be a good solution. I assume that Ann Sachs is pricey too, but I'll look! Scoutcat- thanks for the info, I'll check them out. They also sell Sonoma tile so I can look at that. Keep those suggestions coming! Thanks again.

I really don't understand how anyone can buy a rug online. I have to at least see it in person to know if the colors are right. Monitors and the lighting when the pic is taken vary so greatly. Heck I've brought so many rugs home over the years. I want to be sure that what I've chosen is going to compliment the entire area around where it is being used. How do you do that with an online rug? However, I have seen a good amount of dissatisfied posters who've received a rug that was not as represented by Overstock or another seller. Who picks up the return cost? As far as the posters who are poo pooing buying a good quality rug (travel to Turkey, etc) and then link to JC Penney rugs, what a hoot. Obviously the OP has something a little different in mind with her stated budget. Also, I get a kick out of people professing to travel to a place where they would be in the total minority and have no idea of where to go and how to haggle with the rug sellers, let alone figure out the exchange rate. Have you ever been to Turkey? Really.

Raee - when you see boxes or frames with old photos, there is a way that relatives can be found. There is a facebook group called "Random acts of genealogy". You would be surprised how many people on there actually buy old photos from antique shops and garage sales and track down relatives. Some have even bought family bibles and tracked down relatives that never knew such things existed. I am lucky that some old family photos were passed down to us - we have charcoal drawings of my husband's GF and GGF. We have a tin print of GGGF, plus some other relatives had other photos of him. We have a number of others from husband's GM on his dad's side and her parents. I love looking at them, especially now that I am trying to learn about their lives in GA before they came to FL. Hubs would qualify as a SAR, and Florida Pioneer Family Member. He is 5th generation Floridian.