Recent content by alankulwicki7

I thought the HF dollys were junk. I bought some 2 years ago and one of them broke after about 15 minutes. As for moving the car, it took two of us all we had to get my car going. Granted this is a 3800lb car but these things are 'rated' for 1500lbs each. Once the dolly broke, I took them all...

Thanks for the replies. I do live in Minnesota so we do get some really hot days (100F +) and some really cold days (-30F). The attic is not insulated and it is pretty big. I might just try it temporarily and see how it goes. Thanks! Doug

After seeing a post a few weeks ago with a picture of a compressor in the garage attic, I was thinking about doing the same with mine. Currently I have a 6hp, 33 gallon Craftsman portable compressor so it doesn't take up that much space but I'd like to get rid of the noise. I've got a few...

I did what mulepackin did and it works great. I've used this setup for over 5 years and haven't had a problem. When I'm done using the compressor, I'll just open the valve part way and leave it that way until I use it again. Usually there's only a little water on the floor and since it's under...

I am not an expert but I think I can answer some of your questions. In my garage I used GFCI receptacles as the first one on each circuit. I'm sure it can be done with a breaker but I just did it this way. When you have a 220v receptacle (or a 120v dedicated receptacle) you don't need GFCI...

My garage is called 'The Attitude Adjustment Center'. It's a long story but 20 some years ago, my parents had a motorhome that had 'The Attitude Adjustment Center' on the bug deflector. They traded that motorhome in on a new one so the new motorhome became 'The AAC II'. Then my dad passed away...

I bought a tool rack at Menard's for about $25. It can hold shovels, rakes or just about anything with a handle. Here's a link: http://www.rubbermaid.com/rubbermaid/product/product.jhtml?prodId=HPProd100576 It works really good and keeps everything together.... JMO Doug

That sign is awesome! That's what I'm looking for but with the letters to be raised! I wonder if he'll do that for me.... Doug

I am looking for suggestions on how to make a sign for my garage. Basically I'm trying to figure out what material to make it out of. :headscrat Here are some of the ideas I've come up with: - Take piece of wood and routing out the letters - Having a sign made with vinyl letters at a local...

I've got a pair of Red Wing boots and a pair of Skechers hiker style boots. The Red Wings are the typical steel toe work boots and are very comfortable but they did need some breaking in. The Skechers look like hiking boots and are low cut but also have a steel toe. They are slip resistant (in...

I like the steel. How expensive was it? Was it something you had made? Thanks! Doug

I just put in some old kitchen cabinets in my garage. For the countertop I used old solid-core doors and want to make them look a little nicer. I was thinking about just buying a sheet of laminate but was looking for other suggestions. I've seen others here use vinyl flooring, pergo type...

I've been around for a few months but only visit occasionaly. I live in Vadnais Heights (just north of St Paul). I finally got my garage done last winter so it's been nice to have a place to call my own. Once I get it more organized, I'll post some pictures.....

I think my garage cost about $13K. Here are some of the specs for my garage: 1. 24'x28' slab on grade with 1 course of block 2. 2"x6"x8' walls that give me about a 9' ceiling 3. 7/12 pitch storage trusses so I have a room about 6' high that runs the length of the garage 4. R11 insulation in...

My wife just got a job with the company that makes Quikrete products. They have a garage floor epoxy kit and I was wondering if anyone has used their product. If so, how has it held up? BTW I would be using it on a concrete slab about 1 year old that has not been coated before. Thanks! Doug