Recent content by ColoradoBob

Simple Green here also. Cleans great but it also ate the paint off the tank. I just kept using it and haven't had any issues.

I'm another one who likes it dark at night. In our area, virtually no one has outdoor lights on at night, so it gets really dark. It's great to be able to see the stars. That said, I have a small light outside each service door, and 2 coach lamps on each garage (each garage has a 1 car door...

I first tried to install mine in our detached garage. The concrete on one side was less than 4 inches, but after speaking with Gabe we decided to cautiously try it. The anchors seemed to torque up fine, but after lifting a 3300 pound car, the anchors on the 3 inch side pulled up flush with the...

It's interesting that the complainers moved into an area without covenants or an HOA and then complained about another neighbors house. Presumably they moved there because they didn't want anyone telling them what they could or could not do with their property, but it seems that only applies if...

I've used Milton Type M connectors for about 20 years. No issues with them.

My unit has not shipped yet, but I bought the drill bits for the holes. The hammer drill I have has a "normal" chuck, ie the three jaws that clamp a round bit shank. The 5/8" bit is a Bosch Blue Granite with a round shank but the 7/8" bit has the SDS plus shank and a much different flute...

I would mount it as high as possible to give as much clear space below it as possible. With the reel I have, you can adjust how much hose extends out when it's fully retracted by moving a collar that goes around the hose. Once it was installed, I adjusted how much was exposed to make it an...

One of the warnings in step 6 says "Do not exceed 1/8" total shim thickness when using the supplied Drop in anchors." I don't have the lift yet, but I set a level across a taped outline of the column footprint on the floor and it looks like I'll need about 1/4" of shim. If that's the case...

In Colorado (and other places), we have a type of clay called bentonite which expands when it gets wet. No need for it to freeze, just get it wet and it swells. I don't know if this type of clay exists in Minnesota, but if that's what you're dealing with the fix may be different than assuming...

I agree with the comments of the others above. I have an open ceiling (at least for now) and the reel is mounted to to a 2x4 on top of the bottom member of the trusses. In theory you could use anchors in drywall but given the amount of tugging the reel will see I'd be concerned about pulling...

Mine go in a plastic tub under the work bench. Some right side up, others upside down.

I have to agree. After seeing the great garages posted, I see how much potential mine have. Just need to dive in and complete some projects.

The better brake caliper paints (the two part kind) are tough and chemical resistant. Down side is the cost.

The garage looks great. Amazing how a little color and texture improves the overall look of the garage.

After years of having having a two car garage on a small lot, late in 2007 we moved into a place with 1.6 acres, a 3 car garage on the house and a detached 3 car garage. With 5 cars and a trailer, the old place was just too small and it was impossible to work on anything unless the other cars...