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is the water heater electric? if yes why is it up on a platform?

metric wrenches are better

Dont know which code applies- the southern code if it still exists or the national code. I have a 1/3 HP well pump inside the garage. it has on the wall above it an on off switch like a light switch. and also a disconnect box, the "pull out variety. I am panelling the garage and its surface...

mine is a boat trailer spare

I went thru the pix thread and also searched- any thoughts on storing one tire on a wall? my boat trailer spare tire 15 inch- thanks

I am putting some plywood on my garage walls. I have mounted 2 short rail systems to hold heavy stuff like yard tools. I have too much stuff to afford rail systems for everything. Are there different quality level pegboards? Mine are old and warp easily and look bad- what are the choices? are...

kobalt hangers look strong and are about $5 each- the gladiator and rubbermaid hangers are mostly $10 each!

anyone used the kobalt wall mount tool storage rails? it is the lowes house brand - rails are same price as gladiaror and rubbermade but the attachments are cheaper but look strong enought for me , a refugee from pegboard

using shop vac for power? anyone made one? share pictures?

kilz web site mentions not raising grain for new wood: KILZ COMPLETE, KILZ ORIGINAL, KILZ ODORLESS, KILZ PREMIUM or KILZ 2 LATEX primers

Any of these primers can be used as to prime and seal new wood and millwork without raising the wood grain. On exterior jobs, use KILZ COMPLETE, KILZ PREMIUM...

Attached garage, humid southern climate. Just put New B/C plywood on inside of the garage. _ MAny people say put on an OIL base primer - then top coat with latex paint. they say a WATER BASED primer would raise the grain. And require more sanding before the topcoat is applied I e mailed...