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The big difference between the compressor options the OP has given is duty cycle. The cheaper oil-less compressors have lower duty cycles than oiled. The combination of duty cycle and CFM are what make or literally break an air compressor. The Ingersoll Garage Mate is probably expensive...

I live near Sebago Lake too and measured 23" of snowfall in my yard from the last big storm. My Shelterlogic 12 x 20 non snow rated model held up okay as well. The cover did manage to either stretch or pull some slack from somewhere as there is more droop in the cover between supports now. I...

I prefer 4.5 inch angle grinders as being able to one hand them on occasion is helpful. I have a dewalt 4.5" paddle switch 10 or 11 amp model I have had for years and was my only grinder for a time so it saw heavy use. It has never let me down. Since I wanted to stop playing the wheel switch...

I would recommend what I am running, or something similar, in my 20 x 20 more or less uninsulated garage. A 75k btu forced hot air condensing propane furnace. During Maine winters it is able to get my garage up to a workable 55 degrees in less than roughly ten minutes due to it moving a lot of...

My reply was to the OP but in thinking about your desired application does the AC turn on immediately after power is applied? My window A/C's have digital controls and won't come back on automatically after a power failure which is what switching the power at the outlet would essentially be...

I use an Ankuoo Neo switch in my garage for a similar purpose. It just needs a wifi signal and is a stand alone device, no hub required. It is controlled by an app on my phone and will work anywhere my phone has internet access. The switch can be setup to be turned on or off on a timer or on...

The article the OP is referring to details the construction of a garage foundation usually called a frost protected shallow foundation. Max digging depth for continental US would be something around 24 inches in the colder zones. The foundation is comprised of an edge thickened slab sitting on...