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    Overhead doors delayed.

    I work for a garage door service, installation company. I personally have been off work for the majority of last year homeschooling my kids, adding to the lack of available labor in our industry. I still do help with receiving doors at our shop, and all of the companies are behind. What I am...
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    Yet another garage door seal question!

    I would worry about wind blowing water onto that type of seal and freezing the door shut. It also looks like something mice could chew through fairly easily. The seal would be visible when the door is shut, so unless you paint it, it will be seen. If you do paint it, I worry about it...
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    How many of you guys fix your own tires?

    My wife and I both work, a lot. The tire places aren't usually open when we get off work, so I am forced to fix them myself.
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    How many of you guys fix your own tires?

    I use a plug gun that puts in mushroom style plugs that seem to work better than the rope style plugs. It took a few times to really get it figured out, but now I can plug a tire much quicker than with a rope. It is quite a bit more expensive for the tool, but has been worth it.
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    The SK Tools Giveaway...

    Thanks for the chance!
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    Do you buy motor oil in bulk?

    I work mostly on my own stuff, in a small garage. I buy it as needed because I try to keep all my chemicals in my chemical cabinet, and don't have much room to store extra. I try to keep enough oil, and filters for one change on each engine I own. I also try to keep at least one drain plug...
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