I've had my 20 gallon air compressor in my garage attic now for 26 years. I have a separate 24 x24 garage so I was never concerned about noise and vibration, but I can see this is an issue with attached garages. Living in the Northeast it has been subjected to both extreme cold and heat through...
The problem I had with the HF vise grips is that soon after I used them they stop locking, and I found the curve in the jaw to never be right. It is just an uncomfortable tool for me. I soon went and bought a pair of Vise Grips made in the USA. Other items from HF have done well so far...
I own 31 years of tools of all brands Mac, Matco, Snap On, Williams, Cornwell and Craftsman and I can honestly say the HF vise grips with the orange handles are the worst tools I have ever owned.