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    What is the least expensive way to buy an Autel MS9XX scanner?

    we took the price online and bought from auto parts store. They matched the price.
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    New tiny Knipex plier-wrench

    I have a pair of the 7inch at work and they are great when you are using them. I don't like them because they are small enough to fall sideways in my back pocket. They are then a pain to get out sometimes. Depends on how you use them I guess.
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    Ever think of giving up the air compressor?

    How old are your air tools? Mine are probably 15 to 20 yrs old and work great. I have a full set of milwaukee 28v stuff that the batteries have all died on. 150 bucks for a new battery. Might as well buy a new set of 18v with 2 batteries. Im stuck with a ton of 28v stuff that is now nearly...
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    Hardware/parts bins and cabinets

    Check around your local libraries. See if they still have their card catalog it would be perfect.
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    30x48x10 Pole Barn Build and Layout

    Put in taller doors....maximize opening based on ceiling height. My 2 cents
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    need advice on moving a pretty large, top/bottom box combo....?

    I moved mine. Its not that big of a deal if you are smart about it. First dont use the handles to pull it. They will get screwed up or bent like mine....I used a trailer and a come along. I put a piece of plywood down on the ramp and wrapped a good strap around the whole box. IT IS VERY...
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    Garage Lights stopped working...need some help

    Alright you have voltage coming out of the switch correct? What colors wires are on the switch. Is it possible that there is a 3way switch turned off by another door? Do you have voltage coming into your junction box? Turn the breaker off and check the wire nut that has the voltage coming...
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    Outdoor Wood Boilers

    I have a heatmor brand and I love mine. I have had it for about 6 yrs maybe. I bought it used for 4k. The underground pipe is pricey so the farther away you are adds up quickly. I also burn about 8 cords a year but I only fill once a day until it got minus 2 here the other day...
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    Garage door headers, LVL or 2" x 12"s

    Did u find out anything from inspector?
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    How to land an electrical apprenticeship?

    Have u considered going back to school for medical equipment repair? Would use a lot of your IT background. Don't how how it pays in Canada.
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    Idea for an Invention...help me!!

    You are on to something there. You just need a clamp on a bar that will chuck into a sawsall.
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    stick build & insulation tips Please Thanks

    Just curious, what did he qoute you on that building. I did almost all my own work on my 32x46. 2x4 walls, vinyl on 3 sides, brick front. 2- 16x8 overhead doors, 3 36 inch man doors and floor about 5 inches thick. Shingle roof. I figure I have right at 25k in mine right now with no interior...
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    Ice Machine in your Garage??

    I had the same thought, but my idea was to take a standard top and bottom door frig/freezer, take all the shelves out of freezer and fabricate some type of tub(rubbermaid or something). If your not dumping it everyday a standard ice maker will run until the ice hits the shutoff lever. If there...
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    24x44 garage, is it possible to have 12' celings and still have a room above?

    Why not just match the house roofline all the way across? Couple more fake dormers like the house and you should have room.
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    Moving BIG/HEAVY stuff by yourself!

    Hot tub can be handled with about 4 guys, but do you have access to a small 4x8 or 5x8 trailer? I picked mine tub up and put a block under one corner then used a 2x4 on edge as a lever to lift. Alternating sides and blocking it up higher and higher as I went. We used a car jack after we got...
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