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    Using a 4 post lift for a motorcycle

    My new garage has a Direct Lift PP9Plus 4 post lift, which is a fairly long lift (188" runways). I have two restoration projects going on, a small car and a motorcycle. The car is at one end of the lift, where I can drive it on and off, but I am trying to decide how to best use the lift for...
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    Solar radiant heating for garage

    My new garage has pex radiant heating loops in the floor, and since it is a detached structure, I would like to add some solar panels and keep it heated with solar heated hot water. The demand for dhw is almost zero, so the system is a closed loop. I don't know how to calculate how big of a...
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    Just framed up new detatched garage. What product for concrete?

    Is this the same product? It has the same Armorpoxy label. For some reason it is half the price: https://armorpoxy.com/products/custom-tinted-armorpoxy-gallons/
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    Just framed up new detatched garage. What product for concrete?

    Good suggestion! Thanks.
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    Just framed up new detatched garage. What product for concrete?

    How do you control the thickness of the SPGX when applying? I'm interested in coating my 330 sq. ft. garage floor (concrete was poured 5 months ago), but I would like to make sure I don't run out of product before finishing. If I use a 3/16" roller will 1 gal. be sufficient?
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    14' Ceiling Storage Solutions

    My suggestion is to start by listing the things you want to store. I do a lot of automotive work, so I need 24" deep sturdy shelves, which I made from ¾" plywood with 1x3 bracing and 2x4's for posts. If you have a lot of tools, invest in some Stanley Vidmar cabinets or similar. Since you have...
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