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    Filling Expansion Joints without caulk?

    Similar to your dilemma, trying to hide the 2” vertical insulation for the heated floor was a challenge. After cutting the insulation level with the floor, my buddy used three pieces (16’ lengths) of solid viny from a siding supply house, two wood shoe moldings, and a standard 5.25 baseboard to...
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    Looking For Advice On Thermostat With Remote Sensor

    +1 Ecobee 4 with sensor.
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    Teng Tools Giveaway

    Count me in.
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    Hidden garage door opener wires - clean way to exit wall?

    I used some spare Cat6 cable, low voltage boxes, and finished it off with Leviton plates. Turned out really nice. Don't forget to run an extra wire and place it next to the garage door opening. Using another low voltage box, add a doorbell button and it gives you an easy way to close the door...
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT The Garage at The Place in The Valley (Garage Condo 45x23x20)

    Was at The Place today for a car show. Peaked in all but one of the units, which had paper on the window. Are you number 34? Rick
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT The Garage at The Place in The Valley (Garage Condo 45x23x20)

    Re: Garage Condo 45x23 Have never had an instance of unintended or random door opening. Works as promised. I'm local if you care to check it out.
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT The Garage at The Place in The Valley (Garage Condo 45x23x20)

    Re: Garage Condo 45x23 The door opener has myQ. If possible and you have an internet connection, be sure to connect the opener and get the app for your phone. You can make the door open/close with the phone and get a text message whenever it opens/closes.
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    How to remove graffiti on a garage door

    A friend had their two cars and mailbox tagged a while back. We used lighter fluid, it removed everything that was on the paint and windshield. After we were done you couldn't even tell it had been tagged.
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    Garage entry camera guidance system

    A buddy uses a 15" fish-eye mirror on each side of his 4-post lift, works great for pulling on to it.
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    Double Door To Single Door

    Changed my two 8', removed the post, installed a beam, and had 16' door installed. Prior to the change I had to fold in the mirrors on my truck. Also makes it easier to pull a car into the center and work on it.
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    Jack Stand Safety and Vehicle Repair

    Thinking about purchasing one of these to keep in my Jeep. Interesting concept. http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-640912-All-In-One-3-Ton-Bottle/dp/B003ULZGFU
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    T5HO in "Low Bay" 10' Ceilings - My experience

    Go for the 8' T5HO at Home Depot and use two switches.
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    Craftsman Two-Car Space

    Garage looks great. I also purchased a traffic light, but found it very bright because all three lights are always on. Found a controller at: http://www.trafficlights.com/T3ad.htm Now it functions as intended.
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    Added in some NewAge cabinets

    Is that a '79 Mustang Pace Car? Had one back in the day, really looked sharp.
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