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    Pics of 40'+ deep garages Lift location

    I'm trying to decide the plan out the placement of my new garage. Its either going to be 24x40 or 26x40 if I can get away with removing and planting new trees. I would like to know the optimum place to place a 2 post lift. Looks like I'm going to have one garage door, most of the time there...
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    Detached Garage size questions

    I'm building in MD, here is want the zoning office sent me. Property is zoned R-80 (one family detached residential). Requirements for a detached garage are as follows: 30% lot coverage (anything with a roof & drivable surface) 2’ side & rear setbacks 15’ max height (grade t0 mid-line of...
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    Detached Garage size questions

    I got the size limits from the county on what I can build. So I'm going with a 24x40 or 26x40 depending on if I'm allowed to remove an extra tree. The garage can't be taller then 15'. I want to put a two post lift and a 4 post lift in so I can store a car under the 4 post. I also want to be able...
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    Building a new Garage questions

    So if I need it heated an cooked it's better to go stick built?
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    Building a new Garage questions

    Are you able to insulate it? Thanks for the site, I'll check them out.
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    Building a new Garage questions

    So I'm in the planning stages of building a new garage behind my attached garage, I have a contractor that will do the work at cost, but, I'm trying to figure out what is best, do a poll barn type garage or build from the bottom up. What is the difference? I see lots of companies online that...
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    Building a new Garage questions

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    New Costco 'Kirkland' Toolbox

    I just picked the costco box up a few min ago. They had it marked $100 off plus I had a 200 cash card. It was between this the the HF box. With the 100 off and the costco return policy this was the right buy for me. I'm going to unpack it later today.
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    Tool chest review - Sears, Tractor Supply, Lowes, Home Depot, Harbor Freight

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-40-in-W-10-Drawer-Tool-Chest-and-Cabinet-Set-HTC404-HMT406/204398420 This one?
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    Tool chest review - Sears, Tractor Supply, Lowes, Home Depot, Harbor Freight

    Have you seen the Top and bottom boxes that sells for 298 for both at HD?
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    MaxJax Transport, Install, Impression, and Comparison

    I've read through this whole thread, and was not sure about MJ since my ceiling is 8'3. Denee made me feel at ease. Now the only thing I'm worried about is my concrete pad. My house is 28 years old so I'm not sure what I'm going to find when start to drill. I have another question, The space...
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    Help with garage lighting

    Cool, Thanks for the info. Going to check those now in a dark garage.
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    Help with garage lighting

    yeah, there brand new.
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    Help with garage lighting

    I had two 8 foot florescent lights installed. The lights use T8 bulbs. When I turn on the light they are very dim. The middle of the tubes are dark, and flickering. What could the problem be? Thanks
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    What large tools are a must for a garage?

    For me soon, I will have to start making brackets, and other customs parts for my car. What tools would be best to have on hand?
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    Thinking about buying a 20 ton press

    I need a press to press out my bushings. I can get a 20 ton press and be done pretty quick, or spend days doing it the hard way. My question is once I'm done what else can I use the press for? I like to have as many tools as possible, but this one will take up some garage space.
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    What is the best option for me??

    A friend of mine is heating his garage with a MR Heater 45k unit. It warms the garage very nice, you can actually work in shorts. My garage is the same size 25x30, but my house is all electric. I didn't want to put a electric heater up. Is it still possible for me to use the Mr Heat Propane...
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    24x24 garage, How should I do my workbench

    The car I will be working on is a 91 Mustang Coupe. The other two cars are, Nissan Maxima and Nissan Titan (Which will be parked outside.) I'm thinking of putting the workbench and cabinets on the Maxima side, this will give me a lot for free space to work. Here is the pic of my work in...
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    24x24 garage, How should I do my workbench

    Should I do it in front of the cars or on the sides?
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