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In planning the build of a new home and shop, I want to incorporate openers that are compatible with Google Assistant (via Google Home/Nest?). Background: I'll also have a Nest thermostat, Nest doorbell, Nest protect and a couple cameras. I'll have a total of 3 or 4 separate GA doors: 1 on the...

Looking for some discussion, feedback and insights on the trade-offs of building 'up' more to add some space for a 2-car GA build. Have large lot but due to topography, setbacks, mature trees - actually don't have a lot of space. What I would 'Like' to build: I would 'like' to build an...

...I want to say I've seen the occasional 2-car detached GA that incorporates a 2nd story - but the 2nd story is only half the size of the GA below. But looking around - haven't found any yet. Might incorporate 2nd floor into a continuous hip roof. Awkward description I know - maybe something...

I currently have a 22X26X8, 2 car detached shop (separate from house & attached GA) - wood frame construction. We are looking at having a retirement home built. As part of the deal I'll get at least comparable to what I've got (if not a bit bigger, taller and maybe a carport). One of the...

I have a Makita N9514B 4" angle grinder. It only turns 6,000 RPM which seems low compared to the specs I see for cutoff tools. Adequate? Or should I still get say a 3" cutoff tool (around $25 from Northern, etc.)? (I do have an air powered cutoff tool but it consumes a lot of air and I'm...

I'm starting down the ride of a new house. For the attached GA I was thinking of having the builder just leave it empty and I'll put some cabinets up at 4.5 - 5 ft on the walls for storage to keep the GA 'clean'. Or I could have the builder install some. Looking at some simple clean cabinets w/...

I have an older Overhead brand chain type GA opener for a single bay door - Overhead model Passport 286. DESCRIPTION: It has a vertical shaft motor that turns the sprocket(s) for the chain above. The chain has stops (I put extras for safety) mounted on it that hit limit switches. At the top of...

So we know Stanley B&D bought Craftsman a while back and now some of their hand tools and power tools are showing up at Lowes via B&D - got me to thinking about some questions but can mostly just speculate on specifics... I'm assuming B&D now owns craftsman.com website and it's largely separate...

My old simple 1960s plastic 'push in and hold' tester cracked. Will use a (new) tester occasionally on anything from 2-stroke power equipment to old school garden tractor or '71 Chevy SB. I'm down to the following 3 brands... Comments...? MityVac 5530 $67 (also OEM'd for discontinued...

Currently using a retractible 13W flourescent tube (GX23 base) type Craftsman drop light - works OK but I don't think I'd miss the retractible cord... Was considering some sort of rechargeable LED work light. Maybe a magnet mount? A hook to hang it from a hood with? Like the idea of being able...

I received one of those trigger type tire inflators with an analog gauge as a gift. While I appreciate the gift - it's a bit on the cheapie side. But even so I've grown to where I like it for inflating tires, seeing the pressure and even deflating a little - very handy. The round analog gauge...

Have plenty of scorpions and occasional black widows... This makes me very wary of carefully checking the gloves before putting my hands in. Looked around but didn't see any readily available plugs to seal them off when not in use - like simple plastic 'lids' or something that could snugly fit...

My current can of lithium spray Lube is branded wd40. It's rather thin and clear and doesn't seem to last on gate hinges and car doors etc. Can anyone recommend a good one (or alternative). Thanks

Has anybody tried installing this HF US General Folding Side Tray to a HF Parts Cleaner? Preferably the right side (where the switch is located). Maybe it would only fit on the left side to keep it as high as possible... Thanks,

Hello, I put one of those magnifier lamps with round flourescent lamp on an articulated arm on my work bench in the garage a couple years ago. It was a gift from my wife. I only occasionally move/adjust it - mostly it just sits there. The other day I reached to move it and the lamp portion fell...

This year I bought a 'side cabinet' tool chest from HF to add to my Craftsman roll-away. While it 'hangs' off the end of the rollaway - I'm thinking of putting a piece of plywood and adding some casters so it can be rolled independently. Likewise I've got a heavy wooden bench built out of 2x4s...

I've got a 2 car detached GA with an open attic (gable roof). When I built it years ago I stapled fiberglass in the roof rafters. Then I put up that aluminum clad 4x8 1/2" foam sheeting. It was easy to lift up into the attic area and of course to cut/size and it helped brighten up the GA with a...

I don't have 1 in front of me and can't see enough detail in the Harbor Freight website picture. Could the magnet(s) on the back of the Harbor Freight magnetic glove dispenser be relocated from the back to the side? This would allow it to mounted underneath a metal surface facing out...

I'm probably going to pick one of these HF USGeneral side cabinets up and was going to hang it off my older Craftsman rollaway (if is cheaper and fits better than the equivalent CMan unit). Thinking out loud - anybody mount a set of say 4" casters (also avail at HF) instead of 'hanging' it off...

A year or so back I thought long and hard about getting a LiON powered cordless ratchet - specifically this Craftsman C3 Auto Ratchet (recently discontinued but still avail from 3rd parties): http://www.sears.com/craftsman-c3-max-axess-auto-ratchet-kit/p-00939558000P I didn't care for the...