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    Help with proposed Garage and house location

    Hello all, Getting a house and detached garage built and wanted some of you guys input on the best location. Attached you will find two preliminary drawings for a site plan with 2' topography increments. I'm stuck between the two and wanted some pros and cons of each. The plan with the house...
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    Better heat solution under $1000

    Is there a better heating solution for a 1350 sq ft garage other than a torpedo heater?The heat output is fine but can’t deal with the fumes sometime. Using kerosene as fuel. There is no access to piped gas in the area. House runs off heating oil. Tried 220v electric heaters wasn’t enough to...
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    Air Compressor Advise

    My compressor finally gave out and I'm in the market for a new one. I've been researching compressors and for my needs i require a 5hp 60 gal compressor with at least 14cfm @ 90psi. I've narrowed my choices down to the Quincy QT-54, the industrial Air iv5076055 and the Bel Aire 216v. Im...
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    Siding/ insulation project

    Getting new siding on garage and house. Both the house and garage are cinderblock construction with furring strips. House built in 1954. Asked the contractor to install tyvek wrap and 1” rigid foam insulation under the siding. Today I did a popped up while they where doing the work. They are...
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    Modifying Garage Ceiling to Accommodate lift

    Hello , I would like to know what would be the proper way to modify my garage ceiling to accommodate a lift. I have a 3 bay 28x45ft garage of cinder block construction, currently I have a lift in that 3rd additional bay but i'm in need of another lift. In the third bay it has a hip style roof. I...
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    Garage Floor Clean up

    Hello all. Looking for the best way to keep my shop clean. I have a virgin concrete slab that has been abused with heavy auto repair use. It has several oil, coolant and brake fluid stains. My first order of business is to clean and seal the floor. But Im looking for suggestions on keeping it...
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    Decent budget tire machine

    Hello all, was looking into getting a tire and balancer for my small volume automotive shop. I know you generally get what you pay for but i'm not trying to break the bank with a top of the line coats or hunter machine. I've specifically been looking at the Atlas brand. Does anyone have any...
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