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    Rotary lift owners please step in

    Hey guys. Looking at the SPOA10 RA-TRIO. I know the quality is there and it is all American. My question to you is what did you pay? One Rotary service guy wants $5200. That includes delivery and install. No accessories just the round pad mounts
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    Local guy selling a Challenger VBM lift

    Anyone ever own or work on a Challenger VBM 21000? It says Challenger 2 PLUS on the columns. It looks well built, he is the original owner and wants $900 for it. The arms are beat up but work 100%. It is chain driven, no cables. ALI certified What ya guys think???
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    Going to start wiring my new garage this week

    Hey guys. I am going to be installing several 20 amp outlets, a 6/3 wire for my welder and 8/3 wire for IR compressor. Can I drill a 3/4" hole in my 2x6 studs and run all the wires through it?? Cleaner install and less holes. Thanks
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    $1000 to install a garage door?

    Hey guys, not the garage framing is done I am looking for a garage door. I picked the following: - 18x8 Clopay classic collection, 2in thick R18 and top row of insulated glass for light. Home depot sells this exact door for $2600 plus tax. The garage guy wants $3600 for this door installed...
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    Porcelain tile supplier on Long Island?

    To my fellow Long islander's, I am looking to Install Porcelain tile on my garage floor but do not know who has PEI 4/5 tile at a fair price? I noticed a lot of tile at Lowes and Home Depot are not even rated on the boxes? I have a 900 sq ft floor I would love to finish. Cant afford a $4000...
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    Anyone own a Mohawk Tp-9 lift?

    Hi, I might be able to get a good deal on one but having a hard time finding info on it. I looks like they were made in the late 80's or early 90s? I know it is a 9000 lb capacity but I dont know know height or how low arms go for a car? Any help would be appreciated, Whats a good deal on an...
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    Milwaukee super sawzall 12.0 kit (Xmas leftovers)

    Home Depot still has a few left for $349.99 from last Christmas sale . The 12.0 battery itself is $249.99 so for $100 I get the super sawzall which I need. Very good deal IMO. Shame it doesnt come with a case though :(
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    Milwaukee kit for $179

    I was not planning to buy this but saw the last box on the shelf. Comes with 2 xc 5.0 batteries , charger , hammer drill and impact drill. I was shocked at the cost because right next to it they were selling the same batteries and charger for $169.99. It is fuel/brushless. I think this is a...
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    Need your opinion's

    Hey guys, garage is going up very soon and want to set up the heat for it for next winter. I have natural gas at my house, but I am running into 2 issues. 1-) trenching 150 ft in rooted soil, 18in deep is not fun and might be pricey. 2-) cost of 150 ft of line. 3-) Town stated to me that my...
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    My 8 month old garage footing has a hairline crack

    Wonderful, just saw this today. Going to start build in 3 weeks. Need your opinion on this. The crack is hairline thin and wraps around footing. Please look at pics an dlet me know what you think.
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    Any asphalt driveway experts in here?

    Hey guys, trying to get price quotes from locals on a driveway going to my soon to be built de-ttached garage. One guy was telling me he puts down 6" of RCA and tampers it, then lets it sit for a month. He then puts down 2" of "state" grade asphalt. 2" seems very thin to me or am I wrong? Also...
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    $675 a square just for material? Siding

    Hey guys. Thinking of what siding to go with once garage is built. I LOVE the cedar shake look and want to buy fiber cement. I have installed James hardie lap boards in the past but really want to go Nichiha cedar shake look. It is 1/2" thick. I called a company in North carolina who stains them...
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    Would you build a 28x32 with friends?

    OK guys, slab is down and 4 months cured. Building a 28x32 with a 18' peak. I can save $5885 in labor if I build it with my friends. We are all very handy but I am worried about several things like the height and weight of the ridge beam. I have done plenty of carpentry in the past but never a...
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    Where to go to for a Garage Door??

    Hey guys, first time purchasing a garage door and dont know where to look? You guys buy online and get it shipped or do you find someone local? Problem is I wont know if I am getting ripped off. I am looking for a 18x9, insulted and windows on top row. Love the craftsman style look. Any help is...
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    They are pouring my slab this coming Monday

    hey guys, 28x32 garage that will def have a 2post lift in the near future. Slab is going to be 6" thick on top of 4" of RCA compacted. 6mil poly for moisture. What else can be done to strengthen it? What about during curing process? thanks!
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    Sheesh, did I screw up my garage?

    Hey guys, I finally got the approval for my 28x32 garage (18' high). The footing was poured today ( 8in wall, 3ft deep, 2 rows of #5 rebar). I am looking at the footing and realized that because I wanted 1 garage door I now have a 6 foot wall on each side of the door. I was planning to have the...
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    Damn concrete is expensive :(

    Hello everyone, new guy here. I am planning (well hoping) to build a 25x35 garage in my backyard this spring. My friend and I will frame it but neither one of us have enough experience in concrete to feel comfortable enough to do the footing and floor. I have received two estimates so far and...
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