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    ***** garden hose

    I bought a 50' garden hose from Walmart last summer. Now it's getting "*****". I get about 4 or 5 kinks on that hose. I use the hose mostly for washing my cars. Which garden hose is best and doesn't do any kinks? Also which nozzle is best for a car wash? Thanks
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    Do I need to drain gas from my generator?

    The power went off for several hours and I decided to use my Honda EU2000i generator to light up my house - first time to use it. The power restored and I shut it off. I don't think I'll use it again for a long time, should I drain gas from my generator (to prevent from "gummed up" inside of...
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    Tool set (in a toolbox)

    I have many tools in my garage, like screw drivers, sockets, wrenches, allen wrenches, star-sockets, hammers, mallets, measuring tapes, etc etc. My 20 year old son borrows my tool to do his simple thing, such as drive a small nail in the wall to hang his picture in his bedroom, etc. He did...
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    Ingersoll-Rand DryStar DS50 air dryer/cooler

    Selling Ingersoll-Rand DryStar Model DS50 (dry and cool air). Condition: unknown, never tested. I opened the box and looked inside. Everything are in there. Refrigerant compressor and all of other stuff like hoses and condenser are present. Not sure if the refrigerant R-134a is present inside...
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    Fluorescent lights (T8) burned out??

    I have a pair of fluorescent shop lights (T8) in my garage. I replaced the tubes (Philip ALTO light bulb tubes) about two years ago. Now they're burned out?? I think it has something to do with extreme heat, approximately 100-120 degrees in summer (and approximately 40 degrees in the winter...
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    What is that (tool)??

    See the picture. I don't know what is it for? I was thinking, maybe it's for fishing. See attached photograph. Thanks!
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    Smart Garage Door Opener

    I am in the market for a new garage door opener. My 17 year old Craftsman garage door (belt drive) is getting old and needs to be replaced. I've never had a "smart" garage door (no experience with it). I would like to have it. Do you have any positive and negative experiences with it? Did...
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    Paint gun with air compressor

    I am going to paint kitchen cabinet doors with paint gun (3M spray gun, model 16580). It requires approximately 10 CFM. The maximum pressure is 20 PSI. I have a Husky 30 gallon air compressor 1.6 horsepower, 155 max. pressure. The SCFM (not sure what "S" means) is 6.2 at 40 PSI and 5.3 at 90...
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    My garage remodel (before and after)

    Did the work in my garage by myself. See the pictures. First picture - before Second and third picture - after I installed shelf above my workbench Fourth -> seventh pictures - added new workbench, new tool chest, free old roundtable, new parts storage.
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    Two similar air compressors, which one is better?

    I have narrowed down to two air compressors: Husky 30 gal 155 psi ultra-quiet portable air compressor $399.00 @ Home Depot ASME certified tank 6.2 CFM @ 40 psi 5.3 CFM @ 90 psi 15 amps Can run on either 110v or 220v 1.6 horsepower Central Pneumatic 29 gal 150 psi $359.99 at Harbor Freight ASME...
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    Which air compressor is best for my garage?

    I am trying to decide which air compressors I'll need for my garage. 1) Husky 30 gallon, 155 PSI air compressor 6.2 SCFM @ 40 PSI 5.3 SCFM @ 90 PSI OR 2) Husky 60 gallon, 155 PSI air compressor 13.4 SCFM @ 40 PSI 11.5 SCFM @ 90 PSI I understand that high SCFM, the better. Let me tell you...
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    Air compressor power remote switch

    I am going to put my 220v air compressor in the back of my garage (outside). I'd like to turn it on (and off when not in use) inside of my garage. I don't want walk from my garage to the back to turn my air compressor on (or off). I am thinking about install a wall switch (with label saying...
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    Light duty power washer (Pressure washer)

    I am looking for a reliable, good light duty power washer (electric). Which one do you recommend? I need it for washing the house exterior walls, driveway, remove thick, dried mud from wheel wells, etc. I think 2,000 psi is what I need. What do you think of Sun Joe brand pressure washer...
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    Industrial-type ceiling fans?

    Summer is coming. I am looking for a big diameter industrial-type ceiling fan for my garage. Somewhat similar to BigAss ceiling fan, but a bit smaller and affordable (BigAss ceiling fans are priced around $3000+ each. Yikes). If you have one in your garage, please post your picture here...
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    Bolt-down necessary for air compressor?

    I am going to get a new stationary, vertical air compressor. Is it necessary for me to bolt down air compressor to the floor? What about rubber feet?
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    Craftsman tool chest in bathroom, kitchen, etc...

    Check that out. https://club.craftsman.com/blog/7-examples-of-using-craftsman-storage-outside-the-workshop?sid=olv:753316:20409397:42332955&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=brand
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    Where to buy 16' garage door moulding?

    I went to Home Depot and Lowe's, they don't even have 16 ft in length garage door stop moulding (PVC Composite), they only have them in 9 ft. Where can I find 16 ft? I'm in Riverside, California.
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    Where do you keep your MD-6XP (when not in use)?

    The title says... Where do you keep your Bendpak MD-6XP when not in use (storage)?
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    Graffiti on my driveway - removed but ruined by power washer - any solution?

    Last week a group of four teenagers vandalized my house with paintball, black spray paint and Sharpie pen. The teenagers were arrested a few days ago. I hired a power washer guy to remove all of the mess, including the black paint on my driveway. He was able to remove them, but the power wash...
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    Valspar vs Rust-Oleum epoxy floor coatings?

    Hello! I'm new to the forum. I've been lurking for the past week and decided to join. Love this discussion forum about garage stuff. I have a two-car garage and I would like to prepare/apply epoxy floor coatings (DIY). I went to Home Depot and Lowe's and examined both products. I'm not...
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