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I have over 2,500 sq ft of stamped/colored concrete at my residence. The sealer I used (Behr Wet Look) has failed in less than a year (after applying 3 coats .) It is flaking off. Additionally, some rust stains have deposited on the concrete. The rust stains have proved difficult to remove and...

I am getting ready to have drywall put on the ceiling and walls. The current plan is to use a semi-gloss paint over the drywall. Any suggestions as to what type of finish I should use for the drywall - Smooth, orange peel ? Thanks, Mordi

Has anyone mounted a 110V air compressor to the lift post of a BendPak HD-9 4 post lift? I was told that all I really need to activate the air lock cylinders on the lift is a small tank :headscrat. If that is the case, I don't see why mounting a Pep Boys cheapo tank to the post would not work...

As part of the planning for the installation of a 4 post lift in my garage, I was considering the merits of installing an emergency shut-off switch. Since my ceiling height limited, my thought was what would happen if I was raising the vehicle on the lift, the lift switch failed , and I was...

As part of my garage makeover, I am planning on a 4 post lift. I want to attach a trickle charger(s) on the lift post(s). I am thinking about a trickle charger to each vehicle The bottom vehicle has the battery under the hood, on the passenger side. The top vehicle has the battery located...

I have over 2,500 sq ft of stamped/colored concrete at my residence. The sealer I used (Behr Wet Look) has failed in less than a year (after applying 3 coats :wtf:.) I need to remove the sealer and reseal with something that has some "legs" to it. What is the best way to remove the existing...

As part of my garage makeover, my guy says I should plan on installing a compressor. Since this is not going to be a working shop, the only use for the compressor will be for operating the safety locks on the 4 post lift and operating some basic power tools. I would like the compressor to stand...

Yesterday, I had a guy who does residential and commercial epoxy floors, come over to my house for an estimate to do my 400 sq ft garage. This guy was recommended by a local coatings company who said he does very good work :thumbup: (no affiliation with the company). He said he mostly uses...

In trying to create a clean look in my garage, I was thinking of the possibility of installing canned lights, rather than flourescent fixtures, The garage is a two car, 400 sq ft, with a 4 post lift on one side. This will not be a working garage. I was thinking about 3 rows of light - 3 cans...

I am in the process of a garage makeover and am striving for a clean, uncluttered look :). Therefore, I was thinking about mounting audio speakers in the ceiling. The garage is a two car garage, approx 400 sq ft and the new ceiling is 11Ft. 1) What type/brand of speakers is recommended? 2) How...

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Somehow, I ended up with what appears to possibly be a rust stain on my new stamped colored concrete driveway. Must have been from a service delivery truck, as we never park on that section of the driveway. So far, I have tried Behr concrete cleaner/degreaser (Home Depot), TSP and Barkeepers...

I am thinking about replacing my water heater with a tankless water heater from Noritz. Anybody have one of these? Have you noticed any savings from going tankless? Thanks, Mordi

I am thinking about replacing my water heater with a tankless water heater from Noritz. Anybody have one of these? Have you noticed any savings from going tankless? thanks, Mordi

I am thinking about doing a garage makeover in my 2 car garage. I want to add a 4 post lift, install some flooring and do some lighting upgrades. At the same time, I also want to add some cabinets, a compressor, electrical outlets and some storage space as well. Rather than starting from...

I have read with interest the recent posts about setting up video to keep an eye on your shop. Lots of good ideas and will probably do some video in the near future. However, it got me thinking :headscrat. Is there anything that can signal me when someone attempts or actually opens the garage...

Hi Everybody, I am new to this forum and this is my first post :bowdown: I am designing a garage makeover and I don't know what to do about the 3 tanks that are next to each other, on the inside wall of the garage (hot water tank, water softener tank and solar tank). They never really...