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I installed a Mr Cool DIY a few years ago and it had been working great. A few weeks ago it stopped blowing hot air. If I set it on heat, the air is room temp and the fan barely blows. If I set it to cool the fan works properly. Any ideas?

Anyone here in the know on water treatment systems? I’m on a private well and have a large amount of sediment and very hard water that I want to treat. I’m looking for a good sediment filter and water softener. The sediment resembles fine sand and clogs regular filters very quickly. I’m...

I’m trying to come up with a relatively easy solution to divert water away from the house. I’m in the process of opening up the sides of the porch and decking over the slab with Trex. The problem is any water that comes in tends to flow towards the house. When I open up the sides of the...

Anyone have a paint sprayer recommendation for painting a relatively large house? Not looking to totally break the bank but don’t want junk either. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Does anyone know if there’s such a thing as a drain pump that can attach directly to the washing machine drain and not a utility sink? I’m trying to design a compact laundry closet and there is no room for a sink.

Hey guys I’m in the process of a complete garage renovation and in the next couple of months I will be spray foaming and sheetrocking. I have future plans for a whole house generator and an air compressor, which are not currently in the budget. I’d like to install electrical runs to the panel...

I’m thinking about installing these 2’x4’ led panels in my 2 car garage: https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-panel-light/led-panel-light-2x4-8500-lumens-72w-dimmable-led-light-panel-5000k4000k/5564/12577/ Each panel is rated at 8500 lumens and dimmable. I’m attaching a picture of the...

I disassembled a makita hm1810 hammer to try to fix a couple of things and ended up a little over my head. How do I get the crank shaft seated back in the bearing??

I have a ~40 year old slab that is in pretty rough shape and was apparently poured with no base material at all. I’m getting ready to start pricing out a repour. I’m planning to demo the floor myself and then have to pros come in to pour the new slab. Before is start getting estimates, what...

I installed the CSV PK1A system about a month ago, and other than the supplied pressure not working (I used another one I had on hand), it’s been working great. Two days ago I developed a leak in my well supply line under the slab in my garage. After a lot of cursing and big mess, I broke open...

I am planning a Mr Cool DIY 36k install and purchasing all of the supplies in advance. I have a few questions on wiring if anyone can help. These are the specifications: Minimum Circuit Amp 25, Max Fuse 35 Amp On the Ingrams site, they state that 8/3 wiring is required and an 8ga whip, but...

New guy here from NY. I've been lurking for a while, but I'm getting ready to start a big garage project. I will be gutting the entire two car garage, installing new insulation and sheetrock, garage doors and openers. Eventually, I plan to epoxy the floor, but I have a lot of repairs to be...