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    Upsizing breaker to a subpanel

    Recently I had a solar PV system installed. As part of the install, a new 100Amp subpanel was put inside my garage. Below is the before and after of the PV system in my outside main panel. Before: 100A breaker to house subpanel and 40A breaker for AC. After: 100A breaker to house subpanel and...
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    ok, bought the 50' air hose reel from HF, how to install in ceiling?

    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46320 my local store has the reel on sale for $73 so I went and brought it home with a 20% off coupon on top of that. the thing is pretty heavy and i want to mount it to the garage ceiling. what is the best way to mount the...
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    Craftsman hydraulic stool - 2 for $55

    stolen from SD http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&sdtid=845185&sdfid=9&u2=http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00961828000P add two to cart, apply coupon code "SDEALS177", voila: two for price of 1!
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    Harbor Freight air hose reel any good?

    i'm looking for an air hose reel to mount in my garage ceiling. i've been waiting for a long time for the legacy reel to come back in stock but it doesn't look like its going to any time soon...
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    How do you guys clean stainless steel boxes?

    I bought the 41” SS Kobalt box from Lowes this past weekend (for the wonderful price of $650!) I was somewhat disappointed that it did not have the peel-off plastic wrap to protect the SS besides the standard giant plastic bag. The SS is in good shape except a few minor spots here and there...
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    when to use 1/4" NPT 3/8" fittings

    with my 33 gallon craftsman compressor, i have the standard 1/4" quick disconnect fittings for all my air tools. i started to notice 3/8" fittings that are also 1/4" NPT. my hose is 3/8" thick. should i be upgrading bigger fittings? or are those for more ******** commercial applications? I...
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    What’s best to clean old, dirty tools?

    I have some of my dad’s old tools that I plan on cleaning up before putting them in a nice new tool chest. Some are old power saws and sawzalls, some are old pipe wrench and tin snipes, just a variety of stuff that’s rather dirty and needs a good cleaning. What do you guys suggest I use to...
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    any opinions for the 41" Husky tool box?

    http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100624579 and http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100624580 any opinions on the top and bottom...
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    Install an air hose reel in the garage ceiling

    Hi all, I plan on installing an air hose reel in the ceiling of my garage. The actual mounting of the reel is simple enough but I have a question of running the air supply to it. I have a simple craftsman 30 gallon compressor. I was planning on buying a 25’ or so length of air hose and running...
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    Is this a good deal for a 26" craftsman tool box?

    http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0081000B?vName=Tools&cName=Garage+%26+Tool+Storage with the coupons and discounts the above box is $482 plus tax. is that a good deal? the top and intermediate boxes are both 18" in this combo instead of the usual 12"
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    garage lighting - difficult to DIY?

    our 2car garage right now only have a two-socket outlet on the ceiling (one outlet used up by the garage opener), another outlet in one wall, plus a switch for a scew-in light bulb. I want to add some shop light to the ceiling after we settle in. at first i thought about just plugging a...
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    how to rid garage of bugs and spiders?

    after moving in the new house we come to find a lot of spiders in the garage. the garage is not dirty but is clustered with a bunch of moving boxes still around. I see mostly daddy-longlegs hiding in corners. i **** them up with a shopvac when i see them. whats the best way to keep them out. is...
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