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$19.99 for Memorial Day is the best price yet. Just bought my third yesterday. I use two of them under my 4post lift and couldn't be better light.

I am also in Montgomery County and tried to call Dept. of Permitting Services to ask an inspector. Had to schedule appt. and 1st available was June 22nd. A no go. My electrician retired. I used to do the work and he would pull the permit. So will double check with another electrician but am...

I have torpedoes on two of my European cars. I clean the contact ends with 400 sandpaper, adjust the tension and then put a dab of dielectric grease on the torpedo tips. Never have problems.

Amazing the price increase on items. Just a few weeks ago when I was preparing my cost estimate I took photos of items at HD and Lowe's. Not only lumber but other items like PVC, electric boxes, etc. Minimum of 10% and as much as 25%. increase since then. So I am ordering items such as...

They will be pouring the slab on my 24x24 detached garage. I will be running 100a from the house by 2" schedule 40 conduit to the subpanel. I want to install the grounding rod in the slab below the location of the subpanel. Local code says 4" has to be above grade. Does grounding rod need to be...

I am assuming both sch40 and 80 are acceptable. In checking NEC no more than 4 qtr. bends (360 degree total) between pull points, so will have to do some careful alignment to feed tubes through center (with deeper 7" section for 2 post lift support) to end point in right rear corner. The only...

Sounds like a plan. I was going to run 2 x 1 1/2" conduit for the main electrical and the second for low voltage and internet. So adding a 3rd line for water makes for one easy trip to the electric supplier. I also will be running a 3" PVC line for drain. Thinking of running it right up the...

Which is preferred copper or pex under the slab? In my 24x24 garage I will have in the back corner the rough in for water, drain and electric. So 24' under the slab, 28' across the driveway to house foundation and another 30' inside house to main connection. So I was looking at 100' of coiled...

I use a variation on the cardboard template for water pumps. I used to do that but now I use one the many magnetic parts dish you can get free at HF to line up the bolts as I take them out. I just make sure that I store it away from everything until I am ready to install the new pump. Saves me a...

Thanks. I will call Maryland Concrete. I see they are in Belair so that will be a long haul, but you never know.

My 24'x24' garage will also be built into a hill requiring 6' concrete walls on three sides. Looking for a good contractor for the concrete. My architect has given me the specs. I am in Bethesda, so if you have recommendations for some good concrete contractors, let me know.

Our master bedroom is above the garage. When he had Genie openers we knew when our teenage children came in. Not so with the Liftmasters. Thankfully, they have an app that let's you know when the garage door opens/closes. That was the excuse to keep our Iphones on the night tables.

Not only will you benefit from additional clearance, but the Lftmaster 8500's are great. Quiet, faster, solid door lock mechanism and combined with MY-Q technology adds many features. As well, order the remote wall lights which can be placed anywhere you want. Customer support is great.

I am in a similar situation and called BendPak last week on their slab recommendations for a two post lift. They said I was good with a 4 1/2 to 5 inch slab and do not need more near the posts. They also said to use #6 rebar 12 inches apart. Most slabs use #4, so I am going with "6 all around...

I like the idea of mounting the boxes to the inside form wall with PVC to the top of the pour. Since a contractor will be doing the pour, is this a common request. Do they usually mount the boxes or would they let me? I suspect they will not let me mount the boxes, etc. to the form as it would...

Thanks. I see how that type of box would work, but running the romex behind drywall with only furring strip doesn't sound safe.

Here's the link to the Today Show segment on the 18650 battery. https://www.today.com/news/loose-lithium-ion-batteries-cause-fire-hazard-being-sold-major-t208884

Coincidentally, yesterday's Today Show had a segment on the 18650 battery and the fact that they have been responsible for many lithium fires. I didn't realize they are not supposed to be charged outside the device and not to be sold individually. Amazon sells them individually and when NBC had...

I own four. I also bought three for my buddies who helped me rebuild my son's motor. They in turn each bought 2-3 more. Best light I own. The thin wand gets in tight spots. When working under my lift, the magnet is on the lift post and provides great hands free lighting. Well built. Dropped it a...

My garage will have 12' sidewalls of which first 6ft. is 6" poured concrete then 6ft of 2x6s. I am planning to fir strip the concrete for drywall installation. Need some suggestions on how I should route wall outlets switches. Firring strips will not give me the depth or protection for outlet...