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I am having a metal building put on the property. It is one of the prefab galvanized 2" tube frame carports with the sides and ends enclosed, so not real heavy. Comes on a trailer and a few guys slap it together in a day or two. It will be installed on a concrete slab. My county wants me to put...

I am looking to paint the lower concrete foundation part of my garage wall. What is the proper way to prep and paint this surface? Also, what specific products do you recommend for this job? The guy at the big box store suggested Rust-Oleum high performance protective enamel (oil-based), but...

Which structure is more ideal for my application? The budget is tight and this is not the dream garage. It is only a place to store/park stuff. - Located in Ohio (cold winters, humid summers) - Concrete slab with floor drain - Approximate size 30' x 30' x 10' walls - Space will not be heated...

Do you have a favorite grease gun under $50? I have been using a cheap Harbor Freight one, but would like something better quality. Primary use will be greasing off road UTVs and lawn care machines. Thank you.

I am considering adding a metal garage on the property in 2021. Something in the size range of 30'x30'. Location is Ohio, so cold winters and hot/humid summers. Primary usage will be for storing vehicles and equipment. To save some cash, I am thinking of simply having a gravel floor (57...

I had garage doors installed (insulated) and I was wondering if this amount of daylight is acceptable when the doors are closed? My concern is that air is able to pass through essentially making the insulation portion of the door useless.

I am having a home built and they are beginning to insulate the exterior walls of the house. I stopped by to take a look and this is what I found. This is the current status of the insulation. What are your thoughts on their work? To me this does not look correct or done professionally, but...

I plan on building a home in a semi-rural setting. There is not a natural gas line at the street and to get a line there from the nearest location is out of my budget. The two options I was suggested from the builder are electricity and/or propane to fuel the furnace, hot water tank, and other...

In the future, I plan to have a 30'x30' building for vehicle and misc storage. While not in the budget currently, I am beginning to research ways to get the most bang for the buck on this type of project. What are some good ways to really stretch a dollar, yet still have a quality structure at...

My house has poured concrete walls as the foundation. The house is 11 years old as has minor cracking on the above grade portion of the walls. I would like to seal them, but would like to know what the proper caulk is for a quick job like this? I'm looking for a specific make and model please...

I'm looking for advice on properly bolting down a gun safe. The safe will be on the second level of the house, on top of carpet, carpet padding, sub floor plywood, and finally floor joists. I know to remove/notch out the carpet area where the bolts will be secured to avoid damaging the carpet...

Can anyone recommend reliable solar LED path lights? The multi-packs on Amazon for 40 bucks seem like they will get the job done, but long term reliability in hot/cold temperatures :dunno: Anyone know of a proven product?

Just a DIY'er here looking for suggestions regarding a good for the money drill and drive kit since I just purchased a Ryobi 18V 1/2" drill and driver combo kit. It will only be used for projects around the house...far from professional use and abuse. I prefer something that can be picked up...

For DIY home projects, which cordless drill and driver combo package is the better choice? Looking to get the most bang for the buck in terms of the tool, battery, and overall usability and quality. Ryobi -...

I did some quick searching and found these two 3 ton jack stands are frequently mentioned. Will I be making a mistake by purchasing one of the two for DIY work in my own garage? Largest vehicle lifted would be a Silverado 2500HD. Is the 3 ton rating good to go for my needs? Harbor Freight -...

I'm looking for a small air compressor to fill up my personal vehicles' tires as its primary use. Not to take with me on trips, but simply keep in the garage to ensure the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. What would be the best choice with a budget of $100?

I recently picked up a Kobalt tool set. It came with the 90 tooth ratchets. I grabbed the 3/8" drive one and take it a part to see if there was any lube on the internals. It was bone dry. Long story short, I dropped the ratchet and the internals went all over the work bench. I have all the...

Are these worth checking out? Could they be Lista or Vidmar? Guy says they are old (possibly from the 70's) with no name brand any where on the units.

I could use some input regarding whether a corded drill or cordless drill would be the correct tool for my usage? The drill would see infrequent use (maybe once per month) on simple DIY projects for the homeowner. Wouldn't the batteries on the cordless drill go bad from such infrequent use...

What is the go-to choice for decent quality locking pliers available today? I really don't see myself using them very often. They will be more of a just in case tool. I have no need for top of the line quality as this will be for DIY home use. Any suggestions? Thanks