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I've been installing new light fixtures in the house because my wife says the ones that came with the house are ugly. (I bet you've never heard that before) Most of the fixtures are rated for max 60 watts, but this is a regular incandescent. What can I get away with using the newer type bulbs...

Just thinking of a cheaper table top or stand alone. You know Princess Auto stuff (HF) 4 hp 13 gallon

I put my car hoist in and my ceiling was 2" too low so I had to cut out a strip between the joists. My plan is now to just cap it off on top of the joists and all is good. I'm now thinking I should put some lights up there because more lights is always good and I think they would look pretty...

Hello Gents, I need some advice on filling a void under my garage floor. Had a 2 post lift installed and when drilling found a 1" void then solid concrete again. Floor is about 12" thick, void about 3" down. My plan is to open the floor beside the foot of the lift and then fill the void from...

How big is your door on your Liftmaster 8500? Specs say up to 14' high and a total of 180 sq. ft. My door is 10' x 16'. Steel and insulated. I think it is about 20 years old. I'm concerned that it will be too much as it's a big *** door! How far have people pushed it? Thanks Rod

Is the filter suppose to be rock hard? Might explain why I never had water in it. Can I run it without the filter? Thanks Rod

My tile supplier says don't bother. Still worries me.

Battery storage theory has changed in the last few years in that a battery kept warm is using up energy. My problem is do I store my boat batteries in my unheated boathouse or bring them into my heated garage for the winter? I don't have an in between place as far as temperature goes. All...

Water was coming in last spring around these wires that go underground to my secondary garage. The other side is 4 ft down at the front of the attached garage. Do I dig it up old school and use tar? I was hoping to have someone come in and do the injection thing from the inside, but no one...

Time has finally come to lay the tile. 700 sq. ft. 1' x 2' tiles. Pattern is grey around the outside with black and white checker.

Hey Gents, Getting ready to put the porcelain floor down and have a couple of high spots that need to come down. Looks like there was some damage from parked vehicles and the PO put cement down and left it a little high. Renting a floor grinder tomorrow. How do I check to see there is no...

Hi All, One of my steel rollers spit out the bearings so it needs to be replaced. Should I start replacing the rollers with the nylon ones? (almost twice the cost) The door is 16' wide x 12' high and is very noisy and I'd like to smooth out things. Thanks Rod

What are your thoughts gentleman?

Hi Gents, Rearranging my garage and want to swap my floor drill press for a bench type. I'm thinking of going with an older one with some style. Is this one any good? When I search it keeps taking me to HF reviews. 12 speed heavy duty press Model #726 ¾ horse motor Large Central Machinery...

I'm looking for ones that are rated for residential. I bought ones that were commercial and took them back because they f##ed up my FM. I see lots around with the plastic lenses, but I think they look cheap and are less efficient.

Hi Gents, Need some help here, or maybe I'm going crazy. Installed 4 2bulb T8's in parallel in my garage. http://www.lowes.ca/utility-fluorescent-lighting/metalux-49-in-fluorescent-shop-light_9612969.html&linkloc=cataLogProductItemsName When I turn them on I get a purple hue in the center of...

Hi All, Does anyone have one or heard of them? I see a few used ones out there, but can't find any info on them. Did a search, but I thought this might generate some new opinions. Thanks Rod

I wanted a nice one, but the selection is overwhelming. Any advice? (yes I did a search) Thanks Rod

Hey Guys, Suggestions on lighting above my work bench and tool box please. I was going to go with 2 strings of 8' x 2, but after reading here maybe 4'ers are better. Lots of light in the garage, but I want lights above the bench and box for better lighting there and so I don't have to light the...

Can I bend it to 90 degrees? I have to go around some steps and need to bend it for a clean install.