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Thank you. I'll stand corrected then. My understanding was that any T12s you see were simply what's left, but admittedly I got that from the internet, so... I'll ammend my previous post if that's the case. Don't want to put bad info out.

I swapped my fluorescent T12 fixtures for Lithonia T8 LEDs from HD. They're smaller and very bright. I switched over because the ballasts in the old T12s were failing and from what I've read, fluorescents are slowly being phased out. Apparently T12s are no longer being made, though you can...

I'd go with new LEDs. I replaced a ballast in one of my old T12 fluorescent shop lights and then learned that T12s are no longer being made (though you can still find them). They were good lights so I wanted to keep them running. When another ballast went, I decided not to keep putting money...

Oh, I understand. The trade offs we've made aren't necessarily good. I'm afraid there's no turning back now though. I'm 53, so I remember the pre-internet days and in many ways I believe it was a better world. It seems checkout was faster too and you didn't get a two mile long receipt...

Aside from things like modern dentistry, etc, not everything gets better with time. There's a price to be paid for the technology and convenience we have today. If we buy on-line it's usually cheaper and we can read hundreds of informative reviews before we choose. Or, go to the big box store...

I use this all the time since my son told me about it. I had no idea.

Oh, I love me some Snap On. Whenever this topic comes up, it's easy to see generational differences. I'm 53 and for much of my life there was no internet (at least in it's current form) to allow me to buy any brand with the click of a button, or for that matter, providing endless data of...

Old habits die hard. Craftsman was a decent quality tool at a reasonable price - and made in the US (with some exceptions). For the non-professional weekender, CM was great. The alternative years ago was Taiwan junk or pay more for the high end stuff. It was also easy to find right on the...

Yeah, if you think about it a lot of the customers are plumbers, mechanics, electricians, deck builders, etc. On average they probably know more than a lot of the young employees. Sure some of the employees are professionals making a little extra money, but I'm thinking that's the exception...

As someone said above, it's an "everywhere issue" not just a HD issue. My son is twenty and he works there. He tries to be helpful, but he's just starting to show an interest in tools and DIY work. It wasn't a requirement to work there. He's mentioned an appreciation for customers who spend...

I think Mike and Frank would go a bit higher. From what I've seen maybe a $1000. Remember their mantra, "Where you gonna find another one?" Or the proverbial, "The time to buy it is if you've never seen it before" (or something to that effect).

I could be called a bit of tool snob I suppose. I think about what tools will be passed down to my boys, and what they'll think of them. Most of my tools are American made Craftsman, either bought as a gift by my father or bought used by me. The SK, Snap On, Proto, tools I've got came from my...

Since you mentioned you have a large assortment already and are trying to upgrade gradually, and are closely watching prices, why not keep an eye on Craigslist, Market Place, flea markets, estate sales, etc.? I've seen large toolboxes filled with high quality brand tools on some of these sites...

Some of my tools I've had for about 35 years. They spend the hot summer and cold winter in my garage toolboxes. All they've ever gotten is the very occassional wipe down with WD-40 or just the residual motor oil/grease from whatever I used them for. Aside from normal wear and tear from usage...

Not sure what Texas laws are, but in Maryland the State Law limits household storage of smokeless and black powder to five pounds. I suspect the only way there would be a problem with the authorities is if there was a fire or explosion and the resulting investigation revealed one was storing...

Just imagine how far some of these cars go between oil changes with some not even knowing to change oil. Or they just add a quart here and there and never change the filter. I guess today some of that is prevented with the "Oil life remaining" warnings on the dash, but it wasn't always that...

I was approaching the doors of a CVS store about ten years ago when a 40s something guy walked out with a full unkempt beard and wearing a white with blue print sun dress. I'll say, he was turning some heads. He looked happy as a lark.

In the early 80s I can remember my dad changing filters every other oil change. That was with conventional oil but was probably every 3,000 miles too. Honestly, it's so inexpensive and easy to do that I just change it each time. I used to have a 67 Chevelle SS396 that had the old canister...

Absolutely. I second this. Nice to see someone take the initiative and ask for tips. YouTube can be a resource too. We recently got a couple ATVs and I've watched a few videos on how to work on those. It's very satisfying to be self sufficient. You'll know you've arrived when your...

Except that when you decide to change the underwear, you won't have 4 or 5 oz of liquid drain out....or you shouldn't at least.