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I just purchased a 50A 230V wall receptacle to be used with my welder. It is a 3 prong receptacle, I have 4 wire romex coming out of the wall. Since there is no dedicated connection on this receptacle for the neutral wire, how and what do I do with it? Do I connect the ground and neutral and...

When I built my new garage I was not able to bring running water to it. I still want to have a sink and was thinking of purchasing a HF toolbox to build a sink and house the components to have running water. Wondering if anyone has done this and if so, how? The portable sink they sell on line...

I am about to pull the trigger on floor tiles for my new garage. I am installing a 2 post lift. One thing I hadn't considered was the possibility of interference between the swing arms and the tiles. I found a couple of posts on the interweb about people having this issue so I thought I'd...

I just finished wiring my new garage. I went outside, turned on the main breaker. I go inside, turn on the breaker in the panel, flip the first breaker and it immediately kicks. I turn on the next breaker, it stays on for a few seconds and it trips. I continue to turn on all the breakers and...

After completely wiring my new garage, drywall and paint finished, I discovered that I failed to run a power wire to my ceiling fan outlet!!!:mad: It is set up in the same circuit with my furnace and hose reel outlet. So, basically it's just another daisy chained box. I have 3 options that I...

Maybe not a huge deal to most but I did all the wiring myself, with the assistance of a few people here, you tube videos and internet searches. Thank you to those of you who gave me sound advice! Next question. I need a fan for my 12' ceiling. So many options out there, looking for...

I just bought a new US General tool chest from HF. I love everything about it but I'd like to add a stainless top to it. Is there anything out there a guy can purchase that is pre-built for these or am I better off having one made? Any suggestions?

I had my slab poured over 2 months ago and it has NOT been sealed. The past few days these blisters have been popping up all over the floor. I've done some internet investigating, I've talked to my contractor and a couple of others. From what they are telling me, it is water that was trapped...

Hear me out. I have Highbay LED lights from Bees Lighting and I opted for the surface mount brackets. These need to be hard wired. I am having a difficult time trying to figure out the best option for a junction box for the wiring. I can attach the j-box to the light fixture or I can run...

I purchased 7 of these for my new garage: https://www.beeslighting.com/diva-light-led-high-bay/p/LHB-110W-U-50K-D10 I am looking for some guidance and maybe some install pics from someone who is using these. The instructions are very vague. I realize I need to use J boxes to wire them but...

I am in the construction phase of my 26x28x12 garage. It will be completely insulated (Minnesota). I had 2" of insulation placed under my concrete slab as well. What would be recommended for a good AC unit for my building?

Hear me out. I just finished framing my 26x28x12 stick built garage. I am going to use steel liner panels for the interior walls and ceiling. I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how to mount my outlets and switches flush with the wall panels. I don't like conduit, so that is...

I am about to order my liner panels for the interior of my new garage. I have searched for hours on the internet looking for information on what is the best process to flush mount electrical receptacles/switches and how to mount cabinets to the wall on the outside of the steel or better to...

I am currently framing up my brand new garage! I am finishing the interior walls and ceiling with bright white pole barn metal panels. I'm looking for some advisement from the experts here as to what I should use for lights, preferably LED's, how many, and how they should be laid out on my...

Hello Everyone! I am fairly new to GJ as I am in the process of building a brand new detached garage (26x28x14). I live in Minnesota so we see everything for weather, from -20F to 100+F and of course, ice melting chemicals. I'm looking for some expert advice/wisdom on what my BEST options are...