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    Garage floor and Car pressure washer?

    I currently have an old craftsman electric washer...unfortunately it takes a while to pressure wash the garage floor since it’s just not that powerful... I’d love something wall mounted that I simply plug the hose into and go, but what are you guys running that’s both powerful and easy to put away?
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    Thermostat Wiring problem...

    So I installed a Sensi thermostat on my house a few years ago. Never used the heat!! Tried to use it today, and doesn't work. Both upstairs & downstairs (split heat pump system), so it must be the wiring. A/C works great, but the Heat pump does not turn on at all. When I turn up the heat, the...
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    Air Compressor won't start unless empty

    Hey guys I have a 5hp 27 gallon Coleman/Sanborn Powermate air compressor and it just spins then dies if I try to turn it on with air in the compressor. It's never done this before just started today. If I let all the air out it'll start fine, but anything more than 30psi and it spins for about...
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    How to move electrical wiring?

    Hi guys, electrical question: I am installing a cat flap from my garage to outside, but when I removed the drywall, there is a single electrical wire that runs RIGHT in the way. I don't want to end up removing the entire wall to figure it out myself, and there is no slack in the wiring. I...
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    House structure question...Removing a 2x6

    This is not "garage" related, but general house framing/structure question. I'm installing a dog door, and I only have one location to place it. When removing the drywall there are about 5-6 2x6's in a row. In the photo they continue all the way to the corner. I need to cut out some of the...
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    How should the floor look after degrease + etching?

    I went with the Armorpoxy and used a whole gallon of degreaser, scrubbed the floor, then used the supplied acid etch in 3g of hot water, let it sit for about 10mins then pressure washed everything out. It looks a lot cleaner, but there are still visible areas where you can see oil/fluid drips...
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    Harbor Freight Hammer Drill - Won't hold SDS Chuck?

    So I bought this hammer drill. I need to use it to speed up old tile removal. http://www.harborfreight.com/1-in-73-amp-heavy-duty-sds-variable-speed-rotary-hammer-69276.html I purchased a set of SDS chisel pieces, but it's not working for some reason. The drill is moving back/forward, but the...
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    Whats a good reasonably priced epoxy for my use?

    I wouldn't say I am the worst abuser, but I do a lot of work on cars using jackstands, I make a mess with gasoline, brake fluid, ****** fluid, carb cleaner etc... I am buying a new house (10 years old) and the concrete is fine, no real issues. What brands should I consider for a standard 2 car...
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    How to improve Harbor Freight 12 ton press?

    Hi guys So last month I picked up the grey latest model 12 ton press from Harbor Freight. http://m.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided Today I tried to use it to press out a bushing from a control arm and I noticed that the frame seems to be...
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