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I was given this old riding mower by a friend. Needs a battery, fluid flushed, and some repair as to why it won't roll easily. When in the air, the wheels turn freely (in opposite directions), but on the ground it will act as if it is locked in place. It sat for a while so I can only imagine...

I will be updating with pics shortly, but how far down can you grind the garage floor before you begin running into other potential problems? My garage floor is horrible. Unfortunately, I really don't have the spare funds to remove and pour new. If I were to coat the floor, I would need to...

I have a few projects that need to get done in my garage. We don't park cars in there, so it is more of a shop. Occasionally, I do need it for car work (repair work, detailing, etc.) Unfortunately, funds are limited and I will need to complete them in steps. As Murphy would have it, I need...

As it is known, constant turning on and off fluorescent lights will significantly shorten their life. And it cheap materials and cold weather, and you have a recipe for failure. With that said, does anyone have a switch in the garage with non-fluorescent lights for the quick (run in, grab...

Dimmer switch - good for x watts (call it 600). Now, if I hook up this switch to an outlet and run my lights from said outlet, it would effectively dim the lights, correct? I have been playing around with this idea for my Christmas lights so that I can make certain portions pop less than...

As with any home in Northeast Ohio, the concrete is settling in the 50+ year old garage. My goal is to grind it level and possibly create a new lip to keep additional water from coming into the garage. With that said, would it be better to saw cut the area first and then hit it with the...

I just purchased a budget floodlight combo from HD (two floods, dusk til dawn, 240° range, Model # SL-5318-WH) I am thinking about running 2 LED floodlights with the DualBrite function. However, I have to wonder how long it will take me to save the additional investment for LED Spotlights...

In the near future, I am planning to rewire my 20x20 garage. Currently, I have 3 - 20A breakers going to the garage: 1 - lights (10 - double bulb four foot fluorescents) 1 - outlets (5 total currently, planning on adding a sixth) 1 - dedicated for 110v 30 gallon air compressor. This one will...

One of the many tools that I am missing is a router. I am looking at this combo. I understand that this is on the cheap end (or, as I call it, introductory expense or the first 'hit'] which is perfect. If I only use it sparingly, I am not out much money. Plus, it has the table included. For...

A few years ago, I purchased a Mr. Heater Tank-top 3 burner heater. Works great for heating my garage. However, I would like to locate an extension hose so that I can mount heater in area and have the tank a little further away (Maybe have the tank under the bench and have the heater on a...

The two that I have dying. Besides Sears ($45 per), is there anywhere that I can purchase them? Any way to repair them? Any assistance/advice is appreciated. Kevin

Currently, I have 10 double 4' lights in my 20x20 garage. Unfortunately, they are on one switch (for now). I have two quick questions about the lights: 1 - how many amps are pulled at start-up (either per bulb or per assembly)? Where can I find this information. * 9 are the cheap Home Depot...

I have your standard, run of the mill $300 Craftsman compressor (the one that is always on sale). Being in Ohio, we do get the cold winters here... However, I get a lot of water in the compressor and into the lines.. I drain the tank (of water, not air pressure) before, during, and after I...

Phase one can be viewed Here Well, this weekend I tackled a new workbench. 48" tall, 24" deep, corner unit. Holds the TV, Stereo (soon, need to rewire), Fridge, Microwave, and Coffee Pot (not pictured). I still need to rewire the stereo and run a small extension cord for the surge protector...

I am looking at this welder to allow me to make small tack welds to keep my project going. A good friend of mine has a much better welder, but it does not stay here full-time anymore. This would be for placing patches in the floor pan and engine bay. Metal is not thick by any means, but it...

I have decided to redo my garage and get better organized out there. During the past summer (due to a busy schedule and major back issues), the garage turned into a dumping ground (garage sale stuff, family reunion stuff, "need to get this out of the way so throw it in the garage" stuff. Well...

Now, I will make this disclaimer up front.. It would only be a temporary solution. The door on my garage is 32" wide and one of the doors on the house is 31" wide. Since the house would need to be replaced first, I would like to modify the frame on the garage to fit the 31" door. This would...

Great magazine... This month is based around the garage.. building cabinets, benches, etc. For the "never done it before, but going to try it myself" garage junky, I would recommend this magazine. (statement also applies to projects outside of the garage)

I don't think that it will make a difference, but possibly someone here could confirm one way or another. Attached is a pic from another site. If the vertical legs were outside of the front supports, would it make any difference on the strength of the bench? On this image the vertical...

What do you guys think about this one? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=39421 Rather inexpensive.. may need to go to HF and check it out in person...