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    Help on value of some old mechanics cabinets

    Wife and I both concur, $200 for the pair is fair for both, she thinks there time life books, probably $5 a piece,also dont split up the set and get the metal table on wheels. and a picture of them in your garage being used will make her most happy.....Good luck. METALMOVER
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    Small retaining wall in an egress window well

    And the more I think about it, since its dirt in there now your probably not going to find any drains in there, make sure the dirt portion drains away from the house before you add the rock and I see 2 covers now. Have you had water issues before?
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    Small retaining wall in an egress window well

    Id probably rent a concrete saw, cut from your step back towards the edge of the building, getting rid of that broken concrete, break out where you cut, dig down in the "pit" hopefully you find some drains and tie into them, if not dig out more of all the dirt then install retaining wall...
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    What to do with concrete block wall in garage

    Zinser block paint which is tintable is an option, however you will still see the mortar lines, Ive stuccoed blocks before then painted so you could not see the lines. Good luck
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    Aluminum to Aluminum Adhesive?

    yup, tell him hes gotta run em all over and then lower it a bit. MM
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    Concrete Question

    Id probably call a local concrete plant, they have little trailers you can pick up with up to 3 yards of concrete, give them your measurements and theyll give you the amount you need. Youll need a minimum of 4in. thick. Goodluck METALMOVER
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    Please HELP with a leak from interior garage wall

    I think Id be calling a foundation repair company, and a gutter guy. Good luck MM
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    Pricing 24x24 1.5 story - Cost running Electric and finishing with sheetrock

    Im assuming your in NC. I just did a 24x36 2 story and the electrical was right at $3500 as far as fhe drywall I had the builder just install it and am finishing it myself. to install osb on the first floor and hang the drywall on the ceiling which is 11 ft. was $1500. Ive found the hardest part...
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    Anyone ever use office cabinets for garage storage?

    Im not sure on what kind they are, Ill look today, Ill probably have about 20 ft of cabinets in black alone, I suppose I could put the cream in the loft or paint em if need be, thanks for all the pics, ill post some as soon as I get em home. MM
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    Anyone ever use office cabinets for garage storage?

    Yep I like the ideas, especially adding wheels on some. As soon as I get the paint on the osb Im gonna move on em, I think Ill try and find some thin diamond plate and trim em out.Thanks guys.
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    Anyone ever use office cabinets for garage storage?

    Theres 4-4 drawer filing cabinets, 2-2 drawer, 3 big 4 drawer where the drawers are like 48in. wide by 18in. tall, 2 big armoir type with swing open doors, all in black. Could have more if I wanted cream color also.
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    Anyone ever use office cabinets for garage storage?

    My work is getting rid of a bunch of filing cabinets, Im going to configure them into a storage area versuses spending a bunch on Gladiator type ones,luckily there all black, anyone done this before? Whats gonna be the drawbacks? Thanks METALMOVER
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    Need advise about an extension ladder

    I believe the fiberglass ones are used when working on electricity and are rather pricey. Goodluck METALMOVER
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    Insulation question

    Could you just lay it on top of the rafters running the opposite way of the rafters, or do you have rafter storage?I found duct tape doesnt stick well to insulation but the clear packing tape does and doesnt cost near as much, and I used a retractable exacto knife where the tip breaks off to...
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    Snap-On, Will they take tools back?

    I dont know about Illinois but in the state of Nebraska you have a 3 day right to recision IF the vendor comes to your home. I dont know about to your work or school, but I would think so. I also agree with you on borrowing money, unless it is at 0% or really low rate. I also beleive if your not...
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    Want your ideas: what am I overlooking?

    I wonder what if you just painted the top and workbench with a good epoxy?If the boards to far gone, put a board right over the top of it and paint it, cheap fix, also your landlord can take a tax deduction on insulation, you might ask him if he has some and you install it.He might also have the...
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    Hello Fellow Garage Junkies!

    Welcome, get ready to go bigger n taller. METALMOVER
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    Driveway warrior going indoors with a monkey

    Its called a clerstor roof, at least thats whats on the blueprints. Just wanted something a little different, kind of mid-century. Thanks METALMOVER
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    Driveway warrior going indoors with a monkey

    No, hes out most of the time, he recently hurt his leg so he has to be confined a bit more than usual, when hes out of his cage he wears diapers and clothes depending on how hot it is.
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    Driveway warrior going indoors with a monkey

    I dont know what the design is called, Ill see if there on the blueprints when I get a chance.
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