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Kind of a weird question maybe but I've been wanting to build a pole barn for some time. I spoke with the city and they kind of shot me down for what I want. I can only have a max of 2 buildings totaling 2000 sq. ft. Combined. I currently have a 28x30 garage so if I leave that the barn will be...

I just pulled off all my deck boards, railings, stairs and rebuilt with new green treated wood from menards. I've heard I can stain and seal right away and heard I need to wait 6 months. What have you guys done and what were your results? Also what's the best stain/sealer to use, we are going...

Well it looks like I might be moving forward with a Pole Building unexpectedly! I say that because I was not planning on this anytime soon until this weekend when my father was over and we were winterizing his RV to store my house outside. While doing that he was telling me he's going to sell...

I need an air hose reel guide roller from their 3/8 X 50ft. Retractable air hose reel. I googled and found a part diagram but it doesn't show a part number for the whole assembly it shows part numbers for each individual part nut/bolt etc... I emailed Central Pneumatic several weeks ago and...

Im currently getting estimates to replace all my windows in my house, I only have 8 total to do so I'm expecting prices to be reasonable... So far I have received one proposal and it's from a contractor using Richlin Windows. I've never heard of Richlin but they are made in Minnesota about two...

Ive been wanting a welder for some time now, I havent welded since high school 17 years ago! I wasnt expecting to get one anytime soon either but she found this Century arc welder at a garage sale and got it for $20 bucks with 2 shields! I figure at that price who cares as long as it works. So...

I have 3 air compressors currently and only need 2, I've decided to let the c-aire 30 gallon go. I know these go for around $1100 new but what is this one worth? I'm guessing she's 10-15 years old and works perfect...

I'm looking to add on to my driveway over to my second garage. I'm looking for reasonable asphalt contractors near the twin cities that you guys have worked with. I have no idea what something like this costs so I need a few bids. Also wondering if I get ahold of a skid steer and prep the area...

Hey guys I've been searching around here and coming up with a lot links to car tire storage where you hang the rack on the wall up high and throw your summer or winter wheels in there. But I'm not seeing many options for truck wheels 32" and up. What are you guys using for your oversized wheels...

All 4 pieces in pretty good condition, it's used but should clean up pretty nice. Probably 15 years old or so? I'm not sure of any of the model numbers...

I recently purchased a home and it has a second garage! It has a 60amp sub-panel with just a few 110 breakers at the moment and plenty of room to add... I need to add a 220v outlet just a few feet away for my air compressor and wondering what the best/correct way is to do that. Walls and...

Does anyone use a Cell signal booster? I recently moved to a new house and our cell service isn't very good or non existent. We have AT&T which has always done well for us. I've started looking online for signal boosters and it looks like they are not very cheap but if they work I am willing to...

The wife and I are closing on our 2nd home June 29th! Finally getting out of the city and on a little piece of land! This place has a 3 car attached and a 26x30 detached with 10ft. Finished ceiling. I would love to ad a lift but a couple people told me I don't have enough room. I understand I...

Hey guys I'm looking for a roofer in the Twin Cities. I'm selling my house and it needs a roof to pass inspection. Can anyone recommend me a good local contractor or someone who will do it on the side but still pull permits and inspections etc... Sorry if this is in the wrong section. Any help...

Hey guys my garage is to full right now and I do not have a shed. A shed would make a world of difference for me but I just don't have the time to build one right now. There is a local guy who has been building sheds for 30 years and has built over 200 houses according to his website. His prices...

I haven't been able to find much info on them. Are they any good? What would one be worth?

Hey guys I have my garage furnace vented straight up through my roof. I haven't insulated around it yet and have not sheetrocked the garage yet. I plan on rocking this spring/summer so I need to button up around the ventilation. I am going to sheetrock the peak so the ceiling will be pitched...

Hi guys I'm trying to find any info at all on this unit. I found a guy who says this is what he has and the price seems very good. He hasn't got back to me with pictures or any other info yet and I would like to do some research before purchasing. I have searched this forum, I have searched...

Im not sure what these are but figured someone here might be able to put them to use? I started a little thread trying to figure them out but it didn't get to far... http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323859 If you are interested in these come pick them up or cover shipping...

I picked up a Cman Block Grinder recently and the old lady threw these in with it, she said she thought they were for it. I don't recognize them and don't see how they could work with it so i'm just checking with you guys before I chuck them. I cant think of a use for them around my garage at...