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I live in Massachusetts and snow / rain drips off the car and pools under the garage door. I occasionally wash the cars in the garage as well. I’m looking for a less-intrusive solution to catch and drain water out, so I’m considering a “wall chaser” saw that has a stack of dado blades (via...

My garage has non-insulated concrete stem walls that are about 20” above grade. With the cold winters here in Massachusetts and the occasional bomb cyclone, I’d like to create a thermal break between the concrete and the interior of my garage. I was thinking of using foam glue and adhere Zip-R...

I decided I will use porcelain tiles for my 2 year old garage slab. I prefer a dark gray or wood-look tile. Please provide stores or retailers that sell them at a good price. I’d prefer something on sale! Thanks I’m advance.

Hi: An errant drill bit rubbed against the outer jacket of the SE cable going into my new 100amp sub panel. I want to stress the cable was rubbed against, not drilled straight into. The hole is less than the size of a pencil eraser. ✏️ It is a 2 awg cable with a grey outer jacket, webbed...

Hi all: What’s the best and simplest way to wire up a TV in the garage? I have a cable box in the living room and don’t want to rent another box. I can, however, run HDMI, signal repeater, etc cables as the walls are open for another week before drywall is installed. Or is it time to sign...

Hi: I am building a new garage and it's time to choose a door. I like this simple wood clad style, but they start at $10k so they're way over my budget. My door will be 20' w x 8' h I found on the internet stories about people building these doors, but does anyone here on GJ have actual...

Hi everyone: If all goes well, construction of my new garage will begin in a couple of months. I live near Boston MA so we get snow, rain, falling leaves, etc. (sometimes in one day). I'm also considering an Atlas in-ground lift (as detailed by a GJ member in another thread) and radiant floor...

With the new addition being added to the back of the house, total living area will be about 2600 sq. ft. (~1650 on 1st floor, ~900 on 2nd where the bedrooms are). Since we're doing all this construction work, it's time to lose the window A/C units and get a central air system. I'm open to...

Hi all: My dream build will begin this summer: 25.5' wide x 35.5' deep x 12' height. Sketch below. I've been reading all of the great build-threads here on GJ, but would like the advice consolidated in one place. Please provide your advice and things you wish-you-would-have-done based on...

Hi everyone: I need an air compressor for infrequent use: blowing out the lawn's sprinkler system, running framing nailers and in the future...maybe air tools for the car (use hand tools now). I have a small garage so upright tanks in the 10-20 gallon range are best for me. I picked up the...

Hi – I have these bolts from my 2-piece BMW wheels that I need to have media blasted to remove the original clear coat and corrosion. I will then have these bolts painted with the wheels themselves when they get refinished. Can anyone here media-blast the HEADS of these 136 bolts for me...

Hello GJ: Moderators: Let me know if this is the right place for this topic. I have a 2000 sq ft concrete patio / sport court that was poured last year. It's used for bike riding, playing ball, water play, anything you can imagine. Only problem is, the color is natural concrete - a light...

Review my plan for a small 3 car garage - Boston MA Hi GJ: I live near Boston, MA where real estate is at a premium. I live in a small lot so I'm limited to how big a garage I can build. However, I want to maximize my garage size to allow for 2 daily drivers and one project/weekend car. I’m...

Hi everyone: I know this post isn't about cars, but I know many of you are knowledgeable about structures and concrete, and I trust your opinion, so please allow me to pick your brain a little. I'm getting ready to install this basketball anchor in concrete. Looking at the instructions, they...

Hello everyone: I have a car addiction, have 2 cars I want to store for the cold New England winters and have a small 1-car garage. In fact the 1-car garage we have is about 12' wide by 23' deep. The garage has a loft up top and it seems to be a ridge beam/board design (it does not have...

Hello all: I have the opportunity to score this solid wood audio equipment cabinet for next to nothing and want your ideas on how I can turn it into a garage storage unit. I need to act fast before someone else takes it! I posted pictures of my garage and the cabinets in question and here's...

Hi all, I think I found the right place for this project! I’d like to maximize the utility of my 1-car garage to allow for my car hobby, but yet be fair to the family and let them store their stuff in there too (mainly bikes). I do my own work on the car and have a bunch of auto and household...