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Since I knew I would be working solo, I started by building a safe working platform that I could roll around. I added pivoting supports with pool noodles at the top to hold the panels in place. I plan to reuse it again to rework the ceiling in my attached garage in the spring. Build it for...

Well I decided to rejoin you guys. A lot has happened, including two of my sons buying their first homes with garages. They have their distinct tastes, but we like to share ideas. Hopping to see them on here sometime.

I have a 30+ year old factory paint job. It is still very nice, but has areas of clear-cost oxidation but no peeling yet. This car is garage stored, so I’m willing to jeopardize a bit more clear-coat removal for some shine. I have no automotive ‘detail’ experience other than occasional sponge...

Helping my son with his Outback , and we can’t find any lifting location diagrams. Does anyone have a document? All I find is a lot of warnings online of where not to lift. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

After what I thought was careful consideration, I choose the Masterforce Triangle toolbox as the main location for my metric tool collection. Imagine my disappointment when I encounter interference between my deep sockets and the cover. There is no getting around this, I see no simple...

I’m going to be using a tow dolly to transport a vehicle from NY to MI. I won’t know how well the dolly’s lights will be seen around the car until I pick it up. So I wanted to have a secondary set of lights just in case. Plus the car will be towed backwards, thus using it’s own lights is not...

In 2013 we purchased 4 acres in the Michigan Thumb. At the time we were aware that an Enbridge pipeline ran through one of the back corners of the property. Last year Enbridge paid me a visit, and said I had some structures within the easement. Honestly all their reasons made perfect sense...

In August of 2018 I broke ground on my first new construction garage. I’ve rented and owned property in the past that had either an existing garage or barn but never something I could design from ground up. We purchased this place in 2013 as a wonderfully preserved HUD, thus it was a steel. A...

I was in my local Walmart last night picking up s few stocking stuffers. As always the first thing I do is stroll through the hardware aisles. I saw the 26.5” tool cart. I am not sure how it compares to HF but I was thinking it might work for light storage. Maybe work gloves, trash bags...

Now that winter is taking hold here in Michigan, I am hesitant to move forward in many areas. My concern today is using spray foam for sealing around doors and windy in 35F temperatures. The can says 60-90F with 75F being ideal. Has anyone had success using “Great Stuff” in the cold? Sent...

I’m in the process of running electrical service from my house to my detached garage. I completed the excavation yesterday, and the electrician is set to install the conduit next week. I want to run a CAT5 cable for an eventual WiFi router in my new garage. Will the signal be...

My slab is being poured tomorrow and the prep work was done today. After the contractors left I noticed that there was 4-5” of sand on the door thresholds. My first picture shows a cutout in the frost wall for a 36” man door, a 16’ garage door, and a 8’ roll up door. All were framed for...

It seems to me that a vapor barrier would always be recommended as a inexpensive precaution. My builder told me it was not needed, only in the south. I was willing to pay the extra for it, but I got the impression it would do more harm than good. The floor in my other attached garage that is...

The walls for my new detached 24x40 garage are in place, with cutouts for (3) 3’x3’ windows. I had always planned on adding electrical service at a later date, so I didn’t make any provisions in footing for a feed source. How close to windows or garage doors can the panel be, and does it need...

I have contracted with a company to build my 24 x 40 x 10 detached garage. They are doing everything, including the cement, roof, vinyl siding, and doors and windows. I am responsible for the interior finishing and the electrical. Currently the footing and frost walls are in place. Today...

I picked the least expensive mower lift I could find today. Only because I have a tendency to think I can’t live without some gadget only to give it away because it’s too cumbersome to use or takes up too much space. This lift went together in 20 minutes and seems quite sturdy. If I store it...

Hi, live in a rural area in the thumb of Michigan. I am in the beginning stages of building a 24 x 40 x 10 detached garage for my stuff. Literally broke ground last week, and the footings were poured yesterday. I am here to get advice on everything from flooring to tools. Most of my time...