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Hi all, Just installed some jackshaft openers on my detached. One is an older (2014 but NIB) 8500 and it works perfect. I then went out and bought a chamberlain RJ0101 from Lowes using a bunch of gift cards I had. Overall it went fine - but there is some wobble and I think it is acceptable...

Hey all, So I have a mk-101 tile saw and the bearings on the motor needed to be replaced. Motor worked but screeched. Took it apart and replaced the bearings. Was a PITA to get the rusted pulley off!!! So looking to reassemble and found a wavy washer in the motor body! ****! Where does it...

Hey all, So I have an Atlas 10k lift that I bought used about a year ago and installed in my garage - works fine but I noticed small leak at the "T" connector on the top bar. I folded a blue shop towel to put underneath to monitor and when I periodically checked, it was soaked - hmmmm.... So I...

It is time to get new shades. The back of the house faces east so morning sun requires shades to be down. I am looking to do a screened porch that will cover these windows but current economic conditions might pause that a bit. However my wife wants new blinds regardless as these are truly...

Hey all, So I picked up a brand new in box 8500 liftmaster opener with myQ the other day for $100. Could not pass it up! Not sure which door I am going to use it on - lift bay or other bay. After looking at the door installation and clearances, I have 2 questions. The first question is lock...

Hi all, Just got back from out of town and apparently the bottom of my water heater is leaking. It is a Whirlpool Electric 80 gallon. got back in Feb. 2010. So looking for recommendations on what to get now. Family of 5 - including two 15 year old boys, and 11 year old girl. Gas is not an...

Hi all, So getting some estimates for my screen porch. Contractor brought his concrete guy out and we talked about the patio/footer/foundation. Decision was to dig a footer all around the perimeter for the porch support. Then use block up to the stamped concrete floor height. This will give...

So finally getting quotes and going to pull the trigger on a screen porch. Basically the same footprint as the patio. pulling up the pavers and going with stamped concrete. Re-use the pavers for a nearby patio for fire pit. Anyway - will need some electrical for lights, ceiling fan, TV...

So I am revisiting a screen porch again. Here is the overall thread: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/screened-in-porch-need-advice.379505/#post-10753902 This thread is about the proper foundation/best practice for the support posts. I have included the rough mock up picture. The...

Just picked this set up for $60. Older craftsman - how can I tell what type of steel? Hoping this was a decent pickup - under the "don't make 'em like they used to!" :)

Posted a reply to a more general post in General but thought it would be better in Electrical - so I got a lift, 2019 Atlas PVL10, that I am going to install. I like the idea of a cut-off switch at the post - bought a Powertec paddle one...

Was in the pull it yard and came across this and grabbed it - no clue what it is - anyone?

Hi all, So this initially started as having a mini-split for my upstairs room in the detached. Here is the thread on that: mini-split sizing for upstairs But.....since the plan is to eventually add 1-2 units for downstairs it got me thinking about the outdoor unit(s) location. The garage is...

Hi all, So my wife got a new job - leaving teaching. That is another story. Anyway we need to make more room for a home office as I currently work 90% at home also. The plan is to condition the upstairs of the detached garage for me and then the 2 days she is at home she can use the desk in...

Hi all, So I have 2 ecobees in my house and I want to monitor temps in my detached garage - no HVAC yet. I thought I could get the remote sensors and all would be well - but they run off 915MHz radio and not wifi - so there is no way they will work as my detached is 250ish feet from the house...

Hi all, So the end of my drive is getting some cracking. Anyway I can prevent it from getting worse? New driveway is not in cards.

Hi all, So we are revisiting doing a screen porch off the back of the house. I have some questions about the septic line that runs underneath the current patio. Right now we have a paver patio that I would pull up and reuse somewhere else and do a stamped concrete pad. This new slab would be...

Hi all, So the previous owner had an Aprilaire 5000 EAC installed but looking at it, they hardwired it to the power - piggybacking off the 240 for the HVAC. That means this thing is running 24/7. Should be wired to run only when the blower is running. Looking at the air cleaner manual, they...

Hi all, So my guest/kids bathroom shower/tub has a leak. Getting a drip after an extended shower or multiple showers in a row (kids) in the ceiling below. There are no access panels anywhere, so I am cutting drywall either way. How can I tell if it is a drain related leak or maybe when the...

Hi all, So I am wondering if I have a power quality issue as I get some light flickering in some rooms, go through lightbulbs (both regular and LED) faster than I should, gone through a couple TVs, treadmill display failed, etc. I am aware that "stuff" quality is not what it used to be, but...