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My detached garage is 30x30 and was unfinished when I bought my house in 2016. Supposedly the previous owner did mechanic work. I want to put a 2 post lift in. I know 4" of concrete is the minimum recommended. These pics show the front of the garage floor where I cut out part of the wall and...

Hey guys I am trying to figure out what type of workbench and shelves I want. I don’t think I want anything fixed to the wall. I’m thinking have something on casters. I do mostly automotive work which does include welding, grinding, etc. I’ve been looking at welding tables on Facebook...

Before I put sheeting up inside the garage should I screw or nail a strip of flashing over the bottom plate to protect it from water when washing the floor? The bottom plate is treated 2x4 like it’s supposed to be but I was thinking washing the floor wouldn’t be good for it over time and the...

I am adding a 9x8 garage door to my shop. I already have a 17x8 door that I will be doing the ddm garage door high lift conversion. Where should I look for a budget friendly complete 9x8 door? I live in Charlotte NC. Thanks! Wade

This was my Dad’s welder and was last used about 15 years ago. I cleaned it up and replaced the tip. I bought a spool of flux wire but the welder is setup for a big spool. I have the manual but it doesn’t say anything about using small spools. I don’t think I can find parts for this so I am...

My shop is 30x26 with 12' ceilings. Studs and rafters are standard 16" on center. In South Carolina we have to worry about heat and humidity more than long periods of cold. What type of insulation should I use in the walls and in the ceiling? I was thinking rolled in the walls and then...

I have a 17x8 garage door on tracks with a center opener. My ceilings are 12’ I am putting in a 2 post lift. Can I change from a center opener to a side opener and keep the door I have? Thanks Wade

Hi! I have a troybilt pressure washer with Briggs and Stratton engine. Last summer I replaced the pump with the one pictured. It has worked great till this past weekend. Now the pump builds pressure until I pull the trigger. The pressure releases and never builds back till I release the...

Hi all! I am an avid DIY guy that loves to tinker with old cars. I also enjoy remodeling and outdoor projects. I hate paying someone to do a job that I know I can do myself but I also know my limits and when to call the professional. My current projects are: Restoring a 1969 convertible...

Hi! I have an old 90 gallon craftsman oil less 2 cyl air compressor that I am rebuilding. I can find the piston ring for the wafer piston that fits between the wafer and the connecting rod. The other cylinder has an actual piston with a ring groove. I cannot find a ring for that. I tried Amazon...