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    Air compressor newbie - Garage setup suggestions requested

    Hi folks, I own my house and have no plans of leaving anytime soon. My HF 2.5 HP/21 Gallon compressor was fine for knocking lug nuts off the wheels of my Bronco, but I'm looking to step up my game a little. I'm NOT asking for advice on which Air Compressor to buy. Instead, I need help with...
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    Long-term, open-door heating option for cheap?

    I have a small two car garage. I hang out in here, watching sports on the TV and smoking my cigs. And leave the garage door open while my dogs hang out on their chains (they love being outside with me). Right now I've got a Mr. Heater portable buddy that keeps me warm as long as it's 1' away...
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    Motorized Blinds install hard wire

    Anyone ever done this? I'm not prepared to buy any fancy blinds right now. But I am prepping for some serious sheetrock stuff in my house soon. And as usual, I try to lay down cat6 to the everywhere's. And speaker wires for an eventual whole-house audio setup. And HDMI for an eventual...
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    Disable top-lock mechanism for HF US General toolbox?

    I've got the rolling cart: http://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-chests-roller-cabinets/26-in-16-drawer-glossy-red-roller-cabinet-combo-67831.html Would like to disable the locking mechanism so the drawers can be opened even with the top lid closed. I tried searching the mega mods...
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    Best value LARGE upper/lower tool chest under $400?

    I want to replace my 26"W by 44" tall Craftsman rolling tool chest with something much larger. I'm severely constrained by budget but need more height room for an over-spilling tool collection! I'm just a DIY guy with occasional projects, so I don't need anything fancy. My old Craftsman was a...
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    12,000 BTU air conditioner @ Newegg for $189 shipped

    I've never heard of the manufacturer before but they have five 5 star reviews on their various models over on Amazon. Great deal on this AC, I just bought it for my ongoing garage remodel. I'll cut one wall stud and wall mount this kinda low towards the back of the garage for our HOT summer...
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    6mm recycled rubber underlayment in Austin, TX?

    Hey folks, does anyone here know of a seller in Austin, TX USA that sells 6mm recycled rubber underlayment? I need more of it and the last seller I used is no longer around. Shipping is too expensive. :shocking: Am needing 100-140 sq.ft of it for my current project. Then more in a few months.
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    Adding exterior water faucets

    Hi, I'm remodeling my two car attached garage. The walls are made from 2x4 and I've tapped PEX tubing to copper hot & cold pipes from a wall the garage shares with an indoor bathroom. I've run PEX from this location, all the way to the front of my garage and the next step is to install a...
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    Radiant barrier in 2 car garage w/no ridge vent?

    Hi, I'm 90% done installing RadiantGuard barrier in my two car attached garage. The garage has a tiny attic over it and there doesn't seem to be a "ridge vent" on it. The how-to video's I've watched for Radiant barrier installs, all talk about leaving 3-6" space at the top of the attic...
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