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Thanks for the follow-up. I did some more digging. It looks like in order to activate Google Assistant with Chamberlain's MyQ - you HAVE to pay a subscription of $12/year. (there are convoluted hacks to get around this if one is so inclined) It kinda looks like that in order to get their...

In planning the build of a new home and shop, I want to incorporate openers that are compatible with Google Assistant (via Google Home/Nest?). Background: I'll also have a Nest thermostat, Nest doorbell, Nest protect and a couple cameras. I'll have a total of 3 or 4 separate GA doors: 1 on the...

Looking for some discussion, feedback and insights on the trade-offs of building 'up' more to add some space for a 2-car GA build. Have large lot but due to topography, setbacks, mature trees - actually don't have a lot of space. What I would 'Like' to build: I would 'like' to build an...

Yes - that's it - thanks! Using the correct term saltbox - I'm seeing lots of examples. Now that I'm looking at it - I don't see a hip-roof as being conducive. Thanks again - this helps a lot

...I want to say I've seen the occasional 2-car detached GA that incorporates a 2nd story - but the 2nd story is only half the size of the GA below. But looking around - haven't found any yet. Might incorporate 2nd floor into a continuous hip roof. Awkward description I know - maybe something...

Just out of curiosity - can they put up a metal frame and metal roofing but rather than attach metal siding to it - instead attach say OSB to the metal supports and go to stucco (and rock) siding from there? (Roof would still be a metal standing seem matching house). I don't know about overall...

Unincorporated area - no such building dept. But it would be an 'engineered slab' thru a service he uses. (I'm also lucky in that both lots are very stable compared to other areas in the region) He'll build 'any' size but has some 'popular sizes' such as 24X30 w/ 24X24 carport, etc... That one...

OK - thanks! I see now girts are the horizontal members.... Some further questions to make sure I'm understanding this correctly... Girts are sandwiched between the xterior siding and vertical columns right? So can make continuous horizontal runs w/ electric w/o drilling? And recepticle boxes...

Here is an image of the type of metal building I'm referring to: We have two properties we are selecting between to ultimately build house (& shop) on. Neighborhood #A allows outbuildings identical to the one above. They like a little masonry part ways up on the front side only...

I currently have a 22X26X8, 2 car detached shop (separate from house & attached GA) - wood frame construction. We are looking at having a retirement home built. As part of the deal I'll get at least comparable to what I've got (if not a bit bigger, taller and maybe a carport). One of the...

I have a Makita N9514B 4" angle grinder. It only turns 6,000 RPM which seems low compared to the specs I see for cutoff tools. Adequate? Or should I still get say a 3" cutoff tool (around $25 from Northern, etc.)? (I do have an air powered cutoff tool but it consumes a lot of air and I'm...

I'm starting down the ride of a new house. For the attached GA I was thinking of having the builder just leave it empty and I'll put some cabinets up at 4.5 - 5 ft on the walls for storage to keep the GA 'clean'. Or I could have the builder install some. Looking at some simple clean cabinets w/...

I have an older Overhead brand chain type GA opener for a single bay door - Overhead model Passport 286. DESCRIPTION: It has a vertical shaft motor that turns the sprocket(s) for the chain above. The chain has stops (I put extras for safety) mounted on it that hit limit switches. At the top of...

FWIW if you purchase the MityVac outside their traditional distributors - no warranty. So if you get it on say Amazon - no manufacturer warranty but can get it elsewhere for about double. Seems strange it's offered under eBay prime and seller is identified as "Mityvac" but not 'Amazon'. I guess...

So we know Stanley B&D bought Craftsman a while back and now some of their hand tools and power tools are showing up at Lowes via B&D - got me to thinking about some questions but can mostly just speculate on specifics... I'm assuming B&D now owns craftsman.com website and it's largely separate...

My old simple 1960s plastic 'push in and hold' tester cracked. Will use a (new) tester occasionally on anything from 2-stroke power equipment to old school garden tractor or '71 Chevy SB. I'm down to the following 3 brands... Comments...? MityVac 5530 $67 (also OEM'd for discontinued...

I'd forgotten about... Resurrecting this thread and see if anyone considered it. Thanks

Here's a retractible flourescent drop light similar to my old one Done some looking real quick just now - didn't find any options with a drop in charger base - Mostly USB. Here's a Craftsman work light - but it has the little barrel connector for recharging... no 'drop in' a charger holder...

Wow - great feedback - thanks so much! Yep - I'll definitely confirm the thread beforehand. And I like that Astro model too - interesting. I've wondered about digital - they must include an A2D converter - so I assume they can only be as good as their A2D. And is an A2D any more accurate than...

Currently using a retractible 13W flourescent tube (GX23 base) type Craftsman drop light - works OK but I don't think I'd miss the retractible cord... Was considering some sort of rechargeable LED work light. Maybe a magnet mount? A hook to hang it from a hood with? Like the idea of being able...