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Debating putting one of those floor cleaning robots in my garage to vacuum up dust to keep the floor clean as i dont always mop/vac it. curious if anyone has had good results, i didnt find much on this. Id assume it be able to go under the cars also.

Anyone else have issues with LED lights not lasting long? Our home was new construction, so all the bulbs were installed the same time. 2 of our bathroom fixtures have bad bulbs in them, one fixture gets used probably 2 times a day, the other maybe 2 times a week. Our pantry has had 2 out...

I put up a metal building in a commercial property a few years ago. I never had power run to it, but now I’m thinking of renting out the space. Any reason not to run 3 phase to it? The business around are industrial, auto and grow.

Sadly these were sitting outside covered in water when I found them. I’d say 90% of what you see is snapon or sk from a quick glance. I ordered some evaporust that will be here next week. Should I just soak the tools? One at a time, big batch? Scrub with anything? I do have an ultrasonic...

I have an accessory building that has 240v 30a going to it. I plan on renting it out but want to monitor how much energy they are using so I can bill it out. Do they make a device that will log a months worth? Only need it for the single circuit not the full meter.

Cant seem to find one, but i know they make them. Want it attached to something then i pull it to plug it in, instead of pulling it from the wall to the device. found a picture of what i am referring to. i could cut the ends off one, but would like to find one already made this way.

Looking to pick up a smoke machine to track some leaks on a friends car and just to have in the shop. I see there are box units and some canister types. They seem to do the same job. Anyone have one they are happy with? One that comes with the intake and vac adapters? thanks!

Had a metal building put up and looking for current lighting ideas. It’s just open from above with an angled collar/rafter going across. building is 16’ tall. 25x30 would want it to be well lit, but cost effective on electricity.

old water heater went out, replaced it with a GE GE30T10BAM 5500w 240v unit. Per the specs its requires a 30a circuit with 10ga, The old water heater had a fuse disconnect box panel with 2 30a time delay fuses about 2 feet away. I kept this same panel in place for the new one. Some reason...

Looking for any suggestions that may help out. I have about a 90ft run of 3/4 pvc conduit ran in my front yard. I am trying to get my fish tape through it and keep getting to about 85 feet, i just cant get past the last 90degree coming back up from the ground. There are 5 90degree bends in...

i am looking at sheds as i need to move all my garden tools out of my garage. The plastic ones they make these days seem really sturdy and well built compared to what i remember years ago. Are there any downsides these days to plastic over wood? Cost is over half that of wood for a similar size.

Never have I had a hinge break before on all the places I lived garage door is only 3 years old. Hinges just cheaply made now? Cloplay door.

This has always bugged me, have a gap where the expansion joint goes under the garage door weatherstripping. Bugs always come through here. What would you do to close this gap? I have thought of filling it on the ground, but then that would create water backup? anything to attach to the door...

I want to have on hand different types of TIG rod in different sizes. I can’t seem to find any place that sells just like 1lb of each type at a reasonable price. I don’t want to buy 10ths.

Need to replace some worn out ones on my welding cart, but can’t seem to find any in this size. 2.5” wheel 2” rod with -1/2 threaded stem. many ideas where to purchase from?

Property I have had a garage in the back that has 10ga running from a sub panel in the main building via metal conduit 2 hot and a neutral. There was a old fuse box disconnect there before. I want to replace it with another sub panel and breakers. I noticed there is no grounding rod on the...

I have my compressor in a room that is somewhat a pain to turn it on and off. Any ideas how to make this wireless? So I can turn on and off remotely? On the compressor is just a standard wall switch to make a connection. not sure if they make “smart” switches with the standard toggle to...

Found this today cleaning up my dads stuff, any idea what it is? Has a very heavy metal hex end connected to a reinforced hose. Has a plug for some power?

Cleaning up my late dads stuff and came across this lift. Can’t figure out what it’s for. It is very heavy, can barely move it. Has an air tank I’m guessing for its operation? also this engine, not sure what it came out of, anyone know? 4 cyl with carb. thanks!

I have these doors inside my house that go to a room that the kids use. It gets super loud in there from them. I want to keep it clear still. They make any type of sound insulating film? Or my only option to go like double pane?