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    weird wiring issue

    I recently installed a new outlet so I could power my lm 3800. Well, earlier I tried to close the door and nothing happened, there was no power. I found out that there is a light switch that was turned off and that was what was causing the issue. I traced the wires back and this is where it...
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    What is the worst shop you ever worked at?

    I worked at a small transmission shop a few years back and the owner/head rebuilder was a severe alcoholic who was on probation for a prior DUI. I had to drive him to work everyday. Well, one day, a guy brought his truck in for us to check out his ******. I don't know what my boss was thinking...
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    Help on Laminate Flooring???????

    It is very easy to install. The stuff you saw on the back of it is just the underlayment. If you get it without the padding on the back then you'll have to buy it in roll form. Most laminate sold now days is snap lock which is another plus. Just cut your door jambs and make sure you use spacers...
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    garage door question?

    Well I had the door adjusted this morning, it was about 1/4 turn too tight. I also installed weatherstripping around the doors, which definitely solved the problem. I also found some extra time to get my LM 3800 installed :).
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    garage door question?

    I'm going to go over everything with the guy tomorrow. He spent less than an hour installing it by himself and it was pretty hot that day, maybe he over looked some things.
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    garage door question?

    OK, cause the last door didn't. I also notice this one seems to move some when I close the back door, almost like if wind were blowing on it. I was thinking maybe the track could be slightly misaligned. Not sure though, I know very little about garage doors.
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    garage door question?

    So without the stripping it's normal for there to be a gap? The spring wasn't properly adjusted, they're coming back out tomorrow to fix it. Looks like they put an additional full turn on it. I can raise the door a foot and it will stay there. I bought the door from one company and had it...
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    garage door question?

    Yesterday I had a garage door installed and there seems to be a lot of light leaking in around the sides. Is this normal? I have yet to put up the weather stripping, but didn't have any on my old door and never had any light coming through.
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    What do you use to wash your tires?

    4:1 on tires and pretty much the really dirty stuff. I use 10:1 for lighter stuff like interiors and the dash. I love the stuff.
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    What smell do you hate the most (in the shop)

    Burnt transmission fluid.
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    Liftmaster 3800 lock

    I got it from Amazon. The seller was open door discount remotes.
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    Liftmaster 3800 lock

    That makes sense, just bothers me that it would allow for the door to be opened even that little bit.
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    Liftmaster 3800 lock

    I just received my 3800 today and was wondering if there is a reason the lock needs to be installed 3 inches above the roller?
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    Mounting torsion springs?

    That's what I was thinking of doing. Luckily, I just finished drywalling and still haven't got around to painting, just been to hot and humid here in coastal N. Carolina lately.
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    Mounting torsion springs?

    Thanks, I'll cut out the drywall where I need to mount the support.
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    Mounting torsion springs?

    I'm installing a new garage door and I previously dry walled over the header. The jambs are still exposed. Will I be able to install the bars center support on top of the drywall if the lag bolt is long enough to grab into the header?
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    insulation question

    Thanks, I've been thinking about it and will probably just go with a new insulated one. With the energy tax credit, it just seems more appealing.
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    insulation question

    Thanks. I saw the Lowes kit. How well does it knock down sound levels? That's kinda what I'm really trying to accomplish on top of keeping the temps right in there.
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    insulation question

    I just finished insulating my garage and have some left over batting. I was wondering if I could use it to insulate my garage door? Or would it be better to just go with foam board?
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