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As usual, I’ll take the opposing side. We built a 32x54 shop on our lot so I’d have someplace to work. it was ok for a while, but eventually it got a little cramped. A 48’x75’ building a mile away from the house. (a half mile as the crow flies) became available for a decent price so I bought...

I like to dig mine out in the winter. They don’t transfer heat out of your fingers like a steel ratchet does.

Agreed. That’s why I suggested looking at ACDelco. Is Hypertough being dropped by Walmart, or is that just Hart?

If you’re looking for inexpensive deep 1/2” drive impact sockets, Tractor Supply is clearancing their 10 piece house brand impacts for $10.99. That’s $1.10/socket. There’s a link in the Hot Deals section. My store’s site shows they have seven sets of the metrics on hand, but the manager...

Maybe try switching to led lighting to replace incandescent or florescent. They’re pretty inexpensive and efficient these days. Anyone remember the hysteria and hoarding when incandescent bulbs were being phased out? How many of you guys still have a closet full of those obsolete energy hog...

Watch Wes Work doesn’t post much on YouTube anymore, but several years ago he was talking about the little ACDelco in glowing terms. Like I said, I’ve seen professional mechanics using them, too. That doesn’t mean they’re equal to a M12 or Dewalt costing twice as much. Even the cheap Husky...

My induction heater is batting 100% so far, and doesn’t require practice or skill.

There are lots of non government social services programs out there, most run largely by non profits. That’s in addition to the government agencies. Examples include Little Brothers, Meals on Wheels, Catholic (and Lutheran) Services, Salvation Army, and more. Little brothers, for example...

That’s way above my pay grade.

The ACDelco 1209-P2 for $74.99 has 45 ft lbs and seems like a better deal. edit: oops, it’s 3/8, not 1/4” drive, so I guess that’s out. No personal experience, but I have seen ACDelco tools used in professional settings.

A small utility closet for the mop, bucket, broom, dustpan, spare TP, and cleaning supplies like soap,etc. Wall mounted air blower / hand dryer and a soap dispenser. Maybe for both powdered hand soap for big jobs and regular jello sanitizer for regular cleanup.

I resisted getting an induction heater but finally sprung for an Amazon brand six or eight weeks ago. Settled on a 1400 watt, and love it. I really like that I don’t have to break out the torches. The open flame and sparks from the torches scare me a little.

I’ve used them since the late sixties, plus many other brands including Proto, Wright, SnapOn, SK, and a dozen more. Most recently bought the Overdrive and V series tools to stock the Az garage. No complaints.

Busy week. Kind of long, with some important garage content, and a gimpse into why I often don’t get as much done in the shop as planned. Tuesday my son helped me set up the Starlink antenna at the shop. I leased one for the house, and paid the $200 installation fee last Saturday. Well worth...

Wasn’t sealed. I had poured some out years prior to make sure the lantern still worked, then put the can on the concrete floor of an unheated shed. I didn’t really look at it, and tossed it. I’ve had the same thing happen with 5 gallon steel snowmobile fuel cans and the “classic” five gallon...

I’ve had old cans of Coleman fuel rust out at the bottom seam, and drain all the fuel. Not sure if they rusted from the inside (condensation from heat/cold cycles) or from the outside. Quite a surprise when you go to refuel the (obviously) rarely used lantern or stove and the can of fuel you...

A downstairs laundry works when you’re young and able, but is a terrible idea for the elderly And eventually age catches up with us. The current house sounds like it’s not his forever house.

I have a Biilco door and I hate it. If an outside entrance is feasible, build a proper adtwith a conventional 36” or larger man door..

Mine are on the shelf behind one of my grandfathers circa 1940 toolboxes, still in the folding plastic case. My mother was a sucker for Bob Villa’s sales pitch. I still have the Craftsman brace and bit set she got me for Christmas when I asked for a drill. I guess she didn’t know I meant a...

Depends on your age, but sooner or later it’s probable that one or both of you won’t be able to deal with the stairs anymore, making an eventual move almost inevitable. It might be prudent to move. Also, some of the features described on your current home aren’t so much desirable upgrades as...