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I’m moving and taking my Direct Lift 4 post lift with me. What’s the best way to empty the hydraulic fluid without making a mess? Anybody done this before? There’s no drain in the bottom of the plastic reservoir. I'm thinking that I'll need to take off the whole motor with reservoir...

I guess this is my day for electrical questions. I installed a 400W metal halide wall pack light yesterday. It did not come with a photocell for dusk to dawn operation so I added one. I just screwed the photocell into one of the ports on top of the housing. I completed the work outside...

When adding a subpanel I know you are supposed to isolate the ground and neutral in the subpanel. My question is what exactly is the “electrical” definition of an isolated ground and neutral in the subpanel? In the main panel the grounding bar is bonded to the box. Neutrals (white) and...

I just had a 40x60 steel building erected and I'm getting ready for the lighting. I have a question about installing exterior wall lights. How do you install junction boxes in areas where there are no girts for attachment? The building is insulated.

I have an 8 foot long section of WC281 circular waveguide (copper) that I would like to fabricate into a cooling tower coming off of my compressor. This copper tube is almost 3" in diameter. It has flanges on both ends with grooves for o-rings, which I have as well. It can easily be made air...

I always wanted to learn how to weld, but never got around to learning. The other day I took the plunge and bought a MIG welder. Before I start learning I need to buy the required accessories. Other than gloves and helmet can someone provide a list of items I need? I will probably enroll in...

Is a 3000 psi, 2.8 gpm pressure washer a good size for general household and shop (hobby) use?

I have searched the web diligently trying to find reflectors like the ones used over the tables at Outback Steakhouse. I just want to buy the reflectors and build my own light fixtures. Anyone know of a source? I have searched using the words workshop light, work light, barn lights, brooder...

I’m building an office in my garage that I will be painting in school colors. The trim will be black. I’m thinking of using trim for the inside wall corners as well (painted black). I assume the drywall corners would not necessarily need to be taped and mudded in this scenario. Is this correct?

I'm using wide planks for my interior walls. It sure would be easy to put in the loose insulation as I go up with the planks. Does loose insulation settle too much to be used this way? There's a run of blocking between the studs so there will be two cavities instead of one.

I'm thinking of buying a 36" drum fan, belt driven, for air circulation and ventilation. Tractor Supply has them for $199. Would anyone recommend a different kind/type of portable fan?

If a 4 post lift is movable with castors how is the wiring arranged? Do you use a cord as opposed to hard wiring?

I'm planning on insulating the perimeter walls of my detached garage using batt insulation with vapor barrier. I also have an office and therefore an interior wall. I want to insulate it because the office will be heated/cooling all the time while the garage part will not. It should be ok to...

Part of my garage foundation walls are exposed inside. What is the best cement product to fill in the foundation wall tie holes and patch some minor honeycombing? A sand mix or non shrink grout perhaps? I will be painting them after smoothing the finish.

I just completed a sub-panel installation in my new detached garage. I have a problem I cannot figure out. The sub-panel has power, but I cannot get any items to work off of it. I’ve tried a drill and lamp to no avail (both work in the house). Voltage at the sub-panel measures (with VOM)...

I've seen a few references here related to the Home Depot 8' fluorescent light fixtures with four 4' t8 bulbs. Has anyone had any problems with the wiring? The instructions say the sockets with the blue wires from the ballast goes at the end, but they will not reach anything but the center...

A sealer was applied to my concrete floor when it was installed. Can I still use an epoxy finish on it? Are the preparations the same as unsealed concrete?

I was thinking of buying one of these kits at Costco for $199. It seemed like a great buy for a framing nailer, finish nailer and brad/stapler. Does anyone have any input on the quality of these? I felt ok until I started seeing "used" and "reconditioned" kits posted on eBay and other...

I have completed a 36’ x 48’ shop, except for the interior. Of everything to consider when building this shop I have fretted over what to use for the interior walls the most. I do not want drywall, so some sort of paneling would have been the obvious choice; however, I have found a good deal...