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Getting ready to insulate my garage. I've never installed batt insulation before and I've been watching lots of videos. There is one question I can't seem to find an answer to: Three of the walls are framed with 2x6s but one wall is framed with 2x8s. I was planning to use the same 5 1/2...

I'm looking for resources - books or websites - with some detailed info about framing and pouring floating concrete steps (see pic). I've poured some basic steps before but nothing like this. Any info would be much appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving!

I just bought a new to me house - circa 1955. It has a great 23 foot wide and 49 foot long unfinished garage/shop. It's a four car garage - 1 door - so the orientation is long and narrow. It will be used for a variety of automotive, motorcycle, and wood working projects. I will start wiring...

I have a piece of chrome finished diamond plate that a friend gave me. It is 10ft x 2ft. I want to rip it into 3 inch wide strips that are 10 foot long to use as base boards in my garage. Any suggestions on the best way to make long clean cuts like this? He suggested using an abrasive...

Looking for some guidance from all you experienced cabinet people out there. I am doing an extensive remodel of my garage. One of my main problems is not having enough floor space so I removed all the shelves and cabinets that took up floor space and I am going to build all hanging cabinets...

So my system is pretty simple and it works - a bunch of hooks on the wall but does anyone have a unique or interesting system for organizing the keys for their various vehicles and stuff? Would love to see some pics.

I don't use my blast cabinet much but when I do I am always frustrated with the lighting. The specialty bulbs for the cabinet aren't very good and they're a little expensive. I'm sure some of you have some creative lighting improvements you've made, let's see them please. Thanks

I am totally new to welding. I have a Millermatic 211 that I bought on Craigslist about 6 months ago and have been slowly trying to develop some skills. It came with a few extra tips but I'm on my last one. I also let the tip shroud touch the metal at one point and melted part of it...

Is it okay to store cans of spray paint laying on their side? Will it clog the nozzles? I would like to store them in a Rubber Made container but its not tall enough to store them upright. Thanks

I haven't posted here in awhile but i'm hoping you guys can give me some guidance. I bought a scissor lift and the freight company dropped it of today. They unloaded it on the ground right outside my garage on a pallet. I need to move it about ten feet into my garage and slide it under the...

I bought a pair of HVLP spray guns to paint a car with. It will be my first paint project. I am wondering about the air supply. I have a 5hp, 60gal, two stage Ingersoll Rand compressor. My question involves the hose. I understand you want to preserve as much CFM as possible with these guns...

I am a new member to this board but so for you have helped me install a heater and a 5hp Ingersoll Rand compressor in my garage. I'm currently working on installing a utility sink. I don't have a lot of plumbing experience so I am looking for guidance. I don't currently have hook-ups but it...

I need a little help with an air compressor set-up. I just got an Ingersol Rand 5 hp, 60 gal, 2 stage compressor. I have never had a compressor before and this is all new to me. I am getting more and more involved in a car project and felt this would help things along. I will be using the...

Hi - I'm new to the forum but I have a couple of garage projects going right now so I'm sure you'll hear from me a few times in the next month. I know these Mr. Heater installs have been discussed quite a bit so please be patient with me. I have a natural gas, 75,000 btu Big Max that I have...