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    My first tool Box

    So im looking to buy my first box. Being that i just bought my first house and am doing work to the garage, the box has to be cheap. I currently have a small amount of cheapo tools that has got me through building my hotrod, and loads of other projects. But rather spend less on a box and get...
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    Finding cheapest heating oil supplier? Near Boston, MA.

    I need to find a company to use for heating oil. I may switch over to natural gas, and plan on supplementing with solar thermal. So i don't want to sign a contract with a company and get screwed for switching. Im still looking into the options in my area. I have owned the how for less than a...
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    Solar water heating? Where can i learn more?

    So im interested in learning more about solar water heating. I eventually want to have radiant floor heating, and the way the garage and roof is designed i get direct sunlight from sunrise to set more or less. Im curious what is involved, i have a basic understanding, but i like details. I may...
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    Portable Propane Heater? What should i look for?

    Im looking to buy a propane heater asap! For now its going to be the main heat source in my garage. Its 24x28, has an opening to a loft where the heights point is at-least 20ft. Not to mention horrible insulation. Im not planning to keep it running all the time, just take the bite off when im...
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    Wood floor removed and replaced with Slab?

    Im replacing the second floor of my shop with a cement slab that will be held up with I beam, and so on. I know an engineer will have to do the planning, but who do i go to for the work? Regular construction company? They normally have their own CE to plan it correct? Im curious what to search...
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    What floor is right for me?

    So I'm trying to figure out what is best for my new garage. It will get a new slab with pex for radient heating, and to support a two post lift. Its a home shop, and I'll be doing everything from engine swaps, to hotrod and race car fab. At first I thought epoxy was my route, but after reading...
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    cleaner?

    So ive been looking for a good cleaner. I recently got a used front mount intercooler for my daily driver, but its grimmy. I searched for a good solution i could mix up in a tub and soak it over night. Nothing great came up. So for the past couple of days ive been pondering and realized tools...
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    ride on mower snow blower options

    So im soon to be in the market for a ride on. I have iust shy of an acre mostly grass. Along with 2 long driveways. Im looking for somethng used. That is fairly priced and has avaiable replacement parts. What are my options? Looking to spend around 1500 max since most of my $$$ is going twords...
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    Slab thickness? Radiant heat/ 2post lift/ second floor?

    So im passing papers on my first house next month at some point, and im far more excited for the garage than the house itself. The house needs minor work, and elbow grease, but the garage needs quite a bit more. First i need a new roof, simple enough. Wood below shingles should be ok, but we'll...
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