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I know this isn't necessarily garage related, but it is general..... and I know there's a wealth of knowledge around these boards so I figured I would ask here. Apologies if this is against any rules, etc. I'm planning on getting a few yards of topsoil and compost to fill some(various sizes and...

I've been having issues with water puddling next to the side of my garage. The stone walkway is pitched towards the garage, so I know this is the start of the issue. Attached below is the area I'm speaking of. Not in the pictures is a gutter system the drains to the back(which consequently...

What does the neutral/white wire do for a ceiling fan? On the one I have there is the green wires that are grounds, the blue is power to lights(which are not in the fan so not used), black for power, and white for neutral. But what does the neutral wire actually do? What is it's function?

Does anyone have any personal experience with US General compressors from Harbor Freight? I've been comparing the Husky 60 gallon from home depot, and Campbell Hausfeld from Lowes, and they are basically the exact same. both have mixed reviews from what I've seen. So I decided to swing by HF...

Hey guys, I'm in need of a little help trying to diagnose a problem with my compressor that popped up last night. I have a Craftsman 25 gallon compressor, similar to the one pictured here... Last night I kicked it on to fill, and walked in the house to get away from the sound. Came out...

well, it's getting awefully cold here in Buffalo these days, and I got rid of my wood stove in the shop, so now it's time to get some heat out there. I feel I would be best served with a sealed combustion heater, as I work with fiberglass, body fillers, paint, etc on a regular basis. After a...

Big Maxx.......combustion question im looking into picking up a 45k BTU Big Maxx. My question is, will I have any issues with chemicals? More specifically, I do alot of fiberglass and body filler work, and want to make sure the fumes will not combust with this heater. I got rid of my wood...

i know this has topic been beat to death, but I read thru all the other links i could find and im still unsure here. Im looking into a new compressor. I currently run a 26 gallon i believe it is(crafstman) and it hasnt done the job for quite a while. I do alot of body work and DA sander work...

I've insulated all the walls, and covered with OSB. now I'm looking to insulate the roof. wondering what the best bang for my buck is? I thought about using normal insulation rolls, but not sure it would be as cost effective as i would also need to buy the foam "channels" to allow the air to...

My Garage Re-build *75 + pics* after last years "October Storm" here in buffalo, my my garage really took a beating, and I was unsure how long the roof would continue to stand. Now the garage/shop is my lifeline....not to mention my car is stored there. needless to say I was concerned for my...

I've been reading for hours about heating a garage, and still have yet to come to any conclusions. the past 2 years I have been heating my garage with a wood burning stove and a blower, which was in the garage when I bought the house. There is also a gas heater in the garage that i have never...