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I have an 8ft workbench area that needs lighting. The bench area is surrounded on three sides - two adjacent side walls and a back wall. There is approx. 36" of open space above the workbench area. I may install cabinets in this area above the workbench. Above the open workbench space is a...

I need to spray paint some shellac based primer on MDF doors for my garage and oak cabinet doors for my laundry room. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive 110V sprayer? thanks, Mordi

I built some medium density fiberboard (mdf) cabinet doors in my garage and primed them with a shellac based (BIN) primer. I then sanded them with 220 grit and used a small foam (smooth surface) roller to put on a coat of water based paint. The finished surface appears as if it has roller marks...

My wife asked me to purchase a hand sander to be used to refinish a wooden bench that is outside our house. Also, the sander will be used to help refinish the cabinet doors in our laundry room (prior to painting). She asked if I could possibly find one that collects the "dust" in a bag - to...

I need a shed to store my lawnmower, weed wacker, blower, spreader, etc. Too busy to build one and am thinking about something that is low (read "no") maintenance. Sears has a sale on a Suncast 7.5 x 3ft shed with a floor for $459 (regularly $599). It is a resin material, comes with 2 doors and...

I have 2 DW 9057 7.2 Volt batteries for my cordless screwdriver and one of the batteries has just gone bad. A replacement battery is approx. $29. Just wondering how long before the other battery goes bad and should I just buy 2 replacement batteries ($58) or should I purchase a new tool? I have...

I was thinking of building a storage cabinet with a foot controlled latch installed on the base to hold each of the side doors in place. The idea is that the cabinet doors would fully open only when the latch is released. I have looked and been unable to find that type of latch anywhere...

My apologies if this subject appears to be off topic, but there is a tie in to the garage :) The 300W low voltage power pack (transformer) for one of my outdoor lighting runs is located on the wall in my garage. The system has worked for 2-3 years like a champ until a few days ago. I only have...

Sometime in the future, I would like to build a built in stone BBQ island in my backyard. The area I have in mind is a stamped concrete pad located under open air patio, adjacent to the house. The concrete on the patio is approx. 4 inches thick and reinforced with rebar. 1) Can I use the...

I was thinking about buying some reconditioned tools (i.e. miter saw and nailer) from Amazon. The tools will be for occasional use, just around the house. Has anybody purchased reconditioned tools thru Amazon? - Any issues/problems/concerns. The reports I have read on line all look so favorable...

I am building some wardrobe type closets/cabinets (with sliding doors) in the back and side of my garage. The closets/cabinets have a 1 ft pocket at each end where I plan on mounting some shelves. Not sure if shelves will go on the back wall of the closet/cabinet or a slat wall. Where should I...

Just wondering if anyone that is into woodworking has a race deck floor? Any issues or concerns with woodshavings/sawdust ? :headscrat Thanks, Mordi

I purchased a 96" workbench at Costco that is approx. 24" deep and 37" high. I want to build some cabinets above the bench and install lighting under the cabinets. My original thought was to have (3)x 32" long cabinets, 17" deep and perhaps 16" high, but I open to other possibilities. For the...

As part of my planned garage makeover, I am building an enclosure for the water heater and solar tank. Also building a storage area in the rear and side of the garage. Just wondering if I should also finish the floor in these areas in the same manner as the rest of the garage (i.e. epoxy or...

As part of my garage makeover, I was thinking I would like to have an air hose handy so I could inflate the tires as needed. However, I would like to keep the hose hidden when not in use. I was thinking of storing it on a reel - perhaps inside a cabinet :headscrat. Maybe a slot in the cabinet...

I am in the process of planning for the back wall of the garage (std 2 car 400 sq ft) and the current plan calls for a workbench and home built cabinets. For the workbench, my original thoughts were a 6 ft workbench that consisted of 2 craftsman tool cabinets (on wheels) with a piece of butcher...

I have about 18 ft or so along the back wall of my garage that I would like to use for enclosed storage and a workbench area. I am thinking about cabinets that are approx. 72 inches in height, 16 inches deep and have sliding doors. (Need the sliding doors sue to space limitations). Has anyone...

I have about 18 ft or so along the back wall of my garage that I would like to use for enclosed storage and a workbench area. I am thinking about cabinets that are approx. 72 inches in height, 16 inches deep and have sliding doors. (Need the sliding doors sue to space limitations). Has anyone...

I am looking at the Direct Lift Pro-Park - 8 Plus from Greg Smith. This lift is similar to the Direct Lift Pro Park - 8S but it can lift the vehicle higher. (The max lift height is 72" for the Pro-Park 8S vs. 86" for the Pro-Park 8 Plus). While I don't plan on lifting the vehicle to the 86"...

I have two air vents on the back wall of my garage. One vent is approx 7 feet off the garage floor and the other vent is approx 18" from the floor. The vents are square in shape and approx. 14" in size. I would like to install tall cabinets across the back wall of the garage and if I do, they...