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Just hoping for a sanity check here. I've never installed a mini-split so not 100% certain about the ins and outs of the install. When planning my garage renovation I earmarked an area (red box in picture below) for a possible mini-split install but now that the time has come I realized I made a...

I have a very small garage (~320sqft) that I'm trying to setup as a space where I can work on all types of projects. My focus is usually automotive but generally tinker on whatever needs tinkering so it varies a lot. One 4' section of my bench is also dedicated as my home office / computer...

I’d like to install a 24” deep by ~12’ long shelf on the left wall of my garage and looking for some suggestions and ideas for how best to support it from above. Since it’s so high up I don’t plan on storing heavy things up there but 300-500lbs maybe is a realistic estimate of what it would need...

I picked up a Shure workbench that I’d like to use for my workbench build. I’m currently disassembling to get it ready for powder coating and seeing what sort of refreshing it may need. Here’s a pic: The drawers and doors use plastic rollers (no bearing). They’re riveted on. For the most part...

I'll be embarking on a workbench build soon and although I'm almost done drawing up the basic designs I've hit a little bit of a wall with what sort of feet to put on them. Specifically, this will be two benches - one Steevo style bench with a wood top that will house my tool box and then a...

Seems a little odd but my garage has 2x4 wall framing sitting on top of a 2x6 sill plate. I'll soon be putting up drywall and am starting to think about how to finish where the wall and floor meet. Here's what the side walls look like: And on the back wall it looks like there used to be a...

I know this is a little regionally specific but I also know we've got a decent amount of members down here in SoCal. I'm starting a simple garage renovation and in order to maximize space would like to go custom with my cabinets rather than use off the shelf options. I'm not interested in trying...

Starting a garage renovation shortly. Some roof framing fixes are up first, followed by converting the door to a high lift that follows ceiling, then all new elec, insulation and drywall. So, time to start planning the lighting as I want to figure that out before we start elec. Garage info: 17'...

I'll try to keep this short and concise. Currently researching various aspects of a planned garage remodel. Mild, southern california climate. In the winter it usually dips into the high 30's for a handful of random days, but usually lows are 40's & 50's. Will see plenty of 90 deg days in the...

Currently have a ~20+ year old Ridgid that was a hand-me-down from my dad. It's quite heavy and although it used to work great it's been troublesome for a few years now. I don't do a ton of woodworking but have used it to build planter boxes, workbenches... I find my use is normally cutting 2x...

TLDR: I know this has been discussed a little but despite doing a ton of searching here and all over the internet I haven't found any photos to help my decision. It seems all the businesses that do epoxy (or similar flaked floors) are of the opinion that a single color flake looks bad. I've only...

Bought this years ago with intention of using it in my garage and have come to the realization I'm never gonna lay this down and that I'd be better off getting it out of storage. Blue II Item #56812 135sqft (3 boxes) Stone White Item #52127 407sqft (7 boxes + 92 loose tiles) Looking for...

I recently picked up a Clamptite tool and have plans to make some new garden hoses and air lines. I then realized I should probably invest in some decent flush cutters. I have a couple basic sets of nippers but non that are flush and most are made for softer materials. I've mainly been buying...

This may be a long shot, and forgive me if this isn't the right forum but none of the others seemed more appropriate. My wife and I are starting to think about remodeling our kitchen and bathroom. I've also been wanting to rehab my small 2 car garage (insulation, drywall, vault the ceiling) or...

Hoping to get a little assistance here on determining how I should frame some overhead storage in my garage. Might not be relevant, but worth mentioning, that this storage is going to be temporary - I'll probably use it for 3-6mon prior to being taken down for a larger remodel project. I'm aware...

For a long time it's been known that the US General tool boxes/carts from Harbor Freight have been the best value out there. I've got a couple myself and they have been great. But, looking at replacing two, older, smaller boxes with one, larger, newer one. Prices on these US General boxes have...

When I bought my Quickjack I purchased both the AC and DC power units. I used the 12V one a few times but found myself really only needing the AC version so have decided I should pass this on to someone who will use it. No functional issues with it at all. The only minor thing worth noting is...

Well, I'm finally fed up and motivated to get the compressor out of my tiny garage to help free up some space. The only practical spot I have to relocate it is outside and I've never had an outside compressor before and wanted to make sure I'm not missing any potential issues. As you can see in...

I saw a home nearby for sale and it had some interesting insulation in the ceiling/roof. Now that I think about it I feel like I have seen this type before but not sure where. Eventually I would like to insulate my vaulted ceiling. I’ve researched options but never came across this in my...

Maybe more venting here than anything, but maybe some great ideas will pop up. I've got a 17'x19' garage in my backyard (small, 5k sqft property) and have come to the conclusion that the layout just does not work for me and I'm convinced there's a much better way to lay things out. The layout...