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I want to utilize the small space above the garage door attached to the ceiling. Unfortunately it’s only 9” but it would be great for smaller tools I rarely use, wood 2x4’s etc. I can’t seem to find any commercial ceiling mounts that are 8” in height… Any suggestions?

Finally (almost) done with my electric water heater swap. I “feel” like the job ended up good! Quite the job though…ended up entirely taking out the partition wall. Still have left to: 1) move the doorbell electrical box, 2) solder the PRV to the wall (ran out of map gas yesterday doing it...

New water heater is taller than existing supply and return water heater lines. Would you all recommend I pull off the drywall and move it inside the wall up, or just do a 90 upwards? Is all the extra drywall effort worth it in this case? How would you all tackle this?

This wall that “hides” the water heater in the garage. I need to remove it so the new heat pump water heater can go there (needs the space). No structural engineer here…but does this look safe to chop down so I can use the space to enlarge the water heater platform? I assume it’s NOT...

Hi all…advice on this wall. With the tax credits gone in 2026, my thought is replace this electric water heater with a new GE Profile heat pump water heater. Problem is space. Won’t fit…enclosure is 24” and the new GE unit is 24”. If I remove the enclosure wall I can probably get the 7”...

Pentek Big Blue filter...It just keeps leaking from the threads (leak is from housing to adapter) Its 3/4 NPT, I got myself a NPT to GHT adapter. I have thread tape on it...still leaks. What am I missing here? Is the adapter not long enough to seal properly?

Got (3) insulation contractors out. I can feel the air leaking from the units in the attic, and was interested in getting more insulation to bring me up to R38 here in Arizona. Contractor A ---- He inspected attic for 10mins up there, didnt say much other than they'd seal ducts at plenum that...

Got my indoor unit mounted today for the garage. Used these inserts to ensure 100% no kinks in the lineset as I bent it close to the wall, worked a charm! I have gone straight down the wall, and plan to use a flexible piece for the final run into the side of the outdoor unit. How would you all...

Installing a mini split in the attached garage. The ceiling in the garage has fiberglass insulation, great. But when I cut into the walls, unfortunately I found none. One wall gets sun all day long so I feel that side in particular is a non-negotiable or it will just radiate heat through. Whats...

2 car garage -- Spent most of the day today adding 1.5" Foamular NGX to the garage door. I had a new spring installed probably a year or so ago... Is it necessary that I get a new spring, or just let it run until it breaks and address it then?

Anyone able to give me advice on size of mini split for garage? -Phoenix AZ so 110F summers -Attached Garage is standard 2 car, about 20 x 15 -Northeast facing -insulated walls, will be insulating the garage door this week. Everything online is saying either 18k or 24k unit. Downside to going...

Opinions please -- Can I tackle a 'PORTION' of this myself? Only electrical experience is running some new wires behind drywall to add extra electrical outlets etc, nothing quite this level. Goal: Add a 100amp subpanel from Main Breaker to Garage. For mini split, extra 110v and 220v outlets...

Completely new here and need some guidance-- Bosch RA1171 router table. I have the Freud shaker bit set 99-762. What is the standard procedure to set the heights so that each intersect perfectly together? What is the trick here?

Anyone point me or give a suggestion for a flat ceiling rack solution above my garage door that is SLIM at under 10”? I want to store plywood sheets 4x8 here…but I don’t have much room…up to 4x8 so offcuts in any size would fit. I can’t find any typical ceiling racks this small. Thinking out...

I want to get more power into the garage so I can get 220v — I want to be able to run a mini split and a dedicated circuit for my air compressor and futureproof EV charger. My breaker is unfortunately on the other side of the house…two story house -- (SLAB and attached garage) What’s a...

I want to build a miter station and other than the Festool (probably more than I want to spend at $1700...) My existing Dewalt 779 wont work. There is the Rigid, Makita, Bosch GCM12SD, Wen and Metabo... Each one appears to have negatives to them. The Matika the rails don't slide for bevel cuts...

Here's the right side right now AS-IS. Current PLANS: 1) Move 56" toolbox to the (left side) next to the 26" toolbox. Buy the 56" Top Chest for extra storage 2) Put my 30 gal air compressor in the (back right) corner next to fridge. 3) Build lower and upper cabinets that run the length of the...

Brand new -- I plan to build my own garage cabinets and I want to go with Shaker style doors which I need a router table for. Space is a concern as the garage is already very full....also the fact I am a brand new to it and the current expected usage. No real budget. Would anyone recommend a...

Going to be punching a hole through the drywall and converting the space under my staircase for storage. I will drywall the whole interior, but I am not sure what would best lighting solution? It doesnt need extensive lighting coverage, but whats the suggestions? LED Pucks sound the simplest...

follow up on my last thread a few weeks ago... Last year I had HVAC company put in (two) 3tn Trane XR16's and matched TEM6 air handlers. Fast forward a year later, and both units seem to be underperforming. I want to try and see if anybody could look at these pressures and tell me if anything...