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    DuroMax XP10000EH Dual Fuel

    Does anyone have experience with one of these generators? DuroMax XP10000EH Dual Fuel
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    Air compressor

    Picking up an Emglo GC compressor soon. Need some info on it. It’s out of one of the stores my company recently closed. It’s got very limited use and just needs cleaned up. Thoughts? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NLuINZBJbg2qKUzmU3UsJw7-6HBia1gD/view?usp=drivesdk...
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    Whole Home Generator

    Looking for advice on a good Whole Home Generator. Will likely be connecting it to the natural gas currently at the home. Thoughts?
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    Wheeled seat/stool

    What's everyone using for a wheeled seat or stool to sit on when detailing or working on the bottom areas of you cars? I've got a cheap craftsman seat but am looking for something more comfortable with a back on it. I'm looking at this one but it's pricey...
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    Garage door seal

    So I had my high lift kit and Liftmaster 8500 installed today. There is only one issue. Since the tracks kick back away from the wall, the top panel of the door does not contact the rubber trim seal around the opening. The installer said he could adjust the door out a bit more, but the seal...
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    Garage door

    Ok guys, what's the average cost one would expect to have tracks changed to the high lift style and a lift master jackshaft opener installed to acommodate a 4 post lift? This is for an 8x18 insulated garage door. Just checking as the lift installer told me $1800. I'm not sure if he's including a...
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    Automotive Equipment Installation - Charlotte

    Has anyone in the Charlotte, NC area ever dealt with these guys for a lift ? Automotive Equipment Installation - Charlotte http://wegotlifts.com/ From their testimonial page, it looks like most people are happy with their services. I would be using them because they are local and can do the...
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    Wall mount fan?

    What's a good wall mount (possibly oscillating) fan for a two car garage? I see northern tool has some for around $99 but most of the reviews say they are noisy and vibrate quite a bit.
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    Bendpak HD-9

    Guys, I know this subject has been beat to death already, but I've got questions regarding the Bendpak HD-9. I see that Northern Tool is a reseller of Bendpak lifts and they have a local warehouse where I live. Not sure if they would have it shipped there or not, but it would be convenient if...
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    Solar powering a garage?

    Has anyone tried using solar power to feed their detached garage instead of hooking up to the house power? If so, what does it generally cost to set up and any issues with it? My garage is a 20x20 with no power currently. Just looking for an alternative.
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    French drain around slab?

    Has anyone put in a French drain around their slab for drainage away from the foundation? It looks like I'm going to have to do this as my new garage is at the same level as the driveway and surrounding soil which is allowing rain water to come in under the walls. Contractor suggested a French...
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    New 20x20 garage flooring option

    Considering flooring options for a new 20x20 garage that I will be using for a restoration. I will be doing quite a bit of welding etc.... and want something that will seal the concrete but not chip/flake get damaged in the process. Considering VCT or stained / sealing the bare concrete. I'm...
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    DIY Grading & Footers?

    Who here has done their own grading and dug the footers? I am running into some issues with the garage I am going to have built. The one contractor can meet my budget for the structure as long as I do the grading and dig the footers. He says his guy would charge him $3 grand to do the work, but...
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    Wood-Tex Products Garage

    Has anyone had experience with Wood-Tex Products for a Garage? http://www.woodtex.com/
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    Pole barn pricing?

    So I've been shopping around for estimates to get a garage built 24x32 w/ 10' walls with vinyl siding and shingled roof HOA rules :-( So far I only have one estimate from a local builder that specializes in garages, but they quoted me $42k for everything minus insulation which I am opting to...
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    Steel frame building with vinyl siding?

    Has anyone done a Steel frame / red iron building with vinyl siding? Would it be cheaper than stick built?
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    Adams Truss?

    Anybody have experience with Adams Truss out of Arkansas? They are a steel truss manufacturer like miracle truss was. A member of another forum I am on has one of thier buildings he is using for a garage and I wonder if it is with looking into. I would only get the trusses and legs from them as...
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    Hire a contractor or be the contractor???

    So I live in South Carolina just south of Charlotte NC and I have been trying to get estimates on adding a third bay (15 x 24 w/ scissor trusses) to my existing 2 car attached garage. It will need to have ceiling height for a future 4 post lift. A few contractors have not called back. Not sure...
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    Reinforce the floor for 4 post lift?

    So I am getting quotes to add a third bay to my existing garage and it's WAY more than I want to spend. So I am going back to my original plan to put in a high lift door kit with a jack shaft opener and a 4 post lift. I have heard from a few of the contractors stating that I will need to...
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    Adding third bay?

    Have any of you added a third bay onto your existing two car garage that is attached to the house? Looking for ideas and pics if you have them.
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