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We have a very old driveway getting replaced next year after a home reno (including garage expansion!). This old pot hole has become unbearable and I’m looking for an easy temporary fix for next year. Around 5 years ago I cut the tree root out from underneath the driveway (tree long gone) and...

This was in my kitchen nook, not my garage, but y'all are so knowable, I am sure someone here will know the answer. Through a combination of my lack of experience with TSP and very inadequate instructions on the box, I let TSP dry on the walls for around 30-60 minutes before rinsing the walls...

So I know this is a bit of a basic question, but I am positive someone here can shed some light (ha!) 60 year old garage with original wiring throughout most of it. I have a switch box with three switches. The middle switch clearly turns on and off the majority of the lights in the garage -...

I am attempting to sweat pipe for the first time this weekend and I think I have everything I need to get started, but I want to make sure. I am using 1/2 copper pipe with brass ball valves. This is the only kind of solder that they had at Lowes: Benzomatic Silver...

I am trying to R&R my old (probably 1950s) exterior door knob/lock combo. The door handle just snapped off, so I know its time. I have every possible thing removed that I can, but I cant figure out how to get the front key mechanism detached from the large pancake style mechanism that is in...

As I have mentioned elsewhere, I am currently living in my first home. My HVAC system is quite old (the A/C compressor is older than me!). My system has a Space-Guard 2200 air filter. Now known as Aprilaire. I know nothing about these kinds of filters. I see them referred to as "whole...

Very simple question on how to mount my 60 gallon vertical compressor: Should I use: 1) a horse stall mat or 2) four of these rubber anti-vibration pads: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001THXRP8/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Both have the same cost to me (pads cost $20 v. me driving an hour each way...

It is obviously a QT-5, but hard to discern any other specs from it or its age. Does look super old, but also doesnt look recent. Might be a good deal at $700 if its in decent shape, although some of the Modern QTs still have the high RPM engines...

So after searching through dozens of threads to try and compare noise levels of various entry level and high end compressors, I am surprised at the total lack of DB information on the internet. I think the forum here, with its proliferation of all types of users, is in the best situation to...

Quick question - If I am replacing my old and worn two prong outlets, should I replace them with more two prongs, or should I put in GFCI? What does code dictate? I have a house built in 1952. When we first moved in earlier this year, an electrician came in to fix an issue we had where the line...

Ok, so I searched around and saw this question asked a few times but could never find a direct answer. I have a great 5/8" water hose and fire nozzle that I love for washing the car. I recently bought this cheapo AMES hose reel to keep things nice and tidy...

I have been searching and looking around and I can't really figure out the answer I need. I know that certain vises have integrated anvils and that hammering on a vise without an anvil is basically a cardinal sin. What I am curious about is what kind of prohibited "hammering" are people...

Homak Pro 41" v. Homak H2PRO 26" v. Lowes 41" v. International Value 42 I just bought my first house with my wife and this is also my first garage. I am very excited to start fitting it out and finally finding a place for all of those tools I had stuffed into closets and under beds in my old...