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My first paid detail job--been practicing on my own cars for a year building my skills, tools, and supplies. I went with the Maguire's 2-step microfiber system and glad I did. Check out the clarity difference in the paint on the door, and the scratch removal. That's my Harley in the side...

I plan to only use my garage heater when I'm working and don't need to keep the garage temp at 40 or more all the time, which is how the unit is set up from the factory. After a lot of research I want to add a switch to turn off my Fahrenheat 5000 garage heater, but allow the fan to continue...

After a lot of research I want to add a switch to turn off the heating element to the Fahrenheat unit but allow the fan to continue running. Marley tech support advised to wire "the proper" switch [which I think is this 30 amp industrial switch]in series with the built-in thermostat at...

I have a 2-car attached garage in Maryland. Do construction codes allow a 9"X9" plastic access panel to be installed in the ceiling? I have 5/8 inch fire-rated drywall installed all around, which is code. I want to be able to access the area above the ceiling that runs from the front of the...

I'm a safety conscious homeowner with basic electrical knowledge but am not a licensed electrician. I need to determine an appropriately rated dimmer switch for a lighting fixture to be installed on the ceiling of my garage. I'm planning to add a 14/2 branch line off of an outlet that is part...

I am installing a 60-inch industrial ceiling fan in my 2-car garage to cool some in the summer. I have 8 fluorescent lights hanging around the perimeter of the garage, currently suspended from the factory chains. Light housings hang just below fan blades to prevent throwing shadows, but I'm...

I'm deciding between the glossy Race Deck finish [Tuffshield] and the standard finish for my attached 2-car garage. It's a home garage and I'm finishing it into a nice showplace for my Harley, and also to detail cars. While I like the look of the glossy Tuffshield, I wonder if it dulls over...

There's a free digital image for you linked to this post--an original Harley Logo that I created with Photoshop [100DPI jpg confirmed to look clear when printed at 3'X8" size]. This Garage Journal site wouldn't allow the attached image because it's too large, but if you click the this link...

I'm a safety conscious homeowner who understands electricity basics. Attached 2-car garage. I prefer the finished drywall look, not the EMT or MC look. I successfully fished a run of Romex for a ceiling fan about 15 feet distance. The wire runs parallel to the floor joists and is now laying...

I understand basic electricity and cabling, but need some advice on my plan to add a coax tv outlet to my garage wall. I have a cable tv outlet installed in a bedroom above my garage. The bedroom outlet sits above the garage ceiling about 30 inches from the garage wall where I want the...

For sale: Four HyLoft 45 in. x 45 in. Ceiling Storage Units. New cost is 60 each with tax. I'm selling these "like new" units $25 each or all 4 for $80. These units are clean and include all mounting hardware. I'm adding ceiling lights for auto detailing, so these 4 units won't work for me...

This is the first post of what will be at least a yearlong process of upgrading my 2-car 400-Sq Ft attached garage from dimly lit, uncomfortable, underequipped box to sun-fire bright, AC/heated, detailing Mecca. 9/22/13-Google Sketchup Plans.

I have an attached 2-car garage, 400 sq ft, 9 foot ceilings drywalled, set up with builder specs including 2 ceiling light fixtures and 1 light switch. My first estimate for upgrading the electrical was 1300 dollars. I'd appreciate your opinions on whether that's a fair price for the...

I have a 20X21 attached garage that is still set up with builder specs: unfinished drywall, 1 electrical outlet, and 2 over head lights. I'm planning to convert to a finished garage for detailing cars and have decided to begin with electrical. Given that I have a living space above I know I...