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We just bought a new oven (delivered the evening before Thanksgiving) and an over the range microwave, as we want to remove the "1900's" exhaust fan from it. We will need to install a new cabinet to accommodate the microwave. As we were looking for the breaker for the hood, we discovered...

As we are now identifying another "need an electrician" project (kitchen rewiring), I want the electrician to quote an interlock for easy generator usage in case of a prolonged power outage. This would allow us to roll it out, plug it in, start it up, and know we have power instead of wrangling...

Growing up, dad always had 2 gas cans (gas, gas mix) in the garage and a single propane tank on the grill outside (never a spare until much later in life). I currently have multiple gas cans (3 5gal, 3 1gal) and propane tanks (normally 2) in the garage. I do use a propane heater in the winter...

As I am planning out my small workshop area in the garage and looking at workbenches (designs, purchases, etc), my wife has encouraged me to look at options online that only require quick assembly instead of building from scratch with wood for a few reasons, primarily that we do not own a truck...

Beyond watching youtube and just "fiddling in the shop", what do you recommend on learning how to best use the tools that you have? I have avoided "fiddling" as practice makes permanent, not perfect... so if I am getting really good at doing something wrong, what have I gained? I ask since I...

I have been fighting the Milwaukee battery chargers lately. If I tighten the screw a little more, it is darn near impossible to resecure to the wall. If I leave it loose enough to easily align the screws and keyholes, it is loose and will come off the wall when pulling a battery. Beyond adding...

As I was approaching my 12x16 shed yesterday, I noticed a small squirrel (maybe a non-singing chipmunk) crawl into soffit. Great, they ate through the screening to hide inside. My project next week (as it is a long weekend, thankfully) will be: Carefully empty the shed, hoping they scatter as...

Home was built in 1979 so this ceiling has seen a lot since then. It is not a climate controlled area so it receives the heat and humidity in the summer and cold and wet in the winter. We are experiencing sections that are peeling and seeing many bubbles that are just ready to pop and come...

My next small investment will be into quality garden hose wyes, shut offs, quick disconnects, etc. I try to keep extras and have the same issues with them. My normal process is to use one, find it leaks, and end up needing to go to Home Depot to find a new one. Where do you find quality items...

I am hoping the video link below works. I am trying to troubleshoot what happened to my Cal Air Tools compressor, as this air leak only occurs when the compressor is running. It is not from the hose or hose fitting, but appears in the piece in the video. I am planning to send to the...

I am simply looking to replace my current air compressor that I have in the first column. Who knows if the testing used has changed over time, as I can't believe the PSI ratings on the old compressor are that much higher than a new compressor... As far as use, small workshop use.... mild use...

Seeing a different trend recently and wondering how you approach it. I have traditionally been a "grab a crate/bag and fill it with what I think I need for the task at hand". I see a few others with a standard tool bag (or tool belt) that is always packed with the essentials (pencil, measuring...

As part of a garage reno, I am looking to update the lighting in the garage. Current set-up - 4 mis aligned LED shop lights. Thought: Adding can lights across two switches - one for the shop area and back wall; the other for the car area and odd wall. Ideally, both with dimmers as I don't...

I am looking to either add heat or potentially a mini-split (if not cost-prohibitive) to my garage. Northern Ohio - so winters can be cold and summer days can be hot/sticky. Garage is 25' deep, ~32' across the front wall (with the garage doors) and ~35' across the back wall, 10' tall Attic...

I recently acquired this shopsmith for my small garage workshop. I see the surface rust that needs removed. What is the best / easiest way to remove and then keep it gone? Vinegar and a brush to scrape it off, WD40 to keep it away? Just a wire wheel and then some kind of oil or wax? After...

Does anyone have experience with a clear vinyl roll-up curtain system to help keep some dust away from other areas of the shop? I am thinking of getting something to place between my work area (3rd bay of garage) and my car to minimize dust, etc from landing on my car. I would prefer a roll...

I did a quick search and did not find anything. Is there a way to hide specific threads so that they're not constantly in my feed if they do not apply to anything that I am looking at in a normal basis?

I recently acquired an older edger with a more powerful motor than most of what is on the market today and it is missing the guard. in addition to missing the guard, I did not realize that the bracket points on which the guard would attach had been broken off. I do have a new guard for it, but...

I ran across this from jegs today and wanted feedback If any of you have used anything like this. We currently lugged the tires into the basement and I would like to be able to store them in the garage when not in use. This would clear up some storage in the basement but my concern would be...

Due to a patio project that did not include a step, I am now going to build a small raised platform inside of the garage. I am planning to frame 16" OC since this will be between two doors (one to the outside, one to the house). I have extra T1-11 that I am thinking of doubling up to use as...