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    Concrete sleeve anchors loose

    I used concrete sleeve anchors when I installed an outside step railing. A year later they are loose, and I can't retighten them. I was able to remove the old anchors and wonder how to successfully redo this railing install. The concrete sleeve anchors supplied with the HD sourced railing are...
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    Drill driver and drill - the same or different

    I don't understand. What is the difference between a drill driver and a drill, or are the same? How do you use the settings?
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    Workbench - free standing or wall mount?

    Looking for the good and bad points of having a free standing or wall mounted workbench in my 24' wide x 28' deep garage. Thanks, Mike
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    removal of tamper proof deck screws

    Long story short - I dropped my keys and they fell into the slot between two composite deck boards on the front steps at a local place of business. I tried to fish them out with a wire but the slot is too narrow to really fish around much. The owner said they used tamper proof deck screws so...
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    3-car garage to 2-car garage -- HELP

    So, we are moving to a new place that only allows a 2-car garage (21'6" x 21'6") with one 16' door. My current garage is 24' wide by 23' deep plus an additional 12' x 12' area in front of one of the bays. I have 3 cars plus plenty of room for storage. I know I will miss what I currently have...
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    cleaning galvanized metal

    I would like to clean the tracks on my overhead garage door, as well as the other hardware attached to the door (hinges, roller, etc,). I believe the tracks are galvanized metal, but may be wrong. What is a good way to clean and brighten these? Thanks, Mike
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    Do you wish you went with the other flooring

    I'm looking for those of you who used tiles in your garage floor but wish you had gone with something else. What do you wish you had used and why? I am currently planning to use tiles, but before I commit I am asking for experience of why I should reconsider. My three car garage is used for...
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    My dilema - coat or tile garage floor

    MY DILEMA: Several times a year I say I am going to do something to make my garage floor look good but never get past which to do - coating or tile. What are the pros and cons? Is there a good way to decide? I really want to proceed this time!
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    My 1st post

    Hard to believe that I "joined" The Garage Journal almost 10 years ago and have never posted. Always a reader! Several times a year I say I am going to do something to make my garage floor look good but never get past what to do - coating or tile. It is finally time to get off the fence. If...
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