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    Garage Journal member featured in Magazine!

    Congrats to Garage Journal member Scott, "XcYZ." His garage makeover project was picked to grace the cover of "Great Garage Makeovers" 2011 issue! His garage, with Wolverine Coatings floor epoxy system, is featured in the article "Dream Garage On The Prairie." A few pages later the article...
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    Easter egg hunt

    So the bunny was a bit slow this year... The important thing is that any day now a nationally distributed magazine is featuring a homeowner's DIY floor project using Wolverine Coatings from Alpha Garage. It's a great write-up with some good tips. First Garage Journal member to post the...
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    Wall mount shop vac - $19 at Home Depot

    Was at the local Home Depot and saw that the had Ridgid WD5500 5gal/5hp wall mount shop vac marked down on clearance to $19.00. It's gotten a few favorable reviews from Garage Journal Members. For $19 probably can't go too far wrong. SKU is 439-523...
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    Gladiator overhead bike hook - $16.99

    Every now and then I manage to pick myself up from the floor and look around, today was one of those days. So I look up and notice that over at Amazon.com they have the Gladiator overhead bike hook on sale, marked down to $16.99 (usually $29.99). You need to go through their Gold Box page to...
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    Earthquake.

    In Hollywood, not too bad. Always fun here in SoCal. Gotta go check the floor - see how it held up.
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    Fun with flakes

    Sometimes there are high traffic areas that are rougher than the rest of the floor, and you don't want to spend the time, or expend the resources, to fully smooth it out. One easy way to deal with that is to broadcast a high density of flakes over the area. As has been noted by many folks...
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    "Motor City Motors" Madness

    Anyone watch "Motor City Motors" on the Discovery Channel? If so you've seen some of our coatings being abused. Last summer we went to Detroit to do a rush job on getting an absolutely horrendous surface ready for the cameras to shoot the show. We had very sketchy info on the floor, other...
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    Cleaning out the closet!

    Want a good deal on floor epoxy? We have some LiquaTile 1184 in a non-cataloged color we want to move, so we're discounting it. Usually $75 a gallon, we're offering it at $50/gallon. It's similar to this color: By "similar" I mean it's close to that color - but it is not that exact color...
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    15% "cash back" available - takes a bit of effort.

    It looks like Microsoft has a bit too much cash on their hands, and they want to give some of it to you. If you use their new search engine, "bing.com," then buy something on Ebay using the "buy it now" option, and pay for it with PayPal, Bill Gates will rebate you 15% of the purchase price...
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    Kevin with the plywood floor - this is for you!

    Kevin - Your info was bounced back because I transcribed your email address incorrectly, could you please PM it to me so I can resend? Thanks!
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    Take a load off yer feet - at a great price!

    Sears has their shop stools on sale, usually $79.99 for today only they have a "2 for 1" sale for $49.99, plus use coupon code SWELCOME0238 to get an additional $5 off. Making it $44.99 for two stools. Pick up at local store (if avail) to save on s&h. From Sears: Ideal for the shop or garage...
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    Sears.com digital VOM w temp. $25

    A nice DVOM on sale at Sears.com. Reg $65, on sale for $25 Link Seems to be available for local pick-up also. 8-function, 20-range multimeter offers true RMS readings for accurate voltage, current and temperature. CAT III-600V rating. Audible and visual warnings to help improper test...
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    Craftsman 10 drawer w ball bearings tool chest combo - $275 +/-

    Haven't done this personally, but this deal looks pretty hot. If you sign up for the live.com cash back rebate, it's even hotter. Craftsman 10 Drawer, 26 in. Combo - Platinum Craftsman storage combo with platinum baked enamel shell and black drawers. Features full-extension drawers with...
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    Alert for California Gearheads!

    I received the following email from a classic car forum I frequent. I haven't had the opportunity to research it, but it certainly sounds like a typical politician power/money grab... In an effort to avoid public scrutiny, California Assemblyman Dave Jones...
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    Possible 20% savings on all sorts of eBay stuff

    Possible 25% savings on eBay - Including Floor Epoxy A bit of an odd post about a potential strange, but valuable, deal. Another GarageJournal member pointed this out to me, so I'll post what I know with the caveat that I haven't yet fully done this (I've ordered an item, but haven't yet...
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    Pretty nice deal on Sears shop stool. $55 for 2

    Sears has Craftsman Hydraulic Stool, which usually sells for $80, on sale for $60. They also have "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" promotion. Buy two for $60 - and also use $5 off $50 coupon SDEALS177 = $55. You can choose in-store pickup to avoid shipping.
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    New Kobalt tool box?

    Was just at Lowes and saw a new Kobalt toolbox. The top lid opens to reveal a good size work area that's open to the front. There you'll also see 2 speakers for the built in Pioneer stereo. The stereo has an iPod input and there's a small enclosed cubby hole for the iPod. The lid also sports...
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    Open Casting Call - Star Garage Wanted!

    We’re looking for a DIYer in the Los Angeles area who wants to coat their garage floor with the Wolverine Coatings BondTite and LiquaTile Epoxies that some of the guys in this forum are raving about. And who wants to share their project with the world. And who wants a real good deal on the...
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    Good deal on Bosch Pocket Lithiums

    The small Bosch pocket lithium tools are pretty sweet. Currently they have a nice promotion - buy a Bosch PS10-2, PS20-2, or Bosch PS40-2, you get a free Bosch PS20 via mail. Sadly the free driver does not include batteries, but the retail driver comes with 2 batteries so it works out in the...
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    What I did on my vacation! (Yes, it's flooring related)

    Last week I was on the road taking care of some business. Like a lot of guys on this forum I really like checking out garages, warehouses, and all sorts of interesting work environments. And the more machines they got – the better! On this trip I had the opportunity to get a behind the scenes...
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