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    Motion detection for landscape lights

    I want to put in some landscaping lights way down the driveway. I would like them to be activated by motion (like a car coming down the drive) Can I use a standard floodlight sensor? if so How the heck would I wire it up using standard low voltage wire and transformer. add another wire? Sensor...
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    [plumbers] bath tub drain issue

    sorry...plumbers I am wanting to remove my tub and replace it. When I tried to remove the drain in the bottom of the tub with the special tool, the cross in the middle bent and broke from rust or age. So any ideas how to remove it now??? THX, Revin
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    Anti-Scratch screwdriver

    Does anyone know of a anti scratch Flathead screwdriver? Like made of plastic or delerin, or some sort of hard material other than the standard metal screwdriver. I will be using it like a standard driver. It would need to be strong enough for tightening a metal screw. Let me know, what you...
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    motion detecting landscape lights

    I would like to line one side of my driveway with landscape lights and have them come on when a car comes down the driveway. My driveway starts about 1000' from house, I figure only about 1/4 the way to the house is where I want them. ( don't want planes landing:D) So.. Can I place a motion...
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    electric oven

    Got a wall mount elec oven for Power coating, no plug on it. I assume it is a 220V...? will a 35 amp be ok?
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    pole mounted floodlight info needed

    Getting hassles from the wife because "It's too dark in driveway" So I got a 3" x 14' metal electrical pole(free) and want to install a dusk to dawn light on it. I want something cost efficient and bright. Wanted LED but not sure if there are any that are good enough for a flood light. Well at a...
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    Roll-up door opener info needed

    I have a nice lightweight 10x10 roll up door on the new shop. It is not bad to open by hand but, me need power! So Could someone please give me some door lifts to look into? I thought I had it when I bought a Liftmaster 3900. but the mechanics do not seem right for a rollup door. Is there a kit...
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    garage dedication

    My father showed me all the ropes on car repair and such. With my new 40x60 garage, I want to show him how much I appreciate all he has done for me by dedicating it to him. I am thinking of a very nice plaque with a pic of him and I on it. The words I want to inscribe are kind of hard to put...
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    placement of outlets in metal building

    What did ya'll use for the outlets? Where did you locate them? How mounted? Drill holes???? Please show me some pics. Thank you
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    garage in Austin,tx

    Hi guys, I am in process of putting up a 40x60 garage at my home. This will be for car storage and a workshop/bodyshop.:3gears: I am reading all the threads about garages and find it helpful. I have been building cars and turning wrenches for over 40 years. Just a little relaxing hobbie for me...
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    40x60 garage going to happen

    hello gang, I am getting things ready to install a big 40x60 garage at my new house. Guess what?! I have never gone this big before and need all kind of help. Using it for storing a couple of cars and working on any and all projects. I am thinking on staining the floor then sealing that. I...
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