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    Torque Wrenches

    Looking for a nice/accurate torque wrench specifically to use on my Harley. One that won't break the bank, somewhere between $50 & $125. Prefer digital but doesn't have to be. Thanks for any help.
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    Garage AC

    Did a search couldn't find anything but probably just me. So I have a 525 SQ ft insulated garage. 8 foot ceiling. I've researched and it says I need a 12k BTU window unit. I'm wondering if any of u have used a window unit in your garage if u could tell me if I could get away with a 5000k BTU...
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    Budget Vice advice

    Looking for a new vice. I'm not a heavy mechanic or anything like that. I do basic work on my Harley. Looking for a budget friendly vice that's pretty solid. At least 5 inch preferably 6. What specs should I be looking for? I'd like to stay away from HF if possible but if they're decent I can...
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    Bolt, screw storage organization ideas

    I hate the screw and bolt storage b bins from like HF or wherever. I need some ideas for organizing those items in my garage. DIY, store bought whatever. Pics would be awesome. Ty for your help.
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    Butcher Block treatment

    I just got a 10ft piece of Butcher block for my workbench top. It's naked, not treated. What would you guys recommend for treating it? Making it the most durable since it will be my workbench. Appreciate your help and advice. Ty
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    Need ideas! Let me see them...

    I'm currently redoing my garage.im looking for what everyone uses to hang their yard equipment? IE: Shovels, rakes, leaf blowers, weed whippers etc... If u don't mind post a link to what you use and maybe some pics of how you have your garage set up. I need ideas please. Appreciate u all. Ty
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    Under Cabinet LED Lights?

    Looking for some pretty bright LED Lights to install under my Cabinets for over my workbench. Don't want to hardwire, just looking for some battery powered stick on lights. Any help and links for some you have used would be great. Thanks
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    DIY Workbench Help

    Hey everyone. My name says it all. So I'm wanting to build a workbench around 2 tool boxes for the base or just add a top onto them. I am going to enclose a picture of kinda the general idea I'm looking for. Has anyone done something like this that they can post some pics of theirs and maybe...
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    Radiant Heat Heater question?

    I have a 550 sq ft 2.5 car garage insulated. Any chance if I got 2 of these if they would at least take the chill out enough to work on my Harley? Says it will heat 300 sw ft. I know nothing about radiant heat. Appreciate any help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BQMKSLD/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Mr. Heater?

    For the Mr. Heater I have linked below does anyone know if there is a minimum size propane tank needed to use with this? Can u hook up a 40lb tank or does it need something bigger? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Mr-Heater-50000-Forced-Air-Garage-Heater-Propane-or-Natural-Gas/50209917
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    Need help ASAP Please

    Trying to help my son and I am definitely no electrician. He lost his power and after it came back on he has no hot water. It is an electric water tank. It runs on 240 but he's only getting a 130 volts from that line now. Anyone have any idea what could have happened? Side not we just installed...
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    Internet/TV to Garage Help

    So, I have a TV mounted in my garage. My Garage is disconnected from my house and from the back of my house to the front of my garage is roughly 50-60 feet. My TV is mounted in the back left corner of my garage where my work area is so another 22 feet. So it's roughly 70-80 feet from the back of...
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    Garage Door Insulation

    Did a search but couldn't find what I was looking for. What is everyone using for insulating your garage door? I'm more concerned for what will work best for the winters here in Michigan. I seen this product called Reach Barrier Insulation kit, its a reflective barrier. Anyone know anything...
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    Insulation Question

    So I have a 25x22 garage with an 8ft ceiling that I am going to insulate in a couple weeks. My question is, I was probably going to do R13 in the walls, and R30 in the ceiling. Would it make a big/huge difference if I went with R15 in the walls and R38 in the ceiling? If its really not going to...
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    Heating solutions for 120 service

    I have a 22x25 insulated garage. I was thinking about putting in a Mr. Heater Big Maxx which would be more than plenty, but I am going to do that at a later date. I have a little torpedo propane heater which before I even insulated would take the chill out of the garage here even in Michigan. So...
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    (Sorry) Insulation Help

    I'm sorry if this has been asked and answered but I'm at work on my phone and for some reason it won't let me do a search. So I have a 27x25 garage. I'm obviously looking to insulate it. Standard built garage, 2x4 walls etc. I don't do a lot of work in my garage but when I do it's mostly during...
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    To much load on circuit?

    So I have a 20 amp break for my garage. I had 2- 2x4 flourescent with 32 watt 6500k bulbs lights in my garage. I added another 2x4 with the same bulbs. So 3- 2x4 fixtures now. Its tripping my GFI now. Just adding 1 fixture, is that pushing to much now? I mean I would turn the 2 fixtures on and...
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    Wiring Garage lights question

    So I have some fluorescent T8 lights I need to hardwire and hang. I have a 20 amp breaker for my garage. Can I use a 14/2 wire to hardwire the lights or does it have to be 12/2? The lights will only be on periodically and for not long periods of time. I would day at the most they would maybe be...
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    OK need garage heating help (Rookie here)

    Ok, so I did post another thread and I was hoping for more. So I have a 27x22 size garage. I am going to insulate the walls and put up plywood and insulate up top as well. So, I don't have 220 electoral, only 120. I need ideas on the best way to heat my garage? Would it be propane? I need all...
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    120v garage heaters

    Looking for a 120v garage heater as I don't have 220 that runs to my garage. My garage is about 500 sq feet. Is there anything out there that is on 120 I could use to at least warm up my garage warm enough to work in it during the winter months in Michigan? Thanks for any help.
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