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Hi All, I attempted to correctly wire my new Ecobee4 last night, replacing my factory train unit. The naming convention is different between the two, and I'm not experienced in HVAC controls. The internet wasn't the most helpful either. 4 year old Trane 2 Stage furnace with humidifier Old...

Hi Guys, I've recently started an automotive project that has lead me to needing air tools. Specifically, the job requires an air hammer/chisel. Otherwise I would need a torch, and I find air more versatile. I only have a 20x20 garage currently so I was hoping to find something quiet...

Hi all, I'll admit that the way I installed my three big 7 foot fluorescent lights is very shotty and potentially unsafe. We won't go into detail, but know I did so temporarily until I can get a second circuit ran. They aren't on very often and I'm mindful of them. My garage is on the...

Hi all, I'm thinking about picking up a California Air Tools 10gal. 2HP air compressor that does 5.2CFM at 90psi. I have a 20x20 garage. Very limited space. This compressor would only be used for occasional both breaking and home improvement projects. I see a bunch of 450+ft. Lbs. Impacts...

Hi All, I came home the other day and my 22 year old furnace was short cycling. I called to have a technician evaluate it. He replaced a capacitor, cleaned the flame sensor, and removed a very old grungy playing card (king of hearts) from the lower fan. He also found fragment of a rivet from...

Hi all, I have a 20x20 attached garage that is completely uninsulated. It feels like the wind goes right through it when its cold. I've considered a salamander or an upright kerosene heater. My only question, which is better? Limited storage space, preferably something not requiring...

Hi all, I'm interested in a medium duty workbench. Something with a solid wood top that I can also mount a nice vise to. 48"-56" ideally. I had considered building one, but graduate school is time consuming and the majority if my time in the garage is much needed auto maintenance. Right now I...

Hi all, I live in city limits with underground lines, but the power fails occasionally. My parents have always had a generator in the garage. We had an outlet specific for the generator. It was wired the less ideal way, turn the main off and let it flow. I'm interested in a simple 3500w...

Hi all, I'm interested in a 3/8" or 1/2" drive torque wrench. I don't want a cheap dial but the twist handle style is OK. Thanks. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I'm interested in a drill/impact combo. I will be doing everything from home improvement to full automotive. I have a corded 1\2" drive impact for the hard stuff but excited thinking of the time saving possibilities with a 1\4" cordless. I also would be using the combo for remodeling my...

Hi all, Went to the basement to discover my water heater had an major internal leak. Luckily there is a drain 12" from it. I'm looking at a Richmond/Rheem 4g60-40f. Whirlpool world HQ is just down the road but their units aren't rated that high. What do you recommend? Sent from my Nexus 7...

Hi, I bought my house this past March. It has a 20.5' x 20' framed, non insulated garage. The garage doesn't have an entry to the house, though it is attached. The wall connecting it to the house is drywalled. I would like to finish the rest and install a hung, natural gas heater. There...

I'm putting down real hardwood floor for my lady's mom. All of the wood is "seconds" that she got for free. We have the majority of it down. However, we have a small space left to go and have only end pieces left. What is the tool I need to cut the mating ends? We've heard the term "biscuit...

Hi Everyone, My home has 20 year old AC, heat, and hot water. I'd like to replace these utilities soon. I was told tonight about heat pumps. I understand how they work, but I'm looking for some education and suggestions. I was pointed towards Lennox? I plan to do a lot of research before...

Hi, Our kitchen circuit currently has no electrons flowing. Was hoping to brainstorm as to what of could be. DMM is at the other house... :-( 1970's home with no GFI. Bought and installed new breaker. Going to inspect duplexes for shorts... Also, going to swap breakers in the box in case...

Hey guys! I've been a member here for quite some time now. I've always been a dreamer and envy a lot of you're places! I'd like to do a little re-introduction about myself and introduce my new home (well in two months). Yesterday, I accepted a counter offer on my first house. Unfortunately, my...

Ebay Snag And Well-Bilt Tools Snagged three dogbone style ratcheting wrenches... $12 shipped. Six sized between 1/4" and 7/16" and that is my only complaint is that they are not metric... For $12 I couldnt argue. Browsing Northern Equipment I found this set...

I'm all about metric sizing and I'm in the market for some good ratcheting wrenches... Looky what I found... http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/tls/1060895887.html Yay or nay?

So I've discussed in other threads about my dream garage. Tried to describe it in detail, until I got here tonight, and go to see it in person. Little did I know that all my ideas had already been done and that it was done by a friend of mine. This is the first time I've been here and I'm...

I'm working with the idea of my dream garage and I am having a hard time determining adequate dimensions for my ideas. I'd like to have two normal size garage bays with one larger for a lift bay (big enough for trucks). Also included in the garage is space for a couple small rooms. The ideal...