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I want to use PVC/Vinyl interlocking wall panels for my new garage. I’ve been trying to find these panels in big box stores without any success. What I can find online are mostly commercial products which are hard to get and more expensive. Anymore went with PVC/Vinyl wall panels ? If so...

I want to paint the stem walls in the garage but I have to do some serious preparation before priming and paiting. I have a lot of cavities in the stem walls. I would like to know what would be the best product to use to fill in these holes ? - Epoxyshield Repair Kit ? - QUIKRETE Ready to Use...

I'm about to install a LiftMaster 8500 garage door opener and I wanted to make sure the torsion bar is the right length. Did a test fit and I could install it without cutting the torsion bar if it's allowed to insert part of the torsion bar (1/2") inside the black cylinder of the LiftMaster...

I’m undecided if I should get our garage floor coated with epoxy this fall or wait for spring. The current temperatures over here are about 15 deg Celsius (59 Fahrenheit) during the day and about 8 deg Celsius (46 Fahrenheit) at night. The slab is not insulated (no foam underneath slab). The...

I'm currently planning the installation of my garage spacer (5000W fan forced heater) and I'm not sure at what height to install it. My garage ceiling is 10ft high. The manufacturer is recommending to install the heater at a maximum height of 8ft for optimal performance. If I install the...

I have a ¼” crack all around my garage concrete slab and I have ants and other small insects getting in through this crack. I was wondering what is the best concrete caulk for this ? Sika ?

I was wondering if there are other options for hanging garage door rails other than the classic angle iron kits ? I was looking for white brackets or something a little cleaner (less cheap) ? Any ideas ? I could always paint them white if I can't find any other options. I'm talking about...

Anyone has feedback on the Metalux (Cooper) SLSTP LED fixtures ? They are fairly cheap at 70$. 4000K, 4000 Lumens and CRI of 83. I know the CRI is not impressive but for 70$ it’s not bad. Specs here...

Anyone has feedback on the Metalux (Cooper) SLSTP LED fixtures ? They are fairly cheap at 70$. 4000K, 4000 Lumens and CRI of 83. I know the CRI is not impressive but for 70$ it’s not bad. Specs here...

I'm currently looking for options to cover the (above grade) foundation walls in my garage. It's about 16" high. Painting is not really an option as the surface is quite rough and would require extensive preparation work before painting it. I was looking at options that would cover the...

I have to install a self-closing mechanism on the fire-rated door in my attached garage (between house and garage). For most residential applications, I’ve mostly seen contractors using door closers. They work fine and they are easily adjustable. I just talked to a city inspector and was told...

I can get a great deal on LED fixtures but the only catch is the color temperature is 3000K. My garage will have white (drywall) walls and ceiling. Initially I was thinking of going with 4000K to have white/neutral light. I assume 3000K would be too yellowish for a garage ? Should I skip this...

Hello, I'm thinking about going with the new Lithonia ZL2N LED fixtures for my garage but not sure if I will have enough lighting. This garage will not be used as a workshop but rather to park our two cars. I still want a good amount of light. The fixtures are 48" long, 3000 Lumens & 3000K...

I’m currently trying to figure out the best option to insulate the interior foundation walls (above grade). Foam board insulation is the best option but since it will be installed on the interior side it would need to be fire rated. As per local building code, foam insulation boards have to be...

I would like to get some feedback regarding the gap to leave between the concrete foundation and the drywall. The code is simply indicating that drywall should not be in contact with concrete but there’s nothing regarding the distance between the concrete and the drywall. I was planning to...

I was wondering if anyone has the Lithonia ZL Series LED strip lights installed in their garage ? These lights are fairly new on the market and I haven't found reviews online. I just wanted to get some feedback on this specific light. Product page...

I'm looking for some good quality fixtures that are LED Ready. They need to be 96" long and accept T8 bulbs. Anyone has a recommendation ? Thanks

I’m currently finishing my 2-door attached garage. It’s about 20ft x 20ft (11ft ceiling) and will be heated and fully insulated with R20 in the walls and R40 in the ceiling (sealed with vapor barrier on the warm side – exterior walls). During winter, we will park our cars in the garage. We have...

Hello, I'm in the planning phase of my garage project and I'm thinking about installing door sensors on each garage door to turn off the heater when they are open. I will have an electric heater which will be controlled by a low voltage digital thermostat via a 24V relay/transformer. I'm not...

Hello, I'm planning to install 8 x 96" T5 (tandem) fluorescent light fixtures in my 20' x 20' garage (ceilings are 10' high). I'm looking for something different than the classic fluorescent strips you see in most garages. I've stumbled upon a 96" louvered high bay fixture which I like...