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Is this against NEC code? Do these have to be separate wires because they can over heat? There is a small portion that is in a conduit, but I have been told by a member here that it is a hazard that they are in romex. Please advise!

Hi Guys, you have all been my heroes in finding the best tools. I searched all of the threads on this topic, but some of the recommendations and links are old and some of the recommendations are not available. I want a small air compressor, not too heavy, oil less for inflating my tires ( I am...

Hi guys, hoping you can recommend a cordless screwdriver. I read the other thread about the M12 2401. Is this light weight enough that you won’t get hand fatigue if putting together a bunch of cabinets? I have a Dewalt drill but it is too heavy and bulky for me for continued use. I have a black...

Hi guys, does anyone have any particular experience with a certain brand? I want this to be mobile because I am using it when I detail my car in my garage, and I want to be able to fold it back up and put it away. I have decent light in my garage but not for detailing. I was looking at Husky and...

What brand do you guys/gals use? And do you use it after every time you use the power washer or just in the winter time before storage? Also, because I am new at this,...I am concerned that if I use it every time I use the power washer,...what happens when you turn it on again the next time? Do...

Hi Guys, for those of you who have purchased an electric pressure washer and have had it for a few years, which brand/model have your purchased and do you still like it? Is it still working?? Also if you have purchased a foam cannon, and or foam bottle which one have you purchased and liked?? I...

I need to purchase a manual miter saw and box. What is a good brand name to choose? I don't have room for an electric miter saw and will be only using it for occasional use and have limited money. I researched the forum and the only ones recommended are older models, that most likely are not...

Hi Guys, I want to expand my DIY skills. I have some tools but I want to buy more. I am so addicted to tools. Being a women I don't know how to expand my tool base and what I should have. I plan on taking some wood working classes, but mostly want to learn DIY to fix things in my condo. Sears in...

Hi Guys, So I narrowed down the electric heater that I want. Now the electrician tells me that the reason for the delay is they are trying to engineer a wall switch for the unit. I was under the impression that I could have on/off switch for the heater unit so it would be easier for my rather...

Hi Guys, I am trying to pick an electric heater for my 1 car garage. It is insulated, I am not going to use it all the time. The electrician is going to install a 240v line etc. How do you guys turn your heater on and off if it is mounted so high? The electrician wants me to use a heater that...

Hi Guys, I am in Michigan. My 250 sq foot garage is insulated except for 1 wall, new insulated garage door and ceiling. I was wondering for those of you who have purchased portable electric heaters which one would you suggest??. I have a 240v line going in this week. I have read through all of...

Hi Guys, Not sure if this is the correct section to post this question. In the middle of my garage renovation and I am looking at a new garage door. I have read all the reviews on this site and have done my own research. Regarding the Garaga garage doors, it was shown in their video that the...

Hi everyone. I have read the threads on how everyone insulated there garage door with foam board etc. My question is for those of you who did this, were you concerned it would make the door too heavy and cause an imbalance??? Currently I have a wooden door flat panels with no way to attach foam...

Can anyone recommend a good concrete/cement contractor in Southeast Michigan? I had my garage poured last week and the finishing job was awful. Uneven, no slope in part of the slab and a big bird bath in one corner, and the middle is higher than the sides. Worse thing I have ever seen. Even...

Hi everyone, in regard to my garage floor. Yes I am going to place rebar. But what is your opinion on dobies vs pastic chairs vs slab bolsters. I have read the dobies are better. However the plastic chairs and slab bolsters allow for "holes" in the mix when poured, thus allowing a possibility of...

Hi Guys, How many inches of sub base? I am in Michigan and plan to have minimum of 5 inches of cement maybe 6 inches.

Hi Guys, I just spoke with a contractor who will be giving me an estimate on a new garage floor on Monday. My garage is 250 sq feet and is in front of my condo but attached to the condo. the base of the walls of the garage are cinder block. In our phone conversation I mentioned I wanted rebar in...

Hi guys I am new here and just a gal who is reading all of your wonderful posts regarding new garage floors. I am having a total tear out and new floor replaced. I live in Michigan. Thank you for all of the details. My question is this. I am definitely going to tell the concrete contractor I...