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I got a new Werner 22 ft, 375 pound capacity (per side of the step ladder setup), multipurpose ladder yesterday. It's up there with my miter saw and cordless drill in the "why didn't I do this years ago?" category. I also have the smallest, 250 pound version, but this new one is a beast. It's so...

I want to reuse some nice corner braces on my new barn doors that will replace the old rotten ones. Problem is, they used carriage bolts (many, many of them) to attach the metal braces to the 2X6s. They just spin when I try to remove the nut. What would be the problem with throwing the whole...

Is it just me? Every time I think of getting rid of scrap wood, or throwing smaller pieces on the burn pile, something comes up that has me using some of the scrap wood. My mind even invents projects that could use it. That said, I would appreciate seeing your methods of storing, thoughts on...

How do you test your breakaway battery? I just Googled and it said to unplug the trailer and pull the pin from the breakaway switch, then try to pull the trailer. The wheel should be locked.

I have these two pipes protruding from the floor of my garage in one of the corners. I’m pretty sure the one without the metal pipe sticking out of the top was for a washer drain (there is a water pipe with a gate valve beside it) However, the other one I’m at a loss as to what that was supposed...

My garage is a kit. 28 wide X 34 deep. The joists are 24" apart and clear span - no support wall in the middle. There is lots of stuff attached to the joists - like a bunch of flourescent lights and garage door opener hangers. I am thinking of 1/2" plywood or OSB on top of the joists and tacked...

How do you protect your generator when in use outdoors? I'm looking for ideas for something that can easily be set up once the generator is rolled out of the garage for use. Home Depot sells the GenTent, but maybe I can save that $200 by using some PVC I have laying around?? Thank you.

Got the Duramax 10000/12000. The manual says to ground it with a ground rod which I will do. But the guy at the hardware store said he’d never heard of having to ground a portable generator that way. I will have it on an interlock switch for backup power to the house. I plan to call the company...

I broke down and bought this at Office Depot. Got tired of trying to sharpen with a knife and didn't want to wait to find one in a garage sale. It results in very sharp points.

I'm upping my tool game with an angle grinder (cutting metal as one use). And, I think I need better protective gear with my chain saw (I have safety glasses, gloves and chaps). What do you use for hard hat, face shield, gloves, apron, chaps, etc.? Fire extinguisher? Any specific brands. Money...

Ongoing sliding horse stall door project. The directions said one hole drilled in center of 2X6 for vertical adjustment bolt to go into. But that leaves no lateral adjustment, which the product description from National Hardware promotes. The tech rep at the vendor said there's very little...

Recommendations on a 60 inch bar clamp? I have 2X6's totaling 55 inches that need to be clamped in order to screw on the side pieces, part of the barn (stall) door project. So far, it seems the good bar clamp brands only go up to 48 inches. Thanks

All set up and actually sawed some boards - my new miter saw and stand. Also showing the old table saw and new rollers. The boards pictured include some 2X8 that I haven't worked up the cojones to rip down to 2X6 on the table saw. By the way, does anyone name their tools, other than "You...

I'd like to install a sink in my garage. I have water stub in one corner and a drain to septic tank in opposite corner (I think they were going to put the washer out there and never did). Since I won't be heating the garage all the time, I'm thinking of running the water line exposed at the...

Is there a plumbing forum? I have water and a drain to septic, but don't want to put the pipes in the insulated walls and ceiling due to potential freezing. Would like ideas. Thanks.

Hi everyone, I live in Western Oregon on a 7 acre hobby farm. My barn is my main she-shed. My project list is long, but right now I'm working on remodeling my horse stall fronts in my barn. For a while my Rockwell SonicTool with a titanium metal cutting blade will be my best friend (30 year old...