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I'm just a homeowner who likes to tinker. I started off with Ryobi tools, and for the price I was quite happy with them. About 5 years ago, I started buying some Makita tools (as I wanted a track saw). They're certainly a notch above, but yesterday my impact broke (anvil seems locked up...

Before I start hacking some solution together, I'm wondering if anybody here has any decent solution to a simple problem: I have a few hose reels in my garage that I often pull out of the garage to use in the driveway/front yard. When pulling the hoses, they rub up against the garage door...

I’ve been wary of Amazon and even YouTube reviews of late: Curious if anybody here has a garden hose reel they love? Preferably wall or ceiling mount.

I’ve seen some wall-mount garage vacuum solutions posted on Detail sites. Right now I have a simple shop-vac. It works… but it’s a bear to drag out. I’ve considered getting a smaller model, or even a battery-powered model, but I’m intrigued by the built-in options out there…. 50’ of hose...

Anybody have experience with BluBird Hose reels? They have a spring-retract pressure washer hose reel that doesn’t cost nearly as much as the limited other models available. I’ve emailed them twice, though, and no response (despite looking like a legitimate company). Most of the other...

I placed an order for a 4 post lift. I didn’t include bridge jacks, but they were on my short list of things to buy. QuickJacks have been used in place of bridge jacks, and with a Quickjack sale at Costco I’m tempted to save a few hundred bucks… Pros for QuickJacks: 1: can be used without 4...

I have a 4 post lift coming soon: and I think a hydraulic lift table would make install a bit easier…. Harbor freight is sold out still, with no sign of inventory anytime soon (so I’m told). Anybody have suggestions on other brands that won’t break the bank?

My small “shop” is geared towards woodworking and storage… So walls are all Plywood… Workbenches are plywood… and tools are all woodworking tools. But, I’ve been interested in learning how to weld for a while now. I purchased a welder about a year ago, and finally got around to unboxing it...

I understand that Liftmaster caters to professionals for professional installations… But, if one were to purchase a Liftmaster and install it themselves, would Liftmaster still stand behind their product? Or is it just better to order a Chamberlain?

The Racor, and fleximounts ceiling storage lifts seem to be discontinued: but they seem like a great solution for getting strollers/toys up and out of the way without needed a ladder to get them back. Anybody know or an alternative, or DIY solution that’s similar, without breaking the bank?

Would it be worth the extra cost/hassle of installing a 240v outlet for a Bendpak 4 post lift? Obviously lift time is faster… but how much faster is it over a 110? Romex isn’t cheap right now (I have plenty of 12/2 I could use for the 110v setup), and I’d be losing extra space in my sub panel...

Still contemplating a 4 Post lift, vs QuickJacks… If we go 4 Post, it’s definitely a Bendpak HD9XW… But the Bendpak Bridge Jack is just outrageously priced, and I’m not sure my Craftsman Pro 27 compressor even has the CFM it asks for.… I’ve seen mentions of airbag jacks, scissor jacks: Anybody...

I’m still debating whether it’s worth the cost of a 4 post lift in my small garage. In doing so, I’m trying to consider all costs. Back story: I’m just trying to make oil changes a little easier, and get my car out of harms way from the kiddos when mom parks in her stall for the winter. I...

I’m shopping for 4 post lifts for my small garage (at the very least I figure it’ll make oil changes a little easier, and get my toy up out of harms way for the winter). Bendpak makes a lift that seems to fit the bill pretty good (it’ll make good use of the space while still being just big...

I’m considering adding a four post lift to my small two car garage. Space is limited width-wise, And ceiling space is just under 10 feet. My thought is that a four post lift would make my oil changes and basic maintenance a little bit easier. Also, I think that having a lift would let me store...