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    Need help finding assortment of Flex Head E-Torx smallest out there

    Hi All. Just as the title states. I need help finding some E-torx sockets. I have the pain in the *** Alternator Bracket leak on a BMW x5. I talked to one mechanic, and he said he was able to get in there with a flex head socket, not E-torx, because he didn't have one, and got the job done...
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    Festool ts55 **** a brick. Crying.

    Yea my ts55 track saw took a dump mid rip. Hahah that sounds funny. But im crying. Anyone have any experience with festool support, warantee, repairs? I emailed them already. going to try and call them again. By the way. It did not overheat. I've had this happen before. Got this tool about...
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    Can we talk Turf

    I want to put Turf in my back yard. I really want something that is not concrete. I can't justify ripping all of the concrete out, and my schedule is too insane to give a **** about grass. I also live in the city, and my yard is not really accessible from outside. Either through my house, or...
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    Stain and Sealer for Back Yard

    Hi all. I need a stain and sealer solution for my back yard. It does not have to be the best thing out there, it does not have to last. I essentially need to make my not so pretty concrete, a bit more pleasing, and in time for my wifes B-day party in 3 weeks. It essentially has to last this...
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    Need a present idea for a Carpenter

    My father in law is a carpenter. A very good one as a matter of fact. Taught me everything I know know about construction and wood working. His B-day is coming up. I have no idea what to get him. Tools is sort of out of the question, he pretty much has everything he needs. So I need some ideas...
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    Tire Gauge, which do you have?

    So I go to check my tire pressure. Bust out the compressor, check the pressures with my no name gauge. Sister in law comes over to inflate some tires. She pulls out a gauge I gave her a year ago and just speaks the pressures out loud. I then come with my gauge, and WTF, my gauge is 7psi more...
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    Please School Me on Standby Generators

    Ok so we got torn the Hell up by Sandy in NYC. Never seen **** like this, ever. This city was definitely not ready to take 30' storm surge, and 90mph winds. We have entire neighborhoods that the cars floated to other places. I have never seen trees come out with parts of buildings still attached...
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    Need to get schooled on garage door springs.

    I need to get schooled a bit here. So yesterday, I am upstairs and hear a massive blast. I thought it might be the tenants dropping something. Either way, I go to inspect. Tenants are good, nothing happening there. I got to the basement, all good. I go to the garage, and one of the springs...
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    Friendly Reminder to go check your tire pressures

    So just as the title states. Please go out to your respective garages, or parking spots, and check the tire pressures on all your wheels. My parents were over for the weekend. So my father asks me what this little orange circle with an ! in it? I'm like tire pressure. Went to check it out, 9...
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    Holy ****, you guys need to see this

    http://www.bmwcarclub.org.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=2191 Yea I know, I almost crapped myself as well.
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    Brick Question. Where is the water coming from?

    Ok so this past weekend we had some serious rain. Epic rain if you want to call it. I was fortunate not to have my basement flood. I keep the drains well maintained, clean, and all that. My roof is brand new. I put it in myself at no expense spared. Complete tear off, insulation board, cant...
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    So I Come Home to Find My Garage Door Opened for 10 Hours

    Nothing was stolen. So I get home and see my garage door opened all the way up. :wtf: I am praying that my nanny is outside with my baby or something. Nope. Now I am getting tight. Go inside, check that all is ok, everything looks to be in place. Right away look for all the high dollar, small...
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    Need some seating / bench ideas.

    Hi all. Ok so I want to build some cedar benches for my significant other. We have a 20'x8' concrete deck on our second floor. (yea city code is gay) It feels very cold, appearance wise. We both want to put wood items on it to warm it up. She wants a wraparound U bench that will fill an 8' x...
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    So Can Your Floor Do This and Not Have Any Damage?

    Mine can. LOL. Not trying to start anything. Just wanted to show you, that is an entire half of my car, a V8 Lexus GS 430, one floor jack, both wheels off ground, on porcelain tile with nothing under the jack. Had to wash the car after such a thrilling photo shoot, lol:3gears: So I...
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    12 - 2, 20 Amp Breaker, how many fluorescent lights?

    Hi all. I am renovating my garage, as per the link below. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90047 I posted this question there, but if someone can help me out here, it will be great. How many fluorescent lights can I put on a 20amp, 12-2 Bx? So far my plans call for...
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    Garage Renovation Progress

    Hi all. Been a lurker for a while, but started my garage reno couple of weeks ago. Here is whats happening so far. I'm in NYC, and Garage is 19 x 22.5 I have tenants living right above it. House is about 90 Years old. My floor has been renovated. The tenants floor only cosmetically. I figured...
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    Lowes Great tile deal. Porcelain PEI 5

    As some of you know I am renovating my garage. Yesterday night, I picked up 12x12 PEI 5, Porcelain floor tile for .96c sq/ft. I got up 470sq/ft of it. Check it out if you looking for tile.
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    Started Garage Project On Sat, need advice.

    Garage Renovation Progress Hi All, I have been trolling here for quite some time, looking for ideas. I just started working on my garage. I need some advice, but first some background. My house if sully attached, garage being under the first floor apartment. It is 20 X 25 space. I have...
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    New to forum. Planning Garage Project

    Hi All. I'm new to the forum. Been hanging out here for a while, lurking, reading. Finally ready to renovate my garage in NYC, Brooklyn NY to be specific. My garage is basically under my house, and takes up about 40% of the entire lot/basement. Not too big, but anywhere to park is better than...
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