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    Thermoheat 125K portable diesel heater works well

    Picked this heater up from Lowes this week. I have an uninsulated garage about 15,000 cubic feet. This heater worked great to allow me to work without without winter clothes while I insulate and set up my shop. It is a bit loud and you need to crack a window for ventilation but I couldn't be...
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    Need some help with security options

    My new garage was just finished last week and I'm starting to move all my tools from the basement to the garage. I realized that the only thing between thieves and my stuff is a flimsy construction garage man-door with a rather poor lock. What do you guys do for security? I live in a rural...
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    No grounding required for T8 fluorescent fixtures?

    Hey folks. I just picked up some 8 foot T8 fixtures for my new garage from Lowes. There appears to be no grounding screw or any mention whatsoever of grounding in the instructions. I find this kind of bizarre unless there is no grounding requirement for these fixtures. Does that make sense...
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    Levelling an uneven pad

    Hey folks. I had a garage built this summer and we're entering the final stages. After the double entry car door and the man-door were installed, it was obvious that the pad is sloped poorly and there are small gaps on the right side of both doors. It's not terrible but I've asked the...
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    8 foot walls vs 9 ft

    Hey guys, newbie here. I'm getting quotes to have my very first garage built. I'm a 50 year old that due to circumstances has never had the joy of retreating to my own garage, but that's about to change. I'm getting quotes to build a 30 x 30 2-car garage which includes a small shop. My...
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