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I've posted a similar thread in the tool forum and have had very little response. I built a second garage and need a full size shop vac. I'm looking very hard at the Milwaukee M18 12 gallon model that uses dual Forge batteries. I can't find many reviews on it other than YouTube influencers and I...

I’ve been a long time, believer in RaceDeck flooring for garages. I’ve always said that it can be used in working garages and not just the show type. Until last year I had only used FreeFlow and never had any issues. Last year I built a second garage that has mostly solid RaceDeck with FreeFlow...

I need a shop vac for my newly built second garage. Was all set to buy a Vacumaid Garage-Vac with a 30' hose that I could hang on a wall. The only thing I don't like is having to get a separate wet/dry canister. I see Milwaukee has these cordless models and am wondering if anyone has one and...

This past weekend I installed RaceDeck flooring in my new 2nd garage. My current garage is all FreeFlow tile. After doing a great deal of auto repair work in there I decided I wanted solid tile in the new garage. I have a four post lift and do fairly heavy repairs. I think solid is a better...

Looking for some advice on wall mount vacuums. Did a search and most of the threads on these vacuums are quite old. I'm looking for something with at least a 30' hose. It will be used for general shop cleanup. I just built a second garage that will have my 4-post lift and will be primarily used...

I just built a second garage and I'm looking to outfit it with a couple of new boxes. I currently have a HF 56" Series 1 top and bottom that I'm leaving in the attached garage. I really like the Tekton by Rousseau boxes particularly the 60" x 27" deep with all full length drawers. I've just...

I really dislike the standard boring coach type lights on the front of garages. Anyone have some better suggestions. I’m debating whether to install any at all. James

I have a Backyard Buddy Classic lift. I waited too long to buy a bridge jack and now Advantage which owns Backyard Buddy is not selling them because of the tariffs. Has anyone used a different bridge jack on either a Backyard Buddy or Advantage lift? It's 37" between the rails and 38" between...

I just had a 24' x 24' garage built. Will be used for vehicle repair/maintenance, welding etc. Basically a small shop. The garage has 12' ceilings and will have a lift. Walls and ceiling will be insulated and covered. My initial thought is to run a wireway around the upper perimeter with...

I currently have RaceDeck FreeFlow in my garage. I just built a new 24' x 24' garage and am considering a mix of FreeFlow and solid with the solid being undrer my 4-post lift. The reason I went with my current tiles was because they were noticeably quieter than the solid ones while walking on...

I just had a garage built and it just passed the final rough inspection which means I can insulate and cover ceiling and walls. The garage is 24' x 24' with a 12' ceiling. I just noticed my roof joist or collar tie spacing is 48" across the 24' span. I don't think I can cover this and support...

Has anyone gotten the FreeFlow XLC and combined them with regular solid tiles? I currently have a garage floor that is all FreeFlow. I'm building a second larger garage and am considering mixing XLC with the solid XL tiles. I bought a lift last spring and It is moving to the larger garage. I...

I finally got the city to give me a permit for an additional garage. It will be 24' x 24' with 11.5' - 12' ceiling height. I planned on doing an 8' x 18' door. Today a buddy suggested I go with a 10' door height. Any reason to go with this instead of the 8' door. My attached garage has a 7' x...

I'm in the process of building a 24' x 24' detached garage. I live just south of Detroit so we get plenty of cold. My current attached garage is well insulated and heated with a 5K electric heater that works well. It's too noisy for my liking so I want to go another direction in the new garage...

I'm having a garage built in my backyard because my attached 21' x 19' is just too small and I am about to lose the use of my mother's garage because she recently passed away and my sister wants to sell the house. I had moved a bunch of stuff to a storage unit prior to this as I recently put a...

This is at the Home Depot in Woodhaven, Michigan. YMMV. James

I love helping my 17 year old work on a few older vehicles but am tired of laying on my back. Decided to buy a lift. He has A 1997 and 1998 Ford Ranger plus a 2009 Dodge Caliber that will be the first car on the lift. He was given the Caliber by his grandmother. The front crossmember is rotted...

About 11 years ago at my old house I had a local construction company build me a 22' x 22' garage with about 600 square feet of concrete. Cost was $15,700.00 I had them come out to my newer house to look at building an additional garage in my rear yard. The only difference is the concrete would...

I have had the 56" combo for about six years and the service cart is less than a year old. They all have nice yoga mat drawer liners. Have keys for all locks. I paid about $2200.00 for all and am asking $1100.00 Local pick up only. Metro Detroit area. James

I'm in the process of installing a MaxJax lift in my garage and want to remove my belt-drive Liftmaster opener and switch to a jackshaft type so I have more lift height available. Unfortunately I don't have any side room for the install. I'm thinking of notching out a corner wall stud so I can...