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    Pics of my New 30x50x10 workshop.Finally DONE!

    Well here it is after 6-7 years of saving I was able to pay cash and get it built..30wide x50 longx 10 tall.It is fully insulated and has a 4" concrete floor.. I wanted lots of windows to get the look of a seperate living space since its close to the house, and also wanted to see it rain and...
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    Can Lights & Celing fans in a New Workshop/Barn?

    Can you guys give any advice on what type of lighting would be good for a new workshop.. The building is 30x50x10 I was thinking of adding can lights becuase they are farily cheap $7 each and provide very attractive lighting vs. a flourescent style light which really give me headache when I am...
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    $22,000 later, got a dream workshop built (pics)

    Well After 6 years of dreaming,saving,and working extra shifts to save we finally are able to pay cash for this building.. Ive got my dream workshop being built..set us back $22k but we waited till we could afford concrete slab vs. gravel floor..Its being errected by the company im buying it...
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    What Containers Do You Use Used To Store Used Oil

    I do not enjoy taking used motor oil, trans fluids, gear oil, etc.. to get recycled because its a messy deal, but I do it anyway. Currently I am using the old 5 quart oil containers.This is messy,and takes alot of time. So Ive been thinking of getting some steel 55 gallon drums, but smaller...
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    Engine wont rev above 3000rpm in gear or neutral

    vehicle: 1999 suburban,5. 7,4x4 Driving today Engine will not allow me to get above 3000rpm casuing the truck to slow down. . I placed it in neutral and it still would not allow me to get above 3000rpm. . It sputters when I floor it.I dont think its a tranny problem since it happens in...
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    4x4 Help Need buying a winch and mounting options

    Vehiclce is a 98 4x4 Suburban with 4wd so we could see parts of the country that you cant see in 2wd....We will be everwhere from the pacific northwest logging roads, Muddy trails in Alalabma,sandy areas of florida, to the deserts of Utah and California. We will be traveling alone camping in...
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    Needing a Gas saver,So we bought a 4x4 Suburban!!

    Wife and I decided this is time to buy a used SUV. So we bought a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 for close to 1/2 off the blue book value today! Two Years ago these were selling for close to book value or more..Price was so low we were able to pay cash for it. I asked her if she liked it she said...
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    Chevrolet Suburban Owners, Buying used need advice

    Looking to buy a 1997-1999 (more than liely a 1999)chevrolet suburban K1500 with 4x4 and 350 engines are what im finding.What problems should I look for in a used suburban? One I found had a window that would not rool up all the way unless you helped it, is this a cheap and easy fix? Mileage...
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    Will used SUV and trucks get cheaper due to gas$?

    I figured wait until gas prices got outragous to find a good deal on a used 4 door truck/SUV from dealers and sellers. We "need" a SUV or minivan, we could not afford/want to pay what they were asking a few years back and So this would probally the only time we could afford one.Im thinking that...
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    Turn and hazard Signal Flasher Problem

    I have a 89 chevy 2500 4x4 truck the left hand turn signal flashes faster than the right side. I checed and even replaced all bulbs. IS there anything else im missing? Is it possible for a turn signal flasher to only go out on one side?
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    Turn and hazard Signal Flasher Problem

    I have a 89 chevy 2500 4x4 truck the left hand turn signal flashes faster than the right side. I checed and even replaced all bulbs. IS there anything else im missing? Is it possible for a turn signal flasher to only go out on one side?
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    ATV oil

    I have honda rancher ATV can I use ATV oil in with no problems? Ive read on the net that the API oils can cause a clutch to slip on some atv's but im suire if mine has a clutch.
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    New baby boy!

    Some of you knew my wife was having a child. Jan 17th 2006 Andrew blessed us. Here are a few pictures around a week old.
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    You ever let friends change oil at your house?

    Since I have a house and many of my freiends are single I lewt them work on their cars at my home. Well they always manage to make a nice mess.I alaways offer to do it for them they always decline. I have all the tools, pans etc. I get kinda "nervous" when 5 quarts of oil are on the floor and...
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    Goodyear American Eagle tires (walmart)

    Anyone have a review on these tires.I found some on clearnace from $72 to $45 per tire. Cant even get a set of the cheapest Kumhos for that. I can still return them as they are not mounted. Came from where but walmart and the Goodyear site lists it as a walmart only model. I want a smooth ride...
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    Items intended for restoration but never make it?

    When speaking about old cars, machinery, etc.in someones yard owners most always say "Im gonna restore it". When Looking at old tiems for sale theres always something mentioned from sellers similar to "I was gonna restore it but never got around to it" Ive been there and done that so im not...
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    Home security alarm, Worth the money?

    I have a scheduled a security alarm to be installed in my home next week. Is there anything I should need to know about them installing it? As in what to make sure is done right before I pay them. The system is a Caddex brand made by GE. It is a hard wired system-Meaning all windows and doors...
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    Tax breaks for new JOBS to move in

    My city,county and state just like every other gov. body in the US offers companies "tax incentives",lower taxes, offer to build new buildings,pay utilites and donate land belonging to the city. In exchange the Companies relocate a plant or move so many jobs to the area. Ive talked to a few...
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    Harbor freight tools and Homier tools

    Anyone been shopping at harbor freight or Homier tools? Real good prices on chinese made stuff. About anything I buy anymore comes from Harbor Freight unless Its something I use alot and I fear the HF tool will not hold up. Screwdrivers I try to buy stanley.I got 3/4 socket set for $46. The...
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    adding insulation

    I plan on adding insulation blown in type to my attic.Im gonn a pay about $600 for a 1600 sf home. Hopefully it will cut my heaqting bill this winter and there is a tax rebate offered by the goverment which is not my reason but every bit helps. Any real world experience?
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