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How to prepare your garage for a new car lift

Preparing your shop or garage for a new car lift is the same whether you’re getting a two-post lift, four-post lift, low-rise or anything in between. This video will cover the five things you need to know to have your shop or garage properly prepared and ready to receive your new car lift.

Number 1 – Know Your Floor Specs First thing you need to know is whether or not your concrete floor is good to go. Shop and home garage floors may come in different concrete thicknesses and pressure strengths. If you don’t know your concrete floor specifications, it may be required for you to get it tested by an engineer.

Different lifts have different concrete requirements, and generally speaking, the heavier the lift, the thicker the concrete needs to be. Know what your space needs before an installer shows up with your lift. If you need to put down additional concrete or re-do your flooring, it’s best to do so before the lift is delivered. You can find concrete floor specifications for each model on BendPak’s website at www.bendpak.com/floor.
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Best electric garage heater 240v, fixed and portable heaters

If you like busying yourself for a while in the garage, you probably know how destructive the winter may be to your hobby. It is rather difficult to use different tools when it is cold, and as the body chills, you will not even enjoy the whole process and will not be able to focus on your work.

Thankfully, there is a great number of heating options, that are able to provide you with needed warmth for your comfortable work, and the garage size does not matter. If you are looking for an electric heater for the garage, you may be lost among all those available offers on the market. We know how it is difficult to make a right choice, so we are going to help you and consider some heating features.

Product	Dimensions, Weight	Volt, Wattage	Details
Dr. Heater DR-988 Check the price	12" x 12" x 15" 11.99 pounds	208/240V 4800/5600W	Temperature Range: 45-95 degrees F. Comes with Thermostat control. Power Cord: NEMA 6-30P cannot be mounted on the ceiling
Fahrenheat Check the price	12.5" x 12.4" x 14" 24 pounds	240V 5000W	Ideal for garages, workshops, basements or outside buildings Built-in single pole thermostat adjusts from 45º to 135º F Built-in ceiling mount bracket for easyvertical or horizontal mounting
TPI H474TMC474 Check the price	8.5" x 16" x 16" 16 pounds	240V 2000W	Infrared Heater, Reliable Space Heater, Portable Heater, Energy Efficient Heater
Comfort Zone Check the price	17.9" x 14.3" x 14" 26.1 pounds	240V 7,500W	2 heat levels up to 7,500W Thermostat control Fan-forced for wide heat dispersion Ideal for household use Heavy-duty, high-output heater
Dr. Heater DR966 Check the price	14.5" x 14.5" x 13" 27 pounds	240V 3000/6000 watt	Power cord not included in the unit Wall or Ceiling Mounted Heater, Bracket Included. Adjustable Thermostat with HIGH and LOW Setting Adjustable Louvers for to Direct Airflow
NewAir G56 Check the price	11" x 10.5" x 14" 16.6 pounds	240V 5600 Watt	Certified for electrical safety with overheat protection. Easy-to-use thermostat with manual controls. Portable design includes carrying handle and 6-foot cord.
NewAir NGH500GA00 Check the price	10.3" x 10.8" x 13.7" 14 pounds	240V 4,800 Watts	Heavy-Duty Heater Works in Tough Conditions Freestanding or Mounted Heater for Total Flexibility Remote Control and Convenience Features Smart Safety Features

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-988 Garage Shop 208/240V, 4800/5600W Heater

Dr. Infrared Heater – Best electric garage heater 240v

Heats Up To 600 Square Feet with Auto Overheat Cut-Off Protection
Temperature Range: 45-95 degrees F. Comes with Thermostat control. Wattage: 5600W. Volts: 240V/ 208V
UL and C-UL listed. Finger-proof intake and discharge grills
Power Cord: NEMA 6-30P (receptacle NeMA 60-30R 250V 30 Amps)
Requires a 220V plug in and not for general residential or household use, cannot be mounted on the ceiling
Product Dimensions 12 x 12 x 15 inches
Item Weight 11.99 pounds
Shipping Weight 20.1 pounds

Our partner’s notice:

Nice heater! We have three-car garage, and my husband often does some wood works in it. As we live in the mountains, it is really cold outside at night (30-40 degrees). We had three heaters in the garage to warm that big area, but it was not enough warm to be comfortable.

But I have good news that this heater has replaced the other three!!! We don’t need old heaters anymore! This new heater produces enough heat about 70 degrees. Also, my husband turned it down in two days, and used auto mode. So it turns off and on to keep the needed heat. I guess he goes for 67 degrees. And he said that this heater is too hot!

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Best absorbent pads for oil spills and absorbing garage mats

Are you still using old cardboard mats in the garage to absorb fluids and oil? Well, it is time to replace it with new mats that have better functions of the absorbent. They look nice and provide better functioning. We know how it may be annoying when old vehicle, or lawnmower leaks on the floor in the garage. Let’s consider the most important features for oil absorbent mat for driveway or garage that should be taken into account during the purchase.

What makes a good garage floor oil mat

A high-quality absorbent mat should have the following features:

Solid poly backing that is not torn when it is wet
Grippy surface to stay in place
Good design to fit any garage space making it neat
Good absorption functions to deal with coolant, oil, water, and solvents

Drymate XL Oil Spill Mat (36 Inches x 60 Inches), Premium Absorbent Oil Mat

Drymate – Best absorbing garage mats

ABSORBENT MATERIAL TRAPS SPILLS: The Drymate Oil Spill Mat traps and contains the mess! Our mat is designed to protect your garage floor surface from costly stains
NON-SLIP WATER-PROOF BACKING: Our non-slip, skid resistant backing keeps the oil mat in place and prevents it from moving around. The waterproof layer stops motor oil, brake fluid, gasoline, coolant, and transmission fluid and prevents these liquids from soaking through to damage or stain the surface below
DURABLE AND REUSABLE: Our long-lasting material is made out of a polyester fiber and is able to contain any oil spill! This strong material is reusable and eco-friendly
EASY TO CLEAN: When your oil mat gets dirty, simply scrub with soap, hose off and hang dry. Do not bleach
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE AND MADE IN THE USA: Proudly made in the USA! Phthalate and BPA free. Made from over 50% recycled fibers
Product Dimensions 60 x 36 x 0.1 inches
Item Weight 1.45 pounds

Our partner’s notice:

It’s not difficult to absorb liquids. Any good mat should cope with the task to keep this liquid inside it. Any mat should be able to keep the leak and keep it away from other items. This product perfectly copes with all these tasks. I use it under my power steering pump in the SUV. The leak is not big and not constant but this fluid can make the floor really slippery and also dangerous. I really like this mat on my floor, it also looks neat, not ugly.

By the way, this mat is light, and has good absorption functions. I will order it again. But I hope that I will not have any leaks any more. I can surely say that the mat does its task well. I am going to buy one for my friend who also has a leaking situation with his vehicle. It would be a great gift!

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Dr. Infrared Heater – Best electric garage heater 240v

What makes a good garage floor oil mat

Drymate – Best absorbing garage mats

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