hpfiend Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 hey all, Looking to convert my garage from its current one 110V outlet, a now working garage door opener with two 60 watt light bulbs as the only light for the entire garage, to a shop setup to be proud of... I swear I have to use a flashlight to find my %#@#@!% tools in my toolbox and that is when I put them where they are supposed to be. Problem is I have a 2 car- there is some space on either side of the door opening but I have a push mower, riding mower with an almost 6 foot deck, work bench, and two cars. not to mention two bikes hanging on the wall, three trash cans, and miscellaneous yard tools/materials like a bale of peat moss... What do I do with all this crap? There was a shed in the back but it had no roof and hardly any siding and the ground hogs dugs the "foundation" out. We tore it out to plant evergreen trees across the back to shield us from a proposed development. Build another tasteful shed? I am thinking about building a concrete pit with some sort of ramp setup... turf top- wife is not a big fan right now and I am worried about sealing it from rain as well- I guess a properly landscaped shed wouldn't be bad but our other was so unsightly my wife voiced her displeasure constantly... I have thought of putting a moderate sized air compressor up in the attic (ranch) and running hard lines into the garage so that a big tank doesn't take up floor space but dont want to shake the house when it cycles really ;-) If I pull both cars out it really is a decent space now but for all the lawn crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 either add on the the garage or build a nice shed. Iplan on doing a shed here shorty since the kids toys are slowly taking over the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Build a shed twice the size you think you'll need. After a few years it will be worth it. Be sure to check your local building codes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Build a shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Cant you buy a pre-fabbed shed? If you already have the concrete foundation thats half the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Build a shed. I'm going to tear down my existing shed and make another one further back in the yard. You could probably do it for under $400. Just get some 2x4's, plywood and some cinder blocks, cheap shingles. As for the garage. just get some flourencent bulbs from Lowes/Home depot. They have 4' sections for $18 or so bucks. Throw a few of those up and you'll be set. Hell, I have 2 8' and 4-4' footers in my garage and it about the size of a 2 car garage. You can NEVER have not enough light in a garage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 shed fo sheezy I put up 5 two bulb floresent lights and a ceiling fan in my 1.5 car its nice and bright in there now we keep the mower and other random outdoor stuff in the shed to free up some space it gets tight in the garge with just the car spare parts tools and a workbench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Get the new yankee workshop shed plans. It is awesome and doesn't require a permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks guys- we will see if we can sell the wife on the idea.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 have u thought about gettin some chains and pullys an hoisting it so it sits above the cars...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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