Recent content by eknoph

In the process of putting in the ladder I had to frame the opening which included cutting part of 1 joist out. As 'luck' would have it, I had to re-route existing wiring to the ceiling tube lights, a process that went a little too fast and was a bit stumped trying to reconnect the bits later...

The garage has a small attic which has proven very useful as it adds about 400 sft of storage. PO had a jerry-rigged an access-ladder by nailing boards between two studs which was less-than-practical, particularly when carrying big stuff. Solution - install an attic ladder which now allows...

Hephaestus29, Interesting post to me as my dilemma is the exact opposite of yours. Today I have a wall completely dividing the car stall and the workshop. Probably THE main decision I've got to make before really getting stuck into my project is should I, or should I not open it up (check out my...

I realized that I have 2 main decisions to make before I can get really stuck into this project: 1) what's the overall 'look' I want to achieve and 2) should I, or should I not open up the wall dividing the car stall and the workshop? I think 'The Look' can wait and perhaps it will take care of...

Thanks Pat!

RbrtAWhyt - That space was originally a car-port so I made those doors to close it off when I got the Jag a few years ago. I realize they're not very practical in our part of the world, but at the time it was the best I come up with. My previous employer's HQ was in Weybridge, UK on the site of...

This is my build-thread. I live in North Vancouver, BC and my project is to renovate our detached garage / workshop so it can be more comfortable and organized. Imagining myself restoring cars in that garage was a key reason for buying this specific house 11 years ago. Sadly it has received...

Hello Everyone at GJ! I just registered today so took up the invitation to introduce myself - I live in North Vancouver, BC and my project is to renovate our detached garage / workshop so we can be more comfortable and organized. Imagining myself tinkering with various projects in the garage...