Recent content by M7 ATW

Hi, It's been a glorious day here in the UK, so thought i'd provide a bit of an update on what I've been up to over recent days: Finally got rid of the horrible fascia and finished the raised beds. I really want some cool, vintage metal signs in the garage, but managed to source this for...

Ha Ha - Unfortunately I've been working in the garden today. I'm hoping to get the garage door sanded during the week and a lick of paint on it!

Got a little bit done today... Had a few bits of wood knocking about, so thought i'd make a couple of doors So turned this... into this...

Got a little bit more tonight - managed to get all of the walls painted, well at least the first coat! Managed to get the garden tools tidied up a little and paint the backboard grey . I originally intended to paint/stain everything brown for more of a rustic look, but now I quite fancy...

Thanks - I intend to paint the roof, between the joists the same colour as the walls. I'm trying to make the most of the materials I have, because they're free (and i'm tight) and it also makes some room, which is one of the main reason for the revamp. I know it's a bit rough in places, but I...

Evening Everyone, Quick update as I managed to spend a couple of hours in the garage this evening... Managed to paint some of the walls, although it will all need a second coat. Fitted an old blind I had knocking around for security/privacy. Due to the size of the garage, i'm trying to...

Had a look at your build thread - that is seriously cool!! I had considered this once the current roof is need of repair, however, here in the UK you cannot exceed 4m in height on a garage roof, plus it's only single skin brickwork, so would be worried about the additional weight/imposed...

ha ha - Very true.

Only a small update, but managed to get a few bits done in the garage today. Had a bit of a tidy up and started to get stuff in some sort of order and installed three additional shelves above the freezer - I'm hoping that the only shelves I need can be situated along the end wall. Painted some...

Thanks for the warm welcome. I can imagine that you would be amazed at the small size of garages and the limited space around houses in general, as conversely, i'm always amazed by the amazing spaces and amount of land you guys have available. Ha ha - To be honest i'd love to have a bit of a...

Lol - that's why I didn't take a photo of inside the pit earlier, as it's full of rubbish as well! I'm not going to use it daily for car storage as the drive at the side of the house is too tight, but i'd like it clear so that I can do routine maintenance in there and generally potter if/when I...

Hi mate, similarly I've been looking for a long time but thought i'd start a thread in the hope that some folks might be able to come up with some good ideas/improvements. I'm surprised with the lack of interest, as it's a cracking space with some really unique ideas and touches. I know what...

Ha ha - I've just googled it... I can see what you mean, although his seems much cooler. It's a pit that you stand in under the car, however, in reality you'd be crouching and it would have to be jacked up as it's not that deep. Still better than nothing though. Hi fellow Brit! I intend to...

I figured that's what you meant. I only made reference to a large garden, as ideally I would like the space to build something bigger, but you don't get much for your money here in the UK. I agree with the need for creative storage solutions and hope that some of you guys will be able to give...

Thanks - I also wanted a secluded space, therefore I've recently installed the fence and the gates to the front drive and next door. It's a lot better to create useable space for the kids as it was open plan to the neighbours drive, but it has made vehicular access tighter. The pit isn't ever...