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The house was built in 1892, what closing documents I have show garage was around 1910 but no real clear proof if that was true or not other than based on construction style and I'm no expert. This garage is not/will not ever be finished/insulated or heated... its just a place to park the car...

Thank you for your input and explaining. At least I feel its not moving more now....sure as heck isn't pretty but its standing. I'll find someone - I have some friends who are in the biz but are they experienced framers, I'll find out. I'd be comfortable helping/watching this process done but...

Thanks - I'll start my planning for the Spring, I'll have a good chunk of work to do in the backyard anyway. I'll bring in a contractor or at least experienced person for their input to make sure its safe and go from there.

I'll need to inspect the sills, new stuff appears to be nailed...I'm assuming they grabbed a nail gun and just did the job quite quickly to be done and sell it. -Thankfully we did buy when interest rates were at their lowest, so in the big picture I cannot really complain about it. More...

Thanks! I was just getting a game plan for spring work I want to plan out... started looked more closely at the garage and thought I'd start with some opinions. Glad I asked...and no way I'm not touching anything that is up there currently. I don't have enough knowledge/skill to prevent injury...

Good to know, thank you for the input. I'd rather be safe than sorry

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Flipper..... no way he had any permits for anything. We had our home inspection - Honestly we weren't very concerned with the garage itself, ironically its a little dumpy thing and the older person who passed away (before flipper was involved) just had a new garage opener/door installed. So...

Hello all, Question that is often covered but I may have a spin on the usual situation thanks to some "flippers" who touched our home before purchasing. Thankfully - the flip itself was very light, so we haven't had to redo too many things... but take a look at this garage. Note: I am...