Recent content by mikesplumbing

I know some of you like the older vintage signs like I do. For my garage project I'm planning to build I'm doing research for my sign and came accross this link. I thought some of you might enjoy this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadsidepictures/sets/1116714/?page=2 Mike

Sure thing, I'll ask him. He is 72 but has the heart and mind of a 20 year old. Next time I see him I'll ask him. I think he has about 12 of them. My favorite is his Pantera...I know, I know......how could I take a Pantera over a Ferrari? Something about it is so sweet. LOL.......I'll see what I...

How about 6" T&G pine box car siding? or OSB with thw white plastic sheets they use in milking parlors or restaurants? Mike

Nice set-up My neighbor has a seperate garage built for his Ferrari collection that looks similar to your gig. Very nice. He doesn't have the globes however.....that's very impressive. Mike

Many times electrical shops have old ones they remove so they can put the new LED lights in. They sometimes sell them on Craigslist but many times you can just call them up and tell them to keep there eyes open for used ones. I have bought quite a few from a friend who ownes an electrical...

That's great..gotta love Craigslist! I'm finding all sorts of building material people want to unload for pennies on the dollar. It's amazing what's available. Sounds like you got a great deal. Mike

Joe...Buddy!......What a great find! I just love the sign examples you posted a link to. That's exactly what I'm looking for. Businesses just don't do that kind of stuff anymore. I can't wait until I get to that point. I did a rough sketch of the basic idea for what I'm after. I have a...

Found some cream city bricks I just got a call from a guy who has 53,000 cream city bricks. It's a factory chimeny that's still assembled and was built in 1887. The bricks are perfect! I would have to pay somebody to dismantel and then haul it 67 miles. He doesn't now what he wants for it so...

Geez yeah, your right, that's not really a "Tim Allen" type word to describe it. How about "Enchanting"? That's a bit borderline but I have to market to the ladies also. LOL I'm out taking pictures today and collecting ideas. I ran accross some old steel framed windows for free out of an...

I'll give free advice anytime. Mike

Very nice, look forward to watching you finish it! Mike

Ya know, after reading what I wrote I'm not happy about it because it makes me sound like I have a ton of money....and I don't, this will be a real challenge. This is going to be hard to afford, keep in mind I'm just a small plumbing shop. Most of the materials are going to be recycled like...

Hello everybody! I really like your forum and can't believe other people are crazy about garages like I am and have an actual forum. I'm the owner of Mike’s Plumbing a very small plumbing company with no employees. Basically it’s just me. Anyhow, I’m working out of my home garage right now and...

Hello everybody! I actually discovered this forum while searching for ideas to build a 50's style garage for personal use and for my plumbing business, kind of an all in one deal. Hope you don't mind if I look around and maybe ask a few questions. Mike