Recent content by mpkauto

I started the prep for the concrete in Jan 2021, after I got the permit and lined up a contractor to do the work. Jacking the building up took a few days. The building was back down on it's new foundation by March. Stump is still there, need to do another round of burning! I had 2 stages of...

Now, I'm working on rebuilding the existing half rafter, half truss garbage that currently "supports" the roof. The goal is cheapness, lumber is crazy $$$ right now and I'd rather not build all new trusses for this building which still has good plank sheeting, as I am planning on a standing...

Here are a few time-lapse vids of the lift.

Hey everyone - well it only took me 4 years to make a decision, but I finally began rehabbing my small, 50s era garage. 18x20x8, single car which is already too small, but good for a city garage. I asked you to give me advice in this thread here...

All, thanks for the responses. I am in the city of Seattle. I've been doing a lot of thinking about what the next step should be here. Cost, not setbacks is driving my decison now. Spoke to a few builders who all want to do new construction. Getting what I consider to be high prices (36-40K...

Hi all, Looking to introduce myself and maybe extract some info from the minds who construct some of the amazing shops I've seen on this forum. I am a mechanical engineer living in a small house in North Seattle. 800 sq ft. house with a 18x20 shop in the backyard, about 8000 sq. ft property...