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    Can a 'Red Iron' building be architecturally interesting?

    An original boat shed by the sea. Not sure if this fits the bill or is on the same page ...but here 'tis anyway or this...boatshed cafe....
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    Ramps

    I recently bought these ramps from a local parts store so I could load this crate into the van.... In the crate is a Ford V8 60 horsepower flathead V8 engine ...total weight was 150 kg.....or 330lbs. They worked a treat....
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    3 car (maybe 2 car) Garage Plans with living space above?

    I like the look of this one...http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/larson-2790/ I don't have any experience with the design, just looks good to me.
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    '50s boatshed/garage by the beach

    Those are Tangelos...must be an optical illusion in the photo because they're halfway between a mandarin and an orange in size... We have a grapefruit tree out back which does have humungous fruit in season...all trees are "heritage trees'...non-hybrid and grown organically with no...
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    '50s boatshed/garage by the beach

    I'm using Trade Mortar for the deep craters because it's a mere $13 per bag and then a more expensive product called Quick Patch high strength repair mortar which is $90 a bag...This second one is for the shallower craters and to finish off over the first product....When it's smooth-ish I'll...
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    '50s boatshed/garage by the beach

    ....it's a lifestyle thing!!!
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    '50s boatshed/garage by the beach

    Plain garden variety deuce tudor sedan which has been sent to outside storage while I sort out the shed.
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    New from New Zealand

    Thanks for the welcomes, much appreciated ...I've posted a few photos over in the gallery.....these are "before" and 'just starting" shots...
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    '50s boatshed/garage by the beach

    Hello from downunder.....great Forum with lots to offer so I look forward to sharing garage experiences. Just started a tidy-up/rennovation of a '50s boatshed/garage by the beach...just a 24 x 16 single...but enough for a 1-car and project centre...... Above: House and garage built in 1950 on...
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    New from New Zealand

    Hello from downunder.....great Forum with lots to offer so I look forward to sharing garage experiences. Just started a tidy-up/rennovation of a '50s boatshed/garage by the beach...just a 24 x 16 single...but enough for a 1-car and project centre.
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