Recent content by tcline76

Thanks for the replies. Well I looked into it and yes local code requires the garage to be 5 feet from the lot line. This would cut the extension down to only 3 feet which hardly seems worth it. Maybe I'll just throw a shed back there If I can get away with it. With that dream being...

I'm contemplating a garage project and would love any advice you may have. I live in the suburbs of Chicago (Westchester) and have a 2.5 car detached garage. The siding and framing are in good shape but the roof desperately needs replacing (tear-off) and the floor is badly cracked and...