Recent content by void_of_light

I just did my 28x32 garage using 7/16th osb and drywall screws and had no issue with heads popping off. I rented a lift for $30 for the weekend. Best $30 I ever spent.

Each 4x4 post is sandwiched between 2 16 foot 2x6s that run to the ledger board on the garage and are blocked ever 2 feet. There are 2 10 foot spans and one 12 foot span on the end with the garage door. It is all treated 2x6.

I built this one over the winter. I blocked between the rafters and attached a ledger board to them, then built the lean to off of the garage. I think I have $700-$800 in it. It is 16x32 and since it is behind the garage where no one can see, I used galvalume instead of green panels to keep the...

I built a 28x32 about 5 years ago on a $10k loan. I got a screaming deal on concrete work, and my father in law and I did all the labor. It has standard trusses, vinyl siding and metal roofing. I used all 10k plus a little extra. You are going to have to be really lucky to do the same with the...

First post but figured it was worth saying. Sensor wire for the garage door. One down each side leading up to the opener. Sure beats having it stapled to the wall after the fact.