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    How much lighting to install

    My garage/workshop is 18'x20'x12' high. My ceiling is not yet dry walled for a good reason. How much lighting to install? Is there a specific formula to figure out how much to use? I plan on using florescent but don't want to not use enough, I'm also working on a budget so installing too many...
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    Poster preservation?

    So I have tons of car magazines that are worthless. I don't want to throw them out so I have decided to go with a collage. I plan on cutting out pictures of cars and making a large poster and gluing them to bristol board then mount it to wood. Probably make a frame for it as well. After gluing...
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    Any mobile workbenches out there...

    I need to build one, probably with a metal top for welding. Dont know if I should go shelves, drawers or cupboards. Can you guys give me some ideas. Some of the garages on here are 'crazy'...love it :bowdown:
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    Roof vents??

    My garage doesnt have any vents in the roof. I want to drywall and insulate the ceiling but am affraid that doing this without vents will create a heat issue. The garage is attached via one wall to the house and has vented soffit around the 3 sides. Can anyone help please. Here is a link with...
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    Propane space heater?

    How safe are those heaters that you can attach to your propane tanks? Can I use it in my garage with the doors closed or am I going to get poisoned :( I want to keep my garage warm overnight while the paint on the walls cures/dries.
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    G-Floor. Pros and Cons?

    I really like the look of G-Floor diamond print which is available at my local Costco for a good price. My concern is putting it directly over an unfinished concrete floor. Moisture is sure to build up over time. I'm thinking I should finish the floor first with an epoxy product first. Has...
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    Need some opinions please guys...

    There is a 30" high foot wall that is on 3 walls of my garage. I dont know what to do to make it look 'finished'. I was thinking of painting it a darker grey than what the wall paint colour will be. Any ideas guys? Thanks Ian
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    Start of my project

    Just started ripping down all exsiting shelves. Used panoramic setting on the camera :) My garage is 18' x 20' x 14' high. Plans are for drywall, paint, painted floor, cabinets and 2 work benchs. My Audi on one side and work space on the other. Lots of ideas, just hope it all comes together...
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    Recommendations for lighting...

    I need some help. My garage is 18' x 20' with a 12' ceiling. The ceiling is still exposed to joists and I would like to set up some good lighting configurations so I can work in a nice bright enviroment. Can you guys tell me what type of lighting I should use, sizes and how many? Thanks :)
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    What type of drywall/gypsum to use?

    My brick garage is attached to the house (the back wall). This wall is already insulated, drywalled and painted (by the builder I presume, I am the 2nd owner). I would like to know if I should use a mildew proof or fire proof drywall on the other 2 exterior walls? I plan on using a good heavy...
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    Garage opener question

    Hi, thank God I found this site. I love just hanging out in my garage. My wife just doesnt get it LOL. I have an 11'8" ceiling with 2 single doors 7' high. I plan on modifying the doors so they go right to the ceiling. I have looked around on the site and found that using a liftmaster 3800 will...
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