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Well it's getting exciting now.....forms are in, inspection was done this morning and now we're pouring concrete. Metal building company will begin fabrication tomorrow and should take 2-3 weeks which will allow the concrete to cure. On different note, I got to spend some time last weekend with...

It's been a few weeks, but we're moving forward again. Concrete guy has been slammed so wasn't able to start right away but he's there now. The challenge is, I'm back in the bay area for work for another week so we're doing all this remotely. I met him onsite on Monday and we did the layout, but...

I was actually up in the attic the other day checking out our heater unit and didn't notice anything, but it could be under the insulation. We had a new roof put on about 8 years ago and they insulated the entire space at that time....

And THAT is why I love this group!!

Ok, so not garage related, but this group seems to have lots of people with a ton of various experiences so here goes... Our house was built in the 30's. Most of the wiring has been updated, but still have some knob and tube in rooms. In our living room, we have a very weird outlet and I have no...

I have the original Greenworks 21" mower, trimmer, blower and pole saw that I bought in 2017. The trimmer is flimsy and kind of junk, everything else has held up well for the 6 or so years I've had it. The polesaw continues to be amazingly useful. The plastic on the mower has faded, but never...

yes, its a tube steel building. The plans they sent and the discussion I've had with the concrete guy is that the slab will be the same size as the building. Evidently, the siding/trim actually hang down over the edge of the slab slightly to provide run off. Yes, closures at corners and eaves...

It's Friday and it looks like my permit is approved. After I go pay the fire protection district their fees. So, by end of day, I should have a permit in hand. Tomorrow I'm meeting with the concrete contractor to finalize pricing and schedules. After paying the County for the permit and...

I have a dorm unit that my daughter brought back from college. There's a little freezer, but its not really useful space. I did paint it and clean it up. Keeps beer cold. In the basement I bought a retro looking one at HD that was pretty reasonable.

Well, still waiting on plan approval, but had to finish cleaning up the pad area for the concrete guy. Had a bunch of branches and debris still to move down to the pit and since I don't have a grabber bucket, I used a debris bag. A little more labor, but worked like a charm. Once I had...

Had to clean up the debris from a medium sized oak I took down. Don't have a grabber bucket on the tractor so improvised with a large debris bag from home depot. First though, I had to drill for and mount hooks on the bucket which I did in the garage...

According to the county website, my project is still "in review" which isn't surprising since it's only been 10 days from the date I first uploaded the application. At this point we're starting to wrap up the Mineshaft. Still have a few larger projects that will probably wait until after July...

This is mine when we first set it up. I bought Gladiator drawer sets and a workbench. The side cabinets I found at a used office clearance house.... Its never been this clean again....

Well, according to the county website, my permit is still "in review" so you'll have to settle for more updates on the Mineshaft.... You may have noticed it in other pictures, but one of my favorite things in this room is the re-use of our old redwood siding. Bringing a little of the old house...

Thank you for checking out my build....

Thanks! It's fun being here and I've learned a ton from following other builds. My brother in law and my wife's cousin are actual contractors, so when they come to visit its like a full on inspection :) Stay tuned....more mediocre work by unqualified persons to follow....

Today's update, on the new barn I've now paid my fees and am awaiting approval of the plans. Once that's done, I can get them to the concrete contractor and get that scheduled. The metal building company is also waiting on the permit to begin fabrication. Hopefully it goes fairly quickly as the...

That looks amazing! Can't wait till the day I have a building and get to watch concrete dry! Love the color you picked for your building

Ok, so beginning of day 3 and I've actually already heard back from the County. Evidently I didn't upload the site plan, although I know I scanned it so I just sent that in. (no way am I accepting responsibility for the mistake...this is America its my right to blame others) :ROFLMAO: In the...

your shop looks really cool! Love the pallet wood idea and the lights over the workbench came out really nice. I also ordered the amazon gooseneck fixtures....you're right, they're a little "flexy" Nice work!