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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Got a fair bit done today. Sheet rock is going up. the work bench is getting adjusted. I'd still be working, but ran out of screws.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    it is actually less than three feet of overhang, and the intent is to leave it for just that purpose; tools, a compressor and a scrap wood rack.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Electrical rough-in inspection completed, so now we are onto the interior.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    The remainder of the wiring got roughed in today and everything works as advertised. It is almost bright enough to get a tan. Inspection tomorrow followed by a fun filled weekend of insulation and sheet rock.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Garage door sensors are wired in and running off an extension cord for now. I am looking forward to getting the wiring buttoned up this week so I can start finishing out the interior.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    No pictures today, but the exterior construction was completed today. Electrical will be here next week to run wire, and sheet-rock will go up next weekend.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Oddly enough, I have had 2 hand truck/wheelbarrow combos stolen. the third I put TRUMP stickers all over and no one has touched it.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Because the question was asked here is a lineup of the bikes. L to R: 1971 Triumph T120RV, 1971 BSA A65L, 1972 Honda CL350, 2001 BMW R1150GS
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    It is not done, but there is a certain feeling of euphoria when an open space becomes enclosed. A big step forward with a big door. I am a happy boy.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Garage Door guy came a day early, which is good, as one of my bikes got rifled through last night. I can't wait for this to get done. At least now I can lock the doors.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Moving right along. Painted the back wall. its under cover so it can dry, and I can start hanging yard tools back there soon. Prepping lights and the garage door opener for wiring.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    The last of the windows and trim were installed. Next up, sealing the gaps between the wall and brick columns and running wire.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    I wish we could have simply sealed it and been done, however a previous owner painted the house, which is clad in the same cedar. we looked into stripping the house and learned that for the expense, it would not be worth the effort, since one can never get all the paint removed. It was a...
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Slung some primer today to tide us over until we can paint in the spring.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    It's a Pacific Rhododendron. (Rhododendron macrophyllum) You are right, they were a very popular shrub used in the 50's and 60's NW suburbia. they go with the Myrobian Plum 'Thundercloud'. They are a hardy shrub at this altitude and good to zone 6, which i am pretty sure they are not suitable...
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Garage Door is due in next week, and the Electrical after thanksgiving. Looks like we will be wrapping this up before christmas.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Much better than the green wrapping paper. Windows go in tomorrow.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    It is a moist day, but progress is being made.
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    Danish 120m2 garage build.

    Meget flot byggeri.
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    Garage build in Hippyville

    Expecting the windows installed this week as well as all the siding up. security lights were located and the remainder of the eceltrical should be sorted out. it will be at least another week for the door.
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