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    I beat the HOA! - new shop in Houston

    After last summer I decided I needed as much air flow as possible. The difference working in the garage with all the doors up is amazing. The doors didn't add that much to the price of the project- well worth it.
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    Plumbing-6" Galvanised to PVC

    I sell this product for a living. That is Charlotte pipe who is my main competitor- Damn! Go to a commercial plumbing supply house. You can go to ferguson.com or Hajoca.com and find a location. Mission rubber makes a cast iron to PVC coupling- they should have one in stock. If not ask for a...
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    I beat the HOA! - new shop in Houston

    Well, the requirement was that it could only look like a 4 car garage and had to look like it was originally built that way. Since the building originally had a walk through door on one side, my argument was that I was going to make the building symmetrical. I had the contractor make a drawing...
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    I beat the HOA! - new shop in Houston

    I am in spring- by Klein HS. I am in Harris county but it is a Spring address. This was without a doubt the best thing we could have done to the house.
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    The Jones Garage Addition

    Wow- great build. The design is similar to the addition I did. I really like the way it ties I to the house!
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    I beat the HOA! - new shop in Houston

    Been lurking for a few months since I started building my shop- now named Dudes Chop Shop So here is the rundown on the build. First off I am addicted to old Pontiacs- my dad and I have collected these since I can remember and I was having to lease out storage space. We live in a neighborhood...
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    New member with a new garage!

    Nice collection- I read about the 67 in Smoke Signals. Great story!
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    Keeping baby out of garage?

    I agree with most- let the kids spend time with you in the garage and they'll learn. My younger daughter (3) loves to be out there and just wants to us a wrench to tighten a bolt - on anything. Another suggestion- when I thought my 3 yr old ran outside I put hotel locks on all the doors to keep...
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    Reclaiming the garage!

    Where in Houston are you? I am in spring. No kidding about it getting hot!
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    Ideas for Ladder Storage

    Agreed- I used to store them outside but that presents opportunity for crooks
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    74x80x16 Hotrod garage/barn

    Wow, very nice
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    Indoor car wash at home?

    When we poured the slab for my garage there was an existing drainnine in the yard that ran to the street (pretty flat in houston). I put a Tee in it and stubbed up for pour. It just goes to the street and is only used in cool or really hot weather.
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    Been dreaming, finally starting, need advice on loads

    Where in houston? The contractor that built my garage extension was very easy to deal with, fast and pointed out a few things that I hadn't thought of that made the property much more functional. He is also qualified to design the building so you won't need an architect as well- he does a lot of...
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    Best way to finance a new shop/garage

    I know everyone will say to save up and pay cash but $$$ is fairly cheap right now if you can get your hands on it.
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    Best way to finance a new shop/garage

    I took a loan out against the car that was going in the shop.
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    Car cover, yes or no?

    Just beware of trapped dirt. I had one on my 97 formula cause it sat outside and would always find dirt in it when I took it off. Problem was that when the cover would move due to wind or removal the dirt was still underneath and caused scratches I am still buffing out.
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    Another Harbor freight tool box deal $99.00

    Nah- they will be spotted as fakes quick- quality is too good! Seriously though, I was dissappointed when I saw how much better these were than the hobby level black craftsman
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    Anyone ever done a garage extension?

    Re: Anyone ever done a garage extenison? We had a 3 car and just added on a 2 x 2 4 car to make a big 'L'. Best thing we did was put roll up doors on the side and back- the airflow is amazing. #1 suggestion I have is to give the HOA as little info as possible. I had to submit twice. The first...
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    Another Harbor freight tool box deal $99.00

    I bought two of these- one for standard and one for metric daily use tools. I have to say for 99 the quality is excellent. Feels like it has a bearing glide set up, drawers lock in place and come pre-lined. I really don't see how you can go wrong. I just ordered some craftsman emblems so they...
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