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No kidding Mike, clarity doesn't seem to be the strong suit I'm dealing with. Seems like the builders don't want to give too much detail either they don't want you double checking or taking their work and DIY or both. How do you like your Friedrich unit? Have you heard much about Mr Cool brand...

Thanks Spirit, That's good information. As we're not going to be living here full time, we're looking to be economical so I'm almost certain we'll rely on one outdoor unit. Also, that downstairs space is so small it makes me wonder if maybe I shouldn't just put a window AC unit down there, but...

Hey Matt, Definitely a good suggesting about the ceiling fans. I'm thinking this big one upstairs...it would be expensive, but could be the only real "splurge" of the garage, see below. Maybe a little one downstairs, but I think an air handler above the window will probably move the air through...

Seems like for our space a 9k+18k system like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/MRCOOL-Olympus-27-000-BTU-2-25-Ton-Ductless-Mini-Split-Air-Conditioner-and-Heat-Pump-16-ft-Install-Kit-230-Volt-60Hz-MULTI227HP230WM02KIT16/300801133 might work? Folk that have posted here...

Arkansas garage with 1417 total square footage and 846 square feet heated and cooled (see plans below). Here’s my main thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350845 Here’s my lighting thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352651 I had a builder suggest...

Sounds like a smart plan Wirepuller. When we built our house we just relied on our builder's electrical subcontractor to tell us where all the recessed lights should go and then we picked out a few ceiling fans and a couple of fixtures and that was that. Now that I've generated an initial...

Hey Pucman, I was not aware of a side mount option for a door opener. I'll check that out now. Thanks!

Hi Anton, we started by giving builders our plans and asking for quotes. As I waited to hear back from builders I figured I'd design a potential lighting system. I can't imagine any point in withholding a lighting plan if one already had one designed. For the builders that haven't submitted a...

Hi Anton, I guess I'm coming at this from two different directions. On the one hand I have builders providing bids based on the plans alone (no lighting specifications provided). At the same time I've taken the plans and drawn in what I think I want for lighting and shared it here for feedback...

Second estimate (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6312501&postcount=26) not any better. Even with only $500 budgeted for lighting!

Our second bid came in today. This builder was uncomfortable letting me have a copy of the bid breakdown such that I don't have a copy, just what I remember. The total was $104,673 which is about what the first bid came in at, but turns out $104,673 doesn't include the builder fee of 15-20k such...

Ok, motion sensor light switches. That seems like a really good idea. Make sure sensor is high enough to see over parked car. Consider outside receptacles. And many other good ideas/suggestions! Thanks TEF!

Ah, well that makes perfect sense and... nope, the wife has spoken: she likes the look of two doors. I've been married long enough to know we're having two doors! In any case, thanks for the thought. MacTexas!

So we have 23' planned and that may not leave much room? That may be ok for us though. The upstairs is really just a big workshop. Several years from now I'm sure I'll wish we had gone deeper as well (lots of opportunity for off color jokes here), but we've cobbled together about all we can...

Thanks TEF! “I'd add a three way circuit for the lights at the garage doors.” So have a switch next to the garage doors as you walk in? “move the lights over the doors to the outer edges That makes sense. I’ve never had a garage. Are there many times when the doors are up and light is desired...

Thanks MacTexas! Our screen porch is pretty nice. I try to enjoy our house as much as possible and I've had a few amazing lunches on that porch. Oh! Why one door instead of two?

Thanks HOT! Now if we can only find someone to build it for us!

You should be able to see all photos/drawings now.

Thanks Matt! Savings will have to come from somewhere as we can't afford the first quote we received. You are correct. I neglected to indicate a fixture for the three storage closets on the second floor. These are just my sketches and I haven't drawn up anything for the outlets and circuit...

You'll find my plans and my first estimate here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350845 With regard to lighting I read posting by Platonic Solid here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289441 utilized visual interior tool...