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Hi all, I'm looking for a wheelbarrow, and I can't find what I want. I want two wheels, and a steel tub. Two wheels are easy — they're sold everywhere, but always with a plastic tub. A steel tub is easy to find, but they're always with only one wheel. Please advise...

I'm definitely planning to have this done in 3-5 years... Do the requirements for foundations really change that rapidly? Would the building department be able to tell me about impending changes?

Thank you, guys, this is all really helpful. More questions: 1. Do I need stem walls? 2. If yes, then could I just have the slab done with stem walls and a cut out for the garage door, and then leave it that way for a while? I know it would be awkward to have a "parking spot"...

This is reassuring. I figure I can have a 20x22' slab done for $3,000-$4,000, plus maybe $500 or $1,000 for the permit (welcome to the People's Republic of California). That's probably do-able in the first six months or year. I figure the materials for the garage would be at least...

Sorry, 'bout that... I'm in coastal California, so frost is a non-issue. I assume that I'll need footers and a moisture barrier and anchor bolts for the garage (and those aren't usually required for just a parking spot). Is there anything that makes a slab good for an outdoors parking...

Hi all, Here's the question: Assuming that I follow the building codes, can I have a slab poured next to my existing garage, and use it as a parking spot, and then later build an expansion of my garage on top of that slab? Here's the back story: The missus and I are pretty serious about...