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Rain Car The quest for a “rain car,” one that I could use for recces or in uncertain weather, which led me to an old Mercedes Benz SLK and then a new Mazda MX5, eventually led me also to consider whether I should get a more interesting alternative, seeing that my horizons no longer reach into...

Yes, Manila traffic is terrible, welder4956, and it will get worse. At least you went to the provinces and the beaches. I hope you had a good time. Yes, a new garage would be fun, Stuart. We just commissioned the topography study, which will determine how feasible the project is. It is a...

Thanks, amgsl55, Jimmie. The new car is still up in the air. I've had the Mazda MX-5 (Miata) for a while; it's been a wonderful, reliable car, but a few months ago I thought I would get something more involving. The Miata has been so friendly and engaging, though, that I thought I should...

Perhaps a change is needed It has been such a long absence for me from Garage Journal. The garage works beautifully, as I have been saying, and I spend much time there, but I am thinking of a new car and have no place to park it. We have vacant property that is adjacent to my home. It is a...

Tool Box Casters The only change I've made to the garage is quite minor. The rubber caster wheels on the Proto cabinets began to fall apart, so I replaced them with these red polyurethane casters. They look quite good, I think. My best wishes for the holidays and the coming New Year. Andy

Thank you, D. Jocke. Örebro, Sweden, must be a lovely place to live in. You are very lucky. I am happy you enjoyed the thread. I tried to keep it focused on the garage and sometimes the cars, but stories about dogs and friends crept in. Keeping stuff in place is still a major effort...

Many thanks, Don. The pavers are concrete and well braced at the borders. The contractor took care to prepare the foundation; I recall sand on gravel, tamped down. The pavers have been holding up well. We do have the occasional construction truck deliver supplies, but I can’t estimate the...

Thank you, 5.SLO. I’m afraid we haven’t done anything to the garage. When it was finished, it was done. It has worked very well for us. There are naturally some things we could have done better, but overall the garage has been a pleasure to work, entertain friends, and even just relax in. I...

Re: Morgan and Spark That is so nice of you, groupracer, to take care of three-legged Morgan. She reminds me of Spark, a Rottweiler the local animal welfare group rescued earlier this month. Spark had with a bullet wound in his front leg that was left to fester by an uncaring owner, and his...

Lift Many thanks. The 2-post lift is a MaxJax; if you Google, you will find the dimensions you need. There are also several threads on it here, which you will find useful. What I like about them is that they are low, are made for standard-height garages, and are not obtrusive. The are also...

Many thanks, C lactic. Good advice.

Thanks, JPinSTL, pcmeiners. If these last as long as the original set, I will be happy. They sell for about $78 peers et of four and are rated at 3,000 lbs, which I assume is a per wheel rating. Best, Andy

Thanks, Brian. I'm glad you liked that old thread on my garage. Enjoy the planning and the refurbishing. It seems aside from making repairs and restoration, the house is fine. I think it will look great with the furniture we have! Or Eames'. Your garage will be separate I assume? It...

Very interesting house and a lovely location. The challenge will be how to build a garage to complement it. Good luck! (I have a modern home, too, but of the white house school). Andy

All casters now changed. Although the hard plastic casters on the rest of the tool cabinets were still fine, I decide to change all to the neat red casters. They look good. I hope they last.

Many thanks, Bob. Yes, we always say that about little Charlie - that he is completely oblivious of his handicap. He is a good dog and such a gift. Warm regards, Andy

Rescues Many thanks, OscarTango. Our rescue Charlie is quite a little one, too. He was wary of people and found comfort in Sundance. It is wonderful you have a rescue. Best, Andy

Update To answer private messages, I’m afraid I’ve added nothing to the garage! In a modern, minimalist setting, the threshold when anything added will begin to detract is probably more obvious, so that has been a regulating mechanism. That means signs and décor given by friends “for the...

Algood I decided to replace the casters on the other tool cabinets (also Proto), even if they haven't shown signs of disintegrating. Interestingly, these original casters are by Algood. The difference is that they use plastic wheels, as against the rubber ones that deteriorated. I reasoned...

Yes, she is, Red89gt. She has big shoes to fill. Many thanks. Andy