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I have a 24 x 24 9 post car port that I am thinking of turning into a shop/workspace. What is the cheapest way to get a floor in? Right now it is just gravel and grass and dirt. Keep in mind that the floor will be in the weather until I put up walls, which may take a while. I think I have...

Guys I need some information on log buildings. I have a slabbed outdoor section 15 X 40 on the back of my shop and I was considering building a log "cabin" addition on it. I dont want a kit, I am looking for something that I can do myself along with the family. Other than lincoln logs I have...

Well I ran out of room. I need some options for an apt either over or attached to the existing shop. I plan on going the cheaper route versus the more attractive. So give me some options here should I build over the top and create a second story or put another room where the lean to is?

Hey guys I need another garage! This one is actually for cars. The price of concrete work in the area has gone insane and I need to know if there is a suitable sub for an enclosed carport. I want the garage to have all the appearances of being normal but out here in the sticks most folks use...

Anyone here seen a chemical tote used for an outhouse dump? I just so happen to have one buried behind my newly purchased home/shop. How do you test to see if it works (other than the obvious):bounce:

I need a little info on how to start pricing a 2 car w/ studio loft. Is there a company that offers a kit, like the pallet homes? I will be doing most of the work myself, but I need to get a ballpark estimate ready for the bank................

I plan on building a garage with a loft, any sites with plans? I need to do lots of research on kits, materials etc.

I went up into the attic of my shop to wire up some ceiling outlets and found a nice assortment of wildlife. 3 dead rats and a long snake shed plus a dozen or so wasp nests. So I have removed the carcases and knocked down the nests (which were vacant), other than sealing up the openings what...

I need some ideas of vintage lighting for my shop. I have a wood ceiling and the appearance is barn-like inside. I was thinking of using some of the steel pan shop lights, or maybe find some decorative antique globes. Even old gas station lights might do. any ideas on where to find something...

I picked up a new wood stove and the stove pipe hookup in my shop is lower than the top of the stove..........is it a bad thing to plumb smoke pipe downhill? I am assuming yes. What do I do, knock a hole out and shorten the chimney pipe? See the black hole on the right side..........this is...

A friend of mine sent me this Follow this link I just might build one and put a writeup here.

I just finished my Privacy fence and now the shop is in the backyard. I need to build a large gate. I used 6' dog eared pickets on 8' posts. I built the fence without consultation with the wife and now my gate has to go on the other side of the house where I have all of my post set on 8'...

I decided to ditch the idea of converting the shell of a carport into a garage and instead I am looking in to making this structure into a greenhouse.......... I have my playhouse, the wife wants hers... Here are some pics of the structure. Any helpful hints? I will be using the clear...

I am going to be re-roofing my shop and house using tin roofing, what are your costs? I am all over the map with quotes from 4 suppliers. I will be ordering 15 feet sheets 36 inches coverage.

I need some ideas on a tree house for the kids. I would like to pattern it after my shop. Like a little red barn in the sky. any ideas or sites with pictures would be great. Also.......... do I need a building permit for a tree house?

I currently have well water and septic for my home, and would like to tie into the shop. The previous owner and builder of the shop has a "home-made" septic tank that I am sure will have problems if I try to use it. So the plumbing is there for the drains and water. What would I be looking at...

I need input on a carport that came with the new home. I would like to enclose it. Looks to be stable and a good start but would I be better off starting over or using what is already there? I want to save money but I dont want the thing falling in on me either. I figured on pouring a slab...

Here is what I have, it is a skeleton car port. What I would like to do is use as much of the existing structure as possible and make a 2 car garage with a 2nd floor apartment (kid in college). Does anyone have pictures, plans, measurements that I can get an idea from?

Here it is in all its glory..........well its a start anyways.

Hey yall Great forum for strange guys like me. I recently acquired the little farm house in the country and look what I found in my back yard! I cant wait to get all of my junk in there and start working. Bad news is the last inhabitant was a taxidermist and the place has a unique smell...