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Yesterday, I finally got around to taking the first step of what (I hope) will continue to be a long-term garage reno project: patching the edge of the slab. Up until a few weeks ago, my slab and apron looked like this: https://imgur.com/TJKuT4C.jpg Had a foundation guy out to repair a leak in...

Looking forward to installing a sleeper floor over the slab in my small detached garage this spring. Treated 2x4 frame with rigid insulation and ply/OSB. As is often suggested, I plan to lay a 6 mil vapor barrier either directly below or above the frame. Haven't decided which yet. Anyway, I...

My 200 sq ft detached garage is a stick frame sitting on a single-wythe brick stem wall, which (I presume) itself sits on a concrete ledge. It rises about 1' above grade and the slab. It's really just a glorified shed, but hey...it's what I got and I intend to make the most of it. :D Pics...

Planning to install a pre-hung door in my circa-1950s detached 10x20 garage, but can't find any best practices for this type of application. Pics of the interior and exterior, with planned door location: https://imgur.com/a/3imm6 (Outline is just approximate. Likely not using either of those...

tl;dr Should I install soffit vents before hanging gutters? Been lurking here for awhile, first post. We recently bought a 1940 house with a unfinished single car detached garage (it might be a few years younger). 20x10. Manual rollup door. One window. 2x4 framing on a brick foundation (~14"...