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Finally, with light at the end of the 5 year long tunnel, I can say that it is nearing completion. What a struggle it has been. I will document my rural Southern Oregon 22 x 48 garage by the river build. They said it couldn't be built - the county that is. At first, I took them at their...

Okay, needed to stop by a local "antique" store...99 percent not interesting. I spy this thing. I am building a new "vintage industrial workshop" at my place and I like older stuff. I like the condition of this. Is the price fair? It includes all the tool inside for $239. The bottom space...

Arrrgh, workers damaged my floor with a chunk out of the edge where I will drive in. What is the best way to repair this please? It is about 4 inches in longest dimension. I will not be painting or coating the floor, and I do not mind if there is a color difference. Thanks for any ideas you...

I was looking for gooseneck RLM barn lighting to fit here, but I am cheap and wanted a low cost solution. While continuing my gooseneck search I decided to make these. I found the wire basket clip type shop lights at a Fred Meyer store for $8.99 each. I bought a $2 length of EMT conduit, some...

While I work with the county planning on flood plain issues for a new build, I need to makeover a 15' deep by 20' wide two room into a single room workshop with center four post lift. I am trying to find any threads creative ideas for this kind of space. Thanks, Mike

I have a level space on the end of an existing outbuilding that I want to build my garage-workshop. Here are some of my simple specs: The extension to the existing building requires demolition of an enclosed carport and some four feet of overhand roofing. 10 high walls and 12 foot clearance...

I am just starting the design phase of my 22 x 40 to 50 foot workshop garage. I live in rural Oregon. One of the long walls will have great southerly exposure for solar heat collection. I am planning on passive solar windows for that side. I am also wanting to add some solar tubes. I have...

Hi folks, I am just starting the design phase of my 22 x 40 to 50 foot workshop garage. I live in rural Oregon. One of the long walls will have great southerly exposure for solar heat collection. I am planning on passive solar windows for that side and solar collectors for radiant flooring...