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Hey guys, So I think i've decided on about a 12x18 storage building. And I think I am gonna do a skid type foundation for it. This will be my first time building something like this, so excuse me if I sound like a newb...haha. I know the basics of building a skid from reading on here and other...

So how do you guys think would be the best way to go about framing a skid for say a 12x18 building? As far as how to set up some kind of foundation, what to use for the "skids" and how to space those, and what to use for the floor joists? I've tried searching around on the net, but most sites...

Yeah, I had pondered on that too possibly. Doing like a "skid" foundation, i think thats what they call that. Would doing this be cheaper overall than doing a slab? And would it be ok to do it on say a 12-14 foot wide 18' long building? Thanks for the tips guys. :beer:

Well, The thing is that i'm probably gonna be living in the mobile home myself after my mom builds her house. So i'm thinking it would be nice still to have somewhere to store yard supplies, lawn mower, etc even after the house it built. Plus I figure even if and when she decides to rent or sale...

So what do you guys think I would be looking at spending for the materials for a project like this?(Approximately of course) If I did it on a 4" slab with 2x4 framing.

Hey guys, My mom is buying some land(3 1/2 acres) and planning on building a house on top of the hill. There is a mobile home on the lower part of it right now. We've got some stuff we are gonna have to store while she is building the house cuz we will be living in the mobile home until then. We...

I dont know about the others, but the last one I posted, I drew it up myself.

Well guys, I just drew up another floor layout for the upstairs. I believe i'm just gonna do the stairs outside to save space in the garage and keep from having to extend it anymore and worry with the fire deal. But heres my layout.

Yeah, Why do you wish you wouldve put your stairs outside? I am trying to work up a plan on my garage/apartment and cant decide which way to go.

Well, I found this 19.2V Craftsman cordless 1/2" drill/driver. It looks to be pretty good...99.99...

Well, I'd like something that will cut through a 2x4 without any problem and i'll probably be using it to rip through osb, MDF, etc as well. I had read that the cordless ones go dead real fast doing that, and can have problems cutting through 2x4's.

Do you guys think that I would be better off just buying a good 18/19.2v drill, then just buy a corded circular? From the reviews i've read, most people really dont like them that well. Plus the corded saws are quite a bit cheaper than the battery powered ones too.

Anyone ever ordered anything through amazon, or "Cummins Industrial Tools"? They've got what looks to be a good deal on a Rigid 3pc 18v drill/saw/light combo set for 149.99! Although, it is re-conditioned. What do you guys think? http://www.cumminstools.com/browse.cfm/4,1225.htm

Yeah, But I'm really not wanting to go over that at all. I'm trying to budget as much as I can so I can preserve for my project I got coming up...haha. What about this setup? Drill/Saw/light 18V craftsmen for 129.99...

I'm wanting to get one of the 18-19.2 volt cordless drill/saw sets. I was just wondering what you guys suggested? I am not really one to use it all the time or anything, but I do want it to be there and ready to go and work good for me when I need it. I dont really wanna spend too much on it...

Here ya go guys, I got bored. Heres a 'rough' sketch of what i've got in mind. I just thought about the idea to add like a deck on the end...have the stairs going up to that, then the door to the apartment. I know i'll have to have beams/posts to hold up the extra trusses to carry that section...

Yeah, I think I may extend it out another 4ft. to accomidate something like that. I want it to cut into my garage area as little as possible. Eh well, we'll see...haha.

Will I have to do an outside stairway? I had thought about doing one on the inside, cuz that'd be nice on rainy days or something just pull in the garage and not have to go back out in the rain and run up a set of stairs, or visa-versa. What do you guys think? Stairway outside or inside?

Yeah, I had thought about doing attic type trusses, but I dont really know if that would give me the room I really want. And wouldnt a contractor charge more to stick in the sections between the dormers and such? I'm still kinda playing with some ideas here and there. I took my first layout to...

Alright guys, I have been pondering and calculating and drawing up all day...haha. I have came to the conclusion(despite your guys suggestions all along...haha) that the 2-story would definetly be cheaper. So heres a new question. What is a good height on walls for the garage area? I never plan...