My 24 x 22 2-car Garage

My 24 x 22 Jeep Garage

Here is the "before" pictures of my 24' wide x 22' deep x 10' high 2-car attached garage.











Budget: $1,500

SHOPPING LIST

Storage: $50.15
(1) 17 Gallon Heavy Duty Tote ($9.41)
(1) 2pk Tornado L2000 Ladder Hook ($16.40)
(1) 2pk Tornado J2000 Ladder Hook ($15.88)
(1) 2pk Tornado U1000 Ladder Hook ($8.46)

Lighting/Electrical: $26.40
(1) White 125V/15A GFCI Receptacle w/ ($16.93)
(1) White 3-Way Light Switch ($1.16)
(1) White Single Pole Light Switch ($1.16)
(3) White 125V/15A Outlets ($5.02)
(1) White Double Gang Light Switch Wall Plate ($0.90)
(3) White Single Gang Outlet Wall Plate ($1.24)

Paint: $73.26
(1) Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer (Gallon) ($13.65)
(2) Water-Based Semi-Gloss Paint (Gallon) (Approx. $24.99/gal x 2 = $52.98)
(2) Plastic Paint Tray Liner ($1.36)
(1) Paint Brush ($5.27)


Others: $76.79
(1) Replacement Locking Door Knob ($31.79)
(1) Replacement 32" x 80" Steel Entry Door
Molding for Window and Door (est. $45)


SHOPPING LIST (COMPLETED)

Storage: $541.14
(1) 6 Foot Workbench (Lumber and Hardware) ($85.57) - De Leeuw Lumber Co. & Ace Hardware
(1) Plano 919 5-Tier HD Freestanding Plastic Shelving ($52.99) - Menards
(1) Two Pack 16x48 Metal Galvanized Pegboard (3% discount) ($50.31) - CarGuyGarage.com
(1) 96pc Variety Pack Talon Pegboard Hooks ($66.95) - TalonHooks.com
(1) Craftsman 6-Drawer Rolling Toolbox #65667 - Made in the USA, with US and Global Components. ($211.99 - $150.00 Gift Card = $61.99) - Sears
(1) Craftsman Draw Liner Pads ($23.31) - Sears
(1) 31 gallon Galvanized Garbage Receptacle - For Trash ($20.12) - Menards
(1) 20 gallon Galvanized Garbage Receptacle - For Recyclables ($15.88) - Menards
(2) 15 gallon Flip-Up Plastic Totes ($10.56) - Menards
(1) 27 Quart Plastic Storage Container ($7.41) - Meijer
(1) 15 Quart Plastic Storage Container ($3.70) - Meijer
(2) 18 Gallon Rhino Tuff Plastic Storage Tote ($14.82) - Menards
(2) Plano StowAway Storage Boxes (1x 3700 ; 1x 3750) ($11.58) - Meijer
(1) Plano Stow 'N Go Storage Boxes (1x 5231) ($6.20) - Menards
(6) 5 Gallon Buckets ($17.68) - Menards
(1) 8 Quart Pail ($5.18) - Menards

Order from Ernst Mfg:
(2) 18" Socket Rail w/15 Dura-Pro HD Clips ($15.90)
(2) 15-tool Wrench Gripper (Gray-SAE & Orange-Metric) ($15.90)
(1) 1/2" Side Mount Ratchet and Extension ($2.49)
(1) 3/8" Side Mount Ratchet and Extension ($2.49)
(1) 1/4" Side Mount Ratchet and Extension ($2.39)
(1) 1/2" Dura-Pro HD Clips (15pk) ($3.75)
(1) 3/8" Dura-Pro HD Clips (15pk) ($3.00)
Subtotal: $45.92
S&H: $11.53
Grand Total: $57.45

Order from Amazon: $165 promotion
(4) Racor Pro PCR-6R Aerosol Can Rack ($33.96)
(3) Racor Pro+ Container Shelf ($71.85)
(1) Racor ICW-IR Cord Wrap ($7.72)
(1) Racor IMH-2R Multi-Use Rack ($5.99)
(1) Racor ITH-1R Four Tool Hanger ($7.72)
(1) Swiss Army Knife Outrider Camo ($42.58)
Subtotal: $169.82
S&H: $24.63
Discount: $165.00
Grand Total: $29.45


Lighting/Electrical: $44.99
(1) Lights of America 4ft T8/T12 Stainless Steel Fluorescent Light w/Reflector and Cold Start Ballast ($18.01) - Meijer

*The chain link that came with the light looked weak and was marked "Made in China". Replace it with a HD one from Ace Hardware that was Made in the USA. I was pretty upset when I opened the box and found that the light was marked "Assembled in the US", when the box said "Made in the USA".

Cost for Hardware to install Light ($19.58) - Ace Hardware, TSC, Menards

(2) F40T12 CW 4100K Fluorescent Lights ($7.40) - Menards
(2) 42W CFL 4100K Cool White ($21.98) - Light Bulb Co.


Paint: $20.49
(1) 1 Gallon of Zinsser FastPrime2 Waterbased Primer ($13.65)
(1) Spackling Paste ($4.02) - Menards
(1) 7x7 Drywall Patch ($1.78) - Menards
(1) Drywall Tape ($1.04) - Menards


Other: $462.23
(1) 24-pc Craftsman Screwdriver Set #47155 ($26.49) - Sears
(1) 18V Bosch 37618-01 Litheon Hammer Drill w/2 Batteries and Case ($259.70) - Menards
(1) Replacement RIDGID Air Filter ($22.23) - Home Depot
(1) 50' x 3/8" Goodyear Rubber Air Hose ($57.82) - Fastenal
Amflo Air Fittings ($17.31) - Fastenal
(1) CordPro XL Reel (to store air hose) ($26.59) - SimplyGoodStuff.com
(1) Montana Brand Drill & Driver Set ($47.85) - MontanaBrandTools.com
(1) Great Stuff Foam Insulation Door and Window ($4.24) - Menards




Grand Total: $1,090.84
Budget: $1,500
Money Leftover: $409.16
Over/Under Budget: N/A


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PROJECT LIST

Demo:
*Remove 18yr+ old rotted/rusted steel door
*Remove 2nd wall cabinet
*Dispose/sell off 2 tires - 235/70R16, decent tread/condition.

Building:
*Install new 32"x80" Steel door
*Insulate Door with Great Stuff Expanding Foam
*Install Molding around window and door
*Build a interior window sill.
*Convert wall cabinets into a rolling floor cabinet for extra storage or put on Craigslist for sale.


PROJECT LIST (COMPLETED)

Demo:
*Recycle Old and Rusty Parts Bin
*Remove Old Workbench
*Remove 1 out of 2 wall cabinets
*Remove all Furring Strips, which was NAILED to Drywall, BIG PITA!!
*Removed Old Pegboards and the nailing board behind it
*Installed new bulbs in Garage Door Motor, found a couple of dead moths. Might need to do some maintenance on the door also. Been neglected for a couple of years.
*Sold factory wheels (+$50!!)

Building:
*Insulate Window with Great Stuff Expanding Foam
*Build new 6ft workbench (in progress)

Would it be safe to replace a lighting fixture rated at 60W with a 30W CFL bulb that is equivalent to 120W incandescent bulb??

Yes as it only draws 30W of power, but be carefull because I heard there was an issue with not being able to have them in an upside down orientaion.

toadjammer said:

Yes as it only draws 30W of power, but be carefull because I heard there was an issue with not being able to have them in an upside down orientaion.

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Thanks!! That question has been in my mind for a while! Good to know!

We use CFL's in our basement. They seem to work fine upside down.

Updated list....

This is the toolbox I bought. Its a Craftsman 6-Drawer Quiet Glide Roller Box in Midnight Blue.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00965667000P?mv=rr

Any updates?

Bought the Craftsman 6-Drawer QuietGlide Midnight Blue Rollaway toolbox as seen in my previous post on sale at sears for $199.

Bought this 4' Lights of America Fluorescent shop light with 2x40W T12 CW bulbs

Link



Bought a 18V bosch 37618-01 Litheon Hammer drill at Menards for $245+tax.

Bought some old antique tools and a small Wilton vise from a local antique store, I'll try and get some pics up.

Plan on starting the project sometime in April, but now I'm just buying parts/tools.

Boyd Who said:

We use CFL's in our basement. They seem to work fine upside down.

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I think it depends on the style of CFL. We use some at work that have 3 "U" shaped bulbs in them and a circuit board. They are in fixtures upside down. After a month or two the heat will let the lamps fall out but still connected by the wires. After I replaced one I dismantled it to see what made it tick. The bulbs are held in by clear silicone So the heat must let them deteriorate and let loose. But you can't explain to the ones that keep the bulbs lit that the old incadescent would be cheaper than replacing the CFL every other month.

Kevin54 said:

But you can't explain to the ones that keep the bulbs lit that the old incadescent would be cheaper than replacing the CFL every other month.

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They gotta keep it Green these days, save energy & waste money.

Any new pics?

Old61 said:

Any new pics?

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Haven't done much yet. Now I'm just organizing my stuff into boxes and throwing out stuff I don't want. Basically, a big mess.

Started Demo yesterday.

Today was Day 2.

Progress so far....

- Removed old workbench
- Removed pegboard
- Removed/separated/emptied old parts bin
- Removed one of three furring strips
- Organized stuff into boxes
- Moved patio chairs to deck / still need to move table
- Took some stuff to Goodwill

Here some pics...









BONUS PICS

Wilton vise




Jeep


Building a custom front bumper for it.

(5) 5 Gallon Buckets (to store sand/cat litter/oil-dri, salt, automotive fluids, and one for car wash bucket w/ a grit guard)

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Hi jeepkj02

Good luck with the project, looks well planned.

One thing is washing the car, maybe you already use the two bucket method, I only started using it in the last year and can never go back to putting the wash-mitt/sponge into a bucket of dirty gritty water and then onto the car. Highly recommended.

Cheers

Ivan said:

Hi jeepkj02

Good luck with the project, looks well planned.

One thing is washing the car, maybe you already use the two bucket method, I only started using it in the last year and can never go back to putting the wash-mitt/sponge into a bucket of dirty gritty water and then onto the car. Highly recommended.

Cheers

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That seems to be a better idea. I've seen quite a few of negative reviews on the grit guard. I think the two-bucket method is better.

Didn't do anything Easter Sunday, and the past two days were rainy and cold. Today was in the 60's and sunny.

Today's progress:

-Cleaned up entry way into the house.
-Took some steel to the scrap yard
-Took some stuff to Goodwill
-Removed the last two furring strips, managed to put a large hole in the drywall in the process!!
-Sanding/cleaned some parts of drywall
-Some cleaning/organization

Some more pics.....

Progress since last post:

-Patched up hole with drywall patch, don't like the outcome, might need to redo it with some scrap drywall or with the aluminum mesh type patch. Can you get scrap drywall, or do you have to buy a whole sheet??

-Removed one wall cabinet, came crashing down on my head unexpectedly, I'm alright though!!

-Filled some more holes in drywall with drywall spackle.

-Insulated window and cleaned it. Filled nail holes with wood filler.

-Loaded Jeep with wheels and tires. (Suppose to sell wheels and taking tires to junkyard).

I'll take some pics tomorrow, suppose to be rainy and cold the next 2 days. Otherwise great weather the rest of the week.

jeepkj02 said:

Progress since last post:
Can you get scrap drywall, or do you have to buy a whole sheet??

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Find a house under construction and rummage around in the trash dumpster, you should find a piece that will work.

jeepkj02 said:

Patched up hole with drywall patch, don't like the outcome, might need to redo it with some scrap drywall or with the aluminum mesh type patch. Can you get scrap drywall, or do you have to buy a whole sheet?

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Menards by me sells damaged pcs. for a buck or two.

I'll try out Menards for the drywall tomorrow. Thank you.

I'm having some difficulty picking out the color for the garage. I want a single-tone color, but I still want it to look like a MAN-CAVE. Any pics or advice would be appreciated!!

Didn't do much last week. This week, I bought some lumber to start building my 6ft workbench. Ordered some tool organizers from Ernst and just bought 2pk 16x48 galvanized pegboard from CarGuyGarage. Its all coming together. Some pics later today.

Still need to:
Finish building workbench
Prime/paint
Electrical work (replace outlets/wallplates)
Hang/Install fluorescent light
Hang pegboard
Assemble toolbox
Buy/assemble freestanding shelf
Replace entry door

jeepkj02 said:

That seems to be a better idea. I've seen quite a few of negative reviews on the grit guard. I think the two-bucket method is better.

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Not to completely derail the thread, but I take a different approach on the car washing. I take a mitt and bottle of meguiar's soap with me to the car wash. On the first dollar, I blast off the top layer of grit, working from the roof down to the wheels. Once the time runs out, I get the mitt.

Next, pour a good sized blob of right on the pre-moistened mitt, both sides. Then you can go right to the car. This gives you maximum soap to keep the scratching down to a minimum. Start with the hood and roof, then the upper door area and finally work around the bottom. For the wheel well openings I use an old rag I bring along. Then, put in another dollar's worth and finish up. Takes the same amount of time as sitting there blasting away, and costs you $2 instead of $5.

This method actually makes your soap jug go further, since you're not diluting it into a big bucket o'water. As I mentioned, the soap is much more concentrated where you want it. If you mostly wash from home, consider getting a second mitt, marking the older one with a big "G" for grit and switch to it once you begin to wash below the car's trim line.

Try it, works great.

Quite a few of the lumber companies (Lowes for one ) sells 2'x2' pieces.

Kevin54 said:

Quite a few of the lumber companies (Lowes for one ) sells 2'x2' pieces.

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I'm sorry....I don't follow. What are you talking about?? 2'x2' pieces of what?

Pictures

jeepkj02 said:

I'm sorry....I don't follow. What are you talking about?? 2'x2' pieces of what?

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Sheetrock........................

Bustawrench said:

Sheetrock........................

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Oh....I used a 7x7" drywall patch for that. I need to patch another (smaller) hole, so I'm probably going to another drywall patch.

And I don't like shopping at big box home improvement stores like HD and Lowes. Mostly I shop at Menards, Ace Hardware and other local stores.

Do you mean to tell me that Menards isn't considered "Big Box"? What exactly constitutes "Big Box"? and what's wrong with it?

1989bimmer325i said:

Do you mean to tell me that Menards isn't considered "Big Box"? What exactly constitutes "Big Box"? and what's wrong with it?

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Menards is a regional store only in midwest. For example I bought my lumber for my workbench at my local lumber yard (De Leewu Lumber in Holland, MI) paid a bit extra for my 2x4s and 4x4s but got exceptional customer service and the wood is much better. The guy actually showed my how to put it together and gave me excellent advice I wouldn't have gotten at Lowes or HD, or maybe even Menards. Only thing I got at Menards for my garage project is tupperware (storage totes/organizers), primer, misc paint accessories (patch, tape, spackle, etc..) and expanding foam. I just prefer to buy my stuff locally or online (I do my best to buy US made products, even if I have to go to a different store to get it).

More pictures on the bench...should be completed tomorrow. Need some carriage bolts to mount the vise.

What the best way to mount the top? What hardware should I use? Its particle board. Also what is the best way to protect it (ie paint, or stain, etc..)???

Mounted one of the 16x48 alligator pegboards
Assembled Craftsman toolbox
More work on the workbench
Mounted RIDGID shopvac
Assembled Plano 914 shelving (took about 2 minutes)
Misc. Stuff/Organized stuff

COming along nicely, the bench is practical n strong to by the look of it.

have you seen the ultimate garage handbook? it was my iinspiration, till I saw this site. Now, my wife sounds like a lot of the other garage widows on this site!!

Need to get back on the garage project. Been putting it off to work on the Jeep. I got two projects that are picking at my wallet!! Should start seeing some updates next month.

You should be glad to know that my workbench is seeing some use! Got some oil/grease stains on the top, and my Wilton vise is getting scratched up from my poor paint job!!

As far as protecting the top of your bench, i am a big fan of hard board. It is cheap, tough, wipes up nicely and can be replaced. Just use a dozen small screws to hold it in place. Also once one side starts to show wear you can flip it.

pugh433 said:

As far as protecting the top of your bench, i am a big fan of hard board. It is cheap, tough, wipes up nicely and can be replaced. Just use a dozen small screws to hold it in place. Also once one side starts to show wear you can flip it.

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That a good idea! I'll give that a shot, if it doesn't cost too much. Thanks!