1 car garage "makeover"---

[bigblue02hd]

I figured I'd put together a "garage makeover" thread about our 1 car attached garage. To bring everyone up to date, we bought the house in the Fall of 2006 after my grandfather passed away. He hadn't been much for maintenance up to that point so alot of work was ahead of us. But luckily for us, thats what I do for a living. I've done all this work slowly over the last 3+ years among many other house projects. I finally figured I was at a point where I could concentrate on the garage again and get it finished. This little 1 car garage will have to do until I get my detached garage/shop built. On to the pics:

Our house (Fall 2006)-

After some cleaning/pruning/shutters/etc (Fall 2006).-

Garage (Fall 2006)-

Framing/Elec./Insulation (Fall 2006)-

Old Floor torn out, old floor cracked/settled bad after 48 yrs. (January 2008)-

New floor (Jan. 2008)-

New garage door (Spring 2009)-

Drywalled/Spackled (Spring 2010)-

Trim work (Spring 2010)-

Primed (Spring 2010)-

Cutting in wall paint (Spring 2010)-

Checking "paint scheme" colors (Spring 2010)-

 

[bigblue02hd]

This past weekends progress:

Old window-

New window and trim inside/out-

6" Recessed can lights-

Cabinet install (parking for the playschool "hotrod"-

Twotone paint-

Curb/base painted dark brown-

 

[z28snksknr]

Nice transformation. That reminded me of my garage when I started. I think we had / have the same shade of "70's garage green" on the walls when starting. I still have one more wall that needs attention though.

Nice work on making a clean, workable, useful space.

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks.

Haha... Yeah my grandfather seemed to have used that "70's garage green" on the entire garage at some point. Walls, ceilings, trim.......

 

[kizer]

Wow looks really nice. What are those white cabinets you have in there. Particulary the wall mounted ones. Something you could pickup from Lowes or Home Depot? I just had an idea when I saw them.

Your garage turned out really nice, what an improvement. I really dig the brick work in your house too. It almost has a randomness about it, but at the same time a on purpose look too.

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks...

Actually my wife and I already had the tall "closet" type cabinet on the left. I got the other 6 wall cabinets from a job where a lady told us to throw them away. So I grabbed those for free. But, yes, you could pick these same type of cabinets up at a local home store. They are just particle board/melamine cabinets with adjustable shelves inside.


Are you talking about the concrete block work in the garage or the brown stone on the exterior?

 

[rlwhitetr3b]

I see you have stacked parking without a lift?

 

[jwhcars]

Nice looking and organized remodel....what a fantastic improvement.

 

[p_mori7]

Good Job !

 

[Jack Olsen]

Very nice work.

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks everyone!

I did some more work last night so I'll update when I get a chance....

 

[28HopUp]

Very nicely done! You've made a huge improvement to the house. Thanks for posting the pics.

 

[jktruck150]

Good job! What do you get to work on in your '1 car shop'?

 

[intimadatorsquizz]

good job. it looks a lot better. job well done

 

[Jazz]

Nice. really like what you did with the limited space. Very clean looking.

 

[ironheadtom]

Great job on the garage. Beautiful home, too.

 

[socketjockey]

Great inspiration for the solo-slot crew.

 

[Jpfreak33]

wow awesome job!! looks like new construction! amazing transformation

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks everyone!!! Its coming along nicely......


Stopped by Sears Hardware yesterday and found some nice thick rubber 36"x24" Craftsman Anti-Fatigue Mats for only $6.97 ea. I thought I read the tag wrong, but it said "while quantities last, regularly $39.99". So I grabbed two of them. I'm thinking of going back and buying the rest in stock....lol.

Also got the dark brown stripe done last night to divide the two tan colors.

3/30/10, dark brown stripe painted, Craftsman floor mats-

 

[bigblue02hd]

Update: 4/2/10

Wanted to add some more light, so I added some under cabinet light pucks-

Countertop done-

Overall shots-

Storage-

 

[gilbo]

nicely done, i like the color choice

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks...



Next on the to-do list:

- final paint touch-ups
- get my toolbox from dads moved over here
- add some signs/pictures/whatever
- epoxy the floor this summer

 

[BackTracker]

Wow that really looks nice, as does the stang.

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks...

Not much progress this weekend on it as it was beautiful outside. So I was washing the cars/trucks and doing yard work.

Got out my Xmas present and finally put that to use polishing the wheels on the Mustang:

 

[adam728]

Looking good. Here I thought I was suggesting Garage Journal to you on FSC, turns out you've been here longer than me!

 

[thomask]

Just a great job.

Really added value to your space.

Like those under counter lights.

The space is light, bright and organized, enjoy your summer in your "new" garage.

 

[UN4GTBL]

Nicely done!!

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks everyone for the compliments!!!


Adam- yeah I've been a member here for awhile, just never posted much up until now. I was too busy drooling over everyone elses garages!!!

 

[Corsario]

Well done! A very nice work. It´s simmilar to what I plan to do in my garage

 

[JMURiz]

Super clean and nice, awesome looking 1-car!

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks everyone!


It means alot coming from everyone on here who's garages I've been drooling over for quite awhile. I'm just happy I was finally able to get around to doing mine...

 

[sams]

nice work on the garage, looks like your making good use of the space you have. Quick question for you: what type of globe are in those fittings you have put in?

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks.

Not sure which lights you're talking about... But, the ceiling fixtures are 6" Recessed can lights and just have 65 watt indoor flood light bulbs. The undercabinet lights are Xenon bulbs that came in them. They were just in a pack of 3 at Lowe's. We use them all the time in kitchen remodels.

 

[sams]

yeah I should of been more specific, now because I am from another country what are "Recessed can lights"? are they 50W hallogen?

 

[nolatoolguy]

WOW, prety good remodel. What type of tools you got in your cabinets?

 

[bigblue02hd]

6" recessed can light:

And, I just have 65 Watt incandescant bulbs in them.



So far the tools are limited. I only have my air tools in one of the cabinets so far and my car cleaning supplies in another. One will be for oil/filters/maintenance items. Also, I'll be moving my Craftsman toolbox from my dads shop here and putting it in the garage soon. The taller "closet" on the left has my creeper and 2 jack stands in there to keep them outta the way.

 

[sams]

oh right, thanks for that, we don't readily have anything like that here.

 

[thkfast]

Wow! Very clean. I like what you've done.

 

[bigblue02hd]

Thanks everyone for the compliments!

 

[bigblue02hd]

Well... no new updates yet!

But, this weekend I'll be pulling the car out of the garage and setting up tables/chairs for our daughters 1st b-day/BBQ. Figured it'd be a nice clean space for guests to sit if they want.

I've been busy with other exterior painting/maintenance projects trying to get ready for this party. Amazing what I can get done when there is a deadline set!!! haha. I'll get back on the garage soon!