20x20 attached Garage

[NorCalMK3]

Long time lurker here, I figured I would finally jump on board and start a build thread to document my progress so far and the upcoming projects.

The wife and I bought this place 3 years ago, 1958 ranch house, untouched since then. Garage was sparse, open studs, 2x6 ceiling joists at 48" o.c. no lighting.




The previous owner had used the 2x6s to hoist engines so I had to do some jacking and replacement of joists




I work in construction so sourcing the lumber was easy (Extra that fell of the truck), I added 2x6s at 24"o.c. and a drop down ladder My dad is also a Structural Engineer so any modifications I can run by him and be good to go.

 

[NorCalMK3]

I also wired the garage for lighting, re-plumbed the washer and added 20A circuit for the garage. before sheetrock



Built a workbench and pegboard




Finished (for now) product

 

[NorCalMK3]

When I'm not working on the house or garage or working in general, I'm usually wrenching on my project car/Money Pit, my 1991 Toyota Supra Turbo



One of the dangers of living close to the building supply store Loaded up to rock the garage:

 

[-Brent-]

Nice transformation!

 

[Bigdukaaa]

its like night and day with the sheet rock installed and some lights. fast progress

 

[NorCalMK3]

All in all it took about 3 months, mainly working on the weekends. Insulating and adding more eave vents on the exterior made a huge difference too