MennoR.
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I've been quiet until now because we only moved into our new home last week!
First thoughts about the garage. First: it's huuuuuge! Second: it needs a lot TLC to get it into the 21st century.
Looking at the original plans (1970), it's clear that the garage was designed as some sort of barn for small animals. All that's left of that original design are two remaining horse boxes at the end of the garage. I will not take them down. One is going to be used as storage and the other will be my paint shop (dust-free!).
But, before it's dust-free, there's a lot of work to be done. Let's start by removing all cobwebs and mice droppings...
First up is rewiring. It's a rickety mess at the moment. Not unsafe, but it's not what I like. New light fixtures, new sockets at convenient places and a central switch to kill all power is highest on my list. A friend's youngest son is a 'sparky' apprentice and that young man is coming over to re-install everything during teh Xmas holidays. Currently, I'm contemplating - and drawing a plan for that.
After rewiring, repairing and painting the walls is next. I'm spray-painting the walls with white wall paint and a darker lower part. Grey I suppose. Followed by doing the floor. I need to go through a lot of postings here regarding the floor!
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First thoughts about the garage. First: it's huuuuuge! Second: it needs a lot TLC to get it into the 21st century.
Looking at the original plans (1970), it's clear that the garage was designed as some sort of barn for small animals. All that's left of that original design are two remaining horse boxes at the end of the garage. I will not take them down. One is going to be used as storage and the other will be my paint shop (dust-free!).
But, before it's dust-free, there's a lot of work to be done. Let's start by removing all cobwebs and mice droppings...
First up is rewiring. It's a rickety mess at the moment. Not unsafe, but it's not what I like. New light fixtures, new sockets at convenient places and a central switch to kill all power is highest on my list. A friend's youngest son is a 'sparky' apprentice and that young man is coming over to re-install everything during teh Xmas holidays. Currently, I'm contemplating - and drawing a plan for that.
After rewiring, repairing and painting the walls is next. I'm spray-painting the walls with white wall paint and a darker lower part. Grey I suppose. Followed by doing the floor. I need to go through a lot of postings here regarding the floor!
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