First time homeowner.

[motoidiot]

Greetings GJ!

I've been lurking for several weeks, reading a lot and gathering ideas.

At the end of March I closed on my first home and moved in a few weeks ago.
The home is wonderful and needs very little, just a few odds and ends and some minor repairs.

I'm really excited to start setting up my garage. Approx. dimensions are 21'x21'3" 2-car garage. Initial game-plan is to do the floor (was originally hoping to do tile, but may end up with a coating), install a few more electrical outlets, plumb for air, insulate and sheet rock, add a little more lighting, and install some cabinets.

Fortunately I am able to leave my toys in my previous garage (rental from family) while I work so the new garage is nearly empty.

Hopefully I can add some photos soon and begin my own progress thread as things get going.

Garage will be for storage of my motorcycles and an old racecar as well as maintenance of each. My aim is to have a comfortable, functional workspace that's easy to keep clean and fun to work in.

I suppose that's it for now. Thanks to all of the contributors here on GJ, it's a great resource and a very nice community.

Best,

Mike
Rodeo, Ca.

 

[steven083008]

Welcome and congrats on the new home and garage! It is an exciting time, so try not to get overwhelmed and enjoy it. Sounds like you have a huge advantage by not having to rush or work around everything.

 

[NASTYZEN]

Welcome to GJ ! Make sure you take lot's of pictures.Lot's.

 

[motoidiot]

Thanks guys.

steven083008,

Yes the fact that I can wait to move my tools, toys, etc... in is a huge advantage! I may not get to do everything I'd like to ($$$) before I move my garage contents in, but I should be able to knock out some of the more disruptive projects.

NASTYZEN,

No worries. Photos will be forthcoming.
I keep seeing your contributions around the board and I'm always very impressed by the workmanship coming out of your shop. I've been playing with sports cars and autoXing for ~16 years and motorcycles (street/dirt/track) for almost as long.
I have a really deep respect for anyone who can fabricate the "tools of the trade" like you do. Keep up the amazing work.

Best,

Mike

 

[slimpickins]

Welcome to GJ! I look forward to seeing your build!

 

[King David]

Welcome to the GJ. Congrats on the house! We just closed on ours April 7th. It's very exciting. Please post pics when you can/want to. We love pictures on this site!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Welcome to GJ.

I'm waiting on your thread saying you need a bigger garage once you get all your toys moved in.