introducing the Walking H Garage

[Foul]

So as I mentioned in my intro thread, the wife and I bought a place here in town a couple years ago with a detached two-car already up. If I recall correctly, it's a 20x25. (EDIT: Scratch that, it's a 20x24). The inspector said it's the best slab he's seen in this town, though that ain't saying much.




If I could've torn it down and started anew, I would've, but our budget won't allow for that right now, and besides, the garage's location in a corner of the lot, combined with the town's building restrictions, prevent me from spreading in three directions, and a good-sized slope prevents me from reasonably expanding in the fourth. So I'm pretty much stuck with the layout I have.

I've since stuffed it chock full of projects and all the junk I've collected over the years. Right now it's a bit of a mess because it's been damn cold here in VT for the last few months and I've been stuck inside on another project.




Also, as you can see, the previous owners of the house left the majority of the interior bare studs, though they did start to insulate one corner of the garage.

The roof design is not ideal, with rafters spanning just the middle of the garage and open, sloping ceilings to either side.




The previous owner was kind enough to leave behind some metal shelving, which I promptly filled with parts.

Because I lacked a workbench, I built a couple carts out of 2x6s, plywood and casters. I've decided that with as little space as I have, I'm putting casters on everything.



Heck, I even put casters (via a tray cart) on the ancient toolbox that we inherited from my wife's grandfather.

My main goal is to insulate the **** out of this garage so I can actually work out there in the winter. Of course, before I do that, I'll want to add a few outlets (both 110 and 220; we already ran a 220 line out from the house) and some better lighting. And before I do that, I want to run a few 2x8 stringers from the rafters forward over the garage door tracks for storage.

Going to use OSB instead of drywall, if only because I have a tendency to throw tools. The metal shelving will likely go away and be replaced by a proper workbench. Haven't yet decided on a heater.

No TV. No telephone. No refrigerator.

dan

 

[goodfellow]

Heck, that place has potential. Get most of the clutter off the floor and build lots of hanging shelves. One option to your problem is to build a shed. Store all the bulky items in the shed.

If your local code is like mine, as long as it's not considered a permanent structure, you can build the shed anywhere.

 

[Foul]

Ah, yes. The shed's going up this summer. The only town codes say that if it's less than 10x10, we can put it no less than 5 feet from the property line. If it's more than 10x10, we have to put it no less than 10 feet from the property line.

So we're going with an 8x10 and that'll swallow up the mowers and the garden tools. Which is good; I hate having that pickaxe anywhere near where I can trip over it, and the riding mower takes up way more space than it should.

thanks,
dan

 

[JohnK007]

My town's code at the time was if the shed is less than 100 sq. feet it didn't require any permit, so no set back requirement applied. So I went 8 X 12. Worked out really well. I've got all the lawn stuff, snowblower and the ATV in there along with general junk. That shed is a lifesaver.

Like you, I went with OSB too. You'll be surprised how much the whole place brightens up after you hang it and paint it. It's also nice that you can hang stuff without worrying so much about finding a stud.

 

[Foul]

Like you, I went with OSB too. You'll be surprised how much the whole place brightens up after you hang it and paint it. It's also nice that you can hang stuff without worrying so much about finding a stud.

That's good to hear. I see so many guys on here going with drywall, and while it looks great, I can only think of the time when I was a kid roughhousing with my brother and my *** went through the family room drywall.

dan

 

[rinny_tin_tin]

So as I mentioned in my intro thread, the wife and I bought a place here in town a couple years ago with a detached two-car already up. If I recall correctly, it's a 20x25. The inspector said it's the best slab he's seen in this town, though that ain't saying much.




If I could've torn it down and started anew, I would've, but our budget won't allow for that right now, and besides, the garage's location in a corner of the lot, combined with the town's building restrictions, prevent me from spreading in three directions, and a good-sized slope prevents me from reasonably expanding in the fourth. So I'm pretty much stuck with the layout I have.

I've since stuffed it chock full of projects and all the junk I've collected over the years. Right now it's a bit of a mess because it's been damn cold here in VT for the last few months and I've been stuck inside on another project.




Also, as you can see, the previous owners of the house left the majority of the interior bare studs, though they did start to insulate one corner of the garage.

The roof design is not ideal, with rafters spanning just the middle of the garage and open, sloping ceilings to either side.




The previous owner was kind enough to leave behind some metal shelving, which I promptly filled with parts.

Because I lacked a workbench, I built a couple carts out of 2x6s, plywood and casters. I've decided that with as little space as I have, I'm putting casters on everything.



Heck, I even put casters (via a tray cart) on the ancient toolbox that we inherited from my wife's grandfather.

My main goal is to insulate the **** out of this garage so I can actually work out there in the winter. Of course, before I do that, I'll want to add a few outlets (both 110 and 220; we already ran a 220 line out from the house) and some better lighting. And before I do that, I want to run a few 2x8 stringers from the rafters forward over the garage door tracks for storage.

Going to use OSB instead of drywall, if only because I have a tendency to throw tools. The metal shelving will likely go away and be replaced by a proper workbench. Haven't yet decided on a heater.

No TV. No telephone. No refrigerator.

dan

Hey - Vermont is a beautiful and the grass is always greener in someone else's shoes.... Can you expand up if not the other 4 directions?

I like it -- it looks so Vermontish

 

[Foul]

Hey - Vermont is a beautiful and the grass is always greener in someone else's shoes.... Can you expand up if not the other 4 directions?

I like it -- it looks so Vermontish

Hahaha. I don't know if I should take that as a compliment or an insult.

I've thought about going up. Would need to check for any local height restrictions. Pretty sure I couldn't afford it even if the town allows it.

dan

 

[Bull]

So, how has this come along since winter?

 

[dodgepolara500]

I love your AMX. I have been following it's build via your Hemmings blog. I subscribe to Muscle Car machines and Classic Car and love both of them!

 

[Bull]

I love your AMX. I have been following it's build via your Hemmings blog.

Link, please?

 

[dodgepolara500]

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2009/08/10/hmx-rear-suspension-rebuild-continues/

 

[Zoobee]

Foul,

Just in case you didn't catch the Olsen thread, here's a cool shed idea:

 

[jkrswld]

I see potential. And I think getting the yard junk out into the shed will REALLY open up some space and options!

 

[brijesh600]

i love that shed, can some one link me to the build on that shed! i am getting all kinds of ideas!

 

[Foul]

Thanks, guys. No progress since winter. I been spending all my money on the AMX and not enough on prepping the yard for a shed to get the junk out into it (the yard slopes - a lot, and in different directions).

Actually, I take that back. That is, if you consider getting rid of stuff progress. I've made a couple local metal scrappers happy, and I've been slowly finding new homes for what's worth saving. And working on the car has depleted the pile of parts-to-install, so I'm getting there, just very slowly.

dan

 

[Jack Olsen]

i love that shed, can some one link me to the build on that shed! i am getting all kinds of ideas!

Thanks. If you click on the "Garage" link in my signature, there's more details on the shed. I think it will also work if you click here.