Newbie from Western Mass

[pipe_dreamer]

Hello, Everyone. I named myself pipe_dreamer because at this point I'm still in that stage of planning a garage build. I came here for advice that could possibly make my pipe dream a reality.

thanks, John

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Welcome. I almost made it out that far yesterday. I was at American Girl at the Natick Collection. First time there since the "Natick Mall" days. Wow!

 

[pipe_dreamer]

Hi Hpozz, I'm a little further west closer to Sturbridge

 

[drivesitfar]

PD: welcome to our group and a great name and reason to join. you'll find a lot of information on here and lots of help as you do research and still have questions. pretty much a dream can't happen unless you have better details so we're here to help you and maybe you'll find things or know information to help us.

cheers and keep dreaming.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Hello and welcome to the forum, as always, enjoy..

 

[rburke65]

Pipe....welcome from Ohio! Get yourself a note book and start writing down your "wants" and drawing your layout. I hand more notes, pictures from magazines, etc. for years till I was able to pull the trigger. Happy I did. My shop came out pretty well and I avoided the many pitfalls that I have read abouton this site. Plan well my friend. Good luck!

 

[pipe_dreamer]

Thanks all for the pleasant reception… I started a post in the General Discussion section titled: “Garage Build Planning Stage 30x36”

I’d probably get more attention if I got some photos together showing the layout of the land, and its relationship to the house. Where I plan on building the garage. Maybe an image from the web of what I’m thinking of?
I’m not sure where to buy plans? Is that something you do locally? I mean find an engineer and ask him to make plans? Seems expensive…
Appreciate your input

 

[rburke65]

There are lots of ideas on the Internet for garages. Im guessing you won't need plans unless they are required by your building/permit Dept.

 

[drivesitfar]

PD: here's where i'd do a lot of reading and research on the garage gallery threads to find information and pictures of the garages that look like your dream garage. once you do find a few maybe ask questions in those threads about where they bought or found the plans if it isn't already mentioned.

there is a ton of information and help if you can't find what you are looking for.

good luck

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

Hello John and welcome o the Garage Journal.
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I am a Toolaholic,Sometimes I regret it,Especially when the Toolman wont give me no credit

 

[AMCguy]

Welcome from way out west and then some.

 

[zeeke]

Welcome to GJ.