small garage

[lsc_chef]

I'm new here (first post), I live in New Orleans, LA.
garages are sparce to say the least so is off street parking. I purchased my house one year ago because it had a driveway and a garage in a neighborhood i liked. my garage is a ciderblock 18'x10'. small to say the least.
does anyone else have a small space and if so how did you organize it?
thanks,
chef

 

[a1veedubber]

My best suggestion would be the threads in the garage gallery, there are a lot of great ideas there. I'm actually in the same boat as you, though living large with a 18x12 that is original to the 1920 home we are restoring. Eventually I will get to the garage portion!

 

[Coolabah]

Have you seen this thread ? One of the best uses for a tiny garage (although the other side of the world to me ) and I think a fun read. Lots of other threads on GJ , but this rates as one of my favourites.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235063

 

[maxpower_hd]

My brother has one about the same size. He uses it for his tools and motorcycle mainly. It's a little small to park a car in and work on it. He hangs a lot of stuff on the walls and in the rafters. A shed is a necessity too if you have room for your lawn and yard stuff. That way the garage can stay a garage.

 

[bczygan]

Welcome to GJ!

I have the same size garage.

Having a small space like that means you have to focus on what your uses are.

And you need to use your entire property for all the functions you have.

Tell us what things you will need to use your garage for.

And show us your garage, house and lot.

We love photos.

Bill

 

[lsc_chef]

my best friend lives in Nashville area and just built a shop that is 1500sqft. thats 100sqft more than my house.
my two hotrod lincolns stay there. one is a drag car the other is just a fun hobby ride. i'm planning on bringing it down here at some point.
pics coming soon.
p.s. my garage is only for automotive things.
thanks for the replys

 

[Jay Sco]

Search the gallery section, there are many singles that are done right, and you might snag ideas from bigger garages as well.
One of my personal favorite singles is Dubber's old one, 10x19, check it:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182142&highlight=Dubber+single

 

[lsc_chef]

here are the b4 photos when i bought the house

 

[lsc_chef]

here is what i did 1yr ago when i bought the house


sorry for the sideways pics

 

[lsc_chef]

here is what i've done in the last six months.
hang 4 dual florecent lights. retractable extension cord.
in the last weekend i painted the walls and built shelves

 

[lsc_chef]

my goals this year are to spray foam the roof. relocate the compressor outside,
get a 50' retracktable air hose to add next to the extension cord. then maybe hvac.

 

[bczygan]

my goals this year are to spray foam the roof. relocate the compressor outside,
get a 50' retracktable air hose to add next to the extension cord. then maybe hvac.

I like how you are getting things off the floor.

Concrete block walls look like they would survive a hurricane, except if you're in the lower 9th ward.

Bill

 

[lsc_chef]

this is a little update.

 

[lsc_chef]

sold my boxes, got all galvanized wall control pegboard, built a murphy table than clad it in galvanized.
next step is flooring than moving the compressor outside. than i can finally get a car stored in here.

 

[lsc_chef]

sorry for the sideway pics. my desk top is doing something funny, trying to figure it out