coalnation
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Hello everyone! Name is Coal. I'm a long time lurker, however, this is my first post!
About 6 months ago I started to slowly work on a space for myself in my back yard. Winter came and I got busy with other things and the project went on the backburner. Now I'm about to start a business and need my own space more than ever. I plan on using the space as my workshop and office. Mostly everything I've used so far has been salvaged from houses that were being demolished in Charleston, South Carolina. My dad is a demolition contractor so when he sees something that I may want he calls me and normally I tear it out of the buildings.
I got most of the difficult stuff some before winter, however, I still have a good ways to go. I need to finish the slate roof, insulate, finish the floors, paint, etc. Basically a lot needs to be done. When I'm done I hope to have a unique space I can use and enjoy. Below is a current list of things I plan to do:
I'll be keeping a lot of everything I do here. I will probably be asking for advice as well. This is a little different from you're normal backyard shed/workshop so hopefully this thread will entertain some people. Current pictures are posted below. Check out the view!
About 6 months ago I started to slowly work on a space for myself in my back yard. Winter came and I got busy with other things and the project went on the backburner. Now I'm about to start a business and need my own space more than ever. I plan on using the space as my workshop and office. Mostly everything I've used so far has been salvaged from houses that were being demolished in Charleston, South Carolina. My dad is a demolition contractor so when he sees something that I may want he calls me and normally I tear it out of the buildings.
I got most of the difficult stuff some before winter, however, I still have a good ways to go. I need to finish the slate roof, insulate, finish the floors, paint, etc. Basically a lot needs to be done. When I'm done I hope to have a unique space I can use and enjoy. Below is a current list of things I plan to do:
- Refinish floors
- Insulate walls
- Add overhang to porch
- Put wood panelling on walls
- Add more lighting
- Wire for Cable/Internet
- Add AC (it gets really hot here!)
- Sand and paint just about everything
- Replace some glass in windows and doors
- Build a desk and workbench
- Add storage
I'll be keeping a lot of everything I do here. I will probably be asking for advice as well. This is a little different from you're normal backyard shed/workshop so hopefully this thread will entertain some people. Current pictures are posted below. Check out the view!
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