Money2536
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The Obsessed Garage Project
Wash Bay as of 12/10/16
A Tour of My Dedicated Wash Bay
Start of the Project
God willing, it won't be long, so I've actually started putting pen to paper to organize my thoughts.
Farewell Tour of "The Temporary Garage"
This past year, I've come to the realization that it is not the cars that are the anchor of my obsession. Since I'm not interested in being a “track-rat” or having grease all over the floor, I've had to come to grips that the cars are just a by-product of my passion for what is The Garage.
The general theme of this project could be the use of the word “sterile.” Well lit, super clean, highly organized, and overly simple with ample tools and great tech are my primary goals. My vision for this sanctuary is in my head, but I would say it’s blurry. I intend to dump down what I know on this thread and reason out the rest as I work through design.
For the construction of this, I have a very simple vision that includes a myriad of complex issues and careful planning. I wish to take you on this journey with me, and my hope is that you will add your input and share your thoughts as I progress.
Here is the short story.
Now that you're up-to-date let's start talking about the new project. Until construction starts, (fingers crossed sometime late '16), I intend to share the design process. I figure I can't explain to a builder what I want unless I have a solid grasp on what that is, so I bought Home Designer software. If you haven't used this software, I'd highly recommend it. I messed around with Sketch-Up and some other software, but found it too difficult to navigate without spending tons of time learning how to use them. Someone suggested on my first video about the new garage that I get the Home Designer Suite. I bought the $99 version, and it's been great to work with. I'd highly recommend it.
https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/products/home-designer-suite/?gclid=Cj0KEQiA7rmzBRDezri2r6bz1qYBEiQAg-YEtubQQvk0abodtRtfeUNdU2gjMr7k6QQnR-ILTBSIdOsaAplX8P8HAQ
Initial Ideas
My initial ideas were to save cost and add onto the current pole barn. I also had grand plans to wash inside the garage. If you care to see the evolution of my thought process, these videos below explain it.
The Obsessed Garage Project Episode 1: Initial Ideas
The Obsessed Garage Project Episode 2: I've Caught the Vision
The Obsessed Garage Project Episode 3: It Keeps Getting Bigger
Actual Design
I decided after getting a quote for about $300,000, that adding onto the existing barn wasn't a good choice. It's not what I really wanted anyway, so I decided to build a car compound instead. This is the survey of my 5.67 acres and where the house is placed on the property.
I have 8' set-back requirements, so the main garage will run along the property line. This isn't to scale.
So this is what my dream looks like using my crude Home Designer software skills. The pole barn that currently exists will become a dedicated car washing bay complete with a 19' x 13' room for all the awesome stuff I use to wash cars.
This thing is pretty awesome. It is 30' X 40' with 11' ceilings.
The relationship of the two structures are going to look something like this.
The main garage is going to be 36' wide x 90' long with 12' ceilings. The doors on the front will be 10' x 10' and the back door will be 10' x 18'.
I'll be sure to update you as I continue on this process.
Wash Bay as of 12/10/16
A Tour of My Dedicated Wash Bay
Start of the Project
God willing, it won't be long, so I've actually started putting pen to paper to organize my thoughts.
Farewell Tour of "The Temporary Garage"
This past year, I've come to the realization that it is not the cars that are the anchor of my obsession. Since I'm not interested in being a “track-rat” or having grease all over the floor, I've had to come to grips that the cars are just a by-product of my passion for what is The Garage.
The general theme of this project could be the use of the word “sterile.” Well lit, super clean, highly organized, and overly simple with ample tools and great tech are my primary goals. My vision for this sanctuary is in my head, but I would say it’s blurry. I intend to dump down what I know on this thread and reason out the rest as I work through design.
For the construction of this, I have a very simple vision that includes a myriad of complex issues and careful planning. I wish to take you on this journey with me, and my hope is that you will add your input and share your thoughts as I progress.
Here is the short story.
- Got a GT3
- Built What I Call "The Temporary Garage"
- Started a YouTube Channel
- Designed a Website to Dump What is in My Head onto the Net
- Sold My Old House at the 11th Hour and Moved Into the New One in May
Now that you're up-to-date let's start talking about the new project. Until construction starts, (fingers crossed sometime late '16), I intend to share the design process. I figure I can't explain to a builder what I want unless I have a solid grasp on what that is, so I bought Home Designer software. If you haven't used this software, I'd highly recommend it. I messed around with Sketch-Up and some other software, but found it too difficult to navigate without spending tons of time learning how to use them. Someone suggested on my first video about the new garage that I get the Home Designer Suite. I bought the $99 version, and it's been great to work with. I'd highly recommend it.
https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/products/home-designer-suite/?gclid=Cj0KEQiA7rmzBRDezri2r6bz1qYBEiQAg-YEtubQQvk0abodtRtfeUNdU2gjMr7k6QQnR-ILTBSIdOsaAplX8P8HAQ
Initial Ideas
My initial ideas were to save cost and add onto the current pole barn. I also had grand plans to wash inside the garage. If you care to see the evolution of my thought process, these videos below explain it.
The Obsessed Garage Project Episode 1: Initial Ideas
The Obsessed Garage Project Episode 2: I've Caught the Vision
The Obsessed Garage Project Episode 3: It Keeps Getting Bigger
Actual Design
I decided after getting a quote for about $300,000, that adding onto the existing barn wasn't a good choice. It's not what I really wanted anyway, so I decided to build a car compound instead. This is the survey of my 5.67 acres and where the house is placed on the property.
I have 8' set-back requirements, so the main garage will run along the property line. This isn't to scale.
So this is what my dream looks like using my crude Home Designer software skills. The pole barn that currently exists will become a dedicated car washing bay complete with a 19' x 13' room for all the awesome stuff I use to wash cars.
This thing is pretty awesome. It is 30' X 40' with 11' ceilings.
The relationship of the two structures are going to look something like this.
The main garage is going to be 36' wide x 90' long with 12' ceilings. The doors on the front will be 10' x 10' and the back door will be 10' x 18'.
I'll be sure to update you as I continue on this process.
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