"is the plan. Take that to heart and you will spare yourself a lot of trouble when building a garage. You will need to plan the layout of the new garage within your lot, plan the size, shape, and look of your garage, plan the materials needed, plan the subcontractors, plan the perm...
1. Build a Header Outline the bump-out wall using wooden beams and double trimmers. This ensures your roof will be supported after you remove the wall. If you have a two-story garage, have a general contractor install the header to keep the building intact. When you’re ready to move ...
You can use this web site to help you understand the process for building: A garage. A shed. A workshop. A house (hope you have some help for this one!) If you are using a builder or contractors to do the labor, this site can help you understand the process better, ensuring that...
Before building my Gaga Ball pit I did a search on craigslist and on Facebook yard sale sites and found a posting for a bunch of free wood from a barn that had been sitting out for a year. I offered to take it. When I got to the house the pile was much larger than what it loo...
Maybe Mr. Namgoong felt embarrassed about building such a room. He didn’t mention it to the Parks when he sold the house. Huh. CHUNG-SOOK MUN-KWANG Nobody in the house knew about the room. Except me. CHUNG-SOOK Some balls you got. Well, now I know too! And I know ...
Building effective storage solutions in your garage can transform it from a cluttered catch-all into a well-organized space that makes daily life smoother.DIY garage storage projectsoffer a customizable and cost-effective way to achieve this transformation. By building your ownstorage solutions, you ...
Again, this depends on how you plan to use your garage. If you’re going to be working on cars or any building, woodworking, etc., you need a place to put all your tools. And the answer is not the kitchen counter. Same goes for craft spaces and home theaters - where are you goin...
A carport is a simpler and less expensive alternative to building a garage. If all you want is to protect your car from the weather, a carport performs the same basic function. There are a variety of carport designs from which to choose, but no matter which plan you select, you need to...
We opted for a garden bed placed on the ground. It requires fewer materials and it also allows the plants to reach down into the soil below the bed. Building raised garden beds is a great option if your yard doesn’t have great soil or if you don’t want something permanently dug into...
What is the sequence of steps in building a new home, and how long will each take? Here is a list of how to build a new home step by step. Staking the lot and house: 1-3 hours Clearing and excavation: 1-3 days Ordering utilities, temporary electric service, and a portable toilet:...