I’ve decided to go with an all-steel 30x30 3 car garage/shop. A pole built structure is 12k more expensive and I don’t see much of a reason to get the more expensive option. It’s gonna be on a pad with a retaining wall on 2 sides. I’m having large stumps removed this week, then I get elevation plans, earthwork, pad poured and structure put up. Hoping to get some normal 4 panel garage doors motorized with clickers. Anyone have some steel garage hacks? I’m a welder if it helps so I’m sure I could do some neat things with it. I am planning to insulate it eventually, possibly spray foam. Let me know what I should expect. Trying to make the most of the structure. (All 5 of the trees closest in the photo are now gone, and the stumps will be gone soon too. Slight grade down to the fence)

Took your guys advice and got some new lights!

So I’m gonna do it, renting the grinder from a local store for about $100 a day, still unsure on what products to use. I’m trying to avoid the Rust-Oleum big box store epoxy kits. I’m going for a full flake on my 285 sqft garage. Thinking maybe 25lbs of flake should work? Any suggestions on what to buy would be great!

Finally finished what started as an electrical upgrade that turned into termite repair and new windows. I'd like some window shades that are light filtering. When I'm not in there i don't want to be able to see inside, or see all the junk I may have in front of the windows, but i still want to get lots of light in. The frosted window film effect but in shade form. I dont want film as I do want to be able to open and see out at times. Looking for suggestions of light filtering shades please. A cursory search turned up some ideas, but its hard to tell what might work in a garage environment. Ideally something that isn't a huge dust magnet like cellular shades are.

Currently planning a 30x40x12 garage/shop/barn, stick built, with a two-post lift. Possibly a loft for parts storage. Three compact cars and three smaller motorcycles (dirt bike, scrambler, vintage 200cc) would be regularly parked in the shop. Want the ability to lift full-size truck ('20 Toyota Tundra) as well, though it would be garaged elsewhere. Two garage doors would be on the 30' side (front) of the building. Planning to insulate and heat and cool the shop space.

Those who have or have built a shop of this size, what do you wish you'd done differently? Looking for any suggestions for layout, heating, or any other advice, as I've never had a shop so am looking to learn from others' experiences. Any pictures of your setup would be awesome. I'm somewhat limited to this size given cost, such as the fact that there would be an 18x38 lean-to (no door to it from garage) on one side of the building with finished living quarters.

*EDIT: I double checked the plan it will be based off of - the ceilings would actually be 13'.

I’ve got a few ideas for this dead spot between my garage doors, but I want to see some examples of what a guy could do here. Most likely going to be some type of shelving for jack stands/other misc bits on the ground now, but has anyone done something other than shelving? Or if you did, how did you build it out? You’re the best Reddit!

Considering Barrina LED light strips. I love this style of light. The part I am unsure of is the amount of strips I need to adequately light the garage.

Dimensions of each garage is approximately 23'x24'. Thinking maybe 3 or 4 rows of 16 ft sections in each garage.

Any advice is welcomed! Not set on a particular layout, nor the Barrina lights, just looking for the best setup for my forever garage.

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Is this such a thing? Like one of those mesh screen with magnetic closure? I still want to be able to drive my car in.

Hey All Been getting quotes for a garage pad with break out pricing. Which of these Extras/ add ons would you recommend, all or if any. And if this pricing looks good for a professional company w/ good reviews. Cheers

Required; (must haves) -24x24 Pad $7,488 -Thickened edges $200 -Apron $910 -6” curb walls $2,000 Total (Net) $10,598

Add Ons; (extras) -Sika Fibre. $700 -2’ piles x4. $800 -Polly. $850 Total (Net) $2,350

Grand w/ all extras. $12,948 +Tax

Took Friday off to install my floor.

Insulating the garage walls this spring. I've done it before with batts, but I've moved to an area with hot, humid summers and dry, cold winters. I'm not planning on installing HVAC, just insulating against heating from sun and maybe retain a little heat in the winter. With all the moisture in the summer, should I just go fiberglass again or use foam board?

Has anyone ever put one in? I've got an unfinished 1-bay garage that I use as a workshop and daylight during that day would be nice. I've looked on youtube and surprisingly haven't found anyone that's done that. The garage is exposed to the rafters - no drywall, etc.

I feel as though I am finally succeeding in life, long time goal. Some variety for the fellas 🫡

I’ve got a 20x24 insulated shop with an electric heater as my main source of heat. What’s the deal with the mini split? I’m in Canada and It can get from -30 c to +30 c. Is this something that’s worth looking into ? It’s all new to me.. otherwise I gotta drag. A Gas line from my house. Thanks for the help!

Hello, I out on West Coast (Oregon) and looking to put up a prefab garage, and I am not sure what I want even exists. Plenty of prefab/modular homes that are modern looking. Timber framed, shed roof, etc., but nno one seems to have a kit or design for a similar styled shop? I would like a shed roof, where I can put a lift on the high side, possibly a small loft. Nothing too fancy, but probably fancier than the pole barn/ metal building places my search is showing me. Any ideas?

My dogs sometimes have to stay in the garage when we are at work. I have a wifi outlet and I am wondering if I can hook up a heater to it so I can turn it on and off without having to walk outside my fence to get to my garage to turn it on or off.

Any recommendations on what electric heater to buy in order to plug in to the smart switch?

I do not want to keep the detached garage heated all the time, only the days where is is below freezing and my dogs have to be in there.

Looking to replace a bunch of track, rollers, hinges, etc. Nearly the entire thing really. What are the best sites to buy from that won’t destroy you in shipping? Are there other common places I can look for parts locally? All I see is garage door companies that want to do the work. They also charge a premium for parts.

Thanks for the help!