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Originally Posted by ken0042
I built in 2007 as well. Some "lessons learned" as well as things I would do again:
- 2x6 studs. On a 24 by 24 garage it cost me $200 extra
- Rigid foam under the floor. I got "talked out" of this by somebody at Home Depot.
- 60 amp service into the garage
- 10 foot ceiling. I did this by having a foundation wall; so also build a foundation wall.
- Skylights. How I wish I had built some skylights
- Windows on the garage door. Very hard to spy on the neighbours without
- Drain in the middle of the floor. If you can tie into the sewer; even better. But at least try to have it run outside. Saves the snow falling off the car, running towards the door and freezing, causing the concrete to crumble
- Lots of data lines. Nothing says "man cave" like having TV and internet. Has saved me many fights with the Fiancee where I say "I will be in the garage."
I'm sure there's more. I'll add more as I think about it.
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These are deadly suggestions. I wish I had a drain.
Fill that sucker with flourescent lights. I just installed six banks of two lights in my garage on Saturday. It is so awesome to be able to walk in there and light it up like mad...most garages are too dim I find.
Run gas to it as well for a furnace.