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Where else would you use it, in the back yard?4zilch wrote:
Can you run a torpedo heater in a closed space?
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I'm ignorant to these, but I had assumed "in a well ventilated area"troyguitar wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:26 amWhere else would you use it, in the back yard?4zilch wrote:
Can you run a torpedo heater in a closed space?
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is your garage door insulated? That alone will help stabilize temps.
you can use propane / NG indoors as long as its a big enough area. There are calculators for it. My NG fireplace is direct vent to the inside of the house for example.
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It is insulated. I need to invest in one. I’ll crack the door if I start getting sleepy.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:50 amis your garage door insulated? That alone will help stabilize temps.
you can use propane / NG indoors as long as its a big enough area. There are calculators for it. My NG fireplace is direct vent to the inside of the house for example.
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:58 am I used a small electric heater in my 1.5 car in the old - definitely helped take the chill off.
I should really take the time to research options. Garage is 24x24 with 10’ ceilings
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I just open the door between the and the garage and use a fan to pull heat from inside to "heat" the garage.4zilch wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:36 pm[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:58 am I used a small electric heater in my 1.5 car in the old - definitely helped take the chill off.
I should really take the time to research options. Garage is 24x24 with 10’ ceilings
troyguitar wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:43 pmI just open the door between the and the garage and use a fan to pull heat from inside to "heat" the garage.
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Garage in the new haus (20x23) is slightly smaller than my current (24x24) - but at least I don’t have to work around a service door and the floor is already sealed. Storage is a concern - I’ve got 2 yuge storage racks currently and a large workbench. In the new garage I’m probably going to have to downsize the workbench and will be limited to 1 storage rack. Any pro tips on space saving storage, what things are people using these days?
Garage in the new haus (20x23) is slightly smaller than my current (24x24) - but at least I don’t have to work around a service door and the floor is already sealed. Storage is a concern - I’ve got 2 yuge storage racks currently and a large workbench. In the new garage I’m probably going to have to downsize the workbench and will be limited to 1 storage rack. Any pro tips on space saving storage, what things are people using these days?
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I'm also in4pics. It's likely that new will not have quite a garagemahal - likely similar size to what Trav is working with, and I'd like to get a sweet setup going.
I'd love to see people's options for things like bike storage, tool/workspace, wheel/tire storage, all of it!
I'd love to see people's options for things like bike storage, tool/workspace, wheel/tire storage, all of it!
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Using all your vertical height is huge. I need to take some pictures of my dad's garage, which I'll copy in mine.
He bought cheap bike hoists from HF to get the bikes off the ground, it's a big help. Tires are also on a shelf on the wall. Menard's (a local home improvement type chain) sells a killer wall track system for hanging yard equipment, it's great to get that all off the ground/shelves and on a wall...you'd be surprised by how much you can fit in a small space hanging on the wall.
ALSO, my dad's "workbenches" are these rolling toolbox things with a worktop at bench height. Most of the time, he has them against the wall as a work bench...but they're organized to where if he has a car project or something, he can roll one over to the lift. Makes the toolbox effectively a dual purpose thing, which I've found to be super handy.
I believe it's this:
https://www.costco.com/Trinity-72%22-St ... 35688.html
He bought cheap bike hoists from HF to get the bikes off the ground, it's a big help. Tires are also on a shelf on the wall. Menard's (a local home improvement type chain) sells a killer wall track system for hanging yard equipment, it's great to get that all off the ground/shelves and on a wall...you'd be surprised by how much you can fit in a small space hanging on the wall.
ALSO, my dad's "workbenches" are these rolling toolbox things with a worktop at bench height. Most of the time, he has them against the wall as a work bench...but they're organized to where if he has a car project or something, he can roll one over to the lift. Makes the toolbox effectively a dual purpose thing, which I've found to be super handy.
I believe it's this:
https://www.costco.com/Trinity-72%22-St ... 35688.html
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Also, anyone have (or had) a garage with OSB on the walls instead of drywall? Seems like it could be a 5/7 way to finish a garage.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Nice! I would definitely plan on elevated bike, wheel/tire, and anything else I could storage.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:37 pm Using all your vertical height is huge. I need to take some pictures of my dad's garage, which I'll copy in mine.
He bought cheap bike hoists from HF to get the bikes off the ground, it's a big help. Tires are also on a shelf on the wall. Menard's (a local home improvement type chain) sells a killer wall track system for hanging yard equipment, it's great to get that all off the ground/shelves and on a wall...you'd be surprised by how much you can fit in a small space hanging on the wall.
ALSO, my dad's "workbenches" are these rolling toolbox things with a worktop at bench height. Most of the time, he has them against the wall as a work bench...but they're organized to where if he has a car project or something, he can roll one over to the lift. Makes the toolbox effectively a dual purpose thing, which I've found to be super handy.
I believe it's this:
https://www.costco.com/Trinity-72%22-St ... 35688.html
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You bought a new house?4zilch wrote: ↑Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:33 am Resurrecting an old
Garage in the new haus (20x23) is slightly smaller than my current (24x24) - but at least I don’t have to work around a service door and the floor is already sealed. Storage is a concern - I’ve got 2 yuge storage racks currently and a large workbench. In the new garage I’m probably going to have to downsize the workbench and will be limited to 1 storage rack. Any pro tips on space saving storage, what things are people using these days?
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New state, newDesertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:52 pmYou bought a new house?4zilch wrote: ↑Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:33 am Resurrecting an old
Garage in the new haus (20x23) is slightly smaller than my current (24x24) - but at least I don’t have to work around a service door and the floor is already sealed. Storage is a concern - I’ve got 2 yuge storage racks currently and a large workbench. In the new garage I’m probably going to have to downsize the workbench and will be limited to 1 storage rack. Any pro tips on space saving storage, what things are people using these days?
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First: you need a shed for lawn stuff and longer term storage.4zilch wrote: ↑Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:33 am Resurrecting an old
Garage in the new haus (20x23) is slightly smaller than my current (24x24) - but at least I don’t have to work around a service door and the floor is already sealed. Storage is a concern - I’ve got 2 yuge storage racks currently and a large workbench. In the new garage I’m probably going to have to downsize the workbench and will be limited to 1 storage rack. Any pro tips on space saving storage, what things are people using these days?
Second, echo everything that's been said, use the vertical space. Workbench on wheels is great for me. Keep shit off the floor as much as practical. If you can afford it, wall mounted cabinets from am old kitchen help with this if you plan to park cars in it.
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