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#4576574 - 03/08/10 10:26 PM I am going to build a "garage" for under $200
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	I had to move due to family circumstances and as much as it sucks family comes first...so now i live in da ghetto and I have no garage. I plan on building a 20' x 20' contraption of some sort for under $200. I want to put two cars in there. I plan to build it from 6 4x4's as my posts and a bunch of 2x4's and two 40x40 tarps. Anyway Home depot's longest 2x4 is 16' so that's a problem as I want the entrance to be a huge opening with no post in the middle. Any suggestions/advice before i embark on this project? BTW, anyone have hook ups on gravel? _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4576606 - 03/08/10 10:34 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	Here is how i want it to look, the skeleton anyway. It doesn't need to support much. I was initially going to go all out and use chipwood 8x4's and then shingle it, but considering I need this pos for about a year this should do _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4576625 - 03/08/10 10:41 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	lol i dont know why but i see this ending in fail and taht big sail being taken down the skr33tzzzz. _________________________
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#4576629 - 03/08/10 10:43 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Euphoricuck]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	hahaha that's what my gf's brother said. Fuck you all...i have a vision and if i am off this weekend i am building this puppy. Straigh money nikka. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4576632 - 03/08/10 10:44 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Euphoricuck]
c2k c2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/21/00 Posts: 19349 Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany	is it on a big parking lot or is it on a residential home drive way? but anyway either way, you'd have to make sure the roof is strong enough to be able to withstand the weight from the snow if you plan on staying there for a year. Unless it's just till end of Oct, then dont worry about it. Doesnt canadian tire have some sort of a fold-out garage tent to store cars??? _________________________ Who cares
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#4576638 - 03/08/10 10:46 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: c2k]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	I have the canadian tire fold out garage, i use it to store my other civic hatch. That thing is $500 (I paid $100) and it's only for one car. This is going to be in a backyard, the property has a driveway that goes to the back and yard is pretty big. I can start a junk yard back there, being scarborough i am sure it wouldn't be a big deal. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4576649 - 03/08/10 10:49 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	Originally Posted By: Alexandre hahaha that's what my gf's brother said. Fuck you all...i have a vision and if i am off this weekend i am building this puppy. Straigh money nikka. _________________________
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#4576652 - 03/08/10 10:50 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
c2k c2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/21/00 Posts: 19349 Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany	Kijiji it, Im SURE you can find a tent for cheap. Think about it, you're usually working on the weekends, do you think you could have the time to build it? you're better off buying another tent. _________________________ Who cares
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#4576674 - 03/08/10 10:54 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: c2k]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	I actually want to build it now because everyone thinks it will collapse. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4576679 - 03/08/10 10:56 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
c2k c2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/21/00 Posts: 19349 Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany	Originally Posted By: Alexandre I actually want to build it now because everyone thinks it will collapse. I dont think it would if you frame it right. I'll bet you a cup of starbucks that it'll go over the budget! _________________________ Who cares
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#4576697 - 03/08/10 11:00 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	Originally Posted By: Alexandre I actually want to build it now because everyone thinks it will collapse. you must document this with pics! _________________________
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#4576719 - 03/08/10 11:06 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Euphoricuck]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	Believe me, if my m3 is going to be there that shit will not be collapsing...TRUST ME. I might go over budget slightly, but it's not going to collapse. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4576727 - 03/08/10 11:07 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	20 ft across with two 2x4's attached end to end.... ? lol _________________________
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#4576760 - 03/08/10 11:20 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Euphoricuck]
furball furball Post Master Sr Registered: 09/24/03 Posts: 9605 Loc: Toronto, ON	So ... your job is half done? Cuz you said you got a shitty tent already that can hold 1 car.
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#4577017 - 03/09/10 03:31 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: furball]
87ZCSi 87ZCSi Post Master Sr Registered: 09/06/00 Posts: 7469 Loc: Portland and Toronto	Other than putting a few more horizontal supports at the top to prevent it from spreading/sagging it looks fine. As you put the tarp on it glue and screw it down to prevent it from being able to move, that's what'll cause your tears. For what you want, it looks alright. Use carriage bolts, and maybe glue, to laminate the 2x4's for a ~3' section to be able to extend 20'.
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#4577224 - 03/09/10 08:28 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: 87ZCSi]
virus.EK virus.EK Poster Registered: 02/24/05 Posts: 204 Loc: Etobicoke, Ontario	What will be your base? How do you intend to secure it to the ground?
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#4577274 - 03/09/10 08:39 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: virus.EK]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	Premix concrete for the posts. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4577328 - 03/09/10 08:53 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
furball furball Post Master Sr Registered: 09/24/03 Posts: 9605 Loc: Toronto, ON	Ghetto-style (but more costly) would be shoving your posts into the holes of cinder blocks? (Maybe 2-3 cinder blocks 1 on top of each other, spackled together) $\:\)$ Originally Posted By: Alexandre Premix concrete for the posts.
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#4577610 - 03/09/10 10:17 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: furball]
civiclvr civiclvr Post Master Sr Registered: 03/11/02 Posts: 3922 Loc: DFGland	So where in Scarborough is this? I love that M3, and I don't imagine you'll have locking tarps... $\:D$ _________________________ -------------------------------------------------- I have only been wrong once in my life and that was when I thought I had made a mistake.
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#4577723 - 03/09/10 10:35 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: civiclvr]
furball furball Post Master Sr Registered: 09/24/03 Posts: 9605 Loc: Toronto, ON	Oh ... We playing Stalk That Vas again? Originally Posted By: civiclvr So where in Scarborough is this? I love that M3, and I don't imagine you'll have locking tarps... $\:D$
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#4577772 - 03/09/10 10:42 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: furball]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	don't worry, you won't find me/see me for a while. come here and get y0 head chopped off...got menz walkin da streets WATChin for otha goonz/heat/po'z/sluzies/m4d veekz....chu kno3 wut i am sayin? yo skip diz block son, skip it. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4577821 - 03/09/10 10:52 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
civiclvr civiclvr Post Master Sr Registered: 03/11/02 Posts: 3922 Loc: DFGland	Originally Posted By: Alexandre don't worry, you won't find me/see me for a while. come here and get y0 head chopped off...got menz walkin da streets WATChin for otha goonz/heat/po'z/sluzies/m4d veekz....chu kno3 wut i am sayin? yo skip diz block son, skip it. Wow - really immersing yourself in the Scarborough culture very quickly. $\:D$ I say bring that to work and tell them off. _________________________ -------------------------------------------------- I have only been wrong once in my life and that was when I thought I had made a mistake.
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#4577855 - 03/09/10 11:03 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: civiclvr]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	might get canned before that anyway, seen this next man in a suit get interview yesterday. probably for my job. life is good like that. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4577926 - 03/09/10 11:31 AM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
Hatorade Hatorade pheggit Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/99 Posts: 26935 Loc: Toronto, ON	I just farted... _________________________ '07 997.1 GT3 '08 E90 M3 '11 E90 d '02 Rota Grid - 195-55-16FR (RIP) '04 Volk GTC - 245-35-19F/275-35-19R (Sold to a farm boi) I thought Spark* was a robot from the old movie and I kind of remember seeing him telling some engineer showing the equation for a clear metal that the guy would event years later* - porschetr
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#4578073 - 03/09/10 12:23 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
hyper-s2k hyper-s2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 12/01/05 Posts: 14556 Loc: T dot O dot, Canada	i don't know anything about building stuff outside of the house - but don't you need permits for this? i think even for decks - you need a permit, right? personally, i don't give a shit about those permits and consider those a cash grab, but i'm sure there'll be some neighbourhood nazi that will go after you for stupid shit like this and make you pay or tear your shit down. just sayin' ... _________________________ '08 //M3 - now @ 90,xxx km - wtf did i do? '13 x1 - now @ 99,xxx km - a2b car '10 x3 - now @ 123,xxx km - time 2 go? '03 s2k - now @ 80,xxx km - a2a car '08 535i - sold @ 149,421 km - cashed out just in time! '08 impreza 2.5i - sold @ - 64,147 km - smh POS '01 rav4 - killed @ 155,879 km - RIP old friend "Driving in the snow is like sex. If you want to avoid accidents, abstinence is the best policy. If you're gonna take her for a spin, use protection." - Rick Mercer
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#4578090 - 03/09/10 12:31 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: hyper-s2k]
Choco 'Nuck Choco 'Nuck Proud Member of BLM Post Master Supreme Registered: 07/10/01 Posts: 17571 Loc: Somewhere out there	in with the popcorn. I think Vas is taking his days in construction too seriously
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#4578187 - 03/09/10 12:51 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
civiclvr civiclvr Post Master Sr Registered: 03/11/02 Posts: 3922 Loc: DFGland	Originally Posted By: Alexandre might get canned before that anyway, seen this next man in a suit get interview yesterday. probably for my job. life is good like that. Damn, that's too bad...although you sounded kind of miserable there anyways. Still, not a good time to be out of work (although...is there ever a good time?). Go out like George Costanza and spike the boss' drink! _________________________ -------------------------------------------------- I have only been wrong once in my life and that was when I thought I had made a mistake.
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#4578786 - 03/09/10 03:42 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: hyper-s2k]
zc911 zc911 Ferrari4Sale 😎 Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/01/00 Posts: 16452 Loc: toronto	hyper is right, 10x10 (or 100 square feet) is the largest you can build without a permit. Someone is going to complain, and then you'll have a pile of 2x4s, becuase you'll have to tear it down. i built a 10x11 shed/garage for my bikes and with buying nails, 2x3s, 2x4s, 2x6s, shingles, plywood, lights, plugs and wire, it cost about $900. I can tell you from experinece you cannot build that for $200 and expect it to stand. I wanted to spend $500 and even then it wasn't possible. _________________________ http://www.justaddgrease.com all car stuff all the time
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#4578848 - 03/09/10 03:57 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: zc911]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	I love this. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4578868 - 03/09/10 04:00 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
Hatorade Hatorade pheggit Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/99 Posts: 26935 Loc: Toronto, ON	IFL, when Vas needs to repair mtree due to ghetto "garage" $\:D$ _________________________ '07 997.1 GT3 '08 E90 M3 '11 E90 d '02 Rota Grid - 195-55-16FR (RIP) '04 Volk GTC - 245-35-19F/275-35-19R (Sold to a farm boi) I thought Spark* was a robot from the old movie and I kind of remember seeing him telling some engineer showing the equation for a clear metal that the guy would event years later* - porschetr
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#4578887 - 03/09/10 04:05 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Hatorade]
big tuner big tuner Post Master Supreme Registered: 02/16/01 Posts: 20112 Loc: Oakville, Ontario, Canada	hey Vas can I help?
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#4578890 - 03/09/10 04:06 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Hatorade]
Juice Box Juice Box Sr Member Registered: 07/11/05 Posts: 1244 Loc: Markham,Ontario	IFL, this will be epic. Make a DIY if it turns out uber awesome. _________________________ The tastiest juice in your grocers isle.
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#4578902 - 03/09/10 04:11 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Juice Box]
Alexandre Alexandre Wish I could have my old name back Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/28/05 Posts: 15457 Loc: Toronto	I have redesigned the concept a little bit, still same idea though. I am going to HD to price it all out. I am willing to spend up to $300, but if i can get it at $200 I will be happy. Over $300 and there will be no project. _________________________ WTF? $\:\/$
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#4578908 - 03/09/10 04:12 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: Alexandre]
big tuner big tuner Post Master Supreme Registered: 02/16/01 Posts: 20112 Loc: Oakville, Ontario, Canada	Originally Posted By: Alexandre I have redesigned the concept a little bit, still same idea though. I am going to HD to price it all out. I am willing to spend up to $300, but if i can get it at $200 I will be happy. Over $300 and there will be no project. home Depot? job sites FTW! $\:D$
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#4578991 - 03/09/10 04:39 PM Re: I am going to build a "garage" for under $200 [Re: big tuner]
furball furball Post Master Sr Registered: 09/24/03 Posts: 9605 Loc: Toronto, ON	You might be able to go with less wood, if you made it like a 'triangle'? i.e. 6ft entrance, sloping down to say, 3ft ... kinda like a shack. Getto-fab y0. Hell, just hang a huge tarp with rope tied to trees on all 4 corners Edited by FurBall (03/09/10 04:41 PM)
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