 35245635
join:2013-03-04
North Reading, MA | reply to AVD
Re: Garage addition said by AVD:said by medbuyer:thanks for the recap..
the framing and all the other work done on the attic will be my guide when I build mine in the future.
don't forget the foundation too. I still have nightmares over the foundation. *cry*
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said by AVD:said by medbuyer:thanks for the recap..
the framing and all the other work done on the attic will be my guide when I build mine in the future.
don't forget the foundation too. the attic I am referring to is actually a bonus room that's on top of our 2 car garage since we have a 1.5 story house. so no worries about the foundation.... |
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 leiboldPremium,MVM
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| said by medbuyer:the attic I am referring to is actually a bonus room that's on top of our 2 car garage since we have a 1.5 story house. so no worries about the foundation.... Just because there is an existing foundation doesn't mean that it would not be a concern.
I know people that had to cancel or scale back their dreams of a 2nd floor expansion because the original foundation was insufficient to support it under current building codes.
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| said by leibold:said by medbuyer:the attic I am referring to is actually a bonus room that's on top of our 2 car garage since we have a 1.5 story house. so no worries about the foundation.... Just because there is an existing foundation doesn't mean that it would not be a concern. I know people that had to cancel or scale back their dreams of a 2nd floor expansion because the original foundation was insufficient to support it under current building codes. the plans for our house model called for that bonus room....and it was approved by the city inspector...
It was the owner's / buyer decision to have it finished or not for an additional amount which was way too much....but then again in hindsight, it wouldn't have been that bad since it will be included in the mortgage...
on the upside, I can customize it accdg. to my man cave specs.. |
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 pikePremium,MVM
join:2001-02-01
Washington, DC
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said by garys_2k:I received one of these »www.quicksmart.com/qs_etherrain.html last Christmas, so I'm going to have to run Ethernet to the garage. Looks like it'll be a cool device that could help save water (and the lawn).
There are other options besides extending your ethernet network. If you have an existing wifi network, you can get a cheap bridge for $20 if you shop around. Some people even have extra wifi routers laying around after switching ISPs (check with your friends and neighbors), you can also use one of these as a bridge. There's also ethernet over power line. |
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35245635
join:2013-03-04
North Reading, MA | reply to Draiman
I tested the coax last night by moving a TV and cable box up there. The good news is it works. The bad news is I was unproductive after the TV went on. I have to remove the TV and cable box tonight. 
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Re: Garage addition said by 35245635:I tested the coax last night by moving a TV and cable box up there. The good news is it works. The bad news is I was unproductive after the TV went on. I have to remove the TV and cable box tonight.
Good idea! |
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