My garage is unfinished. So after selling the GTO I decide to add a 20A circuit, with eight banks of LED lights, eight outlets (garage only came with one and I want at least as many as the kitchen), and new work bench. Then, add insulation all around, drywall, mud, and paint.

Something I've been wanting to do for the last 20 years and why not do it now (I mean, why do it when you have a GTO that's been parked in there???).

First weekend, plan the new circuit.

Second weekend, install outlet boxes and run wire.

Then insulate and drywall one wall.

Then rip out a previous owner installed ass looking workbench (installed with a bazillion huge ass nails) and take to dump. Next day, insulation and drywall


This weekend put in new bench and shelving. Maybe insulate garage door.

On a cooler weekend, insulate triangles holding up roof.

Then do rafters. Followed by mudding and paint.

Neighbor comes by and asked the stupidly serious question, "not done yet? " ggrrrrtr

Now

Great project!

Every time you pull into the garage you’ll have a smile on your face!

Wanted to make a(nother) custom Glock without the custom price.

After the 38 Super, I started with a frame and bought parts when they went on sale (the ZEV slide cost me $40). Eight months later I had finished the build.

Yup. No hurries to be had. I immediately got distracted and converted a G22 to run on 7.65mm.

Doing projects at your own pace makes it SO much more enjoyable.

I've got gun projects that have been sitting for a couple years. I'm in no rush.

I'm about to embark on a 13 year plan to slowly build my retirement spot.

Any need to rush ruins it for me to be honest.

My ex wife used to get very irritated at how long my home improvement projects would take, but never complained about the end result.

I once took 10 months to overhaul a gas fireplace arrangement. Dropped the gas line, pulled out the fireplace, reinsulated the chase, ripped out cheap mantle and faux stonework, and built a mantle by hand. Learned how to cut and lay marble stone at local hardware store. I literally worked about 2-3 hours every weekend at my own pace. 10 years later I still hear about it from my wife.

But - the mantle and stonework still look exactly like it did when I originally built it.

It’s nice to not have to rush and go at your own pace. I have severe OCD when it comes to projects and once I start I use every spare moment to get it done because otherwise it’s constantly on my mind. I could never start something else without finishing the initial project. I guess it’s a blessing and a curse.

I get teased about that kind of thing all the time. (And sometimes groused-at by my wife.)

Thing is: Once it's done, it's done for good. E.g.: The Garage Remediation Project. (Long story short: Due to poor construction it was about to self-destruct.) It took a long time for me to get the walls back to plumb and get the stuff in place to make sure it would never happen again, but the garage structure is now probably stronger than that of the house.

About 10 years ago I was in the process of finishing our 2,000 sq ft basement into a nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath, family room storage area. I'd been working on it for 2 winters and was just about done. My wife and I did everything ourselves from the concrete walls out except for laying the carpet.

I was in Lowes picking up some stuff when a guy asked if I was doing a remodel. I told him what I was doing and he asked how long I had been working on it. I said 2 winters. He said 'woooow'. He was about half done with his basement after 10 winters. His pace and mine were different.

Absolutely take your time....

I always seem to overplan for the weekends and am lucky if I get half of the list done.


Reminds of this coffee mug (?) I saw...

"If a man says hes going to do something, he will do it. He doesn't need to be nagged about it every six months."

I took on my first bathroom remodel. It took me almost 3 months to finish. Lucky it was a second bath so there was no rush. Some weeks I only worked on it for a few hours between work and a year and half old daughter and just flat out not feeling it doing anything.

And also factor in that you can't spend every single minute off working on it so it will take time. Does your neighbor have a job or family or friends?

I enjoy working at my own pace, I find that you tend to work to higher quality because it's not rushed.

I’m approaching one year since I started my garage/workshop remodel. Got it rewired, ripped out the old wire and part of the haggard built in workbench. Bought about 50 cull studs, cleaned out a ton of junk. That’s the extent thus far. *shrug*

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I have three '60's Radios in various disrepair. Two Zenith tube AM/FM Radios and a solid state West German Grundig.

I've been working on the Grundig for three years but I'll get it done.........someday.

But, Zenith's come first.....after I weed the back yard.

Sounds like you found a nice hobby and taking your time and doing it right, of course the downside is that building materials cost is through the roof right now.

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Sounds like you found a nice hobby and taking your time and doing it right, of course the downside is that building materials cost is through the roof right now.

That’s really the only good excuse I have for not finishing now. I need 26 sheets of OSB. *cringe*

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That’s really the only good excuse I have for not finishing now. I need 26 sheets of OSB. *cringe*

That will only cost you your firstborn and 2 pints of blood.

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Originally posted by Leemur:
I’m approaching one year since I started my garage/workshop remodel. Got it rewired, ripped out the old wire and part of the haggard built in workbench. Bought about 50 cull studs, cleaned out a ton of junk. That’s the extend thus far. *shrug*

Yup.

Per 8'×20' wall, cost was about $100 ea. No mud or paint yet though. Acceptable cost.

I did find out that when you 2x4 studs do not use R19 insulation unless you live near the ocean and actually want wavy walls.