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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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I have a large garage that currently holds 4 cars including my vette. My home was built in 1965 and originally came with a car port. We bought the house in 2000 and the previous owner had built this meka of a garage. However he only installed 2 garage doors and there is definitely room to install a third bay. Since moving in we have done nothing to the driveway which is asphault and falling apart. Depending on how our taxes come out, I may start the garage renovation project this spring including redoing the driveway.

I live in Frederick, MD and was wondering if anybody had used the services of a local garage designer that they could recommend to plan the layout, lighting, etc.

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http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

Beware that your budget may triple after getting ideas from that site.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooter70
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

Beware that your budget may triple after getting ideas from that site.
+1 lol alot of these guys spent more on their garages then I spent remodeling my entire kitchen...and I didnt skimp out either!!!
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Thanks for the tip guys I'll try to show restraint......yea right
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<-------------------------Designed by me!

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^ Good Gawd!! That's beautiful!!
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Most of us would kill for a four-bay garage!


Post some pictures and your criteria for usage. I'll bet you get more than a few suggestions from us at no cost.


Are you planning on using all the spaces for parking; is there a lift in the picture, are you planning on doing a restoration, does it include a beer fridge and big screen tv, etc.

Challenge us!







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Not as nice as the one above but I did my last house and it turned out pretty good.

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Originally Posted by hb4lthr
I have a large garage that currently holds 4 cars including my vette. My home was built in 1965 and originally came with a car port. We bought the house in 2000 and the previous owner had built this meka of a garage. However he only installed 2 garage doors and there is definitely room to install a third bay. Since moving in we have done nothing to the driveway which is asphault and falling apart. Depending on how our taxes come out, I may start the garage renovation project this spring including redoing the driveway.

I live in Frederick, MD and was wondering if anybody had used the services of a local garage designer that they could recommend to plan the layout, lighting, etc.

Thanks
Jim
after 16 yrs remodel exp I may be able to point you in the right direction. Drawings were easy for Fred. Co if u were gonna go that route. Mine was only 2.5 not 4 though...
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Did my small two car garage with ideas from garagejournal.com.
Didn't spend too much $$$ but happy with the results.
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Here are a couple of pics of the garage:




...and no the ZR1 is not mine. I wanted you to see that the third door would go to the left of the ZR1
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