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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:33 PM
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Recently decided to clean up my cluttered garage. That included patching, sanding and painting walls. Removing carpet from 1969 when the original owner glued and tacked it to the concrete. Fix plumbing to the garage bathroom. New LED fixtures. New flooring. New cabinets. A truly massive product. Couldn't have done it without the help of my girlfriend who spent 200+ hours in the garage helping me with it. I'll attach some before and after pics.



























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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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A bit more detail work to finish up. Things to hang on the walls etc, but the major work is pretty much complete. I'm very pleased so far.
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:36 PM
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Love the new look am going to do the same 😀
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:36 PM
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Looks great. Girlfriend parks outside?
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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Wow, what a project. Looks great! What did you do with all that stuff?
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:38 PM
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Very nice...good job!
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:38 PM
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Wow, that's a billion times better! Great job!

Someone carpeted the garage, lol.
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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Yeah, she parks outside. She doesn't mind. She leases her Lexus and is almost up for a change. Maybe when she picks up something new, I'll put it in the garage. There's room for it now
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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Most was put where it belongs. A lot was tossed. Some put up in the attic. Mostly needed major reorganizing. And I still have so much space left in the cabinets. The carpeting was a nightmare. Such a foolish idea. It had 50+ years of wetness and stains in it. It was a thin indoor/outdoor type. But still, it was so hideous and gross.
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:50 PM
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Quite an undertaking but you got it done with excellent results.
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 07:05 PM
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Thanks for the positive comments. It's such a relief to have it done.
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Wow, that was a major undertaking with dramatic results. Well done!

I can use this as inspiration to tackle my own garage....... next spring!
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Looks great. Girlfriend parks outside?
That's her motorcycle!
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 08:52 PM
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Sounds like a new reality show in the making, Garage Crashers! The cabinets look pretty high end too, where did they come from?

Of course, Arctic White is the crowning touch to a great make over!
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 08:57 PM
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The cabinets are made by a company called New Age Products I believe. I found the 8 piece set on overstock.com. They do exactly what I needed them to. Mounted to the walls like I have them, they will hold more weight than I could ever want, and provide a ton of storage.
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Wow!


Red GS stripes look good, too.
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Real sweet.
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Cowboys223,
That is an awesome transformation, congratulations on a great job.

It's a fitting place to park your toys, and enjoy them.

I did mine several years ago, painted floor and added Gladiator cabinets and workbench. Also have a 4 post lift to fit two cars in one space. I would have to spend two days cleaning to make it picture worry. LOL

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Wow-we looks great and by the way that's a nice looking Vette..
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I see tools with long handles hanging on the wall. I stay away from tools with long handles.

Nice conversion.

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