Figuring out the garage with Jen!

[@carolc.3661]

Work bench on locking wheels so it can be moved. Murphy's Law says you will change your mind in 6 months so put the all work and project tables on heavy duty wheels that lock.

[@jukthewise8776]

Love the dynamic between you and Jen, Nate. Of course Minion steals the show!

[@lindaseel9986]

I love Jen's idea of a rolling work bench. Garage or kitchen, it's a great help.

[@vfromid2186]

Insulate. Insulate. Insulate. Then insulate some more. French cleats will become your best friend. Treble the amount of solar and storage; you gonna need it. There is NEVER enough shelving. Use passive solar to warm a space where the lithium lives, so they charge more effectively. Air filtration to keep the dust down. Crose-Rosenthal boxes are crazy effective.

[@badasswood]

hi nate, nice garage!😊😊 i deal with a lot of equipment, and fuel storage often...you can put the diesel tank out side , on the side of the building, build a dog house for it thats what every place ive worked at does with theirs. no need to have it in the barn. we always put them on a pallet, and use the forks to move them around, so even if they do need to be in the barn, they are last thing in, first thing out. aux diesel tanks usually put up with weather well, and have a weather head for the nozzle and filler, if thats your concern. but getting water out of diesel is easy, theres a fuel sock you can buy called a camel sock that soaks up all the water in a tank of fuel if it gets bad. other than water concerns, a 275-500 gallon can be out side on pallets or fork pockets. some use a concrete pad, and put the tanks on legs or blocks, some put them on gravel...great thing about keeping it mobile is its easy to lift it and put it in a truck to take to the job site, or if for some reason fuel truck cant get to it, you can take it to them with the machine... personally, just as investment protection, ive always been a proponent of storing all fuel and gas away from the building, in case there was a fire in or near the building, its one less thing to add to the chaos. in a small finished wall garage or barn, auxilliary diesel tanks will stink the place up pretty quick, and stain the finished walls. a fuel pit is also a good idea for any fuel that might spill, its just a giant lined gravel or litter box to store all your tanks and cans in, so it can be cleaned and changed if it gets too bad.

[@101bobsaget]

Instead of a railing upstairs you could add a half wall of drawers for Jen's stuff

[@PattiP1964]

We are learning that Jen really likes rolling tables, benches, etc. Lol

[@amberandrews6842]

I do too!

[@glassicblaster]

Because, damn what a good idea

[@sandasturner9529]

Probably would like the Rollin Stones' music as well lol

[@jewelssylva3738]

I'm fond of the idea myself. I've wanted one for my kitchen.

[@ramonmacias9013]

Rolling benches with locking heavy-duty wheels would be awesome to me. Being able to roll tools and work surfaces out away from a wall for larger projects would be nice. Also, once you build the solar power room out, the wall between the closet and the rest of the garage would add a good amount of storage wall space as well

[@Invalidinput]

I am so happy for you Nate & Jen! This garage is coming together nicely!

[@Buildingskynet]

French cleat everything. You'll remain flexible and can easily adjust as your needs change.

[@michellecedillo2268]

I’m so happy you have a sponsor with products you love to use!

[@davidneece5938]

Nate you done a great job when you found Jen🎉

[@michaelstephens3509]

I would definitely look into building a small lean to or separate cover for the diesel tank. 500 gal tank will not fit in that corner

[@brendanconnelly1835]

Diesel fuel gels around 15 degrees fahrenheit. Considering it gets below that during the winter in WV I'm guessing he wants it inside to avoid that.

[@michaelstephens3509]

@brendanconnelly1835 ours in north GA is in a small enclosure with insulated walls and a temperature automated heat lamp. Been there for 6 years with no issues.

[@badasswood]

lol... it gets to be average 7 to minus 8 here and none of the diesel is gelled, no block heaters yet😊😊... b8ggest issue with below zero, batteries, or engine bein too cold to get the glo plugs to work. it dont get that cold in the south long enough to affect anything, if it ever did get that cold there. diesel gel is a concern with older equipment, all the newer equipment nate has wont be an issue, a lot of them have tank heaters, or they can easily be installed.same with the aux tanks , easier to buy and install a tank heater if its a concern, which it really isnt where his shop is.

[@badasswood]

​@@michaelstephens3509 try bein in ny winters😅, ive only seen diesel gel a few times in my life , and that was after two weeks of minus 5 or below...😅 i think you all are good down there😁😁

[@badasswood]

​​@@brendanconnelly1835 youre thinking of bio diesel... o.t.r., and red dyed agg fuels dont gel until a long exposure to below zero. the only issue up north is vehichle tanks, and dump cans ... if thats an issue, you can install tank and line warmers...to gel 100 gallons or more, youd need a couple months at 15 or below. its cold here five months out of the year, often at or below zero for weeks its only a concern if you let it sit, a long time and gel up in the pumps, then you.just need to wait it out, or slowly heat it. the smart guys just give the trucks and equipment a rest, the cold is worse on grease fittings, and pins and bushings, than anything else. store the machine inside, itll be fine... often if its going to be nasty cold, heat blankets, concrete blankets, or packing bnakets can be used to keep heavy frost off the pumps. in below zero, most of the time as long as it gets flow every day its fine.

[@Swampkrew]

On the side of the garage is pour another pad and put a car lift on it. It’s so much easier to maintenance and repair vehicles on a lift. The garage needs a stove fueled by waste oil

[@jonathandelano121]

Nate, In my garage I have a similar light setup. But I also have 4 20w bulb and sockets that are hooked to a motion sensor and Shelly relay. That way when you just need enough light to grab a tool or supplies and dont need to turn on the bright lights. I also have them configured to come on when the door opens. Shelly relays and inputs and home assistant in the background. But all doable without some of that.

[@NathanMiller-g4b]

Jen is goooood ❤😅

[@NathanMiller-g4b]

This is the most I ever seen Jen talk 🎉

[@twoislands91]

About the diesel tank you can get a custom one made, and shop that works with metal should make those, here we use them for storing diesel for central heating in the winter, they last for a few decades, even more if kept indoors. Be mindful of biodiesel, here in EU there is a mandatory percentage of biodiesel added in fuel, so especially diesel gets full of bacteria in a few months of staying in storage so we use anti-bacterial additive for longer storage!

[@StevenCasper]

Very nice.

[@davidorourkesr]

On the top side, epoxy paint will help keep it clean & nice. As well, possibly some insulation quality??

[@andyriley5460]

The ability to move your work bench to the job rather than the job to the work bench is a game changer, something you don't appreciate untill you have it.

[@cks57youto53]

Lots of ideas .. you both will figure it out as to what meets your needs and efficiency is the key !

[@UncleScot]

I have seen numerous videos of using a rolling mechanic's tool box for a kitchen island or a stationary tool box for a lower cabinet in a kitchen. For the loft area, I would wall off the staircase and install a door, so you can heat or air condition the space. If you are looking for extra sleeping area, you can install a Murphy bed on the stairwell wall.

[@Jeanetteinnes]

Absolutely 👍

[@cburtonnn]

just put a diesel tank in the back of one of the work trucks. then u can go pickup your own fuel and move it around more space inside

[@nito420]

I'd try to put the tank upstairs if possible then put a hose through the floor/roof to be able to easily access to fill the trucks. If you have a pump that can push the fuel up their. It leaves you with more casual space to access while working and storing things that will casually move through the years whereas the tank will be stationary once installed. I haven't been there so i don't know how feasible this is. Also i think the visual a fuel hose coming down on one of those swinging arms that lets you fill up no matter how you parked sounds cool.

[@headoftheholler4053]

When you set your mind and wallet to it things get done 👍 we lovin the updates keep up the great work ladies and gents

[@KngDnglng]

I recommend the rolling workbench. 90% of the time it is stationary and you wouldnt know it rolls. 10% of the time it saves the freaking day by being able to roll. You lose nothing by adding some sturdy casters but you gain soooooo much.

[@MargisonGODBEY]

My last house had a gas pump and an exterior tank looked really good

[@nogames8982]

Rolling benches would be handy. Doesn’t mean you have to move them very often. Definitely utilize all the overhead space. And getting an insulated will be so nice. It’ll make it truly useful. There’s plenty of space up high to put the stuff you don’t use very often and get it out of your way.

[@CaroleWu-py4rs]

Jenn cooks for you food that’s gooooood Nate. Give her what she wants Nate.

[@edwardcarter-vd2hw]

Every garage needs a big draw board area for planning and conjuring up ideas lol

[@Luke-A]

Isn't that a penthouse only upgrade?

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Old engineering board. My husband learned on it dragged it into a bedroom but finally chucked it since not flat and just took up room and stuff would slide off. 😂

[@TTSQLS]

Love to see things come together

[@ViveClaire]

I’m not a homesteader but if it were my garage I’d definitely set aside space in the upstairs for sowing and germinating seeds for my garden, maybe some grow lights. I’m always impatient in spring for the gardening to start the moment the days get longer, having an indoor space dedicated for that is very nice.

[@angelathompson5654]

Did all have great Christmas. Thank you all for both sharing your life.

[@danaridings6387]

Studio in the end like Jen said with the rest open concept. Having a rolling craft table would be great especially if you paint. The sunlight is much different than bulb lighting. A stationary workbench between the two small door for sure. I am sure you have a rolling tool box of some sort. You can NEVER have enough sturdy shelving any where you can put it!!

[@carolc.3661]

Get high quality sleeping cots that stow into small spaces, not built in/murphy beds. The temperature in the storage areas will be different than the rest of the upper area and the guest(s) may want to sleep in a warmer or cooler area of the garage. And don't forget that your current headquarters will be available after your house with a giant walk in closet for Jen is completed. Get 2 mini splits so you can run them completely seperate (2 20A breakers instead of one 25A or 30A). Personally I would put 2 air handlers upstairs one in the podcast room and one in the project room (you can thank me later). Yes, when both systems are going full blast the total draw will be more than one multi-head system, but under normal operation I believe the one for the electrical closet will draw significantly less.

[@clintrenicker5017]

It's not more space to store what you have it's more space to acquire more stuff lol

[@Phroakieboi]

You should turn a part of it into a recording studio for your yard tool band 😂

[@BrianLawrence-vk3pu]

I am certain it is a bit early for a remodel but having a 10-12 ft overhang on one side of that shop would be super useful. You could keep your equipment and toys covered and it would be perfect for your diesel tank.

[@theRealBMO85]

Love the content as always Nate! I would the build the studio and project room off of the stairs and keep the front of the space completely open.

[@johnpoole2912]

Rolling carts & tables, absolutely. At least one cart on each floor. Nate, you can build & customize them. 4'×8', 3'×4', etc., with or without sides, solid base or wire. Its up to Jen & you. If you're planning to keep the upstairs floor bare, you may want to seal it to make it easier to sweep. Thompsons or something similar. Just my thoughts. Keep up the good work. Peace

[@KZ9SEL_Scott]

French cleats on the walls, then you can build modular/moveable storage solutions for anything ya want to store. And a Ham radio shack in the upstairs! :D

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

There's canvas carports for extra vehicles, work or everyday. Won't last forever but protect from the elements while the rest gets finished and have wiggle room.

[@0pportunity13]

For the tank - could you dig a space for it outside the garage? Would likely make it easier to fill the tank, would save you a lot of space in the garage and hide something somewhat unsightly? Would also give you an excuse to use your new diggers haha For overhead storage - Steven Rinella has a sick option in his garage. There's a house tour video where he walks you through his set up. But it's like a big metal grate on a pulley system. Although that could mess with where you've put the lights? Benches on wheels are so damn handy. Install the ones with the locking wheels and some additional latches so you can connect them in any configuration you need them to be.

[@RobertHurley-i1k]

You'd may wanna build a small building or buy a inground diesel tank that's a huge tank especially with the solar panel batteries in there seems to be disaster happening

[@carolyncarlson6410]

Bench then solar, wheels are better than frustration if wishing you had- under the new solar out back will be storage roo, maybe big enough for quad plus? Jen has it right for upstairs, possibly take a few 2by's to open more under-eaves access? Thank you for sharing progress🐕

[@mikecook8712]

I put a motion sensor on every bank of lights in my shop... That way as i walk or move to another area the lights turn on and off...its a life saver when your carrying something with both hands.

[@floridaguy1133]

Rolling workbench is the way to go easy to clean underneath and you don't have to go fishing for something you've dropped behind it just unlock the wheels and move it

[@barbaracossette193]

Where's the woodstove going? 😉

[@Narrowayhomestead]

Lol I dunno about that yet either

[@nataliej82]

Yes! Every good shop has a wood stove! ❤

[@dckoolaid]

​get a sponsor to give you a super efficient wood stove and make some videos about it@Narrowayhomestead

[@absentstars474]

Next to the diesel!

[@churchbryan35]

Have you seen the plans for a a folding work bench, that unfolds, and rolls on big locking casters to become a work bench against the wall that locks yo it...? Amazing if you have the space....and functions as both very well..and carries all the storage underneath, bolt locks keep it together....definitely worth checking out...✌️

[@clappercl]

Should make a 2D drawing of the garage with windows, doors and stairs marked to provide to your viewers digitally. Let them draw out their ideas and submit them for your consideration.

[@dawnhood3666]

I would wall off at the top of the stairs and have a separate door going up there so it can be easily temperature controlled if you would want that at anytime. I’d say open concept.

[@foreverfishingillinois815]

I see that Redbull heck yeah man the drink of champions 🏆

[@djrtime1398]

I would make a dedicated interior room for the lifePo4 batteries and panels to keep them at a happy temperature. To keep them warm I would have in that room an lp water heater, tank and pump for hot and cold water in the garage.

[@Plysomack]

It looks like you have the ceiling clearance for a 4-post car lift. You can stack two vehicles in one place, increasing your vehicle storage. You can have a much easier access to work on vehicles and save your back, knees, and joints. You can buy accessories to lift the car frame up so you can also work on everything within the wheel wells (like you would with a 2-post lift). Also, you don't necessarily have to anchor it to the floor. You can get wheels that attach to the bases of the posts so the frame can move to where you want it. Just be sure to not move the lift while a vehicle is on the frame, and also be mindful of the slope of the floor.

[@nogames8982]

I would definitely put the lights on different circuits or lines or however, you call it. Front of the garage lights back of the garage lights upstairs lights. Cause it’s gonna take a ton of electricity if you hit one switch and they all come on at once.

[@BROUBoomer]

Jen's right, rolling workbench. Rolling shelves too. Because today it makes sense to be there, in a few years it makes sense to be on the other side...

[@PastTheFuture-xb8so]

Hi, definitely up stairs for the green thing that can be rolled

[@Rodneywoods-rm2kt]

Enjoyed The Video

[@HeidiHardy-p7n]

I would do a rolling workbench. I have one and when working on something large its nice to roll it out to be able to get to all sides.

[@LisaOsterholt]

Paint the floor in the upstairs to designate space for each use. One color for to do area, one color for crafting area, but have a complete room for office & podcast

[@robertmclean6629]

Half the garage dedicated to vehicle repair. The other half dedicated to manufacturing/fabrication. Ideas: -CNC router -CNC plasma cutter -Small cheap laser etching/sign making -Cheap parts washer -Cheap media blaster cabinet -Welding corner -Large format 3d printer -Corner dedicated to 3d scanning I say all this because you’re on a homestead. These ideas will generate money while not needing babysitting constantly. Freeing you up to do other things to earn money or fix the homestead.

[@JohnBurns-m9n]

Thumbnail!! Lol you all have a plan for 2030 !!! Awesome thoughts n views!

[@davidshowman9296]

Whoa Whoa the whole storage building is suppose to hold Minion’s treats!

[@rebeccazephyrin8114]

Jen don’t forget you need to put your gardening tools. And up stairs would be just for crafting lol

[@JosephGorospe-w6i]

What are you going to do about the fumes produced by the stored vehicles and flammable liquids? I’d wire in a carbon/smokey combo for upstairs close to the stairs but high on the ceiling. I’d also put in an exterior door at the bottom of the stairs to try and seal the entrance to the upstairs. You could also put in ventilation of some sort downstairs. I’d definitely look into splitting the zones.

[@donnygrande3662]

It All Looks " Martha Stewart " Nate !! Happy Healthy Abundant New Year✨ to You + Jenn + Critters !! Best 🕊️🇺🇸💖🕊️ 🕊️🇨🇦💖🕊️ 🕊️💖🌎💖🎶🕊️🕊️

[@carsonbarnard8249]

in all honesty a huge butchers block with a rolling bench on it works amazing for crafting

[@SaronJoy]

I have a rolling craft table Jen, it's fabulous. What made you decide to use fluff insulation? I thought for sure you were going to go for foam. Also, it'd be nice to have a woodstove or cornstove for heat.

[@jeffproctor1690]

Diesel tank under stairs. Its wide enough, long emough, and you can fill it or draw from it with hoses that go through the opemed doorway---eben have a fill hose reel poked through the wall. First off though, I would have a slightly sloped pad, 12' wide, running down the entire length of that side. (Plan on it being used as a steam wash pad also in future) Also, make it wide enough to have a simple metal framed, metal shed roof over so it doubles as extta outdoor storage for things like your mini excavator, snow sleds, etc. Multi-purpose covered pad. Thays what I would do. Configuring shelving storage is always a hard task. Keep things sorted and simple. Lawn mowers, trimmers, rakes, shovels, etc have no business being stored here. Keep them in their own shedspace the hell out of your garage/shop. Same goes for all housing/holiday crap. IT DOESNT BELONG IN THE GARAGE OR ANY WORKING AREA. Put all thst crap in labeled totes in outside, covered sheds. Great job on progress do far, hope my 2¢ helps a bit here😅

[@INN-LIKE-FLYNN]

Put the fuel tank outside on the side of the garage by the driveway with a little roof over it

[@chrisr..6406]

I think a steal beam with a trolly on it would be a great addition. Would have been nice to do as you were building but still doable.

[@kathiecrocker1118]

I can think of 8 seasons. The usual 4, winter into spring, spring into summer, summer into fall, fall into winter. And Jen needs a rolling cart in her "closet." 😂

[@amberandrews6842]

If you lived in Colorado, you would know there are 10 seasons... Great plans!!

[@donnakollen8518]

def some spray foam insulation!

[@davidorourkesr]

I've got a magnificent idea. Please keep the equipment greased as often as possible to keep em as reliable as possible.

[@sub955]

Fuel tank is way bigger then that spot. You can have a custom one made to fit that spot. Just remember 500gals weighs 3550 lbs plus the tank.

[@skintfpv7330]

You need to take the portable power pack with some extra packs and make a climate controlled room in the garage to power everything plus the house.

[@EvanGrant-nv2fl]

Just built a garage last summer. My biggest regret is not adding a floor drain. When the snow under vehicles thaw out it’s a pain

[@cherylshideler65]

I want to see Jen get her craft area first. 😊

[@deadeyeduncan5022]

Overhead winch and track system, maybe you've got something like this somewhere else more practical that I missed. Save your back now and it'll also help you lift 30 years down the line

[@tcwood1983]

Hey Nate, love your channel. You shouldn't store your fuel indoors. Fumes need to be well vented. Why don't you put it on a stand and it can gravity feed. Just get a 20ft. Hose

[@AlbertoRodriguez-mb4ms]

Make sure in your state you can have an indoor diesel fuel because of fuel has a chance to explode and take out your building so therefore most states want it outside

[@badasswood]

its easy to figure cubic fert on a 500 gallon tank, take a 1 gallon milk jug, measure it, for cubic feet, then multiply by 500😅 or take a 5 gallon gas can, measure it, for cubic feet, then multiply by 100😊😊😊

[@zoeycarter154]

So I know you guys are thinking “inside” but I really feel Jen needs a good garden washing station on the one side of the garage

[@BenZimick-fs5dp]

Tell Jen Go Pack Go

[@bobbybuskell3528]

A workbench is a workbench that's what they make rolling carts for

[@elementalspark]

SKATEPARK! No? ahh.. well that's what I did! lol

[@funnystuff1614]

i would biuld in the work bench and have a small rolling one for projects.

[@MargisonGODBEY]

Is the Jackie going under the stairs call them and say hey we want to see the 60k setup and this is the best way to show it off

[@kevinlittle9483]

Build a rolling clothing/shoe rack for Jen! Lol!

[@Outdoorsy368]

Make everything easy to disassemble without having to destroy it, everything on wheels, and vertical storage is your friend

[@johnsyms731]

Rolling workbench allows for 360 access.

[@HighWithTy420]

Nate help will with his watch tower or give him some tips the amount of weight of the roof is heavy for his walls and support!!

[@HomesteaderJake]

Diesel tank will work outside just fine, and not stink up the shop.

[@Ronster69]

Here we go. I WOUKD BUILD ANOTHER BUILDING FOR TOOLS...AND HARDWARE..1✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@anonymous-ts6bm]

Kind of crazy what you get for the money you spend that thing has the same build quality as my old shed 😂

[@justinmason9264]

I love watching Yahoo Yahoo Mail.Make me laugh.When are you all gonna do a video with will at the?M

[@danielzarate1763]

Add a retractable air compressor hose

[@jocolananni462]

Hey Jen do you want a craft place up in the top of the garage have you looked into those cabinets they make that everything goes in shut the doors open it up the table comes out and it's a pretty big table and then you've got shelf drawers you name it it's all in one I'm not sure what it's called though but if I find it I will send you the link

[@badasswood]

the biggest concern of occupied space over a garage is carbon monoxide, and fuel evap getting into the loft... you dont need a garage for fuel storage, and parking vehichles in all the time. better to keep the space open, vapor free and not stinkin up the space above... you need a separate shop for welding, and vehichle storage and repair... fine to have garage for fixin machines and cars, just need that area walled off from the stairs to go up stairs.