How to build a 20x20 Garage for $3000 in 5 days (from Home Depot materials)

In this video I will show you in extreme detail how to build a two car 20x20 garage for only $3000 in only 5 days by yourself, the $3000 price includes the entire 20x20 metal garage building, the price includes the foundation, the framing, the doors, roof and all the metal and hardware. All the materials for this 20x20 metal garage were purchased at Home Depot. 
1st I will show you how to build the foundation for the 20 x 20 garage.
2nd I will show you how to frame the 20 x 20 garage.
3rd I will show you how to strap the 20 x 20 garage with metal.
4th I will show you how to build the doors for the 20x20 garage.
5th how to install the metal/ steel roof for the 20x20 metal building garage.
6th I will show you all the finishing touches, hanging the doors, door hinges, locks etc. 
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Disclaimer- Do everything at your own risk, don't do what I do, I am not a professional. Everything I do and say is for entertainment only. Check your local building laws codes and regulations before building anything.
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[@ejones6681]

I love the philosophy of this build. This is WAY better than most temporary garages and is actually affordable. Anything that anybody has mentioned can be delt with like storm tie downs inside the structure for $300. Repairs can be made IF they come up. I mean come on, you only paid $3000 and 5 days work and you are out of the weather! Way to go!!

[@MrCarmelo1959]

This by far has been great I’ve enjoyed the video watching it has gave me the confidence that I can do this job myself kudos to you everyone has there own style and opinions some negative but this is why we share these videos to learn how to do this projects and save money to each is own style thanks I’ve subscribed to this channel because he deserves respect great job

[@IEchuckie]

You can add cement later. I would do 3 foot wide by 10 foot sections. Easy peasy

[@IEchuckie]

Mix and pour, finish yourself

[@cliffordderouen9909]

Clifford DeRouen U S M C. Shhhh

[@JonathanCarroll3579]

Swap out the 2x4s for 2x6s and you got a really sturdy garage, also plot studs where the wall sheeting laps.

[@yfriendspc]

Folks - no offence to anyone especially the keyboard warriors. Instead of criticizing him for all the weak points - trust me, you can easily improve all the weak points to meet the code without tons of extra cost. Let us give him all the credits he deserves that he took time to record it, explain it step by step and put it out there for all of us to learn and improve it.

[@truthbetold3931]

I counted for everyone, he said “ guys” 1029 times, lol

[@Daryl-S]

Wow thanks for taking the time,😅 lol

[@DMUSA536]

Thanks guy 😂

[@HayabusaOrlando]

I had it at 1030

[@dubmob151]

Well someone is wrong- recount?

[@UncleRons_3D_Pub]

Guys and 'Pretty straight forward' were the word/phrase that had me cringing and almost ready to close the video, but the build was solid enough to make me not quit it

[@Hurtydwarf]

When leveling the cinderblocks you should use gravel instead of the spare dirt. Gravel can drain water better and help prevent settling.

[@jameslangley2294]

Thank you for sharing this information is a blessing to come across. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. Keep doing it your way. Great job bro.

[@FragranceFrontier]

Any specific type of gravel

[@Hurtydwarf]

@@FragranceFrontier Lots of different kinds of gravel you can use just make sure they arent washed and arent a fine grade. Most readily available for the average person will probably be the bags of general gravel you buy at HD/Lowes/Menards by all the concrete supplies.

[@rpruneau68]

As a Geotechnical Engineering Professor used to always state, "Use good boney Gravel" @@Hurtydwarf

[@richbadour6002]

@@FragranceFrontier definitely try to use Stone Creed it’ll harden up like cement and stay there!

[@_elitES]

I dont even need a garage but i watched the video because how well you explained and showed. This is how every DIY video should be made. Well done

[@domonicgarcia]

Yes, except for the part where you should not do anything the way this guy did it lol

[@jessetaimanglo5503]

We’ll said awesome work

[@dirtwhisperer658]

This guys reminds me so much of a buddy I had named Johnny. He talks and acts exactly like him and Johnny was a mental genius. Nobody could really tell from talking to him or observing the way he lived his life but the guy was smart. He had a knack like this guy for building practical things and he also knew how to make money. He would buy broke down equipment and recreational vehicles and fix them up and resell them. I guarantee you this guy does a lot more than just build garages. Nice job! These are the types of people who will keep things going when a cataclysmic event hits this world.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thanks bud.

[@istvanmeissler2238]

Apologies to the guy who made this video. I think most of the not nice comments are coming from people who live in my country. They have nothing better to do than type mean comments while thinking they are funny. For an inexpensive, quick made car port that you plan on moving in a year, this structure should serve the purpose well. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share the build with us. I enjoyed it and learned a little as well.

[@chasb7771]

Well said! It's a great carport for his two cars ❤❤! It's not like anyone's going to live in it, I don't know why people have to be so rude 😮! Just don't watch the video if you don't agree, they should just go to the next video

[@yachtsteve]

We all see what we want to see. I was being humours. I liked it, posted another comment AND downloaded it, so chill dude

[@crossbowmd61]

. . . . uh, they are funny!

[@philo_beddoe4367]

Indicting an entire country based on some KZbin comments? Did you check their passports? Be less of a goofball.

[@TheeRocker]

@@chasb7771 a carport is just a minute step up from a shed, lol. It surely is no garage.

[@David-pd9kq]

This has been the best and easiest to follow build I have ever seen, He explains and then shows every step, no matter how small

[@crossbowmd61]

"NO MATTER HOW SMALL" ? How many times, must the dimensions of a piece of lumber, be demonstrated? How many times, do you need to point out the locations of consecutive and repetitive steps? Why does he feel it necessary, to explain how to use a pencil? Seriously? What are the demographics, that he's trying to reach out to, with this video? "Okay, guys" ; How many five year olds, are out there building garages ??

[@rickfranks1428]

This garage for $3000.00 is a major steal. After a whole lot of research, I can't seem to get near that price for the amount of quality materials you used. Congrats. Other than price awesome video.

[@gusb6881]

My project price is always low before I start 😂

[@Bird-wz7nx]

Yeah, I'd love more about sourcing materials. Though I think part of it is that my budget is immediately blown (relative to the video) by the fact that I have to do piers because flat land doesn't exist around her unless you like flooding. But I'd love to see this guy just drive around getting stuff and voice their opinions on all the little things, from nails to different board widths, where you can get reclaimed stuff, etc.

[@ravenlorans]

Just like the Tiny Houses or Prebuilt Sheds.. They All can be Built for Almost Less than Half than buying them prebuilt... But Channels Love to Push the Prebuilts.. I think they get a % of the $ for doing so and Remove my Comments that say you can Build For Less... I built a 12x12 Shed for Under $1,000 but to Buy a Prebuilt... Well over $5,000.

[@MrAwsomeshot]

its a major waste. this building wont last the elements and it certainly wont last any scrutiny from code enforcement.

[@ravenlorans]

@@MrAwsomeshot Specially him putting the edges of the Steel Sheets IN the Dirt... Where They Will Rust Away and Not Using Pressure Treated Wood.

[@bobbylibertini]

Sweet! When I built my 22x25 a few years ago ($2700, including purchased roof trusses) I did it pole-barn style- as that makes it much sturdier and wind-resistant, and it's even easier to level up. It's resisted 70MPH winds so far.....

[@ohiofarmer5918]

As a lifetime carpenter, I am with you there. Even if you wanted to make s take apart building, pole barn makes sense. Putting all that blocking in between the 24 on center studs, the bottom plate and all that adds to the material list.. Twenty four foot trusses are stocked items at lumber yards and are economical. I would bet till all that happens, you would have a similar material cost and a superior result. And it would pass code as well. No way could I build a building like that in Ohio anyway Given some thought, it wouldn't be difficult to construct a knock down unit utilizing pole barn methods.

[@bobbylibertini]

@@ohiofarmer5918 Heck, if it had to be take-apart, I'd just make it in two halves ("Double-wide" style) that could be uncoupled in the middle and then just take each half away on a trailer. The labor involved in taking this one all apart and then reassembling it would be substantial. You'd have to disassemble it, and then level-up the new site; make a new foundation, and then re-assemble- Pretty much as much work as just building from scratch, only what you save on not having to cut the pieces, you loose in the disassembly. I just hope they don't get a lot opf wind up there in Canookistan... At leasty it looks pretty well protected by all of the houses around it. If that were on my 27 acres here in KY it'd fly away...or get smashed in short order, like those over-priced rental sheds you see people with..here today...gone tomorrow! Hopefully it'll be O-K for the OP though.

[@robertsmith2956]

I like those metal trusses with notches for 2x4's to attach roof to. I'm still working out my plans. I need a bay high enough for a car lift. Might do one bay two stories. That or a 5ft pit under it. High water table here means a sump pump for a pit.

[@bobbylibertini]

@@robertsmith2956 Think carefully about getting a lift. Raising your hands above your head and craning your neck to look upwards are very unnatural, and many people find working that way very difficult. Plus, the accessories you need to make a lift worthwhile (drain containers that'll reach high enough, etc.) are pretty expensive. Me? I'd rather just lay on the ground. And Scotty Kilmer and Uncle Tony('s garage) agree...

[@robertsmith2956]

@@bobbylibertini yea, but the contortions you need to get at part on your back also are not good for the body. Just went through it with the exhaust manifold. drain containers are easy to make. a pipe and a bucket. They have a neat chair that lies you back for working under the car half way up so your head isn't tilted up.

[@lionelmcadams2128]

i like how everytime i feel like its getting a little complicated he says "pretty straight forward" and it calms my brain's emotions to continue

[@whardinjr]

Man, you’re my kind of instructor. You take your time, you explain everything out perfectly, and you do a lot of pointing with your finger. No kidding, you’re an awesome instructor. I feel like I can go build one of these in no time and I have very little experience in doing anything like this. It’s four in the Christmas Day morning where I’m at right now and I got to finish your video before I go to sleep. Thank you man and I’ve subscribed and liked your channel.

[@MaryIngram-ku2iy]

Great job

[@scubarcbob]

I like how you explained things...and why you did it that way. Making it easy to disassemble and move is a real bonus. Looking forward to your next project.

[@moobesormadness4618]

the blocks have greater structural strength with holes upward and even filled with mortar or concrete. Pressure treated wood at bottom of walls. 2" x 12" headers to span top of side walls to set rafters on (steel siding screwed to walls helps with snow load, but probably not enough). Otherwise great video!

[@sdk8555]

Also great forum for upgrades.

[@gibsonguy5240]

Yes! This was my first observation.

[@jameslohr4943]

Yes, it always drives me nuts when I see people using cinderblocks on their side like this.

[@azrider3562]

Right, leveling the foundation using string with cheap string levels and digging the foundation holes 16.5 inches below the lines then setting the blocks in the holes vertically and filling them with mortar up to the leveled line not only adds strength but makes the leveling process much easier, as the concrete can be used to raise or lower the base by bringing it to the string easier than removing the block to fill or dig. Overall a good video though!

[@elviejogo2008]

Pretty straight foreword. Everything was was explained in layman's terms. Basic materials numbers and needs explained and provided. All in all, well done. Great work and thank you for taking the time and sharing!

[@jimcollins3411]

Being a retired building contractor I see so many things wrong with this that I would not be showing it . BUT , it's a lot better than a lot of DIY's I see and the cost was cheap . What bothered me the most was no tie downs for high wind like bolted to a good foundation or treated post about 3 feet in the ground . Tie down system can still be added on with straps to ground in concrete . Blocks should have been seated on packed gravel or sand and turned with holes up and filled with concrete . Other than that it is a fairly good storage shed that may have not had to get a permit for or an inspection depending on where it was built . -- I can still give it a thumbs up .👍

[@ra4719]

This is awesome! I love your step by step instructions and your use of templates. You make it easy for people like me. Thank you.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cityinthesky1341]

This has to be one of the most useful KZbin videos ever made! Thank you.

[@Terinjim]

Simply done. Was explained as a simple way to put together cheap and by yourself pretty much. Every area city, town & state does have their own building codes, so you might want to check before you build your own. For me I would have used sauna tubes 4 ft down and probably footers to secure the structure from these brutal storms that we all get these days. Thanks for your explaining and taking the time to help those who need an easy way out. Take care of that Mercedes ! My son has the SL600 and I got the 1972 450 soft top! Thanks for sharing.

[@Outdoorsy368]

Pretty cool, i like that you designed it to be taken apart if need be without destroying it

[@DanO530.8]

Wow because most of us can’t afford an expensive garage this looks absolutely nice for the price also it can be moved to just like a storage shed pretty cool thank you for sharing

[@joyh2224]

Excellent!! You did that!!! And you made it seem simple. I almost forgot about the roof every thing looks sturdy. Looks Professional quality

[@luvmydeck]

Between what this guy showed ( very simple and straightforward - Thanks ) and what the comments said, I find this to be good intro to building a basic but usable garage. Thanks to all who contributed. I am not a diy guy but this looks very doable for a rookie like me.

[@victorcentofanti2084]

After living in South Florida for 43 years it is amazing how cheaply Northern structures are built. This building would become a kite in a hurricane.

[@boolanny]

unfortunately its gunna collapse under the snowfalls we get, he didn't design the roof to the standards it shoulda been, the roof has almost no pitch so its gunna take the full force of the weight, he didn't properly construct the roof for northern climates.

[@C0braChicken2]

Trust me, this meets none of the building codes up north as well. HOWEVER after working South Florida doing hurricane Ian repairs for 14 months, don't pat yourself on the back to hard.. Can't count how many houses I worked on down there that were so out of code that should have been torn down, but somehow passed inspection, so I moved them to the next stage (hanging drywall). WAY to many houses I had to get out my framing nail gun and nail every single stud in the right way, because they framed the walls with trim nails yes you read that right, they used TRIM NAILS to frame the interior walls. Had to drill and install tapcons to hold the walls in place, because that was never done. Door openings WRONG, window openings WRONG, zero headers, no king studs, missing hurricane straps, not bolted to the foundation. (I did what I could to fix them fast and free, but legally I wasn't allowed to do framing work, but damned if I was going to let someone's house be that screwed up) Sad to see so many houses built wrong by total hacks, I would fix what I could quickly and for free, and get to hanging drywall. Had one house that the tile guy screwed up the bathrooms so bad, that they had me do the rest of the tile in the house, and i'm not a tile guy, but it looked 200% better than what the tile guys had done, and now the home owner couldn't afford to have it ripped out and done the right way. The one floor he layed was so bad that you HAVE to wear shoes when walking on it, or you risk cutting your feet on all the edges because the tile work is that bad. Breaker panels that were broken by the electrician, where the breakers were floating freely since the part that holds them down they broke. Had another house that the HVAC guy ran the ducts so bad that the system was NEVER going to work right, failed three inspections, then finally passed, however they never fixed the issue, told the customer it was still wrong, and they told me to hang in anyway, and "I didn't know what I was talking about", guess what I heard when I went to pick up my final payment on the drywall work, the HVAC system wasn't working right, not getting good flow in most rooms (I know why, and have photos showing exactly why). Flooring guys that cut all the LVT flooring wrong around the floor vents, so they had to get 2" larger vent covers to cover their screw ups. Just ZERO ethics by a lot of the contractors.... and yes I have photos of ALL that bad work. Got fired by 70% of GC's that I worked for in SWFL, because I refused to do hack work. "you're taking to long.. well it takes time to do it right" Don't hire me, if you want to screw the customer. Replaced a subfloor on Sanibel, GC wanted me to cut the floor around the walls, NOPE sent full sheets under the walls, done right, or I'm not doing it. Total greedy people, that just don't care. If you're ever having a house built, or gutted and remodeled, HIRE a 3rd party inspector. They should do a FULL inspection before insulation and drywall goes hung.

[@houptee]

@@C0braChicken2 same in NJ after hurricane sandy. I cringed seeing the work my neighbors paid for but they ignored me when I tried to tell them the issues I saw.

[@MrAwsomeshot]

lol are you kidding? this building wouldnt last 1 winter in Maine where I grew up.

[@Billy_bSLAYER]

The ground movement alone will wreck and rot from the ground contact, in 10years..

[@budzillasohoski9858]

You are an absolute Rockstar! Simple instruction, no B.S. + hard work always equal success. I’ve seen comments on your “cinder block” orientation and I have to smile. We’re building a shed here folks. 1 story…I don’t care if you have 6 feet of snow sitting on that roof…you’ll split rafters before you crush a cinder block….sideways or upright. Especially when your weight is on the webs ; )

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

100% correct. I've built tons of these this way even over 10 years ago and they're still standing and look exactly the same, nothings moved or cracked. Thanks for the feedback. People don't realize it's a carport, one guy commented that it will be cold inside lol.

[@jrock865]

@@ProblemSolverGarage wood stove and some lights and that'd be golden.

[@DiZZoLabs]

@@ProblemSolverGaragethanks for the video and the laugh. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@mrchad97z49]

as long as the Load is spread out across the full surface of cinder block, he should be OK. The problem is when you use a cinder block as a "Car Jack Stand". If you do that, the block can break because all the force of the car is pressed on 1 inch area of the block. But in his case, the 2x4 is spread out across the cinder block, so I dont think it is relevant if a square cinder block is rotated.

[@froger580]

What I really appreciate from your video is that you took the time to make it and it is very popular because it is very informative. Your hits will more than cover the cost of your materials. I have built metal kit buildings that include all the panels, hardware, trim pieces, foam rubber sealer, screws, roll-up doors, etc., but cost over $10,000 (foundation and floor are always extra) for a 20' x 20' space. I like how you planned and created the structure by identifying and purchasing the parts a-la-carte. Your door trims, drip edges, corners, and ridge cap are major money savers vs. buying a kit. The whole point of your video is to show how this kind of building can be built for less than half the cost of a kit and it can be customized. Many of the critical comments might help those who may need a code-approved more permanent structure, but they seem to miss the true value of your video. Your detailed instruction, delivery, and execution are excellent--and the fact that you did it with such a positive attitude in five days in very cold and wet conditions is amazing.

[@xibipiio991]

100% agree 🤟

[@MudmisfitzATV]

this guy totally gave me the confidence to think i can build one myself... i mean its pretty straight forward for real best shed/carport build ive seen

[@jpelfrey325]

Pretty straight forward🤣.. This dude is nothing short of entertaining... Cool build, fun video to watch

[@noonecareswhenalltheydo]

YEAH MAN!! IT INCLUDES THE FOUNDATION!!! Dude, that is called DIRT!!

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

It's just a temporary moveable carport. Keeps the sunlight rain and snow off my car's .

[@turk71385]

I thought the same thing when it first showed the doors open, but to be fair... He did say foundation, not floor. Foundation is what the build rests on, and does not necessarily include or support the floor. Around here building like that would just result in a wet muddy floor. At a minimum I'd want to dig down a few inches and apply a layer of gravel. Aside from the floor situation, it looks like a decent cheap storage building.

[@justaviewerortwo2924]

@@turk71385 another option for the floor could be just 24” x 24” patio stones. Wonder how long it was before the city or province building inspector was there freaking out.

[@vart7767]

cinder blocks are used for foundation not dirt

[@truckingviews6006]

I’ve not seen such a helpful detailed guide before. You got some skills, friend!

[@MrLangDog]

I would have a steeper pitch on the roof but that's more of a taste call over need. Looks freakin' awesome!!

[@c50ge]

A few mobile home anchors on each side might keep it from blowing away when the wind blows hard. Thanks for your ideas! I’m building a shed to house a few of my tractors.😊

[@crossbowmd61]

What's he going to anchor it to . . . . . . . the cynder blocks? R i g h t ! ! !

[@c50ge]

@@crossbowmd61 Mobile home anchor “screw” into the ground, not to the cement blocks. They hold amazing well (in dirt, not sand)

[@crossbowmd61]

​@@c50ge OKay. But did he do that? No. If he had, he deffinately would have included that in the video. But he didn't.

[@Mawyman2316]

@@crossbowmd61 That's why he made a suggestionnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn....

[@danielcrawford587]

You did a terrific job explaining so everyone can follow. Great job!

[@freeridingjoe61]

Your pretty straightforward explanations are spot on! Thank you for getting to the point , not dragging it out like others do. Your a professional in my eyes . Thank you.!

[@user-st6yo3km1g]

Yes we appreciate it you didn't talk about what happened to you yesterday and the year before and your friends etc that's how people stay focused and don't forget about what you just said before you say that your wife got a double root canal etc.

[@crossbowmd61]

"not dragging it out" ??? This video should have been half as long, as he'd made it; because, he appearently thinks he's teaching it, to a bunch of five year olds.

[@davidlamb155]

Dude you have the most detailed instructions I have ever seen. I believe anyone could build following your instructions. Good job!!

[@TheGuntar]

Just found you. What a great project! I see so many affordable garages built but none talk about snow load ( people who live in Florida or Arizona). I live in Vermont, USA and we get tons of snow as well. You showed how to handle snow load well and how to affordably do it.

[@williamcole464]

I'm glad to have discovered your channel, as a off grid type, I can totally relate to you. Thanks for this post.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thx

[@mikeriverajr4447]

For a floor you should look into soil cement. essentially you just use the dirt on the floor roto tilled with cement i forgot the exact ratio but its like 1 bag of cement to 10 parts dirt, in othere words you can get a cement floor for about 150 bucks , well worth on a budget build like this. . you just earned your self a sub, great vid man

[@alanfeil2900]

It cracks easily. Gravel is cheap, and portland cement is expensive. Readimix is as cheap as it gets unless it is in small quantities.

[@mikeriverajr4447]

thats actually not true if you make it right, there are very specific ratios for very specific soils, and it can work well, but has to be made right@@alanfeil2900

[@fishsquishguy1833]

This built on a concrete pad would be perfect. Add some to the overall price but you could anchor the bottom sill plate (pressure treated) right to it to make it more permanent.

[@megachicago]

Had to watch this because I've owned BOTH of those classic beauties you put in there! Twice on the Bimmer. Still have one. Very Detailed video. A little LONG but anyone needing step by step instructions, you definitely provided that! Thanks.

[@DuelistMandroid]

He has some killer e36 videos!!

[@darkkenzi]

I love how you did it all in bite-size pieces! I have basic carpentry skills & can definitely do this as you outlined. We will build 2 on our last homesite if none are there. One for the vehicles & one for my shop tools. Outstanding!

[@jefferywagner5192]

This guy is great, my wife could follow along. A well paced very informative video. A may use this as direction myself😊

[@FightUni09]

Thanks for taking the time to presenting your project. Can't wait to do mine!

[@mw3261]

Great project!! I do like the way you explain everything in great detail….makes the project not so intimidating when I get to build a metal building around my water well.

[@dave56ize]

At least two issues. Don't use drywall screws outside. They rust quickly. Use something coated. The second thing is don't use decking screws for structural components such as rafters. They make structural screws designed for "structure"

[@TruthSeekerAi]

i was about to say the same thing then he said canada and i said oh no

[@tigermanmccool4037]

my level is broke ...it has an air bubble in it.

[@devonbond3093]

3rd Issue: Leave off the "guys" every other word, really irritating.

[@kd5inm]

​@@devonbond3093it's better than him saying "eh?" at the end of every sentence.

[@stevie1748]

Are those concrete blocks ok to lay on their side? I would expect they would be stronger with the holes facing up. A lot stronger.

[@OffroadArmada]

i love DIY builds like this - nice work!

[@zaneaustin3540]

One of the best shown and explained videos. Feel confident even a no experience guy like me can do this! Thank you and good luck!

[@murmur3966]

Hello Hello From Victoria Canada!!! Totally great job on your garage/tool barn!! That is exactly what everyone needs to keep stuff safe and sound from winter in Canada. You have some really excellent tips to help keep everything straight and look real nice and clean. I was in construction and you have some real pro type tips that you have shared with us all. I hope you put down poly plastic and gravel on the ground inside or else the grass and moisture will make the bottom of your cars and tools rust really bad. Also if you don't have any vents along the roof line on the end walls and along the peak the stuff on the inside will be soaking wet all year around. The way it is now is like when you leave a wheelbarrow laying flat upside down all winter and summer then when you flip it over the inside is moldy, rusted out with mushrooms growing in it cause there is no airflow. If you use a 1.5" hole saw to drill 3 or 4 holes under the bottom roof overhang between the rafters and drill some 3" holes along the center of the peak of the roof above the center of the doors and the center peak of the back wall. Just staple some window screen on the inside of all the holes to keep out wasps and rodents you will have a perfect breathing garage. I'm new to your channel so I have a lot of episodes to check out on your channel. Keep up the awesome content my friend and I can't wait to see your next project. Stay safe, healthy and as happy as you can be in all your future endeavors. 🤘😁👍

[@FragranceFrontier]

Wouldnt water come in those holes you just drilled ?

[@geriatricginger]

This is awesome! Subbed! Very explanatory and makes total sense. The only changes, really, that I would (will) do, is instead of cinder blocks, I use concrete block footers (cinder block will deteriorate in moisture a lot quicker unless sealed), and make them big enough to support the door-face pieces, so they're not "floating in space".

[@brentr52]

The blocks were concrete. But placed incorrectly. Not load bearing on their side. Not liking the stuff floating in space. Love the minimum methods. Fun watch.

[@francescoschill5076]

Very simple and would be very easy for a typical homeowner that is not in the trades. Only a few things I would add. cinder blocks closer together to prevent wall sag on his foundation. Treated bottom plates and use a header over the door openings for strength.

[@johnlee7085]

Top plates also normally double and overlap.

[@Biker118347]

By using triangles in the construction of the headers, he could have increased strength greatly. I agree that treated should have been used and also better support under walls with some sort of anchors. No birdsmouth on rafters puts full weight on a very small portion of rafter.

[@mrchad97z49]

more money... I have seen old shacks on abandoned properties on youtube, and they are still standing and it is MUCH construction than this build. So please.. shhhh...

[@user-dq2fj1oz6s]

A FANTASTIC video! You are an EXCELLENT instructor !!

[@user-iy3bn4vy5v]

You did a good instructional video and the structural parts of the building look pretty good. Unfortunately, the foundation is lacking in terms of withstanding 1. the uplift forces due to wind (> 20 psf x 400sf = 8000 lbs), 2. the downward loading between the cinder blocks, and 3. cinder block movement from freezing (not below the frost line). This would not be allowed to be permitted in accordance with more recent IRC or IBC codes. You could probably resolve the former two issues by installing a monolithic concrete slab inside and around the perimeter which is anchored into the wooden frame.

[@AJvsEverything]

You forgot to mention using cinder blocks in the wrong orientation for load-bearing, they're far weaker on their sides than they are when used in their intended direction.

[@TheeRocker]

@@AJvsEverything yep,,, and there's plenty more... To me this is a terrible example of 'construction'.

[@tomg721]

Agreed

[@paullavender-pc1uz]

Way to go what a great video I’m building off grid and I’m getting ready to build a garage. You nailed it here man. Thank you so much. I subscribed within the first five minutes. I also work at Home Depot go figure this is perfect. Thanks again.

[@FunWithCars716]

I want to build off grid using stone, what are using?

[@sdk8555]

Great for me as a weekend handy guy to build a large workshop for future projects.Thanx bro.

[@mendivil71]

Thank you so much for that "straight forward" informative video.

[@Maxwelshouse1]

Very thorough. Great editing. I learned that i placed my roof screws in the wrong place on my pole barn! (Though it is doing okay). I learned about trim end pieces and "j" ends. Thanks! Pretty great shed for 3k!

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thanks

[@johntilbury2097]

I think panel might want the screws on the flats even on the roof.

[@istvanmeissler2238]

@@johntilbury2097 Screws on the ribs in a roof application is the better way to go provided the screws are driven to the proper depth. There are special screws now available which help with that.

[@dubmob151]

​@@johntilbury2097 having the screws on the flats will cause leaks from the water pooling on them though, so if it ever snows or rains in your area attaching at the ribs would be best. Probably Arizona is fine either way

[@josuecaleb5053]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="79">1:19</a>:20 the doors opened up at the right time, almost cinematically haha. Anyway, great video. I learned a few good tips for my (less ambitious) projects.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Cool, thanks!

[@elektrikman8834]

great short cut ideas when ur working alone so helpful

[@OmegaBlueFarms]

Thank-you for the ideas and for sharing them. This is exactly what KZbin university is all about. It creates a conversation that we all can learn from. Here in the Pacific Northwest, it is common practice to add builders paper under the metal roof or the roof will rain (condensation) for 6 months of the year. Doesn't add much to building cost. I share the opinion about the bricks. Turning hole side up and filling with cement and anchors improves achorage for very little $. Thanks for the roof cap tip. Simple, straighforward, but something I never thought of. Worth watching to the end just for that.

[@johnbrandonjr]

Dude, you are a great instructor.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thx

[@XTeKK69]

Very impressed. loved watching the build....

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@daninthemoon2616]

Nicely done. This is a great example of how most of carpentry is common sense.

[@jamescook5617]

Your style for documenting the build is just perfect. Well done.

[@cameronbarber3768]

The flashing details on this video were very informative, looks good man!

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@young11984]

My only issues on this being a temporary structure is the snow load and no support in the middle of the 3 supports on the side walls, i would put a couple solid 4” blocks with some tapered wedges you can “adjust” as they settle a little because all of those blocks will rise and fall with the frost line being so cold in Canada most of the time.

[@rockymntain]

He ran a 2 x 4 rail under the rafters to add strength to the roof. It might have been a good thing to use two, 2 x 4s (top plate) on the top of the wall build as is done in standard supporting wall construction. Instead of adding cement blocks between on the supporting wall, a 2 x 6 could be run along the base plate, the entire length of the interior just like was done on the top of wall. Or, could also put 2 x 6 blocking between wall studs on the base plate. This would bolster the cross bracing effect of the metal siding, and prevent most sagging from snow load.

[@bcrusher1979]

I would like to see an honest follow up vid after a freeze/thaw cycle.

[@Gzuz.2024]

Looks good, there is always something else or something that can be done differently but bottom line is if you could build it, you can maintain it and address any issues that may arise. Good job

[@markcondrey2297]

Yep I admit…. It’s pretty straightforward. You do an amazing job explaining what you are doing and when you loop to say it will be clearer in a moment…. By golly it really is! Thanks and yes I did subscribe.

[@robsim4692]

Is there a video where someone builds something that another person isn't in the comments critiquing the work and daying how they could do it better? Craziest thing is you never seem to see their videos!

[@BillyBlaze7]

amen to that, just goes to show how people treat each other anymore. most of those people are living with mama and daddy still and never built a thing in their lives

[@johnkwamya5899]

I hardly ever comment, but I knew that your hard work would bring out all the "experts". I appreciate what you put up here, because I've been looking for a way to protect a car and some equipment, without spending $30,000. You've given me a lot of good ideas and I now can proceed with a plan that has a good chance of success, since I'm in Georgia and don't have to worry about feet of snow. Thank you!

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Np 👍 thx 🙏🏻

[@johnmartin1569]

If you are in GA, look at Alan's Factory Outlet. They will deliver and assemble a 20x20 metal carport for about $3500

[@MrAwsomeshot]

tropical storm force winds will wreck this building. you don't have to spend 30,000 but there are right ways of building on a budget.

[@ArmstrongChannel]

Love the video, good job....thank God " it's pretty straightforward "🤷‍♀️😁😁😁👍

[@AdamScoots247]

You did a good job creating the video, I feel I could follow along while doing this myself without question. Americans tend to overbuild stuff and this is more than adequate as a storage building or even small workshop. Unfortunately the price will more than double with adding concrete floors! It is nice to see what you can do with a smaller amount of money, thanks for the vid.

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

I live in Washington State are you by chance in British Columbia?

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

I had SouthSound Structures out of Lakewood Wa. Build me a 10x20 barn style shed which ends up being 16 ft tall. These two guys did an excellent job and cut every board here on my property and build it here and from there: start to finish they were done in 8 hrs and put two lofts in and barn doors and two small windows, vents and even built me a 20 ft long bench top about 24 inches deep. Going to have the build me another one to put my pro street car and riding lawnmower in it ‘also.

[@jefferywagner5192]

Wow, All Americans. I thought it was just me!😅

[@istvanmeissler2238]

@@Ron_Masterjohn Sounds nice. How much did it cost to have the shed you mentioned with the upgrades included? Wood floor or concrete? Thanks.

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

@@istvanmeissler2238 wood floor and was just under $6000 from South Sound Structures in Lakewood Wa. Great work.

[@Slipshott]

Great job...I'm inspired. Can't beat the cost involved. Only addition I would make is eavestroughs and downspouts. It will keep the soil around the garage from cratering and washing away.

[@savoielvis1]

I am pretty sure that I am going to built my garage after youre video. Love it ❤🎉🎉. Thank you sire!

[@vickaminski]

A parts list specifically of the metal parts and where you got them would be useful. This building wouldn't pass inspection in my area just starting with the foundation and not connecting it to the building but it gives some good ideas.

[@emmettturner9452]

BIG thumbs up for this one! Thanks for coving this start to finish. I’ll try to do this with some kind of floor once I can afford it.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching

[@roryhovey7475]

bury some wood planks and pour gravel down. may not be the most comfortable but you'd ensure proper drainage of any moisture.

[@emmettturner9452]

@@roryhovey7475 Yeah, I want to use rolling floor jacks and such but I’m a cheapskate so I just might go with a gravel floor. I can just lay down boards when I need to jack something.

[@emmettturner9452]

@@ProblemSolverGarage I’m glad to see this video is performing well for you. I subscribed last year when I was gifted a rusty Pontiac Montana (AKA Chevy Venture, Olds Silhouette) after a tornado crushed my car. You had the only good video out there about doing brakes on this minivan… and you even covered lifting it when the jack points on the rocker panel are too rusty! The whole reason I was reduced to DIY was because a chain here in Georgia refused to touch such a rusty vehicle even though the frame is fine. Obviously, Tires Plus has no idea how bad rust can get while you’ve probably seen it all in Canada. This thing definitely spent a good chunk of its life up north but was sold off in the south before it got too bad. While I may not follow all the projects on this channel, it’s truly the gift that keeps on giving. It may not be your usual automotive content but variety is the spice of life and I think that’s why this video is appealing to so many. Keep it up! Thank you so much, and have a Merry Christmas.

[@roryhovey7475]

@@emmettturner9452 if you REALLY wanted to save as much guap as possible, start collecting old tires. Once you get enough of them you can melt that down and pour it over the gravel. Just gotta spread it even and make sure it's relatively level. Sure a jack and stuff would sink slightly under weight but for things like jack stands it'd just be an extra layer of insurance so the bottom doesn't slip out.

[@Ed-de3ro]

I just came across your video and I must say, it is a great video and very informative. You explained everything to the point for anyone to follow. You should have used a double top plate on the top and treated lumber on the bottom. All and all, you did a great job.

[@johnlee7085]

A 2x4 bottom plate also needs a solid foundation. Never meant to span anything even remotely close to 10’.

[@TheeRocker]

no, it's actually a terrible video, and the build is, well, meant for views on youtube, not cars...

[@jcbuckeye]

Aside from using dirt under your blocks you did a bang up job. I would have used stone. Cheap and not a lot needed.

[@Ishkatan]

I am amazed how you got everything measured and fitted so closely. Nice job.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thanks

[@robsdeviceunknown]

I was thinking you were going to show us some trick to buying straight lumber from Home Depot. Maybe a material list with how much you paid. Here in Georgia we don't go to Home Depot for more than a board or 2, we go to lumber yards, where we get it better, and cheaper. 3000 is fairly impressive, so I should be able to do it for 2500ish i imagine.

[@Unplanned-disassembly]

I laughed so hard when you said get straight lumber from Home Depot

[@Zooooom01]

Banana 🍌 wood

[@istvanmeissler2238]

Could you name a place or two where you can buy wood cheaper than Home Depot? Thanks.

[@nccs9890]

Hate to tell you but cinder blocks have very little strength unless they are on edge ...should never use them in the manner you have

[@nccs9890]

@@TylerHankss sure they use for foundation but on edge. I'm a contractor. Believe it or don't. S

[@andyvaldez26]

I used cinder blocks to set up mobile homes for years. They are very strong

[@wertz987]

​@@andyvaldez26Yes, but with the holes going up hopefully, the way this was done will fail.

[@nccs9890]

@@andyvaldez26 I don't it will affect ur building. But even mobile homes are to b set on edge holes up. Ur vid uss very informative

[@OutdoorswithFloridaSmokin]

@@TylerHankssyou are 100% wrong.

[@choimdachoim9491]

Meticulous planning paid off well. I have never done nor seen a build go so effortlessly and perfectly. It's not too late to pour a footing and slab. Very inspiring video. It is funny what he did with the Drip-edge but the visible width matches the corners, etc. better.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thx 🙏🏻

[@hardtimes1132]

@@ProblemSolverGarage Nice job .. But you should of add the rubber seals under the outsides of the roof and i would of gotten a REAL ridge cap to keep the bugs out or at least screened in the ridge to stop them.

[@stanleykeith6969]

I would have put cement in all those holes where the cinder blocks where and then in the trench I would have filled gravel in the hole the whole way around to help with drainage. Nice job so far. That pretty straight forward !😃😁😆

[@12luv365]

Man, you went above and beyond on this one, you explained it in such great detail with material and parts details, I got no choice but to give you a Hell Yeah!!!!! on this one, you definitely got a new subscriber today, thanks for the content.

[@jbbolts]

Thanks for taking the time to video this it was awesome buddy! Will definitely be building one come springtime I salvaged an old shed a couple years back so I have some premade walls and stuff already 😁Where are you at btw? Fellow Canadian here in the Laurentians in Quebec myself!

[@WillBruce-yl2rz]

Next to Beaux Daddys, Thunderbay... Unless there is another Beaux Daddys in Canada...

[@markj284]

I enjoyed this simple and easy build, great for my furure shop. Thanks for the share.

[@michaelmclovin5098]

This is the best constructed/low cost storage shed on KZbin, save the lack of mechanical attachment/anchoring to the ground. I would have also removed the grass from the inside, thrown down two layers of construction grade weed barrier and added two inches of gravel, other than those small things, fantastic shed.

[@DesertHomesteader]

If you can't find cinder blocks, you can just level the ground, compact it (as much as possible) and put down a few inches of rock. In my area, you can get a truckload of 2" gravel for about $400-500 (delivered), which is likely to cover the whole foundation. I would also submit that you can probably build this same project out of wood for a bit less (a consideration for areas with high winds where you need stiffer walls).

[@craigr147]

Nice work, it looks like a solid building!! Definitely subscribing to the channel.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@vontrap6942]

And what may I ask do you actually know about a solid building??? Obviously not much. The uploader had the right idea but didn't execute it it very well. Just read through the comments for an extensive list of the things done incorrectly. Not very solid at all.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

@@vontrap6942 it's a temporary moveable carport.

[@gibblespascack1418]

Few comments: If you have an air compressor, buy a nail gun when it goes on sale at HD/Reno Depo/Rona. I got the framing nail gun for $225 last spring. It speeds everything up when assembling. I did my 10x12 outbuilding last spring with a covered porch for the generator for $3000. Yes I made it look good with window and door. That nail gun was worth every penny. Great video. If it did not need to be mobile, I would have added a concrete pad. That would give you a way to work on your cars, if needed.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

I am really impressed, I have been in the trades all of my working life, I learned more in 2 hours then I have in the last 20 years. This metal has always been such a deep dark secret. Of all the people I have asked said this and that, but their work was no where as good looking, mostly , I learned what not to do from them. Thanks for taking your time and aggravation to make this video

[@seymourwrasse3321]

liked and subed

[@dubmob151]

Is the metal galvanized steel that is corrosion resistant?

[@dontgetgaslighteddontgetga1675]

Love how you go through each step glorious man

[@beetljuiceX3]

Take a shot everytime he says “guys”

[@alfredadams2656]

and everytime he gives the wood measurements.

[@1956tojo]

Pretty straight forward (term used 317 times here)....... Good job... Lots of folks will use this for different projects besides what you built here... Being explained will help them..

[@hillbillywisdom777]

Great budget build, lots of great money saving options.

[@chriswhite2151]

Nice! I like how you described every step and even the size of every board! You could always do concrete later if you wanted to. I reqlly like how you made it so you can dissassemble if you move. Great vid!

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thx

[@WHPCRepair]

Hello, you should add a cut list or supply list for your projects and attach it here so your followers can get the supplies easy after watching your video.

[@GiSoldier559]

no

[@BillyBlaze7]

Man you did an excellent job. I wish this video had been up last summer, it would have saved me a lot of headache and money.

[@louprimo6062]

You did a great job..... great clean and accurate work.

[@ralphdonaldson3214]

won't the dirt rot the metal ?

[@johnwinn4213]

Very good I picked up some tips that will be useful . Just one request try and cut down on the guys and you guys . Oh yeah I subscribed MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Great tip!

[@jacobeparsels9251]

This would be Perfect for a paint/work booth to repair cars