Settling In

A quick update on the new digs, we're still settling in but it's not without its problems. I knew about the pool problems when buying the house and it was a high priority to fix so we could enjoy it during this final stretch of summer. I'm still considering different plans for the garages, but storage and insulation are quickly bubbling up to the top of the list.
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[@arabbrian]

Congrats on the new place will! Good luck with the updates! it will never stop as I have learned, but it is very gratifying if you do it yourself step by step.

[@kbalch]

Hey Will - It looks as though everything is coming along a treat. Definitely keep going with the house updates. I suspect that nearly all of your viewers have been through similar transitions and projects, most of us more than once. I'm interested in seeing your progress, anyway. All the best. -Ken

[@19mati67]

I would add a ceiling in that garage. I even made a home theater in my garage w/a 135" motorized screen. You should install jackshaft style garage door openers.

[@DriveDriverDriven]

Thought about the jackshaft style openers but there's not enough room thanks to the windows

[@kuyper]

When I bought my (then 50+ year old) house in Seattle many years ago, I simply had my company send my first year's paychecks directly to Home Depot 😂 Welcome to home ownership! I've probably mentioned it before, but YES YES YES on the wire shelving. And definitely opt for the caster option! They're not the strongest/best of wheels, esp if the shelves are overloaded, but it makes cleanup so much easier if you can nudge things around. Once you have it all tweaked, you're going to love the new space, and be able to get so much more done. As for a lift; there are "half height" lifts; in fact, the pillars are often even portable, but have the option of being bolted down for extra rigidity. I've worked with those. You obviously can't stand up under the car, but a good low seat with a reclining back makes it easy to zip around underneath. And it's certainly a good option for 70% of the jobs you'd want to do. Good luck with everything!