THEY SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE! Garage Build / MY DIY

[@sneakerboistephen3987]

Amazed on how this guy built this garage. Keep building, this is great work.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you! And when the weather breaks, I plan to get back to building!

[@sneakerboistephen3987]

@@MyDIYAdventures where are you located. Needing a 2.5 garage built next year. I'm in Southern Indiana

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@sneakerboistephen3987 that’s definitely out of my neighborhood

[@benclaase8181]

My wife just observed me watching your build and said” don’t even think about it and build your own garage, you’re going to hire a contractor “ My plans are in the near final stages ready for permitting. I’ll be watching your build and then watch my contractor 😬

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Come on dude! You totally got this on your own!😃

[@CarBrosAnon]

please record it aswell

[@whitetrashgarage8110]

It's pretty simple! I built a 24x24 on my own. I had a guy come in with a backhoe to dig for my footings. I laid out the wood for the concrete forms and took my time to make sure they were perfectly square and level with a laser, then put in the crushed rock and packed it down. When the concrete guy came for the pour he said it was the best form job he's seen. Before he showed up, I had laid out the vapour barrier, rebar and mesh. I helped do the pour and float the concrete as it was a cash job on his off time... Ask around and you might find a dude! Framing something like this is easy, there is a lot of info out there for how to do it. I bought pre-built trusses because of the 24' span. I did the steel roofing, very simple, took a weekend. When I did the siding I rented a pneumatic roofing nailer that I had a siding tip for. Did that in 3 days of solid work. I'll probably end up building another on my next house, and there is no way I'd hire out the contractor. You'll save thousands. Buy some quality tools. A miter saw, a skill saw, a framing nailer saves so much time. Squares, hammer, chalk line, a level and a couple tape measures. It's really that simple.

[@cabinettalk8399]

It's amazing to see how far a little time, effort, and care can go to build something to be proud of. Great stuff!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@AnthonyTarabochia]

loved watching this build

[@jahupax]

I love hard work, I can watch it for hours

[@MyDIYAdventures]

😂😂😂

[@linfois]

I trim tiny homes for a living and ive always wanted to build a shop by myself, maybe ill get to it one day

[@MyDIYAdventures]

It’s not difficult if you just take your time!

[@handylandlord]

First time watching! I respect the camera angle change when lifting 16ft header 👏

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks! Once in a while, I actually put some effort into the video production LOL

[@handylandlord]

@ haha watched the whole video. Just finished a fire house, largest project to date. Waiting on my occupancy inspection! 🤞 I traded my labor for a vacant lot.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@handylandlord I had a fire at one of my units 3 years ago, luckily it mostly stayed outside.

[@Factory928AC]

Thankful for you’re time you give us 🙏🏽!!! 🦃

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@chrisgreen177]

Based off of where you're located, which I don't know, I will be demoing my existing 1.5 car garage and getting a 2.5 car garage built with a workshop addition to it. I don't know when I will (exactly be able to) initiate my plan, because there is concrete work, solid poured retaining wall construction that I need to contract out first, but brother, you do amazing work. I have the electrical work all taken care of, because that is what I do. I appreciate what you did with this garage (ON YOUR OWN)! That is how I get down, so I appreciate your skill tremendously.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks! And good luck with your build, let us know how it goes!

[@lfuentes4098]

Haha. I want to know where he’s located too!

[@chrisgreen177]

@@lfuentes4098 I only mentioned that, because construction seasons vary based off of the part of America you're in. I wasn't inquiring about where he's located, as that is irrelevant. Him doing great work is what I was giving appreciation and admiration for.

[@TomStuart-if2xi]

Nice neat job. Don’t know whether I’d attempt a 16’ header by myself, but other than that it’s a really nice build.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I wouldn’t recommend attempting it😂

[@michaelrockey4728]

Great vid. Heading to big box store now to order the lumber for my 12x16 wood floor storage shed. Picked up some great tips from your vids even though I’ve built many garage/shed projects. Turns out I’ve been doing several things a much harder way than required. Thanks man! Also, if you’re free this weekend and feel like road tripping down to central Illinois and freezing your butt off, I’ve got a project…..

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’ve actually got family heading in from central Illinois as we speak!

[@michaelrockey4728]

@ Illinoisans heading north for the holidays? That seems illogical.have a great Thanksgiving!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@michaelrockey4728 heading kinda horizontally LOL

[@rickdown3342]

Love it. No help and a great build!! Real inspiration

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The “help” I used to have was kinda useless…It’s definitely easier to just do it yourself sometimes!

[@dapapadon1829]

Nice work!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you much!

[@country4lyfe365]

Your a beast bro. Great job.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!

[@rudyrivera7426]

Great job/ video! Thanks for sharing! 👌👍

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FHES2005]

Happy Thanksgiving and happy holidays and I commend you on doing it all by yourself Great job Plus this day and age it's hard to find people to want to help and work by own my own electrical business so I know

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks, it’s definitely easier to do it yourself sometimes.

[@justinabrams6298]

Love the build, keep up the good work!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you!

[@gametime5726]

Great work

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!

[@karlscaife6970]

nice job

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!

[@jaredvalo5468]

Looks great. I want a 40x40 with an apartment upstairs. For a basic garage, that's a good build.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That’s a great build! You’d be like the Pope of the neighborhood with that garage!

[@DewittDixon-z3f]

Man that was an excellent job. What are your boots? How do your feet feel at days end.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

They’re Wolverines, my feet feel good at the end of the day, but that’s never really been an issue for me no matter what I wear.

[@Lastcall115]

Reminds me of framing with my dad growing up, many of the same techniques. Why no overhang on the Gables Ends? I am from Florida so didn’t know if there was a reason not to have them where this is located.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

It’s just cheaper, but sometimes they get gable overhangs.

[@onsturn]

Not a fan of OSB. Is it a price thing or am I missing a benefit? Thanks for the video!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

OSB is cheaper and easier to work with…in my humble opinion.

[@thespaz3832]

Hi There I have been watching your video for a while really like them ! In this video I didn't see you plumb the walls I did see you show the level and walk around the build with it but I'm confused . How did you get top of the wall straight (top plate) I can't remember in all your video if you show how to plumb and straight walls if you have can you drop a link. Also when you layout for 16 OC do you layout by doing 16 OC then subtract 3/4 of inch meaning 15 1/4 our just do 16OC mark for stud our rafter . I'm also confused about that I see other just go to 16OC with out doing the 3/4 of inch subtract what do you do if I'm make any sense with that . I'm going to build my own garage and I'm looking for all the information I can get . Now I'm going to my kitchen and cook my thanksgiving dinner who I'm kidding I'm going to my sister house watch her cook and drink a couple beers and watch the games 😃

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I kinda showed it in this video…I eye the eve walls to straighten them, and plumb down from the ridge on the gable walls. Yeah, I lay out at 15 1/4. And finally…enjoy your beers, and go Lions!

[@lh98]

1st time watching one of your videos. Curious why no synthetic or felt paper on that osb roof at least before the rain? Perhaps your video is specifically about your incredible ability to build all this alone… not the additional parts. Experience clearly makes things go faster. I built my first shed a few years ago and damn it seemed like it took forever. 14x14 and I needed help with trusses and a whole lot more. Very nice and efficient job you do.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The roofing crew was literally on their way as I was wrapping up, but a day of rain on that OSB wouldn’t hurt it anyway.

[@johnyb9884]

Do you just use galvanized nails on the bottom plate? What nails for the rest of the framing? I’m not a construction guy but building a shed. Thanks!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

You need to use galvanized nails for any treated lumber (bottom plates). Then you can use regular nails for everything else, which is what I do because they’re cheaper.

[@sgm6102]

Your work and what you accomplish alone is remarkable. I'm looking to build a 28x40 garage from lumber, what lumber do you recommend to use as ceiling/floor joist to span the walls of the 28 ft distance. Thanks in advance.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Prefabbed trusses

[@sgm6102]

@@MyDIYAdventures Thanks, what would a fair price be to pay to have someone frame it out? I'm having the slab poured next week, seems like I can save a good bit of money if I act as the project manager instead of getting a general contractor to do it all for me.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@sgm6102 that really all depends on what part of the country you’re in, but just framing I would think you could find for $5/ft maybe even less🤷‍♂️

[@sgm6102]

@@MyDIYAdventures What would it take to get you to come to central Texas to do a job? 🙂

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Way too much LOL

[@randimullendore4884]

Housecwrap should be put on first better seal but looks good

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I don’t disagree, but the siding crew installs that on the garages.

[@simonpetermurrell]

No insults, great video once again! No F1 sounds this time ;)

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Well, someone will come along with an insult soon, I’m sure of it!😂

[@simonpetermurrell]

@@MyDIYAdventures My popcorn is ready!

[@Twistedleafrodshop]

What is needed to go up to a 12 foot wall? Been watching for a while and want to build one tall enough to fit a lift, or could I do something different to give me the interior height?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@@Twistedleafrodshop we normally build garages for lifts with 10’ walls and scissor trusses. Is you go above a 10’ wall, you need to switch to 2x6 studs.

[@Twistedleafrodshop]

@ do you build your own trusses or buy them?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Buy them

[@youtrades]

And yeah, hopefully those painters got a signature on their "no warranty" clause...

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I mean, the paint job was good, but the owner definitely should have made the proper repairs first!

[@burn1n09]

You do awesome work and are definitely extremely inspiring! Quick question for you: If you were going to build a 30x40 garage yourself, what length would you go with for your plates and how many sections would you do per wall to stand everything up? Would you just use all 10ft. plates or would you do it another way?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I like 12 or 16 foot plates, they’re manageable to stand by yourself, and they break on a stud👍

[@danielmiller3967]

Very nice

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!

[@maxwilson598]

thanks for making these videos...i'm about half way through all your builds and i'm thinking of pulling the trigger on doing a self build garage. i am undecided whether to go the metal building (versatube or similar) route or stick. i'm sure this varies based on location (i'm in houston, tx) but do you have a idea on your marterial costs per square foot for a build like this one to get it to this point (no shingles or siding)? not including concrete because i think you mentioned where you're at it required 36" footers which seems to drive up the cost alot from numbers i've heard you and others throw out. thanks again, keep it up and stay safe

[@MyDIYAdventures]

It's hard to say, there's a ton of variables, but maybe $8-$12 grand

[@maxwilson598]

@@MyDIYAdventures appreciate the reply... my internal inflation calculator has not caught up to reality yet haha...guess i have more time to learn and research while i save up :)

[@Picker969]

I know price isn't something alot of people want to discuss sometimes. Varying material price, competition etc.. That being said, what do you think the ballpark on this entire job start to finish - between the slab, your portion and siding/shingles?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Probably $50-$60/ft but I’m in the Midwest, you could be looking at double that cost in more expensive areas.

[@micmike]

nice, thanks

[@Bobby-r2n]

Do you prefer the battery nail gun or the pneumatic one for framing? Finishing?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I have an old Paslode Impulse framer, which came in handy sometimes, but never really worked as well as a pneumatic gun, in my opinion. And I only have pneumatic trim guns…never used a battery one.

[@Bobby-r2n]

@MyDIYAdventures thanks man.

[@orly64]

Stumbled across your content as i research if its worth it for me to build my own 20x24 garage in the back yard. More of a Me lounge with garage size, but i cant find anyone out here in western South Dakota that will touch this type of work anymore or the ones that are here are so expensive its insane. Everyone in the trades out here are busy with home builds for the upcoming growth that's expected. Prefab shed or stick built garage i just keep flip flopping and the cost of concrete is also through the roof. Do you ever go over a cost breakdown of your projects? Id be interested to see what it typically costs in other parts of the country. Regardless great work and i look forward to following along.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I haven’t done any cost breakdowns on these builds because I’m usually framing these for a contractor. If I get a chance to do a video on one of my own jobs, I’ll definitely go over the cost then!

[@amunderdog]

I am a fan of angle bracing the frame. Your thoughts?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Not necessary when sheathing the walls with OSB or plywood, but it’s not like it would hurt to do it.

[@mikebateman8021]

By the rule of thumb Old-Timers framing scale if it spans 16 ft it needs to be an 18 inch header you can cheat or the 16 but that 12 inch headers going to sag

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That header ain’t going anywhere, it’s only holding up its own weight.

[@dasht2741]

I have a 20x20 that a guy built on the land before i got the place and he has 3 upright post down the middle of the shop with a beam running long was it seems over kill and the post are all ways in the way. the roof is built much like you did this one do you think i could remove the post?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That’s hard to tell without being able to see it

[@garyhagler4991]

First off , love the work you doing. I have a question because I'm thinking about building my own garage. How do you mark for bolts in the cement. Using 2x4 or 2x6

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I just lay the plates down next to the bolts and transfer measurements…you can always do it the old fashioned way and just line your plates up on top of the bolts and whack em with a hammer to mark their spots.

[@2nickles647]

Three options. 1. Take your set of plans with you when the foundations is poured. Your plans will indicate where the bolts will be set. Following the plans, set the bolts into the foundation. 2. Lay the plates down, next to the bolts and transfer them. 3. Stand up the walls and drill for the bolts and set them, if code allows.

[@oliverchisholm7020]

What size ceiling joist did you use to span 22ft.?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

2x6

[@kenjackson5938]

Can you please comment on your pants. Although I am not a professional builder, I have built my share of houses and garages. My point being I have always Hated the carpenters utility belts. Always have, always will. Your pants look like they have all the necessary pockets and the hammer loop. Are the pockets large and sturdy enough for your liking? Thanks in advance

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Dickies Flex carpenter jeans is what I’ve been wearing for several years now, they work pretty well! amzn.to/407redp

[@Brian-tg8ye]

Just curious - planning my 30x40 garage build. How deep is the footing, and is a stem wall recommended?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That all depends on your location, footers need to be 36” deep here, and I think stem walls are usually only needed in earthquake zones.

[@waliwilliams9857]

Do you have a copy of your build list?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’m sure I still have it kicking around somewhere, maybe I’ll post a picture when I find it.

[@wmcintyre1166]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@wmcintyre1166]

@MyDIYAdventures I can see someone in that garage right now deepfrying a turkey. I hope they keep that fire under control

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@wmcintyre1166 welp, I can always come back and build em another one!

[@bubcat54]

Looks like all those 2x4's are upside-down. You use a left handed level?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

They only look that way because of your one lazy eye

[@bubcat54]

@MyDIYAdventures Dude! I'm blind.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@bubcat54 oh man, that sucks…because my videos are epic! Oh well

[@bubcat54]

@@MyDIYAdventures My youtube is in braille

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@bubcat54 just like my girlfriend!

[@brooklynbk1]

Cool

[@jahupax]

How thick is the roof OSB?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

7/16”

[@vickersfencellc7575]

? Why didn't you stagger the osb on the roof

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I did

[@jahupax]

Wouldn't it be easier to install the header in pieces and only then nail them together?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I do that with LVLs, but this seems to be the easiest for 2x12s, even if I made it look awkward LOL

[@KeithOlbermannn]

DId you build the slab yourself or was that contracted out?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I framed this for a contractor, so the concrete was already done.

[@KeithOlbermannn]

LOL. I was about 40mins into your video before I found out this was not your backyard, but you were doing for someone else. You had me roped in though so I finished the video. Good work nonetheless.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@KeithOlbermannn yeah, I build a bunch of these for a contractor…unfortunately social media wasn’t a thing when I built my own garage!

[@sl66ggehrubt]

I thought vertical sheating was correct for best shear strength?? Every other builder does it differently.... So confused

[@MyDIYAdventures]

On an 8’ wall, vertical is absolutely the way to go!

[@jasoncardoza6375]

“ they say it couldn’t be done” Most likely nobody has said that. What’s more impressive is my great grandfather ( like many other guy’s) had ordered his home from Sears and used a shop smith as the only piece of equipment to build it along with a hammer. And then built a two car garage a year later. But that’s just how things were back then. KZbin today, a guy remodels a bathroom or builds a shed and acting like he reinvented the wheel 🤣.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’m working on a new wheel in my shed as we speak!

[@professionalinspectionserv9468]

The problem is now days people sue to take away your lively hood because they cant get a real job... In the old days we went to work not look for folks to sue. New generation... Great job, I do most things myself as well. I find away, might not be osha approved, I dont care. Lol. GO ARMY!!!😊

[@ttttt9483]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MyDIYAdventures]

🤘🤘🤘

[@JOEREAL-u1k]

Do you contact in Quebec?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Sorry, no

[@youtrades]

Noice!😁

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thoinks!😂

[@patrickpk6299]

who said? you built the frame but couldn't put windows and siding in?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I did install the window, I was not contracted to do the roofing or siding.

[@wadegramlich228]

Great job but it could be better if it was 3/4 of an inch to the left. 😂

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Your left or my left???

[@gregsidel3557]

Why would you just want to put one layer of that foam underneath your bottom plate why don't you put two or three layers

[@MyDIYAdventures]

This is really bothering you, isn’t it?😂

[@myhermitlife]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MyDIYAdventures]

💪💪💪

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️🤟

[@MyDIYAdventures]

🤘🤘🤘

[@Sjwolosz321]

I did something similar . 22x 24 seemed like an optional size next to my house . I kept track of my hours to completion . Form . slab , frame , window and door install , roofing and vinyl siding .. Took 48 man hours and cost $4500.00 complete .. Had I had " Help " it would have taken me 3 times as long .. I am a carpenter by trade and generally built the whoppers with a 10 man crew . There is an optimal crew size for every project . I don't know what you charge or charged . These little garages sold like hotcakes for $25,000 with $5,000 in material back 15 years ago .Made a knot on weekends . Unfortunately I had to hang up my tool belt because of cancer . I used to wonder to myself .. Why do I build these gargantuan lake homes in gated communities when I can build an easy little garage . I think I liked to frustrate myself . Peace

[@MyDIYAdventures]

We used to run with a 3 man crew, myself, another carpenter, and a helper. That was pretty optimal for any size garage and small additions. If we had a huge addition to do, we had our siding crew help us, which was 2 more guys. Since I’ve been working alone for the last several years, I’ve come to enjoy the small 4 day builds…keep it simple👍

[@Slinkslinkslink]

You from ohio?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Are you some kind of spy???😳

[@wmcintyre1166]

@MyDIYAdventures there another video that you mentioned something about a Ohio football game

[@MyDIYAdventures]

@wmcintyre1166 🤔🤔🤔

[@garym.whipple3513]

No cursing?No bleeding? I also like to cut things at wrong lengths and screwed up angles. Too few mistakes in my opinion,where’s the fun in that?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I don’t mind mistakes, but I try to make sure I avoid the bleeding!

[@mikebateman8021]

You are a good Carpenter you know what you're doing there's a guy up north called Ken the carpenter look him up he's got garages down to an art who said one man can't build a garage I've been building houses by myself all my life check out can you will like him he's a great guy any build some beautiful garages

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’ve followed Ken for several years.