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**GTRacerX** · 05-31-2013, 12:17 PM

I am wanting to build a garage/hangout/mancave on my property. I planned on putting a lift, mini bar, couch, and pool table if I can fit it. My question(s) are how much room dimension wise do you guys think I'll need and do you guys think I should do a 2 post lift or 4 post?

**Luke** · 05-31-2013, 12:24 PM

If it's going in a decent sized garage/shop I'd vote 2 post, you can get to more of the car and I think they're quite a bit cheaper. How much room do you have to work with on the lot?

**Grandpa** · 05-31-2013, 12:27 PM

We are about to start the build of our new custom home and I'm planning on going all out on this garage. Three car garage, Racedeck flooring, two tone colored walls, cabinets, granite tops, wall mounted flat screen etc.

Anything and everything about badass garages you need to know can be found here: http://www.garagejournal.com/

**JDMLOL** · 05-31-2013, 12:28 PM

2 post. If you've got to dismantle suspension stuff your sol with a four.

**Luke** · 05-31-2013, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

We are about to start the build of our new custom home and I'm planning on going all out on this garage. Three car garage, Racedeck flooring, two tone colored walls, cabinets, granite tops, wall mounted flat screen etc.

Anything and everything about badass garages you need to know can be found here: http://www.garagejournal.com/

That sounds pretty badass, Yahoo or MSN had something up a while back showing some of the nicest garages I've ever seen.

**GTRacerX** · 05-31-2013, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Luke

If it's going in a decent sized garage/shop I'd vote 2 post, you can get to more of the car and I think they're quite a bit cheaper. How much room do you have to work with on the lot?

I have a pretty large backyard I could probably go as big a 20x24. The only reason I think I would do a 4 post is for storage purposes.

Originally Posted by Steve

We are about to start the build of our new custom home and I'm planning on going all out on this garage. Three car garage, Racedeck flooring, two tone colored walls, cabinets, granite tops, wall mounted flat screen etc.

Anything and everything about badass garages you need to know can be found here: http://www.garagejournal.com/

That's awesome I will check that site out when I get some downtime today! Grats on the build and post pics when it's done.

**Luke** · 05-31-2013, 12:48 PM

I would say use the whole 20x24 then and make it tall if you're able too, don't know if you have a HOA that allows it. Once you get a lift, car(s), toolboxes and the rest of the stuff in there I'm sure it'll fill it up pretty quick. I somehow managed 2 cars, 2 large toolboxes, 2 four wheelers, lawn equipment and storage shelves along with odds and ends in mine due to a storm. It was TIGHT!

**GTRacerX** · 05-31-2013, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Luke

I would say use the whole 20x24 then and make it tall if you're able too, don't know if you have a HOA that allows it. Once you get a lift, car(s), toolboxes and the rest of the stuff in there I'm sure it'll fill it up pretty quick. I somehow managed 2 cars, 2 large toolboxes, 2 four wheelers, lawn equipment and storage shelves along with odds and ends in mine due to a storm. It was TIGHT!

No HOA thank goodness! What are ya'lls garage dimensions now if you don't mind my asking?

**Grandpa** · 05-31-2013, 01:13 PM

HOA's are not all bad. It's good for neighborhood as long as you don't have a Nazi type HOA. Keeps home values up, neighborhood clean etc. I personally don't want to drop a lot of money on a house when the neighbors keep all their junk in the driveways and front yards or maintain their yards properly.

**Luke** · 05-31-2013, 01:19 PM

Just the typical house garage, 20'x20', but it has a recessed area by the water heater, about 7'x2' so that gives us a little more.

re-rx7 · 05-31-2013, 01:21 PM

JAred at RK has pretty neat setup in his house. Im kinda jelly...of the cave.

**Luke** · 05-31-2013, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

HOA's are not all bad. It's good for neighborhood as long as you don't have a Nazi type HOA. Keeps home values up, neighborhood clean etc. I personally don't want to drop a lot of money on a house when the neighbors keep all their junk in the driveways and front yards or maintain their yards properly.

Agreed. The HOA at my parents' place kept quiet unless things got out of hand. A buddy of mine's HOA is definitely the Nazi type, they have a "garage door only open for 2 hours a day" rule and they will stick to that shit!

re-rx7 · 05-31-2013, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by Luke

Agreed. The HOA at my parents' place kept quiet unless things got out of hand. A buddy of mine's HOA is definitely the Nazi type, they have a "garage door only open for 2 hours a day" rule and they will stick to that shit!

WTF! 2 hours a day? Sorry but if i wanna keep my garage open,
Im gna keep it open.

**Luke** · 05-31-2013, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

WTF! 2 hours a day? Sorry but if i wanna keep my garage open,
Im gna keep it open.

Yeah we figured it wasn't something they enforce as long as you don't just leave it open or are working out of it. We were wrong, he'd get notices about the most minor BS.

**moostang09** · 05-31-2013, 01:39 PM

My parents friends has a two tree rule! Must have two trees in your front yard. Well when they bought the house it only had one so they continually got fined (never paid) for a year until the HOA finally listened to them and left them alone about it. They also have a policy where they are supposed to be able to park their cars in their garage at any given time! So no garage clutter! Stupid if you ask me.