New house is on it's way...

[hemi68charger]

Well, the turmoil of buying a new house is starting to feel less painful.. Whoever said buying a new house is smooth sailing ought to be smacked in the face.. lol

The house will be our family's first new house.. It's a 2600 sq/ ft home with an upstairs play room....... THE GARAGE is my creation of which the developer said they have never built a 4-car garage with a full portacache.. Well,,, if they are a custom builder, as Styx would say, "never say never......"

Front yard; Got to keep some oaks, so that's good.. Neighborhood isn't a "plow-it-all-down"


Back yard


Front of 23.5" x 47" garage with 25ft. Portacache


Rear view of garage and house

[PocketThunder]

looks nice but i'm sorry to say your garage is already too small 

[Silver R/T]

congratulations

[hemi68charger]

looks nice but i'm sorry to say your garage is already too small 

That will always be the case... But, it's actually a foot wider than the one I have... And it'll be finished off inside... So, it'll be nice and bright....

[70charger_boy]

Dude, sell the house and buy a daytona.

[keepat]

Awesome Garage! you should consider having a tray ceiling installed at the back of the garage as to make room overhead for a car lift? Looks like you have about 9' or 10' you will need 11' to 12' to get one car over another.
Pat

[hemi68charger]

Awesome Garage! you should consider having a tray ceiling installed at the back of the garage as to make room overhead for a car lift? Looks like you have about 9' or 10' you will need 11' to 12' to get one car over another.
Pat

This house is pretty much on the edge of what I can do....... The thought of raising a section of the roof has crossed my mind, but for now, this will have to do.. It'll be plenty big enough for my three Mopars.... The two Dodge daily driver's will be protected with the portacache......  I have the biggest lot and garage in the subdivision.. 

[hemi68charger]

Dude, sell the house and buy a daytona.

Well, couldn't do that, but there are plans on which side might have a Daytona.. It'll take getting the '68 closer to completion..

[70charger_boy]

Dude, sell the house and buy a daytona.

Well, couldn't do that, but there are plans on which side might have a Daytona.. It'll take getting the '68 closer to completion..

Well, whatever side you plan to put the daytona on, make sure the garage door is bigger.  Don't want you to hit the wing on the door

[hemi68charger]

Dude, sell the house and buy a daytona.

Well, couldn't do that, but there are plans on which side might have a Daytona.. It'll take getting the '68 closer to completion..

Well, whatever side you plan to put the daytona on, make sure the garage door is bigger.  Don't want you to hit the wing on the door

Then I would be Joe Dirt

[TruckDriver]

Lookin good. It will be nice when it is done But what it a "portacache"?

[TUFCAT]

Portacache.....?  I'm not very sofistakated.    Sounds like a covered driveway?

[TK73]

Lookin good. It will be nice when it is done But what it a "portacache"?

A "porta-ache" is what you get from honeybuckets if you sits in 'em...

[hemi68charger]

Lookin good. It will be nice when it is done But what it a "portacache"?

Basically, it's a fancy carport.. The roof line of the garage extends to the front of the "carport", so the garage and carport are a complete structure.

[TUFCAT]

Is it the subdivisions code that you have to have that instead of a larger garage? 

[hemi68charger]

Is it the subdivisions code that you have to have that instead of a larger garage? 

Na... a 4-car enclosed structure is plenty big enough for me and my Chargers.. I told them if I'm going to buy, I need a carport of some sort, period. Well, being that it's a brand new subdivision and all, the houses aren't allowed to have carports, but portacaches are allowed. I actually like the portacaches better, better looking plus you have additional storage attic space... Originally, a 3-car garage was going to be the biggest I could get, but since I wanted a tandem 4-car garage, corporate signed off on it on order to make the sale...  I'm a man who will not compromise on what I want...  Growing up in South Florida, we had carports. Now I'm married, I want protection for my family and vehicles when it's pouring... Last thing you want is trying to get my baby out of the car and it's dumping....  Plus, I love hanging out under the carport/portacache when it's raining hard and drinking a cold one.... I pop  the garage door open, pull out the lawn chair, sit next to the Chargers and watch the rain come down and the crackle of thunder.

Troy

[41husk]

I hate codes and the nieghborhood committee that says you can't do this or that

[hemi68charger]

I hate codes and the nieghborhood committee that says you can't do this or that

It's a trade off... I'm right with ya on freedom to do what you want.. But, in these parts, some would put a rickety-old carport up and totally distract for the neighborhood..  Personally, I  like the portacache over a regular carport. Plus, they probably wouldn't hold up  well to strong winds let alone a hurricane... I made sure my house and garage got hurricane straps/clips.... As of now, the developer has control of the design and do's and don't's of the subdivision.. As soon as 80% of the homes/lots are occupied, then a homeowner's association is formed..... Needless to say, I'll probably be part of it to create a sense of "checks-n-balances" to any potential NAZI's that may join.....  But then again, I may be considered the NAZI being that I'm the "guy" with the 4-car garage and old cars......... 

This should be a nice situation until I can retire and move out to some acreage somewhere away from everyone...... lol

[TUFCAT]

Plus, I love hanging out under the carport/portacache when it's raining hard and drinking a cold one.... I pop  the garage door open, pull out the lawn chair, sit next to the Chargers and watch the rain come down and the crackle of thunder.

Damn nice visual, - - now that's LIVING! 

[dkn1997]

If you have any trouble completing the sale, you have options:


ILLSBORO, Ohio - A man angry that he wasn't going to be sold a house is accused of using a power saw to turn the abode into a convertible. Rodney Rogers apparently thought an acquaintance was going to build a house and sell it to him, and he was living in it while it was being completed, Highland County Sheriff Ronald Ward said Wednesday.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,34195.0.html

[BigBlockSam]

I pop  the garage door open, pull out the lawn chair, sit next to the Chargers and watch the rain come down and the crackle of thunder.

that sounds wonderful. please post a picture when it's done , i'd like to see that.
  your living my dream.    good luck with everything . now ya just gotta find a wing car .

[hemi68charger]

Now ya just gotta find a wing car .

I could have one tomorrow if I'm willing to give up Dana and sell the '68 now as is..........    

[PocketThunder]

Now ya just gotta find a wing car .

I could have one tomorrow if I'm willing to give up Dana and sell the '68 now as is..........    

[ChgrSteve67]

That is really nice. Love the garage and portacache.

My wife and I have talked for years about having our next house custom built with a garage big enought to hold 4 cars and a work\storage area.

Are you going to have a covered walk space between the garage and the house?
How many bedrooms?
What is your scheduled date of completion?

I also love living on a corner lot and not being surounded on all sides by neighbors. Can look out the windows and not feel boxed in.

You are a lucky man.

Steve (Congradulations)

[hemi68charger]

That is really nice. Love the garage and portacache.

My wife and I have talked for years about having our next house custom built with a garage big enought to hold 4 cars and a work\storage area.

Are you going to have a covered walk space between the garage and the house?
How many bedrooms?
What is your scheduled date of completion?

I also love living on a corner lot and not being surounded on all sides by neighbors. Can look out the windows and not feel boxed in.

You are a lucky man.

Steve (Congradulations)

Thanks all....

Steve, the breezeway will be from the front edge of the garage, but not the portacache.. I told them that I want a covered section from the portacache since I don't want to walk into the garage to be covered, especially when it's raining...... To say this experience has been pleasure is a gross misunderstanding.. It sucks.... Salesman can't get his "stuff" together... Tuesday, he handed my wife a contract that was nearly $20,000 more than it should have been, needless to say she freaked. This is because we've sold our current house  !!!!!  Come to find out, after a day and a half of VERY high stress, he was wrong.. All he would say is, "It's off, what more do you want me to do?"  Easy fix for him, a very harsh emotional period for us.    .................... But, I believe everything will work out in the end...... It better........ Actually, if it means something, I'm supposed to have a drink with another home buyer friend of mine with the owner of the corporation.. Boy, will be vent............ The salesman doesn't know about this..............

The one bad thing about this lot is the back yard, there hardly is one.......... Because it's pie-shaped, the front yard is huge in width, but very narrow in the rear and our garage doesn't help matters........ Sooo, the kids will play out front....  We're at the end  of the subdivision and there's only one way in and out.. So, traffic should be light..........

There will be 4 bedrooms to the house; Master, Julie's, Jacob's and my Mom's (the reason we're moving to begin with). The up stairs is one big "extra" room.. Some people turn it into a entertainment room with High-Fi everything.......... We have to stay within our means........  It should be done in early or middle Dec. Hope so.. It'll be nice to decorate this house

[The70RT]

Nice Troy. Gotta love the breezeway. My front garage is connected to the house with a  breezeway. In high winds we get the wind tunnel effect but like you said from the house to the car you keep dry. If your neighbors are anything like mine they will love you when you power up your tools 

[TUFCAT]

That's a beautiful home! ......I don't even know you,  and I'm happy for you      - - it looks great man! 

BTW, my garage is 30 X 22 and gets (very hot) in the summer.  I installed two large industrial ceiling fans for extra ventilation - - makes a BIG difference. Just a thought before the wiring goes in 

[Silver R/T]

i have 3 car garage. House is split level (also they call it Cali style) and first floor, including garage stays very cool from the concrete floor. A/C keeps top floor cool no problem. Problems is that it gets pretty cool in winter in the garage also and I dont like to work on Charger in those conditions.

[69charger2002]

awesome dude!! i remember you saying you were looking for another house that would have an accomodating garage for a bunch of rides.. that just doesn't give you much to choose from. so you did the best thing. BUILD it how you want it.. lol you should have got with me on your materials.. one call could have saved you 15% or more on.. WOOD.. lol
trav

[Charger_Fan]

Now I can FINALLY check out your pics! Work Nazi's had me locked out.
That's a great looking house & garage, that's gonna be totally cool when it's done!

Can't wait to see finished pics of your garage.
When you have time, scope out some of the ideas on this site; http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/ There's tons of ideas that are good to think of before everything's all buttoned up in your garage.

[TruckDriver]

Lookin good. It will be nice when it is done But what it a "portacache"?

Basically, it's a fancy carport.. The roof line of the garage extends to the front of the "carport", so the garage and carport are a complete structure.

That will be nice that way

[472 R/T SE]

Hey Troy.  Congrats on the new home.  It looks like a sweet lookin' home.  We have the opposite pie shape with a big backyard.  Are you doing the yard?  I put sprinklers, seeded the yard and all the trees and landscaping.  It was like therapy back then, I really hate not being able to mow the yard anymore.  Your garage looks like the ceiling's are low, too low for a lift?
Our next home will have a 3 car garage with at least one stall having a high ceiling for a 2 post lift.

If there's one thing we learned is you have to stay on top of those home builders.

[hemi68charger]

Hey Troy.  Congrats on the new home.  It looks like a sweet lookin' home.  We have the opposite pie shape with a big backyard.  Are you doing the yard?  I put sprinklers, seeded the yard and all the trees and landscaping.  It was like therapy back then, I really hate not being able to mow the yard anymore.  Your garage looks like the ceiling's are low, too low for a lift?
Our next home will have a 3 car garage with at least one stall having a high ceiling for a 2 post lift.

If there's one thing we learned is you have to stay on top of those home builders.

Hey there Mike.. We talked about a above-average ceiling, but we pretty much reached our financial comfort zone and I didn't want to push it.. Maybe later I might be able to do something... The front and sides of the house will be sodded. I'll be responsible for the back yard.. We'll probably push the limit and get the sprinkler system.. I'll probably approach the firm that does it out there for the house and see if they can do it for me without a middle-man... My present house has a sprinkler system and really like it.......

Here's the latest as of Friday.. I'll go out there today and see what they did Sat.... Keeping the pressure on the builder is essential, but in good and bad ways...... The builder said that a covered walkway from the portacache to the back door wasn't doable, that the breezeway HAD to be connected to the front corner of the garage... Fine and dandy, I have no problem where the breezeway is, but I do want a covered path from the portacache to the back door. Don't want to have to open the garage door, go through the garage, close the garage door when it's raining..... Told them id they can't do that, then they need to take the "Custom" part out of "Darling Custom Homes"... 

Hope alls well in your neck Mike..........

[hemi68charger]

Here are some more progress pics.....  Needless to say I have a lot going on with this house, the selling of my current house and the current contract offer on my Mom's house... Oh, did I fail to mention I also have the anxiety of having my '68 finished up? Hopefully by year's end this garage will be filled with Mopar........ 
Of course, many of the pics are of the 4-car tandem garage and portacache..

[hemi68charger]

some more..

[Charger_Fan]

That's looking really good, Troy!

[RD]

looking great, adopt me 

[70charger_boy]

looking great, adopt me 

NO, adopt me!!!!!!!!!!

[BigBlockSam]

looking good

[68chrgrwife]

yeah there is NO WAY a wing car is gonna fit in that garage...time for me to move in!!  LOL

[PocketThunder]

Here are some more progress pics.....  Needless to say I have a lot going on with this house, the selling of my current house and the current contract offer on my Mom's house... Oh, did I fail to mention I also have the anxiety of having my '68 finished up? Hopefully by year's end this garage will be filled with Mopar........ 
Of course, many of the pics are of the 4-car tandem garage and portacache..

I can already see that the garage is too small, you might have to enclose the portacache and bump it out another 20 feet.     

[firefighter3931]

Very very very nice ! 



Ron