speers90
09-05-2013, 08:28 PM
My wife and I really enjoy entertaining but after each such occasion we always wish we had more space (who doesn't!). About a year ago we decided we were going to do a fairly large addition which would have quadrupled our kitchen/entertaining space. Being a general contractor I drew up all the plans and pulled the permits but we kept holding off because while we really wanted that addition, the truth is we didn't really need it. Our modest kitchen is fine for daily living which makes up at least 95% of the time.
Then we went to a friends 40th birthday party which was held in his mostly finished garage, that is when we knew we could do something similar and get the most bang for our buck!
It all started by cleaning out the garage (sorry no pics) and then having a drywall guy come in to do the mudding. I am a general contractor but that is one trade that I NEVER do myself! Next we painted the walls, that were already completely insulated.
Installed some flooring. I went with a rigid plastic tile that snaps together. It had very high remarks, the only negative that I read about it was that it creaks when walked or drove on, but that is easily solved by adding a couple layers of landscaping fabric underneath.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7818
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7819
Then it was time to put up a 14" x 96" stainless shelf to hold most of my barbecuing necessities.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7820
Next I put it two stainless steel tables, the one with the back splash is 30" x 60" the other is 30" x 72". I still need to level the tables. I made sure each table had an underneath shelf so I had somewhere to store the bigger barbecuing necessities.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7822
Of course I layed this entire area out to make sure I had just the right amount of space to store my recently purchased FEC-120. I just roll it out the garage door to cook. The propane tanks are for my fryer!
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7823
A shot of the entire wall.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7817
Spot for the fridge that I will pick up soon:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7821
There are a couple more things to do still: my neighbor is a HVAC guy and he is going to help me install a shop/garage heater. The kind that hangs from the ceiling. In addition to that, I will run an electrical line above the stainless steel tables so I have a couple of outlets there.
We still need to get a couple more folding tables and a whole mess of folding chairs. The stainless steel tables will also serve as the buffet area for when we entertain. The best part is that we still have a fully functional garage that we can get both of our vehicles in, we do live in Minnesota after all and I don't like parking outside during winter. It will take 15 minutes to setup the tables and chairs and we have our much wanted entertaining area.
I am extremely pleased with how this is turning out!
Then we went to a friends 40th birthday party which was held in his mostly finished garage, that is when we knew we could do something similar and get the most bang for our buck!
It all started by cleaning out the garage (sorry no pics) and then having a drywall guy come in to do the mudding. I am a general contractor but that is one trade that I NEVER do myself! Next we painted the walls, that were already completely insulated.
Installed some flooring. I went with a rigid plastic tile that snaps together. It had very high remarks, the only negative that I read about it was that it creaks when walked or drove on, but that is easily solved by adding a couple layers of landscaping fabric underneath.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7818
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7819
Then it was time to put up a 14" x 96" stainless shelf to hold most of my barbecuing necessities.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7820
Next I put it two stainless steel tables, the one with the back splash is 30" x 60" the other is 30" x 72". I still need to level the tables. I made sure each table had an underneath shelf so I had somewhere to store the bigger barbecuing necessities.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7822
Of course I layed this entire area out to make sure I had just the right amount of space to store my recently purchased FEC-120. I just roll it out the garage door to cook. The propane tanks are for my fryer!
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7823
A shot of the entire wall.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7817
Spot for the fridge that I will pick up soon:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=774&pictureid=7821
There are a couple more things to do still: my neighbor is a HVAC guy and he is going to help me install a shop/garage heater. The kind that hangs from the ceiling. In addition to that, I will run an electrical line above the stainless steel tables so I have a couple of outlets there.
We still need to get a couple more folding tables and a whole mess of folding chairs. The stainless steel tables will also serve as the buffet area for when we entertain. The best part is that we still have a fully functional garage that we can get both of our vehicles in, we do live in Minnesota after all and I don't like parking outside during winter. It will take 15 minutes to setup the tables and chairs and we have our much wanted entertaining area.
I am extremely pleased with how this is turning out!