Quote Originally Posted by LosGatosJim View Post
I just finished a full custom home and this is what I did for the garage.

Separate storage to keep the clutter out of the garage. I have many bicycles so this is key.
Non-slip porcelain tile flooring.
220 power and storage area for an air compressor.
Power for electric car charger.
Full LED lighting (I used Cree SL-40)
Water outlet next to storage for my DI water filters and pressure washer. (I`m not using this now due to drought restrictions)
Sink with hot water.
Operable windows.

Drains are not allowed in my location, that would be nice.

I should have put in an in-floor lift.
+1 for having a separate utility/storage room.

I`m in the process of building a garage additional right now and these are features I`m incorporating, some right away, some may have to wait a bit.


-In-floor radiant Heat
-Separate room for 80 gal compressor, hydronic floor plumbing/boiler, washer/dryer, laundry sink, 1/2 bath, and storage
-In-floor lift (BendPak SP-7X)
-11` ceilings
-Separate panel in storage room
-Trench drain in front of door
-Hot/Cold Spigot with Deionized water crossover valve
-Wall mounted pressure washer
-Wall mount Master Blaster
-Mini split a/c unit
-2, maybe 3 220v/50amp charging points for electric cars
-Plenty of electrical outlets (still working on layout)
-Epoxy Floors
-Ample lighting, likely using custom T8 florescent fixtures to get to around 100 ft candles of lighting.
-Well insulated
-Pre-wired for TV, sound, and internet.
-TV mounted on back wall with cameras to help line cars up on lift
-Security system
-Multiple air connection points. Still working on where I want them. Looking at getting the Prevost piping & Fittings from Kevin Brown.


Here is what we have laid out now.