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Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 08:12

Today, you don’t have to look hard to find lots of references to “green” building materials. From garage Green Garage doors made from recycled PVC to shingles that contain recycled materials, there are myriad building products that appeal to this country’s greener side.

How to Build a Simple Workbench

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 17:48

Supplies:

Note that all lumber is construction-grade pine
4 8-foot 2x4s
2 8-foot 4x4s
2 10-foot 2x6s
1 6-foot 2x6
100 2 1/2–inch wood screws
16 3 1/2-inch-long 5/16-inch lag screws or 16 5-inch-long 5/16-inch lag bolts
4x8 sheet of 1/2-inch plywood

Tools:

How to Design a Garage Workspace

Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 16:28

A garage can be a haven, a place to go when you need to escape into the world of torque wrenches, turbochargers, and tuning. Set up your space correctly, and those hours will be a joy.

The key is to put some planning into making the space useful and logically laid out. For starters, what do you plan to do in your garage? That will determine your space needs and layout.

The Lost Highway

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 13:40

The Fine Art of Toxic Tourism
By Lee Klancher
Photos by Lee Klancher and Guido Lindenau

1960 Porsche Junior

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 09:02

Looking for a little spicier tractor? Yes, Virginia, even a tractor lover can go upscale German and opt for a curiver variety. Just don't expect to leave your driveway opposite-locked and drifting . . ..

Porsche Tractor