Shouse - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70cst10_05 · 09-23-2007, 08:52 PM

What I mean by "Shouse" is a shop that has a house or living quarters in it or attached to it. I always thought this would be a cool idea being that close to the shop and being able to live in it. I started thinking about it today, and Thought it would be cool to have a basement in the living part. I Just wanted to know if anyone had pics of it. Go ahead and post pics of the shop too. Thanks

TruckinDaddy · 09-23-2007, 09:15 PM

No pics but a buddy built a wood shop that was larger than his house, complete with a full bathroom and shower. Even had a sleeper sofa in the office in case he was too tired to walk to 100 ft to the office.

But to encourage the wife to stay out, he did not install a toilet, only a wall hanging urinal! Guess he was willing to walk that 100 ft if he really needed to...

**Stocker** · 09-23-2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruckinDaddy

But to encourage the wife to stay out, he did not install a toilet, only a wall hanging urinal! Guess he was willing to walk that 100 ft if he really needed to...

Smart man!!

Nova_Cobra64 · 09-24-2007, 12:22 AM

This is something I am seriously considering doing in the future. Buy a nice lot and start from scratch. Basically make it look like a house with an attached 2 door garage but have the entire main level be the shop....basically like a 5 car garage or so, and then build an upper level to live in. I think it would be a cool idea and the ultimate man's house. Not to mention, I think it could be done for a fairly reasonable price.....essentially just a really big garage, something that I would be capable of building with the assistance of friends and family in a short period of time.

**kwmech** · 09-24-2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruckinDaddy

................, only a wall hanging urinal! ..............

I just step outside of the door. Of course I have a whole forest to urinate in. Don't have a favorite tree.

hewlett2002000 · 09-24-2007, 11:05 AM

my shop has a little apartment in it. its rented to a friend at the moment. the apartment not the shop!!!!! lol the shop is big enough to fit 4 to 6 cars in no problem. the apartment has a closet, bathroom with shower, a little kitchen. pretty nifty if i do say so myself. were getting a damn good deal on the place. its a 3 bedroom 2 bath 3200sq and a pool on i think 5 acres . its got the shop with the apartment and a covered carport as big as the shop. and the house has a 2 car garage. paying $1100 a month and they offered to sell. you know its weird, i used to go to the river or another pool to swim all the time but now that we have a pool i never swim!!! lol ill take some pics of the shop and apartment and post um later.
John

Crummy · 09-24-2007, 04:26 PM

One I used to have. 1 br, 1a, washer and dryer hookup, and full kitchen. Top floor vaulted.

**Palf70Step** · 09-24-2007, 06:31 PM

Don't worry, the wife won't let you make it too livable. She would then know if you got sent to the dog house, you would skip out to the shop and not suffer.

With that said, a friend has one. He has a small office, bath and bedroom (all AC'd) on the side of his 40x70 shop. Very livable!

PanelDeland · 09-24-2007, 07:51 PM

The formula for homes works something like this.
A woman wants,3+ Bdrms,2+ baths,large kitchen with dining area and formal dining room.At least 2 Living areas w/fireplace,white carpet,lots of cabinets and walkin closets.Professionally done landscaping,side or rear entry garage with space for her Hummer and another car,and privacy fencing so she can sunbathe in the backyard.
A man wants, a gigantic shop with room for expansion,plenty of tools and some kind of dwelling with a comfortable couch/recliner and some kind of working toilet.

09-23-2007, 08:52 PM	#1
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 738	Shouse What I mean by "Shouse" is a shop that has a house or living quarters in it or attached to it. I always thought this would be a cool idea being that close to the shop and being able to live in it. I started thinking about it today, and Thought it would be cool to have a basement in the living part. I Just wanted to know if anyone had pics of it. Go ahead and post pics of the shop too. Thanks __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

09-23-2007, 09:15 PM	#2
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Shouse No pics but a buddy built a wood shop that was larger than his house, complete with a full bathroom and shower. Even had a sleeper sofa in the office in case he was too tired to walk to 100 ft to the office. But to encourage the wife to stay out, he did not install a toilet, only a wall hanging urinal! Guess he was willing to walk that 100 ft if he really needed to... __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

09-24-2007, 12:22 AM	#4
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,145	Re: Shouse This is something I am seriously considering doing in the future. Buy a nice lot and start from scratch. Basically make it look like a house with an attached 2 door garage but have the entire main level be the shop....basically like a 5 car garage or so, and then build an upper level to live in. I think it would be a cool idea and the ultimate man's house. Not to mention, I think it could be done for a fairly reasonable price.....essentially just a really big garage, something that I would be capable of building with the assistance of friends and family in a short period of time. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

09-24-2007, 11:05 AM	#6
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Shouse my shop has a little apartment in it. its rented to a friend at the moment. the apartment not the shop!!!!! lol the shop is big enough to fit 4 to 6 cars in no problem. the apartment has a closet, bathroom with shower, a little kitchen. pretty nifty if i do say so myself. were getting a damn good deal on the place. its a 3 bedroom 2 bath 3200sq and a pool on i think 5 acres . its got the shop with the apartment and a covered carport as big as the shop. and the house has a 2 car garage. paying $1100 a month and they offered to sell. you know its weird, i used to go to the river or another pool to swim all the time but now that we have a pool i never swim!!! lol ill take some pics of the shop and apartment and post um later. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

09-24-2007, 04:26 PM	#7
Crummy Are fishermen all liars? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC foothills Posts: 1,618	Re: Shouse One I used to have. 1 br, 1a, washer and dryer hookup, and full kitchen. Top floor vaulted. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Z71 Tahoe Last edited by Crummy; 09-24-2007 at 04:27 PM.

09-24-2007, 06:31 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,701	Re: Shouse Don't worry, the wife won't let you make it too livable. She would then know if you got sent to the dog house, you would skip out to the shop and not suffer. With that said, a friend has one. He has a small office, bath and bedroom (all AC'd) on the side of his 40x70 shop. Very livable! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-24-2007, 07:51 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Shouse The formula for homes works something like this. A woman wants,3+ Bdrms,2+ baths,large kitchen with dining area and formal dining room.At least 2 Living areas w/fireplace,white carpet,lots of cabinets and walkin closets.Professionally done landscaping,side or rear entry garage with space for her Hummer and another car,and privacy fencing so she can sunbathe in the backyard. A man wants, a gigantic shop with room for expansion,plenty of tools and some kind of dwelling with a comfortable couch/recliner and some kind of working toilet. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.