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On 2/8/2026 9:32 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
> On Sat, 7 Feb 2026 17:48:19 -0600,
>    sticks <wolverine01@charter.net> wrote:
>>   On 2/7/2026 4:48 PM, Ted Heise wrote:
> 
>>> All makes sense, but I've started fretting about what my gas
>>> bill would do if I try to heat the whole garage.  It's darn
>>> near 1000 sq ft.
>>
>>   That is big.  I thought mine was a good sized 3 car.  It's 25 x
>>   35 and about 875 sf.  You don't have to keep them as warm as I
>>   do, and I suppose most people don't.  I think most people
>>   probably keep them at about 50-55F.  No reason you couldn't
>>   also go way down to upper 30's if you just don't want paint
>>   freezing and can turn it up when you use it. But I'm out here
>>   all the time, and I want it "comfortable" when I go in.
>>
>>   That said, even keeping it warmer than I should, I doubt it
>>   adds more than a buck a day for the few months i heat it.  If
>>   it's double that I still don't care.  I just want that garage
>>   heated.
> 
> Yeah, I'm probably overthinking it.  Typical.  And it's not like
> I'm poverty stricken, either.

I'm wearing a pullover sweatshirt right now that is probably 30 years 
old.  Though I was the boss on the projects I was given and could always 
go get a fresh cup of coffee somewhere, I always brought a cup from home 
and a full Stanley thermos for during the day.  Does that mean I'm 
cheap?  Nope, and I don't think being frugal is bad.

But, when I want something, I'll check out the options and try to be 
sensible, but in the end, If I want it it's gonna be mine.  After taking 
care of everything else and providing shelter and security for my 
family, I am finally "allowing" myself to get things I don't need but 
still want.  Some people buy the dumbest shit just for appearances.  I 
don't care what people think.  I get things because I like the way I 
feel about having them.  My step-mom is one of those people who just 
always has to have the newest Mercedes, and makes sure people know it. 
To me she's a phony.  If it weren't for my dad she'd have nothing.  The 
money and the things it can buy to giver her status makes her feel 
important.  I am fortunate to have a wife who does not have this 
character trait.  I didn't know this when I met her, I guess I got lucky.

I blame my wife for finally getting some things for myself.  Though I 
have always been a motorcyclist, I could never justify paying the price 
for a new Harley Davidson.  I bought several used Honda Goldwings, and 
though I liked them, they weren't really what I wanted.  We were out in 
Arizona on a trip and found a Harley dealer and an Indian dealer at the 
same location.  She watched me look over those bikes with drools coming 
off my lips.  When we got back home, she just told me to go get one, and 
that she did not want me to start to blame her for not getting something 
she knew I wanted and instead having something second rate.  She knew it 
would eventually cause me regret not having one, and could affect our 
relationship.  Next week I went and bought myself a brand new Harley 
Ultra.  The pleasure we both get out of that purchase has been enormous.


>>> My handy neighbor suggested hanging a floor to ceiling curtain
>>> around the smallish space I really would like heated, ptobably
>>> about 90 sq ft.  If I throw insulation onto the space above
>>> the ceiling of that part I bet my space heater would work well
>>> enough--and a whole lot less expensive.
>>
>>   You could always try that out for a year and see how you like
>>   it.
> 
> Yeah, that's what I'm thinking too.  Give the easier, less
> expensive route a try, and if it doesn't work I can always throw
> more money at it.  lol

First thing I would do is get your insulation done.  You should be doing 
this one way or the other.  It is also something that will increase the 
resale value if and when you decide to sell.  There might even still be 
tax incentives in doing it.  You can't have paint freezing in the 
garage, and the warmer temp will keep your vehicle engine in better 
shape not having to start with everything so cold.  It would be a good 
place to begin outfitting your man cave.


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