Book library in Garage ?

[Sideshow Bob]

Anyone here keeps books in garage? Need to clear space in cupboard for son's books and was thinking of putting some shelves in garage. I can imagine dust would be issue so probably has to be proper cupboards and not open shelves. Easy access could be other issue as well but I suppose life is compromise.

Life style of the rich townhouse living. LOL.

 

[3WA]

Can also keep books here:

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Can also keep books here:

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Not the existing ones I have.

 

[ShaunSA]

Throw away the books. You son can get his education on MyBB just like his dad

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Throw away the books. You son can get his education on MyBB just like his dad

Remember when I sent you a 5 minute link about something educational and you said TLDR?

I would sit this one out if I was you.

 

[RanzB]

Anyone here keeps books in garage? Need to clear space in cupboard for son's books and was thinking of putting some shelves in garage. I can imagine dust would be issue so probably has to be proper cupboards and not open shelves.

I would think moisture may be more of an issue compared to dust, but it depends on your climate.

 

[ShaunSA]

Remember when I sent you a 5 minute link about something educational and you said TLDR?

I would sit this one out if I was you.

It's a tad late to educate me about the birds and the bees Dad

 

[ShaunSA]

Seriously though... ebooks are the way to go

 

[rh1]

I would think moisture may be more of an issue compared to dust, but it depends on your climate.

This, had to throw books away that was stored in shelves.

 

[gregmcc]

I don't get the reason why people keep tons of books around that probably never get read again. Go ebooks - you can at least search through the content.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

I would think moisture may be more of an issue compared to dust, but it depends on your climate.

Thanks, Jozi so mostly dry. Haven't seen any damp in garage yet except for a patch which is close to garage door and that at the lower side. Cabinets (if done) will be higher up.

 

[Gozado]

Moisture, but not only. Also compare, relative to the house: temperature both hot and cold), sunlight as a detriorating factor, artificial light for access when one actually wants to read a book, dust and other kinds of dirt (if the garage is also a workshop), insects, ghekos, rodents.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

This, had to throw books away that was stored in shelves.

I generally go through books that I haven't read and donate some to library every other year or so. Probably that is what you mean by 'Throw away'.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

I don't get the reason why people keep tons of books around that probably never get read again. Go ebooks - you can at least search through the content.

yeah, have shifted to ebooks. There is bunch of stuff I am still clinging on to. LOL. I am sure many here understand that feeling. oh - my precious books.

 

[pinball wizard]

Thanks, Jozi so mostly dry. Haven't seen any damp in garage yet except for a patch which is close to garage door and that at the lower side. Cabinets (if done) will be higher up.

Get some of these to chuck in the cabinets anyway.

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[Sideshow Bob]

Thanks for all suggestions. I suppose I need to reduce book collection anyways. Let me make some effort to see if I can get ebook versions for books that I have.

 

[ShaunSA]

yeah, have shifted to ebooks. There is bunch of stuff I am still clinging on to. LOL. I am sure many here understand that feeling. oh - my precious books.

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I never figured you for a sentimentalist tbh

 

[Sideshow Bob]

I never figured you for a sentimentalist tbh

Well, us non-theists have a bad reputation of "eating babies". All rumours of course.

 

[ShaunSA]

Well, us non-theists have a bad reputation of "eating babies". All rumours of course.

Speak for yourself. I've swallowed plenty of potential babies

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Speak for yourself. I've swallowed plenty of potential babies

too much sharing information, brother, too much.