Garage Help.....
Ever consider those pre-fab alum and/or steel structures? You know what you're getting, they aren't super expensive, they go up quick and you can focus more on customizing the interior of it rather then building it with all of your spare time and working around the elements.
I did the full foundation garage with extra high foundation walls, double sill and the tallest wall the prefab company made. that allows me to run the lift (Mohawk system 1), I had the floor epoxied and had a separate electrical service drop with a 200 amp panel.
I need to call my building dept and see what needs to be done if I want to put up a pole barn. I havent been able to figure it out in the mass building code. I have a nice spot to put one up towards the back of my property in addition to the one I want to do attached to the house!
