I know what you mean. The ol' garage tends to become a mind numbing place after awhile. Without others out there to shoot the #@%& with, it can become the place you least want to be.
Some of the builds on this site will knock your socks off. I've gotten a LOT of ideas from others and found answers to many questions. And of course it's been a good source for finding parts.
The drama that comes up from time to time is sometimes painful and sometimes entertaining. Hopefully you'll (we'll) be able to avoid it.
I truly pull for all the guys that are restoring/modding/hotrodding their cars. And generally I like all of the results of their labors. There have been a few that have made me cringe when I've seen them but I think those were each mine. LOL.