hello - new to the forum myself...

Just read through this and I have to say that if you have the option, building a grow box/cabinet in a garage is very, very simple and ultra effective because it allows you to have the height or ceiling to veg a little longer and grow taller/bigger plants that will yield you nicely.......

If you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to contribute....

My first grow was done inside of a wood grow box that I built inside of my garage

Yielded 7.5 ounces or 212 grams from 2 short plants.............

Again, I Highly recommend you go the garage grow box route....That 1000 watt light with only 3 feet of ceiling is going to be a problem i predict and is also going to minimize your yield potential in a massive way....

Just trying to help,

peace