If you haven’t said it yourself, you’ve probably heard somebody talk about it. The summer becomes a dreaded time of year when seatbelts get so hot they can hardly be touched. The winter is a disastrous morning waiting to happen when, already late for work, you have to spend ten minutes scraping the ice off…
Read MoreWarm up with a Garage Heater
Garage heaters are an excellent product for combating cold garages and workshops during the winter months. Whether you pass your time in your garage or outbuilding working on old cars, building your own furniture, or simply tackling the day to day chores and projects that come with owning a home, a good garage heater can…
Read MoreFixing Your Garage Door Gap
Over time, many garage doors will sag or shift and create a gap between the bottom of your door and the garage floor. These small cracks aren’t an immediate threat, but they can become larger and result in unwanted water, drafts and sometimes even security threats. Here’s how you can fix your garage door gap…
Read MoreAdding More Space – Garage Remodeling Ideas
One of the easiest ways to add more room to your home is to better utilize the space you already have. Garage remodeling can be a cost-effective way to greatly expand your home’s living space, especially if you already park in the driveway. While many people end up storing nearly everything messily in their garage,…
Read MoreProtect Your Garage With Garage Door Insulation
You may not think garage door insulation is important, but insulating your garage can provide unanticipated benefits that can make this a worthwhile project. If you’re like most homeowners, your garage is the biggest uninsulated area of your home. Not only does this increase your heating and cooling cost, but a lack of insulation around…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Mold in Your Garage
The basics of preventing garage mold are essentially the same as taming any other house mold. Mold thrives in moist, dark, unventilated environments, so you should be able to prevent mold by making sure your garage stays dry, well-ventilated and not too dark. Mold is a common problem in many homes, and even conscientious homeowners…
Read MoreComparing the Pros and Cons of an Attached and Detached Garage
Photo: Elenathewise / Adobe Stock Both attached and detached garages have pros and cons, and you should consider each of them before making a decision. While attached garages are cheaper, detached garages provide more expansion opportunities. Whether you go for an attached or detached garage will depend on your living situation and several other factors….
Read MoreGarage Remodeling Prep Steps
Garage remodels and additions are fast becoming one of the most popular home improvement projects, primarily because there are so many possibilities for homeowners to choose from. Because of this, your prep will vary depending on what your specific project is. Regardless of the nature of your undertaking, here are some helpful hints for things…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Install Storage in My Garage?
Garage organizing is one of the easiest, and most neglected, home improvements tasks for homeowners to tackle. In fact, if you’re like most homeowners, the terms “garage,” and “organize,” never occur in the same sentence. If you’re tired of that black hole sitting on the other side of the mudroom door, however, garage organizing is…
Read MoreSpruce Up Your Garage with Garage Floor Coatings
Garages are too often left out to dry when it comes to home improvement. Most homeowners view their garage as a wasteland. As a place that maybe gets and annual cleaning when you can’t get from one side to the other anymore. A garage can be an attractive and valuable space to spend your time…
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