Garage Entry Doors: 11 Things You Need to Know
A garage entry door is the best and most convenient way to access your garage inside the house. With it, you no longer have to brave wintry, outside conditions to …
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Cracks in Garage Floor? Here’s What You Should Know
The first time I saw a crack in my concrete garage floor, I didn’t know what to think. Was this just an unsightly gap? Or was my foundation about to …
15 Garage Overhead Storage Ideas: Create Space out of Thin Air!
If you’ve been struggling to find more storage space in your garage, don’t forget to look up. In this article, we’ll explore 15 clever garage overhead storage ideas that can …
What is a High Lift Garage Door? (Cost and Conversion Kits)
I want as much stuff off the floor of my garage as possible. Unfortunately, that means my stuff has only one place to go: Up. The problem is that my …
How to Remove Paint from Brick Walls [5 Easy Methods]
Splattered paint can be tough to clean, but it’s especially hard on brick walls. In this article, we’ll cover the best way to clean paint off brick walls and get …
Eliminate Maggots in Your Trash Can: Expert Tips
Imagine opening your garbage can to see a wriggling mass of slimy white maggots squirming through your trash. Gross, right? Maggots are the larval stage of flies, particularly the common …
Best Wall Mount Garage Door Opener [Jackshaft Opener]
Nothing excites me more than getting new toys for my garage, but getting excited about a new garage door opener is tough. Until now. Don’t get me wrong, a jackshaft …
How to Clean Garage Door Tracks for a Quieter Garage
If you ask most homeowners how to clean their garage door tracks, they’ll probably tell you to use grease or even WD-40. That’s precisely what you shouldn’t do. In this …
Gravel Garage Floors: Are They Worth It? [Pros, Cons, and Costs]
If you’re building a new detached garage, you have a variety of different flooring options. Here’s one you might not have considered: a gravel garage floor. While they’re less common …
Garage Smells Musty? 5 Tips to Eliminate Odor
Is there a musty smell lurking in your garage that doesn’t seem to go away? It’s a common problem many homeowners face. That characteristic dank, moldy odor is more than …
LiftMaster vs Chamberlain Garage Door Openers: Pros & Cons
Ever found yourself staring at a mountain of garage door openers, overwhelmed by choices? You’re not alone. Two names you’ve likely come across are LiftMaster and Chamberlain. They have so …
15 Dumb Mistakes People Make with Garage Remodels
We all know the benefits of remodeling a garage: increased home value, more space, and improved functionality. However, as with any home improvement project, there are some common garage remodel …
Keeping a Car Outside vs Garage Will Kill Your Car! Here’s How
Does keeping a car outside vs garage parking it really make a difference? More than just protection from the elements, a garage offers numerous benefits to make your life easier …
Find the Best Paint for Garage Doors for Your Home
Let’s be honest, finding the best paint for garage doors and figuring out how to apply it isn’t easy. There are so many paints to choose from, and you’ve got …
Should You Move Your Washer and Dryer In Garage? [Pros & Cons]
Is your laundry room getting too crowded? If so, you might be wondering “can you put a washed and dryer in the garage?” If so, this article will take you …
Is it Safe to Grill in the Garage? Here’s What You Need to Know
Even here in Florida, the weather doesn’t always cooperate with us. If it rains and you’ve planned a barbecue, the next place you’ll probably think to grill is in your …
Garage Floor Tiles vs Epoxy [Cost & Durability]
It’s time. You’ve decided to upgrade your garage floor, transforming it from a dusty concrete slab to a durable (yet stylish) part of your home. Now you have a decision …
How Much Weight Can I Hang From My Garage Ceiling?
One of the best ways to open up some extra space in your garage is to put as much as possible in overhead storage. However, it’s good to know how …
Quick & Easy Ways to Remove Tire Marks From Concrete
If you’re like me, few things annoy you more than ugly black tire marks on your clean concrete garage floor or driveway. I live in a neighborhood where many people …
Stay Toasty on a Budget: Cheap Garage Insulation Ideas
In this article, we’ll explore some of the best cheap garage insulation options to help you save money on energy bills while keeping your garage warm and comfortable throughout the …
How To Hang A Leaf Blower In The Garage
Whether it’s a large backpack leaf blower or a slim electric model, there are several great options for storing a leaf blower in a garage. This article will cover several …
10 Ways to Make Your Garage Look More Expensive
What makes a garage look expensive? It’s not the cars. Putting a Lamborghini in your typical suburban garage won’t make it look expensive. It’ll just look out of place. In …
Cheap Garage Flooring Options for a Tight Budget
We’ve all seen pictures of amazing epoxy floor designs or high-end interlocking tiles. Still, not everyone can afford to spend that much on their garage floors. This article will examine …
The Best Garage Door Lubricants: #1 Isn’t What You Think!
This is our review of the best garage door lubricants in 2023. When creating my 5-minute guide to garage door maintenance, I discovered a lot of incorrect information about what …
What is a Garage Apron? Does Your House Need One?
If you have a vehicle with low ground clearance, you’ve probably scraped your front spoiler on the curb once or twice. Driveway aprons help the transition from the street to …
How to Store Things in a Damp Garage
When I moved into our current home, we immediately started storing things in our garage because we didn’t have enough closet space. Unfortunately, the garage was so damp that some of …
Installing a Garage Utility Sink? Read this First!
We don’t usually think of having a sink in the garage. Still, if you’re here, you are obviously considering making this helpful improvement. Let’s learn about the three best utility …
How to Keep Spiders Out of Your Garage: Best Killers and Repellents
What has eight legs and scares the crap out of most people? Spiders. Spiders choose to live in dark areas filled with lots of stuff – like your garage. I …
Carport vs Garage: Which is Better? [Cost, Differences]
Depending on where you live, you may not have room for a garage, but you still want to protect your car. Carports protect your vehicle from snow, rain, leaves, and …
Learn How to Store Car Seats: 6 Quick & Easy Tips
The garage is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a safe place to store your unused car seats. But there are some essential steps to take before you store …
Can you Cool a Garage with a Portable Air Conditioner?
I’d love to spend my free summer days fixing a classic car in my garage. But living in Florida, my garage quickly becomes unbearable during the hot summer days. I …
Garage Toy Storage Made Simple
Your kids accumulate a lot of toys, and you may need help finding a place to store them all. Even if you keep your kid’s toys in your garage, they …
Faced or Unfaced Insulation in Garages: Which is Right?
When I insulated my garage, one of the first decisions I had to make was between faced vs. unfaced garage insulation. Although it was easy to tell the difference between …
Do Garage Outlets Need to Be GFCI Protected?
Are GFCI outlets required for outlets in your garage? What about garage lights and garage door opener outlets? What is GFCI anyway? Worrying about GFCI outlets may seem like an …
Can You Put Solar Panels on a Garage Roof?
Solar power is becoming more affordable and easier to install in our homes. Some homeowners, especially those with detached garages, wonder if they can install solar panels on their garage …
Garage Tire Storage Ideas: Tips, Tricks, & Solutions [Infographic]
Whether you’ve got a spare set of tires for the snow or a set for the track, anyone passionate about our cars is looking for a better way to store …
How to Store Christmas Lights: Avoid the Holiday Tangle
I used to store my Christmas lights in a couple of large totes. It also held our garland, ornaments, tablecloths, and one freaky nutcracker (I hate those things). Typically, my …
Why Your Garage Needs Ventilation [Even If Not Required]
I recently re-stained my wood patio furniture inside my garage. Even with the garage door open, the fumes were overpowering. After only a few minutes, I had to walk outside …
Can I Put a Floor Drain in My Garage?
When I bought my house, the builder said that my concrete garage floor was sloped, so any water runs directly outside. It doesn’t. I wanted to know if I could …
Is This Accessory Compatible With Kobalt K-Rail? [Tested]
Welcome to my third installment in the “is this accessory compatible” series. Today we’re going to be looking at the Kobalt K-Rail track system. If you go to Lowe’s as …
Best Curb Ramps For Driveways & Garages
If you own a lowered sports car, you’re probably used to the scraping sound as you pull into your driveway. But what if there was a way to make that …
Top Garage Door Manufacturers: The Ultimate List
Buying a new garage door can be a tricky process. There are so many options on the market, and you need to figure out how to compare garage door manufacturers …
How To Cool a Garage With a Fan the Right Way
Nobody likes a hot garage, but thankfully, there are quite a few solutions to keep garages cool. One of those solutions is simple and cost-effective: use a fan. Contrary to …
Should I Insulate My Garage? [Attached & Detached]
I’ve taken the time to frame, insulate and drywall my garage walls, so I often get asked, would I do it again? Is insulating your garage worth it? Do I …
How To Fix & Resurface A Pitted Concrete Garage Floor
Before upgrading your garage flooring, you need to fix or repair any issues with your existing floor. That usually means fixing concrete cracks, pitting, or spalling. We’ll cover the three …
Is Air Conditioning Your Garage Worth It? [Pros & Cons]
No one likes a hot garage. It only took me living through one summer in Florida before I wondered if I should air condition my garage. It may seem like …
How To Keep Epoxy Floors Shiny [Polishing & Restoring Shine]
If you have an epoxy floor, you know it can lose its shine over time. This happens naturally with regular use, especially if your epoxy floor is in a high-traffic …
Garage Wall Panels: What Are Your Best Options?
Next to the floor, the best way to transform your garage is to upgrade the walls. Garage wall panels can be decorative, functional, or a little bit of both. Paneling …
Is Garage Floor Replacement Better Than a Repair?
If you’re thinking of repairing or replacing your garage floor, you might wonder which one will be better for your home. After all, it’s a big decision! Here’s what you …
Top 10 Garden Tool Storage Systems for Easy Organization
I was never really that into gardening until I bought my first house. So I had no idea how many garden tools I’d accumulate in a few short years. I …