Why a Basement Under Your Garage is a Bad Idea
Anytime you buy or design a house, there are a couple of significant features you look out for. One of these is the basement, which typically follows the house’s foundation. …
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Floridian Explains How To Hurricane Proof Garage Doors
Irma was my first hurricane. As a homeowner, at least. By that point, we’d lived in central Florida for about five years, so we’d had a few hurricanes blow through …
5 Best Garage Ceiling Fans for Hot Climates
Spending an extended amount of time in a hot, humid garage can be torture. Hot air gets trapped when there’s no airflow, making it very stuffy. I know how difficult …
Thinking of Building a Lean-To-Shed Attached to a Garage? Read This First
If you’ve ever looked at your garage and thought it could use a little extra space for your tools or gardening gear, a lean-to shed attached to a garage might …
Can You Rent a Garage to Work on a Car?
Needing to work on your car but not having an available garage is a problem for many people, especially if you live in an apartment. While DIY garages exist, they’re …
Garage Outlets: 5 Things You Need to Know
Electricity is one of the most significant barriers in revamping or settling into your garage. Whether you’re looking to use your garage to charge your new electric car or you’re …
Garage Door Roller Replacement: Easy Fix for Noisy Garage Doors
If your garage door grinds as it shudders up and down the track, you should consider replacing the rollers. Plastic garage door rollers come standard with many new homes. They’re …
Actual Cost to Insulate and Drywall a Garage: My Project Results
I recently completed framing, insulating, and adding drywall to one wall of my garage. I thought it would be a good time to talk about how much insulating and drywalling …
Garage Air Conditioner: Essential Buying Tips
Summer heatwaves, poor ventilation, and hot car engines can all make your garage feel unbearably hot. Even if your garage is well insulated, it might not be enough. Adding air …
How to Store a Mattress in a Garage: Practical Advice
Are you looking to free up some storage space inside your home, but don’t know how to store a mattress in a garage or storage unit? Storing a mattress in …
Can You Store Paint in the Garage? [Easy & Effective Tips]
Every DIY enthusiast, home renovator, or professional painter knows that a successful project doesn’t end when the brushes are cleaned, and the tarps are put away. It ends when you …
Garage Food Storage: Expert Tips for Every Home
In this article, we’re going to dive into the what, why, and how of garage food storage. From understanding what types of food you can store in the garage to …
Best Garage Surge Protectors & Heavy-Duty Power Strips
Surge protectors are all the same, right? Why do you need a special one for your garage? Let’s face it: your garage is a hostile environment for electronics. You park …
R19 Insulation: All Your Questions Answered
R19 insulation is a popular choice for most modern homeowners, but is it correct for your needs? Let’s look at how well this insulation works in different situations. How Thick …
How to Keep Water Out of a Garage & Prevent Water Damage
If your house is like mine, it’s common to get puddles of water pooling on your garage floor. In my garage, that puddle is always in the front right corner, …
Polyaspartic Floor Coatings: The Complete Guide for Home Garages
Welcome to your ultimate guide on polyaspartic floor coatings for home garages! Whether you’re looking to give your garage a much-needed makeover or just curious about the buzz around polyaspartic …
Gladiator Overhead Storage Installation [GearLoft Review]
One of the things I’ve been wanting to do to upgrade my garage was to add some overhead storage. Since I’m a fan of their storage cabinets, the Gladiator GearLoft overhead …
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 …
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 …