How to Install Garage Wainscoting
Your garage takes a beating. Between scrapes from bikes, dings from car doors, and the general wear of daily use, those lower walls see more action than just about any …
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How to Install Garage Tongue and Groove Ceiling
A finished garage ceiling can transform your workspace from a dusty, uninsulated box into a comfortable room you’ll actually want to spend time in. Wood tongue and groove ceiling planks …
How to Install Garage Crown Molding
Adding crown molding to your finished garage might sound like overkill, but if you’ve already invested in drywall, paint, and decent flooring, it’s the detail that makes the space look …
How to Install Garage Baseboards and Trim
Installing baseboards in your garage isn’t quite the same as working in your living room. You’re dealing with concrete floors that might have uneven spots, potential moisture issues, and a …
70 Cool Garage Paint Ideas to Inspire You
Choosing the right paint can completely change the look and feel of your garage. We’ve put together a massive list of cool garage paint ideas to inspire you. Whether you want vibrant …
Design Your Dream Garage With These Garage Paint Color Ideas
When I was designing my garage, I Googled “garage paint ideas” and found dozens and dozens of pictures of garages with red and yellow walls, black and green walls, and …
13 Drywall Alternatives for Your Garage Walls
Are you tired of staring at those dull drywall garage walls and craving an upgrade? From eco-friendly hemp panels to sleek corrugated metal, we’ve compiled a list of the top …
What is the Best Paint for Garage Walls? (Drywall or Unfinished)
Now that my garage is framed and drywalled, It’s time for the fun part of the project. What colors to paint the walls, and what is the best paint for …
Should You Use Interior or Exterior Paint for Garages?
Adding a fresh coat of paint is an easy way to update your garage without a complete renovation. But, many homeowners wonder “should you use interior or exterior paint for …
Do You Need a Gap Between Drywall and Concrete in Garages?
When I was drywalling my garage, an issue came up that I wasn’t expecting. How far above your concrete floor do the drywall panels have to be? You always want …
Drywall vs Plywood Garage Walls? [What You Need to Know]
I was talking to my best friend recently about his garage renovation. He was deciding between using plywood vs drywall garage walls. Although I’ve used drywall in my garage, I …
Top 7 Finished Garage Wall Ideas
Your garage is much more than just a place to park your vehicle or store all those Christmas decorations. Finishing the walls of your garage enables you to use it …
How to Drywall a Garage (DIY How-To Guide with Photos)
I finished framing and insulating my garage wall in the previous step of my personal garage transformation. Now, I only need to install the drywall and slap some paint on …
What Type Of Drywall for Garages? [Building Code, Waterproofing, & More]
Planning to drywall my garage wasn’t as simple as throwing some sheetrock panels on my wall and calling it a day. Choosing the right type of drywall for garages (and …
How to Build a Wall in a Garage Over Concrete Block [DIY Guide with Photos]
This is the biggest home improvement project I’ve ever started. It’s time to build a wall in my garage and drywall it. In theory, it’s not that difficult. My only …
Waterproofing Garage Walls with Drylok Paint [How-To & Review]
It may be the Sunshine State, but it rains in Florida occasionally. It’s a little humid sometimes too… After Hurricane Irma passed through town, it took weeks for the water …
OSB vs Plywood for Garage Walls & Ceiling: Quick Comparison
They look alike and are the most commonly used sheet materials in homebuilding, but OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and plywood are very different. The construction industry began using plywood first, …
How to Find a Stud in The Ceiling [Manually or Stud Finders]
If you want to install a drop ceiling, a fan, or do just about anything else to your garage ceiling, you must know how to find studs. Ceiling studs hold …
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 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 …