Google "garage paint ideas" and look at the images. Consider them a "what NOT to do." When I was designing my garage, I found dozens and dozens of pictures of garages with red and yellow walls, black and green walls, Harley orange and grey walls. It might look cool at first, but when you have to live with it for years or even weeks, you're going to get sick of it. … [Read more...] about What Color Should a Garage Be? (Six Design Tips)
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How to Drywall Your Garage (DIY How-To Guide with Photos)
If you’ve been following along in my personal garage transformation, I’ve reached the point where my garage wall is framed and insulated. I only need to install the drywall and slap some paint on it before this part of the project is complete. Should I drywall my garage? There are several good reasons why you should drywall your garage. Your garage would be more … [Read more...] about How to Drywall Your Garage (DIY How-To Guide with Photos)
How I Insulated My Garage…And Was It Worth It?
Now that I've framed my garage wall, the second step in my garage transformation is to insulate my garage walls. If you missed the first post in this series, you can check them out using the links below: How to waterproof your garage walls with DrylokHow to frame garage walls over concrete step by stepHow much does it cost to drywall a garage?How to drywall your … [Read more...] about How I Insulated My Garage…And Was It Worth It?
How Much Does It Cost to Drywall a Garage?
Now that I've got one wall completely finished, I thought it would be a good time to talk about how much it costs to drywall a garage. There are a couple of cost estimates online, but (as usual) they didn't cover everything involved with putting up drywall. So, I'm going to go into detail and cover ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING that I used to drywall my garage...mistakes and … [Read more...] about How Much Does It Cost to Drywall a Garage?
Do I Need a Permit to Drywall My Garage?
When I started my garage renovation, a building permit was the last thing on my mind. When I was talking with a friend about some projects around the house. He mentioned that he was getting a permit for the pool he was installing. Which got me thinking...do I need a permit to drywall my garage? The answers are a lot harder to find than you'd expect. There's a lot of … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Permit to Drywall My Garage?
