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 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 … [Read more...] about How Much Did It Cost Me to Drywall My Garage?
Do’s and Don’ts: How to Clean Your Garage Door
I'll bet your idea of how to clean your garage door is hosing it off once a year if it looks dirty. There's a bit more to it than that, especially if you've got a chalky garage door like the one below. One of the craziest parts abut becoming a homeowner was all of the maintenance that comes along with the house. I've already written a quick guide on how to lubricate … [Read more...] about Do’s and Don’ts: How to Clean Your Garage Door
Does a Finished Garage Increase Home Value?
You know that a custom garage is going to cost a decent amount of money. How much can you expect to get back when you sell your house? If you're like me, you've probably spent hours looking at pictures on Pinterest of custom garages. After the initial glow has worn off, you're finally ready to think about money. Does a finished garage increase the value of your home? … [Read more...] about Does a Finished Garage Increase Home Value?
What is a High Lift Garage Door? (Cost and Conversion Kits)
I want as much stuff off the floor of my garage as possible. To do that, the stuff has only one place to go: Up. The problem is, my garage door rails are in the way. So I started researching a way to get some more headroom. That's when I found out about high-lift garage door kits. A high lift garage door extends your garage door's track so that the door hugs … [Read more...] about What is a High Lift Garage Door? (Cost and Conversion Kits)
How to Frame Garage Walls Over Concrete (DIY Guide with Photos)
It's time to frame and drywall the garage. This is it: The biggest home improvement project I've ever started, and I'm a little nervous. In theory it's not that difficult. My only problem is that my garage is unfinished cinder block on three of the walls. So I'm going to have to frame garage walls over concrete, which makes it a little more challenging. Don't worry, … [Read more...] about How to Frame Garage Walls Over Concrete (DIY Guide with Photos)
