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Garage Additions

If you don’t have a garage and you’re thinking about adding one to your existing house, you will increase the value of your home and include some much needed room Taking this big step is a good way to increase storage space, provide a place for your vehicle during inclement weather, and create a new workshop or hobby area Your garage starts with careful planning and consideration of how y.....More on Garages

Sealing a Garage Floor Easily

Garages can be a great place for storage when you create organized spaces and start with a good plan But one thing that can keep you from using your garage to the extent possible is the dust that accumulates on the porous floors and the drab, dull floor surface Not only are garage floors often unattractive, they are also difficult to keep clean and may become unstable Many floors are not stable.....More on Garages

Part Two: More inexpensive and simple ways to insulate your garage

4 Don’t just think about the walls A lot of heat or cold can move through the attic space If you have room, it’s a good idea to have fiberglass insulation blown or placed in the attic space Just like the interior of your home, you’ll want at least an R-30 value 5 Once your walls and ceiling are insulated, you may think you’re done But wait! What about the doors Garage doors can .....More on Garages

Garages as Recycling Centers

Garages are a great place for storage of many types of things Seasonal items, children’s toys, and old furniture often find their way into the garage Some garages are more organized than others, but most garages end up with a lot of unused or poorly used space too Garages can actually become a great recycling center for household goods The garage is an ideal place for children to learn more .....More on Garages

Garage Overhead Storage Units

If you’re like a lot of other people, you may find that your garage becomes a dumping ground for everything that does not fit in the house It can quickly become a mass clutter of chaos and it is difficult to find what you need when you need it You may even find that there is no room left for your car Many people don’t believe that they have room enough in their garages It’s a good sto.....More on Garages

Turning a Wreck into a Rec Room

If you find that your garage has become a useless space that is piled with junk, seasonal items, dilapidated furniture, and old toys, maybe it’s time to turn your wreck into a rec room! With a few changes and some weekend sweat, you can turn your garage into livable space that extends your home beyond its existing walls Converting your garage into a recreation room or family room is a very inex.....More on Garages

Garage Door Maintenance

Garage door safety is not a “once and done” home improvement project It is something that should be done monthly or at least quarterly Keeping your garage safe means keeping your garage door in good working order and making sure that it is well maintained Your garage door is the entryway for your car, children, visitors, and others You use the garage entry to bring in groceries, supplies, .....More on Garages

Creating Playrooms in Garages

Garages are often used for playrooms or recreational rooms today They’re an extension of the house and are a great refuge during inclement weather If you’ve already transformed your garage into a safe, indoor play zone, then you’ve probably taken care of a lot of the potential safety hazards lurking around your children But if you use it for play only occasionally, you have probably overl.....More on Garages

Garage Organizing Systems for Do-it-Yourselfer’s

Just when you thought your garage was only good for those piles of clutter or jamming your car half-way into what’s left of the open space, you find out that there is more! A garage can be a great space for storage, hobbies, exercise, and yes, even parking your car But it does require that you have an organized “mess” to make it all work One way to create more organization and find more.....More on Garages

Creating a Safe Garage

Garages have become a valuable part of every home today They are used as multi-purpose rooms for crafts, hobbies, woodworking, playrooms, TV rooms, video arcades, and lots of other creative uses Whether you’ve officially transformed your garage from dull and disorganized, to orderly and attractive, you will find that it has many uses Before you decide your work is done, it’s important th.....More on Garages

Finding Garage Space

Garages are usually the first place you store tools Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find them once they’re stored That’s because organizing your garage is not always the first priority when it comes to home maintenance and home improvement projects Today, it is much easier than ever before to create an organized garage that provides you with a lot more space than you ever imagin.....More on Garages

Workbenches that Expand Garage Use

Garages are great spaces for all sorts of activities, but nothing is more popular in garages than a sturdy, much needed workbench A workbench is a great place for crafts, hobbies, woodworking, small repairs, art projects, school projects, and much more When you have an ergonomically designed workbench, it provides the perfect solution for messy projects or long-term projects that need to be hidd.....More on Garages

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﻿Garage Additions

﻿Sealing a Garage Floor Easily

﻿Part Two: More inexpensive and simple ways to insulate your garage

﻿Garages as Recycling Centers

﻿Garage Overhead Storage Units

﻿Turning a Wreck into a Rec Room

﻿Garage Door Maintenance

﻿Creating Playrooms in Garages

﻿Garage Organizing Systems for Do-it-Yourselfer’s

﻿Creating a Safe Garage

﻿Finding Garage Space

﻿Workbenches that Expand Garage Use