The garage door likely gets used much more frequently than the front door in many American homes, getting opened and closed multiple times a day as people come and go about their daily business. This heavy wear and tear can cause the torsion springs that raise and lower the door to wear out over...
Dreaming of giving your garage a makeover? When it comes to the options of what to do to those walls, plaster offers a solid and durable material. Though it may not be a professional's top pick, that is mostly because plaster is a major job. And it can also be a messy job. But, the beauty of the...
If you have a garage, then at some point, you’re probably going to want to drill a hole in it so that you can add storage options, run wires and cables, or even hang décor, but you’re probably wondering if this is wise. So, can you drill a hole through the garage wall? Yes, you can drill a hole...
As you pull out from the driveway each day, you walk past your bland garage and think, ‘This space is just begging for a new paint job.” If you’re ready to spruce up the place, there are plenty of rookie-mistakes you should avoid in the process! Can you paint unfinished garage walls? Yes,...
You’ve saved up for the vehicle of your dreams, and now you must consider things such as maintaining your new investment, how to care for it, and proper storage. If you are concerned about sunshine diminishing your paint job, and rust entering the engine, you should be. However, there are ways...
If you are in the process of building your garage, you are likely curious as to whether the garage needs a vapor barrier or not. Here we will provide you with a guide to selecting the correct materials to prevent damage due to moisture entering the wall components of your garage. Do you need a...
A proper foundation is essential when pouring concrete for any structure, whether it is an office building, driveway, a house, or a garage. If a foundation is not properly set it will compromise the integrity of the structure, which over time cracks will develop or a weak foundation that may...
At some point, it comes to all of our attention that in most homes the floor levels between the garage and living space have a height difference. This is one of those seemingly random facts that everyone should make themselves aware of, and for a critical reason. Even if you haven’t noticed yet,...
A garage may not seem like the heart of the home, but, many times, much of a family’s life is stored in the garage. You have probably noticed how many memories are packed in your garage, along with equipment used for recreation by your family. With all the special mementos and tools people keep in...
You’re getting ready to build your dream house, but the architect has said something that has brought you a bit of pause: “The garage floor slope will be at a .0416 pitch.” Wait. What? Pitch? Do you mean that in the same way we say, “the roof has a pitch?” Do garage floors have to slope? In a...
