If you have spent enough time wondering what you are going to put on the walls of your garage cave, you have probably thought about the different options. One of those is OSB. But is it the ideal material for the walls in your garage? If you have ever wondered if OSB is right for...
If you spend much time in your garage, you probably want the ability to open and close the garage door easily. Some garage door openers don’t seem to work as well as others, and you might be wondering why that is. If you’re concerned about how well your garage door opens, you might be considering...
Whether space is tight in your home or you’re creating a laundry room in your garage cave, there are a plethora of reasons why you may want to move your tumble dryer into your garage. Before you make the move, there are a few factors to keep in mind for functionality and efficiency that we will...
In its prime, your garage was a sight to behold - siding that complemented the house, sparkly clean windows on the roll-up door, utilities expertly connected under the gable, roof tiles perfect. Now, your only image of that fine garage is a faded Polaroid photo that’s now nearly 50 years old....
For many guys, a garage isn’t just a workshop. It’s a sanctuary and a man cave, where you get to just enjoy doing your own thing. Most garage activities require at least some electricity, which is why having a functional garage circuit breaker remains so important. What do you do if your garage...
We all know that it is considered bad form to answer a question with a question, but before you can offer a useful answer to the question of whether heat lamps are safe in a garage—you need to know what they mean by a heat lamp. Are heat lamps safe in a garage? Some types of heat lamps are safe...
The garage is often not just a space for parking your car; it can also be a workshop, laundry room, storage dump, or even a craft center. Therefore, the design of the garage should accommodate all its uses. Do garages need to be vented? Yes, the garage space requires proper ventilation to improve...
We have a love-hate relationship with our garages. While they can store some of our most prized possessions, they can also attract grease and oil stains, house dangerous chemicals, and provide a home to all kinds of insects and rodents. As a result, every once in a while, the garage...
Garage door openers are simple tech inventions, in theory. All they are supposed to do is get your garage door to open and close without getting your hands dirty--and maybe also light the way. Unfortunately, tech is only really good if it’s working without a hitch. What do you do if your...
If you are thinking of re-selling your home in the future, consider making some upgrades that will increase the value of your property. Some updates will not cost you a fortune but have the potential to increase the value of your property significantly. Does painting the garage floor add value?...
