August 12, 2021

Do you know when some of the best times for garage makeovers are? Spring and summer seem to be the only options– right? Wrong. Fall and winter are great seasons to go about putting a makeover on your garage (in fact, they are excellent times to explore updating any section of your home). In this […]

What makes a great garage fridge?  Is it one that keeps our beer cold while we toil away on oily, messy projects in the garage, door opened and breeze rolling in?  Or is a great fridge defined by its space, one large enough to house full racks of ribs, whole chickens, and dinners waiting to

Your garage should work year-round for you. There should not be a season or a time when you can’t stow your vehicles away or get hard at work on your next project. But, keeping your garage in a condition that allows this does take some maintenance. Weather patterns are sure to change throughout the year as

To drywall or not to drywall – that is indeed the question of the day. More specifically, should you move forward with installing drywall in your detached garage or not. This is going to be different for every individual and every family – it’s largely going to be contingent on what you need your detached garage

How to Make Your Garage More Energy Efficient Just because you may not be in your garage as much as other parts of your home doesn’t mean that it should be any less energy efficient.  Garages are probably the most energy inefficient room in the house. The garage door is constantly letting energy in and

As a homeowner, you take pride in your garage. You know it doesn’t have to be a musty storage unit. With some quick fixes, you can make your garage somewhere you actually want to spend time. Whether for tinkering, band practice or hosting parties, find out how to increase the natural light in your garage

Who says that garages are for cars?  These days, garage projects have taken on new lives, becoming separate living quarters that serve as detached suites for guests, movie rooms, a loft playroom for the kids, or even transformed into home-garage gyms. As a chef, entertainer, bartender, or simply a lover of food-and-drinks, you’ve decided your

Your garage is temperamental and it seems to be a constant fight to prevent its floors from becoming wet, which makes for a damp, musky atmosphere no one wants to work in.  A sweating garage floor is not only an annoyance, but it can also present a real safety hazard. It creates a slippery surface

You’re replacing your garage door to bring your home together. Maybe you’re matching your new windows or doing an update before you put in on the market. You’re making lots of decisions right now but there’s the one you didn’t expect: how do you choose between chain and belt drives? Read on to find out

Can I Have a Detached Garage with a Bathroom? Remodeling your detached garage can be a great way to get the most out of your home’s value. Maybe you’re renting it out for extra cash or converting it into a garage apartment. However, you’ll run into questions of what is allowed when it comes to