Category: Garages
What to Look for in a Garage Door Opener
In the market for a new garage door opener? Before you go and purchase the first product recommended to you, there are a few things to consider. All garage door openers may perform the same function, but they are certainly not equal. Choosing the best garage door opener for your garage will depend on your […]
Is Air Conditioning in Your Garage Worth It?
There’s no doubt that indoor climate control is an amazing achievement that not only adds comfort, but increases the safety of homes and buildings. No more burning fires to stay warm or concerns of heat exhaustion when it gets hot. It’s hard to imagine how people went so long without it, especially when the temperature […]
Choosing New Garage Door Springs
Whether you’re getting springs for a new garage or you’re replacing springs on an existing garage, many homeowners find themselves quickly overwhelmed. For those with garage springs already in place, it can be tempting to leave them as is. But trust us, it’s better to replace your springs sooner rather than later. Broken garage door […]
Smart Technology for Garages
Smart technology is everywhere these days: it’s in kitchens, cars, watches, shopping malls, pet devices, and more. The exact definition of smart devices varies, but generally, it’s an interactive machine that can understand commands. Often, they simply connect to a network accessible from your phone or computer, allowing you to control them remotely. So why […]
Soundproofing Your Garage
Garages have long been used for more than just parking your car. In fact, many homeowners don’t use them for their cars at all. Whether you’re short on space in your home, or you simply think housing your car is unnecessary, your garage has a lot of versatility. One thing to be conscious of when […]
Making Your Garage More Energy Efficient
Energy efficiency is great for any home owner. Not only is it good for the environment and general sustainability, but it helps cut down utility bills while providing you with a more comfortable living experience. One of the least energy efficient places in many homes is the garage. Since no one lives in there (usually), […]
Are New Garage Doors a Good Investment?
Garage doors aren’t just important from a function standpoint, but from an appearance standpoint as well. After all, they take up a lot of visual space. If your garage doors don’t quite match your garage, or they’re pretty beat up and worn down, it’s going to bring down the visual appeal of your home. And […]
My Garage Door is Frozen Shut
A broken garage door usually comes with a few warning signs: jerky movements, loud noises, etc. If you’re paying attention, you can usually stop the situation before a problem arises. A frozen garage door, however, can come without warning at the worst possible time. “How does this even happen?” you say to yourself. Most likely, […]
Billion Dollar Companies That Started in Garages
For most people, garages are where you store your car, your motorcycle, or your extra stuff you don’t want in the house. But for some, the garage is more than storage. It is their office. Their laboratory. It’s where they go to get things done and sometimes, attempt to change the world. It sounds a […]
Heating Options for Your Garage
For anyone who likes to spend some time in their garage, it’s nice to have one that’s usable in the winter. Sure, this is a non-issue for those in the southern states. But for the rest of us, it’s not enough to have an insulated garage. You need a heat source. The question is, what’s […]
