Category: Garages
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 […]
The Rise of the Modern Day Garage
These days, whether you’re buying or renting a home, you’re probably expecting it to have a garage. The good news is, the odds are in your favor. Over 75% of detached homes have some sort of covered shelter for vehicles. Though the sizes vary, and the it may or may not be attached to the […]
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 […]
Common Garage Door Opener Problems
Garage door openers are a wonderful piece of technology…until they stop working. Suddenly, you find yourself unable to get your door closed or opened. It’s more than a hassle. A broken garage door can be a security risk for the contents of your garage, or it can prevent you from using your vehicle when you […]
Keeping Mice Out of Your Garage
It’s amazing how something as small as a mouse can cause such terror in people. Yet, there’s good reason to be fearful of mice. They carry disease, they breed quickly, and they chew through insulation, electronics, and more. If you get too close to one, it may try to chew through you too. Even the […]
Keeping Your Garage Cool
As we’ve said before, a garage can be used for a great many things besides just storing vehicles. However, that list of possibilities becomes very limited if you can’t control the temperature inside your garage. For those looking to spend a little extra time in their garage stalls, here the key ingredients to keeping your […]
Garage Door Spring Safety – What You Need to Know
Garage door springs are an important part of any garage door. They’re the reason why a tiny motor (or a person) can lift a 100lb garage door with no problem. Though simple in theory, these springs pack a lot of power within them. Because of this, they’re something garage owners should treat with caution. Leaving […]
