Category: Garages
Building a Loft Above Your Garage
Most people wouldn’t mind a little extra space in their home. If you have an unfinished basement, that can often be the best place to start. If that’s not an option, or your basement is already finished, you’ll likely need to add-on somewhere. Rather than building out, you may want to consider building up. We’re […]
Using Your Garage as an Event Space
There are a lot of things you can use your garage for besides simply parking cars. Some use their garage as an office space. Others go as far as converting it into another room. And with the rise of COVID-19 and gyms being temporarily closed, more people than ever are looking to turn their garages […]
What You Need to Know Garage Door Opener Horsepower
If you’re currently shopping for a new garage door opener, you’ve probably realized there are a lot of options out there. Automatic garage door openers have evolved quite a bit in recent, integrating some very handy features through smart technology. Of course, you can still get an old fashioned opener that simply opens and closes […]
Setting Up a Gym in Your Garage
Have you contemplated converting your garage into a workout space? With gyms shutdown across the nation due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there is no better time. While it might sound like a lot of work and expense, it really doesn’t have to be. A few simple adjustments and additions can have you sweating it out […]
My Garage Door Opener Isn’t Working
Garage door openers are all about convenience and ease of use. If your garage door opener fails to work at the press of a button, it defeats the purpose. While a quality garage door opener that has been properly maintained can last up to 15 years, things can go wrong. Are you having problems with […]
Keeping Your Garage Secure and Protected
It seems like garage break-ins are becoming more and more common in certain neighborhoods. Many city-based homes have garages behind their house along alleyways. These can be popular targets for burglars, as viewing is often obscured, and lighting is minimal. About 1 out of 10 burglars break in through your garage. Sometimes, their goal is […]
What to Know About Your Garage Door’s Photo Eyes
If you have an automatic garage door in your home or business, then you almost certainly have photo eyes at the base of it. Photoelectric sensors, more commonly called photo eyes, are devices that transmit an invisible beam of light from one side to the other. These are placed at the base of automatic garage […]
Single Garage Doors vs. A Double Garage Door
Building out a new garage? Maybe you’re just overhauling your current one. Either way, you’ll have some decisions to make regarding the garage doors. There’s the style to consider, as well as whether you want an insulated door or not. But for those with space for two cars, there is another thing to consider: do […]
Converting Your Garage Into an Office
For those who have to drive or take public transportation to their job day after day, it’s easy to get jealous of people who get to work from home. The idea of rolling out of bed, pouring a cup of coffee, and sitting down to work while still in your pajamas sounds almost too good […]
How Safe is Your Garage?
Most people are concerned about whether or not their garage is safe from would-be robbers and vandals. After all, garages often house expensive tools, bikes, and more. You should be concerned about whether or not your garage is secure. But it’s equally important to make sure your garage is safe for other people to be […]
