Have you ever wondered why your car gets a room of its own while you can’t find a quiet corner where you can put up your feet? When you convert a garage into a man cave, no longer will you need to be jealous of your vehicle’s private quarters. Turning a garage into a hangout can be as simple as plugging in a TV and plunking down a comfortable chair. Or, you can go all out and convert the space into a proper room….
Today’s garage doors are one of the most noticeable parts of a home’s style. A new garage door should be chosen with as much care as any of the architectural features of your home….
Is your garage living up to its potential? A garage can be strictly utilitarian, serving as shelter for your car, garden tools and miscellaneous sporting equipment. If you show your garage a little love, however, you can turn an underused space into an area where you’ll want to spend time….
Garages house all kinds of items, but there are certain things you should not store in the garage. Learn what items you should never keep in a garage….
When deciding on a new garage door, homeowners have several options to consider. You need to choose a material to complement your house. You’ll also want to think about price, durability, and ease of maintenance. Steel doors are one of the most popular choices for garage door replacements in Vancouver. A steel door is a…
Automatic doors and garage door remotes are great conveniences that make life simpler. Who wants to get out of the car, run through the weather and mess with a manual door? But besides homeowners, there’s another group that enjoys easy access to a home garage. Yes, you guessed it. We’re talking about thieves….
Do you know what to do if a car crashes into your house, damaging your garage door? Do the rules of the road apply? Or, does your homeowner’s policy come into play. The answer is both, depending on the circumstances and your respective policies’ fine print….
Want to host an outdoor movie night this summer? Showing a movie under the stars is a great family activity or main-event for a kids’ slumber party.
Kits for an outdoor cinema, including an inflatable screen, are pricey. Since an al fresco flick may be a once a year event, why break the bank. You can have just as much fun going low budget. A garage door makes an excellent impromptu movie screen. You can piece together everything else you need for not much money….
On average a garage door lasts 20 years. But it will only be reliable if it is well maintained. While the weather is warm and the days are long, add summer maintenance for your garage door to your to-do list. What should your list include? Check out our summer maintenance tips….
Garage doors are built to standard dimensions. Choose a garage door based on the size of your garage and vehicles. You’ll find doors that are right for one car, multiple cars and recreational vehicles….
Installing a garage-door seal is a big job. It requires know-how and attention to detail. Having a good garage-door seal keeps warm or cold air from flowing freely into the garage. Rodents and dirt have free range when a garage-door seal is broken.
If a garage is attached to the house, a well-insulated and sealed door will keep your home’s temperature more consistent. A seal can protect against minor encroachments of moisture, but even the strongest seal won’t prevent against a serious water problem….
A home garage workshop is a great place to work on hobbies, home-improvement projects or even run a business. It doesn’t take a lot of room or cash to set up a sweet space you can call your own.
A good workshop has certain essential features: security, space, lighting and organization….
