When browsing DIY advice columns, chances are you’ve seen, plenty of advisors tell you to store items on your garage wall. The thing is, tools are heavy and so are all the little items you need to drill in order to keep your stuff hanging on a wall. There’s got to be a limit! How much weight can a...
Freezers can be very useful when it comes to storing that excess food we may have stuffed into our fridge, however many don’t consider their functionality when placed in an unheated garage. The garage is one of the most popular places to store a freezer, but if placed in an unheated garage, you...
Many homeowners consider extending their garage to create more space. An expanded garage can provide additional room for vehicles, a workspace, or storage. However, some may worry that the project will be too costly or complicated. Can a garage be extended? A garage can be extended by...
If you notice that your garage ceiling starts to leak, you probably want to find and solve the problem as soon as possible. After all, if the leak is huge or lasts a long time, it could damage your ceiling and whatever is beneath it. To protect your garage ceiling, you need to know how to...
If you have spent enough time wondering what you are going to put on the walls of your garage cave, you have probably thought about the different options. One of those is OSB. But is it the ideal material for the walls in your garage? If you have ever wondered if OSB is right for...
If you spend much time in your garage, you probably want the ability to open and close the garage door easily. Some garage door openers don’t seem to work as well as others, and you might be wondering why that is. If you’re concerned about how well your garage door opens, you might be considering...
Whether space is tight in your home or you’re creating a laundry room in your garage cave, there are a plethora of reasons why you may want to move your tumble dryer into your garage. Before you make the move, there are a few factors to keep in mind for functionality and efficiency that we will...
In its prime, your garage was a sight to behold - siding that complemented the house, sparkly clean windows on the roll-up door, utilities expertly connected under the gable, roof tiles perfect. Now, your only image of that fine garage is a faded Polaroid photo that’s now nearly 50 years old....
For many guys, a garage isn’t just a workshop. It’s a sanctuary and a man cave, where you get to just enjoy doing your own thing. Most garage activities require at least some electricity, which is why having a functional garage circuit breaker remains so important. What do you do if your garage...
We all know that it is considered bad form to answer a question with a question, but before you can offer a useful answer to the question of whether heat lamps are safe in a garage—you need to know what they mean by a heat lamp. Are heat lamps safe in a garage? Some types of heat lamps are safe...
