Nearly anyone looking to buy a home would want a garage, but for most, it is not used as a main living space, so when you see the square footage of a home, you have to wonder if it is counting the garage or not. So, are garages part of square footage? No, garages aren’t considered part...
Garages have a reputation of being cold, musty, and uninviting. A great way to give your garage new life is by installing a carpet to cover the non-insulating, ugly cement floor. If you’ve dreamed of using your garage as an extension of your home during all four seasons, you’ve probably considered...
One of my garage outlets has been on the fritz and needed replacing. In trying to solve this electrical problem, I learned a bit about garage outlet requirements. Turns out, you cannot use any old outlet as a replacement. Do all garage outlets need to be GFCI? All garage outlets must be GFCI....
When it comes to building your garage, you have a variety of flooring options available. One of those options is wood. When a garage is originally installed you are given a dirt floor to work with. A common option is digging out the dirt and pouring the space with cement. This venture can be...
If you have ever purchased or built a house, you know there are several different features that you look for. One popular feature is a basement. In most homes, the basement follows the footprint of the above-ground structure. However, some homeowners take basement building a step...
Being safe during a tornado means having a plan in place before a tornado hits. Tornados tend to occur suddenly, and even though the technology to predict tornados is improving continuously, tornados are still unpredictable. Knowing where you should go to stay safe is essential. Are garages safe...
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...
