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Garage storing – shelves

A garage is the perfect home for all sorts of items and activities from storing sporting equipment to tools and machines; and it's original purpose for car parking to activities like a home-office, a gym or a workshop. If your garage is only used for storage rather than other activities it really ... into consideration when opting for prefabricated shelves, especially those designed for heavy loads, is that they may require a wall attachment or other support against tipping.

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Safety A Garage Necessity

What do you see when you first examine a garage? The garage door. This is the first and most important contact of your garage to the world. If you want full confidence in your garage, this contact should be 100% secure and safe. Also the door says a lot of you and of your taste in design. ... opener be done by a professional team who can make the proper adjustments that will allow the sensitive equipment to provide you with the maximum amount of safety in your garage.

posted in Garage Remodeling by PositiveVoid
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Organized garage

The garage is that one place where we all seem to love to be disorganized, however the sooner you get organized, the sooner you can make better use of that space. Organizing your garage can be a tiresome task for many homeowners. When you think about organizing your garage you should keep in mind that ... handyman to have cabinets, closets and shelves built right into your garage. Invest in some good storage units as described before and start organizing, sorting and storing.

posted in Garage Remodeling by OpinionOwl
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Sealing a garage floor

The floor of your garage is exposed to intense corrosion and deterioration due to road salt, oils and other auto fluids. Sealing your garage floor reduces dust and makes cleaning and sweeping easier. A clear acrylic concrete sealer protects the concrete from damage and stains. Also the same sealers can be used on concrete walks ... sprayer to apply the sealer to a large driveway. You should act with caution not to over spray on other material due to the high risk of staining.

posted in Garage Remodeling by TrustyKitty
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Your workshop-garage heater

Why do you need a heater for your remodeled garage? The answer for this question is pretty obvious: one of the major disadvantages of using your garage as a workshop or a home office is that it wasn't meant for that. The garage is the special place reserved for your car, the garage is the room where you keep ... the kerosene and electric heaters. Remember that if you choose to install a more advanced heating system like a gas heater, you must ask for a professional's help.

posted in Garage Remodeling by SleepyFledgling
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Major garage transformation

One of the most commonly encountered questions when thinking about converting your garage for a new use is the warmth of the floor. Whether you are choosing to convert your garage into a spacious home office or to convert it into a gym room, you have to take into consideration some improvements for your floor. ... and only for guidance. All garages are different and some adjustments to the used methods or materials may be required in order to accommodate to your garage.

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Tornadoes, hurricanes, storms and garage doors

Often being the largest opening on most homes, the garage door is usually the most vulnerable to failure under high wind pressure such as hurricanes, tornadoes and storms in general. The pressure of the wind can destroy the garage doors during a storm that allows water and wind to enter the house. This can cause ... . You should contact a local garage door supplier of approved garage door bracing systems to assist you in the selection of the necessary system for your needs.

posted in Garage Remodeling by SwiftHeroine
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Remodeling ideas for your garage

What is the easiest way to add more space to your house? Of course the answer is to remodel your garage. A very cost-effective way to gain more space for your house is to remodel your garage. You can greatly expand your home's living space especially if you no longer use your garage to park your car using your ... use it indoors you can always move it into the garage and have plenty of place for your daily exercises and training. Also here you will not be bothered by anyone.

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Tips for your garage door

The new generation of garage doors is reasonably priced, safe and easy to install and they are no longer a convenience for only a select few. You should consider changing your garage door if it is too old or if it has an old motor or pulley system. The garage doors can be selected by the type of the ... law. A computer-controlled mechanism can detect or compensate for varying conditions, for example if the door is coming in contact with an obstruction or is closing too fast.

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Planning ahead your garage

What would your dream garage look like? Some people want to have it fitted for the car, others dream for a really nice workshop, a laundry room, a gym or a rehearsal studio for their own musical band. Some other people only want it to expand their living space and improve their lifestyle. How much money do you have to ... every time. Your garage can be a place to spend many happy hours for a long time to come if you plan it right according to your needs and dreams.

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Garage materialism is growing

Ever since the first suburbs were built, the garage became a measure of the financial prosperity of a family. At first there was one, then two, but now four garages are becoming the newest form of decadence in home building. A real estate agent would say that people have a log of gear and items these days so there is ... a house attached to the garage. Maybe it would be better if people would care about the simpler and more basic things in life than owning a four car garage.

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Garage spring cleanup

Imagine a beautiful spring day. You want to go biking, go fishing or even enjoy a picnic with your family. When you enter your garage to gather your gear and head to having fun you have a tremendous surprise: your stuff is all over the place, on the floor, messed up in corners, misplaced in various ... finish organizing, sorting and throwing away unwanted items you will be surprised to see your garage floor and corners again. Maybe your car will fit in the garage again.

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Garage rubber flooring

If you are considering remodeling you garage you might consider choosing a rubber flooring for your garage. This is an inexpensive option for general purpose flooring: most common uses include parking vehicles on the rubber flooring, converting the garage space into a play area or into a workout room. Parking your car on ... you must consider the ease of maintenance for this type of flooring. For a home theater, a rubber flooring is desired to reduce the noise transmission.

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Garage floor remodeling

The garage is a very important part of your house. It is not only the room where you keep your car but it can be used also as a storeroom. In the garage you keep things that you do not use everyday or things that you want to dispose of later on. Sporting equipment is usually stored in your garage. Also, a ... , battery acid, grease and any other dirt that gets into your garage. By making a few minor changes to your garage you can transform it into an attractive storage room.

posted in Garage Remodeling by GreedySmile
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Garage facelift

You would probably ask yourself why do you need a facelift for your garage. It is only a garage! But what if you have a two or more cars garage? The garage doors take up a significant portion of the front of the house. What is the use in having a great design for your house but having only ... come in multiple colors and patterns. They are made of polypropylene and are easy to install and clean. Another interesting and practical flooring is the coin shaped G-flooring.

posted in Garage Remodeling by FatKomodoDragon
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Improved storage – your garage

One of the most important storage areas of a home is the garage. Because the space it offers is limited it should be used efficiently. So the garage is a prime candidate for storage improvements. Of course you have many options for improving the storage in your garage. One of the options is to buy a ... more efficiently but the most affordable solution are the wall-mounted racks. Clear plastics containers help you to store several items and allow you to see the contents.

posted in Garage Remodeling by GreedyPig
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Insulating you garage

You recently bought a house that has a bedroom addition above the garage but it is not insulated. Adding insulation should make those rooms more comfortable and save on energy bills. There are several options for insulating above the garage. Depending on the local building codes, the size of the area, whether you decide ... can cause a garage to be considered a hazardous space. This is the reason why you should contact a local contractor to help you in insulating this space.

posted in Garage Remodeling by LoyalChief
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The G-floor in your garage

During the last years, the garage has become an important extension of the house. More and more people remodel their garage giving it a new purpose, for example transforming it into a home office, a workshop, a music studio and even adding a new room on top of it. If you are the type that needs to have a ... option of installing a G-floor for several reasons: the coin-pattern flooring is easy to install, rather cheap, durable and gives a great look to your workshop-garage.

posted in Garage Remodeling by BumblingBee
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Gadgets for your garage

If you spend a lot of your time at home in your garage or if you want a clean and organized garage you need a few gadgets. Garage gadgets come in many forms and for different purposes. For example a stop light for parking may come in handy for someone who has a problem with depth perception or ... really have Room for or the walls are full of shelves and cabinets, you definitely need additional storage devices like an overhead storage system mounted directly on the ceiling.

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Music studio in a garage

Music is your hobby and you want to practice with your band. The only available place that you can think of is your garage but you also have neighbors that must not be disturbed while you are practicing. The only solution to use your garage as a music studio is to soundproof it or build a small studio in ... to the ceiling. This layer is made of some secondhand carpeting. After applying these carpets you can cover them with some strip boards pinned onto the wall with nails.

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About Garage Doors

There are four basic types of garage doors and three types of materials commonly used to construct these doors. If a traditional look is desired for the garage, then the side hung garage door is the usual solution. Side-hung doors can be fitted directly on a wood frame or on bricks. Another type of garage ... most popular type. They can be manufactured from timber, steel and GPR materials. They can also be manual or automatic and they are relatively easy to install.

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Flat Roof On The Garage

Whether you have an old garage or if you construct a new one you should take into consideration the quality and the type of roof that you choose for your garage. You might encounter problems with a home inspector if you don't have an adequate roof for your garage. He may cite your garage. And of course you want ... that they were not designed to support accumulated water. Therefore if you can add drains at the lower points of the roof it could prolong the life of your roof.

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A garage addition

Does our older child need a little more liberty? Your work from home or maybe you just feel that you need another room for a special project that you want to start? Then the solution is to construct a new addition to your garage. By making an addition to your garage you can add to the living space in your ... first prepare a budget and then hire a professional because this is a complex project. Also, you may need to hire an architect to help you with the construction plans.

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Five steps to a clean garage workshop

You park your car in the driveway and you still have to work on your projects in the back yard. If you don't use your garage for its designed purpose, why not turn it into a tidy workshop? Here are five steps to turn your garage in a perfect small home workshop: 1) Create your own workbench from an old ... rags because they tend to accumulate in the working area. 5) Use a small tackle box for transporting items such as screws and nails as you move around the shop.

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