Should Garage Floors Be Sloped? What You Need To Know
Garages are seen as a point between the interior and exterior of the house. They provide a final barrier between the house and the street …
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Can a Garage Door Work Without Springs?
If you’re finding yourself struggling to open your garage door, the most likely cause would be a broken or nonfunctional spring. But how important can …
Why Are Garage Door Hinges Numbered?
If you’re in the process of reinforcing your garage door or installing a new one, you may have noticed the tiny numbers etched into the …
Why Do Some Garages Have White Lines on the Walls?
You’ve just bought or rented a new home, and when you look up at your garage, you notice thick white lines across the walls and …
What Size Shop-Vac Do I Need?
A shop vac is a valuable tool to have around a house or business. Whether you expect to clean up small messes or large piles …
Shop-Vac Blowing Stuff Out the Back: Possible Causes
My neighbor’s old shop-vac was blowing dust out just as quickly as it sucked it in and he was downright frustrated. This is a fairly …
Can a Door Swing Into a Garage?
Renovating your home, even if it’s just switching a door around, can land you in a lot of hot water if you don’t do your …
Installing Tongue And Groove Siding Over OSB
I recently had pine tongue and groove siding (aka shiplap) installed over OSB walls in my garage. There were a few lessons learned in this …
Garage Door Rattles In The Wind: How To Fix It
Garage doors rattle when they open and close. That’s understandable. But when they rattle from the wind blowing outside it can get a little annoying. …
Should I Drywall My Garage? Key Considerations
If you spend a lot of time using your garage, you might be wondering if you should hang drywall in the room. Drywall can provide …