Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
If getting a car in your garage is more fantasy than reality, cut the clutter with these tips for smart storage, floor finishes, doors & work spaces
Simple DIY insulation projects make a major difference for your home’s energy efficiency. Find out how Owens Corning's Attic Stair Insulator and Garage Door Insulation Kit can help you reduce energy costs year-round.
Learn how to keep your garage door secure and controlled with Chamberlain MyQ Garage. MyQ Garage gives you the ability to use a smartphone to connect to your garage door from anywhere.
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For faster, more efficient charging of your electric vehicle, outfit your garage with the EVLink Residential Electric Vehicle Charger from Schneider Electric. The top charger brand among professional contractors, the level-2 EVLink features a full 30 amps of power to charge a full-battery vehicle in as few as four hours.
Make an affordable, energy-saving upgrade to your home with entry and storm doors from The Home Depot. Energy-Star-qualified fiberglass entry doors offer the look of wood without the maintenance, and are up to five times more energy efficient. And the right storm door not only increases energy savings, but provides additional natural light and greater ventilation.
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Learn about do-it-yourself flooring options for your own flooring makeover, including snap-together hardwood flooring products, laminate flooring and luxury vinyl tile floors. Consider these DIY-friendly flooring options for your own flooring makeover.
Prepare for fall and winter storms with the new line of smarter, extremely quiet garage door openers from Chamberlain, featuring Battery Backup and MyQ Technology. The built-in Battery Backup system continues to open and close your garage door during power outages, providing 20 additional ups and downs in the first 24 hours for peace of mind and reliable access to your home’s main entryway.
Chamberlain Battery Backup Garage Opener Works in BlackoutsRead More
Is it safe to store a working refrigerator in the garage where you also keep a riding lawn mower which sometimes holds up to 3 gal of gasoline?
The Fypon PVC Trellis System is a low-maintenance, stylish addition for garage doors and other home entries. The Fypon PVC Trellis System comes as a complete kit, with elements in smooth white that can be painted or stained to complement overall home style.
Fypon Pvc Trellis System Adds Architectural Interest to Garage DoorsRead More
Leslie Segrete from The Money Pit demos Chamberlain garage door openers with MyQ Technology, a built-in, two-way communication system with accessories that help you control other household devices.
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Find out why a metal roof is a durable choice for a tool shed. Get tips on using corrugated metal, which will last for the lifetime of your shed. Learn why a metal roof on a tool shed won’t really improve your home’s value over an asphalt
Learn about the new 3600 Skil Flooring Saw makes laying floors easier. The Skil Flooring Saw can make miter, rip and cross cuts with ease. It cuts through solid wood, egineered wood and laminate flooring.Â
Skil Flooring Saw: Laying Floors Has Never Been This Easy!Read More
I have a house that was built in 1932. The garage 24′ x 10′ and is under the house, it is severly pitted. Could you give me some idea as to what is involved to get it repaired or replaced and a ball park figure as to cost. Thanks
I would like to build a garage, and I would like to know the best building material to use for it. We plan on living in our residence until retirement (we are newlyweds). Â Our house is in the country and we would like to know what will last and what is structually secure to adjust …
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How do you heat and convert an attached garage to a year round living space for older people who like it warmer in the winter and cool in summer?
Learn about the main sources of garage dangers and what you need to know to make your garage safe. Find out how you can make your garage safe with easy garage organization tips.
I live in a bi-level house with an unheated garage under the bedrooms. During the cold winters the garage can get as low as 38o. The ceiling insulation is good but, the sheetrock walls do not have any insulation at all! I am considering adding (my self) a closed cell foam. 1- Is this good …
Our carport is built into the house, under the same roof as the rest of the structure. Would we increase the value of our home if we closed it in to create a finished garage?
I’ve decided I’d like to start parking my car inside the garage. Got any tips for organizing and storing all the stuff that’s parked in there right now?
Learn garage insulation tips to help heat your home. Find out how insulating the garage and garage door can help heat your home and save you money.
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Safely store the variety of items you keep in the garage.
 If your wood floors creaking and squeaking, here’s a simple one step solution. Apply a little Oil Soap in-between the joints of your wood floors at the noisiest areas. Two for one, the soap lubricates the wood and cleans the floor at the same time. Â
If you’re replacing your kitchen floor, don’t let your refrigerator stand in the way of a successful job. You can avoid a huge inconvenience down the road by moving appliances out of the way first. Some flooring products, like ceramic tiles or hardwood, can raise the level of an existing floor-a problem if built-in appliances …
 I am planning on purchasing an additional refrigerator to put in my garage (I do a great deal of entertaining). I have been told that I cannot do so as the garage is not insulated and my refrigerator will not work properly. Is this correct? Many of my friends have done this and don’t have …
Refrigerator for the Garage: Standard Models Aren’t the Best Match for Garage EnvironmentRead More
How do you insulate a shed that has a barn style roof with no overhangs?
Insulating A Shed: Adding insulation to the ceiling of a heated shedRead More
