capusle j asked:


Just recently ive been noticing that when i close my garage door it closes with a loud thud at the end.

what is causing this? is there anything i can do myself to fix it?

thanks!

Bill

Cliff James asked:


A detached garage with an apartment makes a great guesthouse. Garage apartments plans provide space for storage and add value to your home. You can also generate extra income from your garage apartment! Making a living space over your apartment is a great idea for extra income, or you can use it for a home office. In certain areas you must prove that your home office is separate from your home to qualify for tax purposes. Having the office over your garage with keep your home office completely away from the home. Suddenly your new garage apartment has become a tax write off.

Garage apartments also provide a new sense of independence for your college aged child, if they plan to stay home. Students are always on the lookout for housing that is affordable and garage apartments fit he bill perfectly. Other new members of the workforce may be interested in your garage apartment as well. The potential for this extra income can add value to your home if and when you decide to sell. Some older folks who have retired often decide to live in their garage apartment while renting out their older home that may now be too large for their needs.

For parents who need extra room

Garage apartments can add a new master bedroom for parents of large families who need an extra room. If your garage is attached to your house, a garage apartment can serve as a very large and airy extra bedroom for privacy starved parents. For this type of apartment plan, the extra kitchen may be left off or appliances not added until children have moved away and the parents decide to rent the garage apartment.

Before you start building your garage apartment or purchase new garage apartments plans, check your local building permits and requirements. If you plan on using the apartment as a rental unit, you might need to supply an extra parking space for the renter. You may also need to think of adding stairs to the exterior of the building for security reasons. Be sure to check the insurance requirements as well.

Where to find garage apartment plans

Two sources I like for garage apartment plans are a site called coolhouseplans and one titled archwaypress.

As an example of pricing, coolhouseplans offers plans for a 448 sq. ft. garage and garage apartment at 400 that range in price from a low of $375 for one set of blueprints to a high of $650 for a reproducible set of plans or CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) files on CD-ROM.

Coolhouseplans also has lower-priced plans for a garage and garage apartment that range in price from $220 to $550.

In comparison, Archwaypress offers a single set of plans for a garage and loft $115 or $215 for reproducible masters. It also sells a three-set package of plans for a garage and garage apartment at a cost of $165 for $265 for reproducible masters.

Whichever you choose, a garage apartment can make a lot of sense as either extra room or as extra income.



Darlene

pgjkc asked:


I have a detached garage 20 feet at the back of my house, offset by ~5′, with a door facing out 90 degrees to my back door.

I would like to build an enclosed hallway to connect the two structures. (I have converted the detached garage to a living area) There is a very slight incline (about 2 inches) between the house and garage.

Can anyone give suggestions on how I can do this, what the best solution and expected costs? I am in Southern California.

Thanks!

Johnny

Jay asked:


To start a decent garage band, how many hours a week should we practice?

Neil

Sameer Shinde asked:


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Jeff

AngT asked:


I have poured gallons of bleach on the maggots in the garage, I have cleaned it out and washed it out with water, and the next day I got back into my garage and there are hundreds of them everywhere again. This is on top of double checking that my garbage can is tightly closed.

Tamara

Nick L asked:


Hi, we just recently converted our garage into a bedroom. but the problem is that there is a separate fusebox in the garage. And when you use to many appliances a fuse(I think it is a fuse) switches off and part of the electricity in the garage turns off. Is there any easy way to fix this and still being able to use all the appliances. There is a computer, a tv, direct tv box on at all times. But since it gets cold in there sometimes we have two heaters set up but can’t put them at full blast or the power switches off in the garage. If you can help it would be much appreciated!

Joy

Jim Kesel asked:


Garage doors are a critical part of every home. The garage door opening is certainly the weakest point of your home. It is wise to take careful consideration when selecting a garage door to secure this part of your home. Clopay garage doors have several great products that will help you protect your home while providing a great design accent to your home. When it comes to garage door pricing it is important that you find the best garage doors and not the cheapest.

Clopay garage doors are marketed in two distinct levels, Portfolio and Classic. The Portfolio line consists of three premium products that are considered top of the line when it comes to garage doors. In terms of strength security and durability the Coachman series or collection has it all. Coachman garage doors are constructed with four layers that sandwich insulation between two layers of galvanized steel providing great energy efficiency. Clopay garage doors use styrene insulation that while not as efficient as polyurethane foam will still provide great thermal protection and noise reduction. These doors have simulated wood finish that is of fairly good quality.

Clopay garage doors Portfolio line also includes the Reserve Collection of wood garage doors. These great looking doors are constructed of cedar, redwood or hemlock of various grades. These doors are not cheap but they are much less expensive than custom made wood garage doors. Clopay has a number of great designs including the popular carriage garage doors design. Just like any wood garage door they all will require a continued degree of maintenance that includes stain, painting or sealing.

The Classic line of Clopay garage doors are the standard contractor door that are used to build most homes. These are good quality garage doors that are on the lower end of garage door pricing. The Premium Series features a three layer design with insulation molded in between two layers of galvanized steel. These are great garage doors for the money and will give you strength and durability for many years with little or no maintenance. For the money it is hard to beat these garage doors.

One of the best ways to get information on Clopay garage doors is to visit your local Home Depot. They sell the complete line of both Portfolio and Classic Clopay models. If you are handy with improvement projects then the people at Home Depot can provide you with a lot of very critical help that will make your installation a lot easier. They also frequently have a list of installers for people that do not have the time or know how to self install.

Clopay garage doors are of good quality and have a fairly good reputation. Again spending time at one of the large big box home improvement stores will provide you with lots information on what doors are best for you. Remember it is best to purchase the best garage door you can afford. Garage doors are not good places to cut corners when it comes to the safety and security of your home.



Jose

Gato asked:


I live in Florida and I need to store food products in my garage. I need to keep my garage cool as I plan on storing food products in my garage. I need to keep the temperature in the garage at a steady 78 degrees. Is it more feasible to run the cooling from my exisiting central air or to get an independent system for the garage? Will I need to sheetrock around the walls inside the garage and or to add insulation??? any help will be greatly appreciated…

Ted

Robot Dog asked:


The garage floor is nice and smooth without any cracks or holes. There are some oil stains on it though.I’m looking for the cheapest and easiest fix, time isn’t really a problem. I know that I’m going to have to clean it really well.

Self adhesive vinyl squares?
Painting/staining with garage paint/stain?
Any other suggestions or tips?

Willie