About Garages | Your Questions, Our Answers
Jun
27
Posted on 27-06-2009
Filed Under (garage) by admin on 27-06-2009
Katelyn asked:
I want to buy a prefabricated detached two car garage with a second floor that can be converted into an in-law suite. I can’t seem to find many good options - most the sites I find are pretty junky and aren’t really selling kits, just trying to get you to click on ads. The rest of them seem to just be selling plans. Anyone have a manufacturer they’ve worked with on a similar project?
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I want to buy a prefabricated detached two car garage with a second floor that can be converted into an in-law suite. I can’t seem to find many good options - most the sites I find are pretty junky and aren’t really selling kits, just trying to get you to click on ads. The rest of them seem to just be selling plans. Anyone have a manufacturer they’ve worked with on a similar project?
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Jun
19
MJ Marks asked:
It seems like it happens four or five times a year when my husband recruits a handful of us to be garage organizers. The garage is a unique place in the house. If you don’t know where to put something, put it in the garage. It is the universal dumping ground of our home. This is compounded by the fact that we seem to think that the garage is also the multi-purpose room as well. This double use leads to a regular need to organize the garage.
For example, the weather is warming up, so it is actually warm enough to use the garage. Hence, the garage organizers were put to use! The object was to make room to set up the punching bag and pull-up bar. The punching bag we have had for a while, but the bar was a Christmas gift for our teenage son. They tried to set it up after Christmas, but it was just too cold out to be used. So, for access and enough room, things had to be rearranged. The recycling stuff had to be condensed (in the winter, the kids preferred method of recycling it to just throw stuff in the general area instead of organizing by specified bag, then I get to sort it on the morning the recycling truck does pick up). There was also a few boxes of stuff to go to the local thrift store. Winter items have to be put up on shelves, and other miscellaneous items moved around. After sweeping, the garage looks decent, and a corner of it is now a designated gym!
Though, I have to admit, the garage wasn’t really that bad because my husband rounded up a few garage organizers a few weeks ago when it was really cold and my daughter’s car was having problems. We had to actually straighten things up enough to put her car in the garage!
I know that later in the summer, my husband will want to do some wood projects. This means activation of the garage organizers! His workbench is in the corner of the garage with a variety of items stacked on top. This ranges from things like empty computer boxes (do we really need to keep those? Do we dare toss them?) to sleds to unused small pieces of furniture. New places will have to be found for all of these, plus make sure that there is easy access to all the power tools that are kept (well organized) on a shelf, you just can’t get to the shelf.
I should clarify, our garage is not a total mess, we do have shelving where we store our boxes of stuff like Christmas decorations, camping supplies and keep-sakes. It is just the other stuff that is put out there because we don’t know where else to put it. For instance, I currently have two book shelves in the garage. Shelving can be expensive, and though I do not need these right now, I may soon. So I do not want to sell them, I just have no use for them in the house. So, there they sit in the garage, moved around by the garage organizers when called upon.
Some other times when the troops are called to action include the fall, when we are thinking positive about actually parking our car in the garage for the winter (it hasn’t happened yet for more than a few days), summer time when we are active gardeners, and any time one of the kids has a special project (like a pinewood derby car that needs spray painting in January). So, the system is crazy, but it seems to work for us, I am even thinking of getting everyone a special t-shirt that says “Professional Garage Organizers!”
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It seems like it happens four or five times a year when my husband recruits a handful of us to be garage organizers. The garage is a unique place in the house. If you don’t know where to put something, put it in the garage. It is the universal dumping ground of our home. This is compounded by the fact that we seem to think that the garage is also the multi-purpose room as well. This double use leads to a regular need to organize the garage.
For example, the weather is warming up, so it is actually warm enough to use the garage. Hence, the garage organizers were put to use! The object was to make room to set up the punching bag and pull-up bar. The punching bag we have had for a while, but the bar was a Christmas gift for our teenage son. They tried to set it up after Christmas, but it was just too cold out to be used. So, for access and enough room, things had to be rearranged. The recycling stuff had to be condensed (in the winter, the kids preferred method of recycling it to just throw stuff in the general area instead of organizing by specified bag, then I get to sort it on the morning the recycling truck does pick up). There was also a few boxes of stuff to go to the local thrift store. Winter items have to be put up on shelves, and other miscellaneous items moved around. After sweeping, the garage looks decent, and a corner of it is now a designated gym!
Though, I have to admit, the garage wasn’t really that bad because my husband rounded up a few garage organizers a few weeks ago when it was really cold and my daughter’s car was having problems. We had to actually straighten things up enough to put her car in the garage!
I know that later in the summer, my husband will want to do some wood projects. This means activation of the garage organizers! His workbench is in the corner of the garage with a variety of items stacked on top. This ranges from things like empty computer boxes (do we really need to keep those? Do we dare toss them?) to sleds to unused small pieces of furniture. New places will have to be found for all of these, plus make sure that there is easy access to all the power tools that are kept (well organized) on a shelf, you just can’t get to the shelf.
I should clarify, our garage is not a total mess, we do have shelving where we store our boxes of stuff like Christmas decorations, camping supplies and keep-sakes. It is just the other stuff that is put out there because we don’t know where else to put it. For instance, I currently have two book shelves in the garage. Shelving can be expensive, and though I do not need these right now, I may soon. So I do not want to sell them, I just have no use for them in the house. So, there they sit in the garage, moved around by the garage organizers when called upon.
Some other times when the troops are called to action include the fall, when we are thinking positive about actually parking our car in the garage for the winter (it hasn’t happened yet for more than a few days), summer time when we are active gardeners, and any time one of the kids has a special project (like a pinewood derby car that needs spray painting in January). So, the system is crazy, but it seems to work for us, I am even thinking of getting everyone a special t-shirt that says “Professional Garage Organizers!”
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Jun
18
Vandana Sharma asked:
Garage is the shelter for your car. That is its main function. Hence, most people then think about their garage doors as strictly functional. They protect the contents of the garage. Now, more and more people care about how they look. The garage doors have to look good and welcoming. Garage doors after all make a huge personal statement about one’s taste and style.
The garage is considered the threshold of a home. First thing that we come faced up with when we enter a house is usually the garage door. Garage doors are becoming a major design element as they say. Most homeowners use the garage as the primary entrance to the house. It is only fitting that the garages must be impressive and attractive, as it is durable and secured. The style and the condition of the garage door is influential on the appearance and impression that the house projects.
Today, several manufacturers have created different styles of garage doors with various exceptional features to choose from. Some of these stylish doors are made from the finest woods in rectangular, square, or arched overheads with elaborate designs such as window inserts. Homeowners must be very careful, though, in selecting the right garage door. Some styles are very deceptive. They will look so invitingly attractive with their fancy features, but over time their aesthetic aspect will give no aid to security and safety.
Homeowners now have found more uses to the garages. A spacious garage can be used as playroom for the kids or teenagers’ workroom. A three-car garage for a home with one car is usually renovated to accommodate additional bedroom or an office. For this reason, homeowners care more about the style and appearance of the garage door than anything else.
Garage doors are built to be durable and long-lasting. The average life of a garage door is about 30 years if you take care of it. Thus, it is imperative to pay extra attention to its specifications and features. It should weather any storm and should perform efficiently even in extreme temperatures. It is important to settle always for low-maintenance garage doors. It will save considerable amount of money and time.
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Garage is the shelter for your car. That is its main function. Hence, most people then think about their garage doors as strictly functional. They protect the contents of the garage. Now, more and more people care about how they look. The garage doors have to look good and welcoming. Garage doors after all make a huge personal statement about one’s taste and style.
The garage is considered the threshold of a home. First thing that we come faced up with when we enter a house is usually the garage door. Garage doors are becoming a major design element as they say. Most homeowners use the garage as the primary entrance to the house. It is only fitting that the garages must be impressive and attractive, as it is durable and secured. The style and the condition of the garage door is influential on the appearance and impression that the house projects.
Today, several manufacturers have created different styles of garage doors with various exceptional features to choose from. Some of these stylish doors are made from the finest woods in rectangular, square, or arched overheads with elaborate designs such as window inserts. Homeowners must be very careful, though, in selecting the right garage door. Some styles are very deceptive. They will look so invitingly attractive with their fancy features, but over time their aesthetic aspect will give no aid to security and safety.
Homeowners now have found more uses to the garages. A spacious garage can be used as playroom for the kids or teenagers’ workroom. A three-car garage for a home with one car is usually renovated to accommodate additional bedroom or an office. For this reason, homeowners care more about the style and appearance of the garage door than anything else.
Garage doors are built to be durable and long-lasting. The average life of a garage door is about 30 years if you take care of it. Thus, it is imperative to pay extra attention to its specifications and features. It should weather any storm and should perform efficiently even in extreme temperatures. It is important to settle always for low-maintenance garage doors. It will save considerable amount of money and time.
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Jun
16
Posted on 16-06-2009
Filed Under (garage) by admin on 16-06-2009
Jim Kesel asked:
Haas Garage Doors have been manufactured by the same company since 1954. Famous for their commercial grade doors has also has a very good line of residential doors that will meet just about any contractor or architects design needs. Haas Door is a Nofziger company and is located in Wausean Ohio.
Probably the best of the Hass garage doors products include the 700 series residential door. These quality steel garage doors utilize polyurethane insulation providing a higher energy efficiency. Polyurethane foam insulation is far superior to polystyrene foam in terms of both insulation qualities and durability when enclosed in a door panel. Another benefit of the polyurethane foam comes from the fact that it fills all the voids within the door panel and bonds to all the panel parts making a very ridged garage door panel.
The exterior of the Haas garage doors panels is protected by a 26 gauge steel sheet that is galvanized, sealed with epoxy primer and finished with a polyester top coat. Because the steel is engrained with a natural wood grain pattern the final finish is really quite good. Vinyl top and end caps protect the foam insulation from environmental degradation. The top caps are slot and ridged to keep out the elements. All of which makes a great garage door for any home.
Commercial Haas garage doors are used in both industrial and municipal applications throughout the county. Their aluminum doors grace many of the country’s fire and rescue stations and too many gas stations as well. These doors are great for providing environmental protection while letting in the maximum amount of light. The aluminum Hass garage doors are designed to be lifted by hand which is critical for fire and search and rescue stations. No need to worry about responding during a power outage. You can order them with vinyl or tempered glass windows that can be tinted as well.
The garage door opening is the weakest part of any building weather it is a business or a home. A garage door failure during any storm event will put your structure at risk for total collapse. If you live in a high wind risk area like the Gulf Coast then you should certainly consider purchase a high wind door. It is possible to purchase and install a garage door that can withstand winds up to 180 mph. One additional advantage to installing a high wind door is the added security it it will provide. Many thieves will break into a home through the garage door. A structurally strong garage door will go a long way in preventing any illegal entry.
Purchasing any garage door based on low garage doors pricing is just not smart. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to quality garage doors. Haas garage doors are in demand across the country by builders, contractors, engineers and architects due to their high quality. Haas has a reputation for standing by their products with good warranty program. Next time you need to replace a garage door or install a new one in new construction you should consider Haas garage doors.
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Haas Garage Doors have been manufactured by the same company since 1954. Famous for their commercial grade doors has also has a very good line of residential doors that will meet just about any contractor or architects design needs. Haas Door is a Nofziger company and is located in Wausean Ohio.
Probably the best of the Hass garage doors products include the 700 series residential door. These quality steel garage doors utilize polyurethane insulation providing a higher energy efficiency. Polyurethane foam insulation is far superior to polystyrene foam in terms of both insulation qualities and durability when enclosed in a door panel. Another benefit of the polyurethane foam comes from the fact that it fills all the voids within the door panel and bonds to all the panel parts making a very ridged garage door panel.
The exterior of the Haas garage doors panels is protected by a 26 gauge steel sheet that is galvanized, sealed with epoxy primer and finished with a polyester top coat. Because the steel is engrained with a natural wood grain pattern the final finish is really quite good. Vinyl top and end caps protect the foam insulation from environmental degradation. The top caps are slot and ridged to keep out the elements. All of which makes a great garage door for any home.
Commercial Haas garage doors are used in both industrial and municipal applications throughout the county. Their aluminum doors grace many of the country’s fire and rescue stations and too many gas stations as well. These doors are great for providing environmental protection while letting in the maximum amount of light. The aluminum Hass garage doors are designed to be lifted by hand which is critical for fire and search and rescue stations. No need to worry about responding during a power outage. You can order them with vinyl or tempered glass windows that can be tinted as well.
The garage door opening is the weakest part of any building weather it is a business or a home. A garage door failure during any storm event will put your structure at risk for total collapse. If you live in a high wind risk area like the Gulf Coast then you should certainly consider purchase a high wind door. It is possible to purchase and install a garage door that can withstand winds up to 180 mph. One additional advantage to installing a high wind door is the added security it it will provide. Many thieves will break into a home through the garage door. A structurally strong garage door will go a long way in preventing any illegal entry.
Purchasing any garage door based on low garage doors pricing is just not smart. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to quality garage doors. Haas garage doors are in demand across the country by builders, contractors, engineers and architects due to their high quality. Haas has a reputation for standing by their products with good warranty program. Next time you need to replace a garage door or install a new one in new construction you should consider Haas garage doors.
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Jun
13
Victor Tunggal Irawan asked:
The best way to profit on your garage sale is to have creative garage sale ideas. Think of a profitable preparation plan and a selling team. It is recommended that you work on the preparation plan in advance.
In this way, you can sell easily while relaxing and enjoying the day you put up your garage sale. Here are some creative garage sales ideas that can make customers enjoy their shopping at your garage sale while you are earning more profit.
1. You have to schedule your garage sale in advance. You may place your garage sale in the classified ads of your local newspaper. You may also inform your friends and neighbors about the items that you are going to sell. It is recommended that you hold your garage sale during weekends so that many customers can drop by your garage sale.
2. Look for items in your attic, storage place, basement, and garage that you can sell. You may consider selling items that you would like to dispose like your old shirts, pants, bags, shoes, hats, old appliances, kitchenware and other stuffs.
3. Ask your friends and family to include their stuff in your garage sale. The more items that you can display, the more customers you can attract. You may even get a 25 percent commission on the things they sell in your garage sale.
4. Make sure that all items are properly cleaned. You may fix some damaged items to increase their price values. Make sure that they also look presentable.
5. You may create a selling team if you are expecting a large crowd on the day the garage sale. Your family and close friends may be willing to help you without anything in return. You can just treat them with a free meal after you have sold everything in your garage sale.
6. You may distribute flyers that will advertise your garage sale. You may go to your community’s commercial places like the coffee shop, grocery stores, community centers, laundries, and gasoline stations to post your advertisements.
7. You should put up your cash table closer to the entrance. Make sure to have plenty of dollar changes, a ledger book, plastic bags, pen, and a calculator that are important materials that you may need during your garage sale.
You should be always cheerful every time customers look at your items. Talk to your customers and make them feel comfortable with the place. You may influence them to buy your things if they are properly attended.
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The best way to profit on your garage sale is to have creative garage sale ideas. Think of a profitable preparation plan and a selling team. It is recommended that you work on the preparation plan in advance.
In this way, you can sell easily while relaxing and enjoying the day you put up your garage sale. Here are some creative garage sales ideas that can make customers enjoy their shopping at your garage sale while you are earning more profit.
1. You have to schedule your garage sale in advance. You may place your garage sale in the classified ads of your local newspaper. You may also inform your friends and neighbors about the items that you are going to sell. It is recommended that you hold your garage sale during weekends so that many customers can drop by your garage sale.
2. Look for items in your attic, storage place, basement, and garage that you can sell. You may consider selling items that you would like to dispose like your old shirts, pants, bags, shoes, hats, old appliances, kitchenware and other stuffs.
3. Ask your friends and family to include their stuff in your garage sale. The more items that you can display, the more customers you can attract. You may even get a 25 percent commission on the things they sell in your garage sale.
4. Make sure that all items are properly cleaned. You may fix some damaged items to increase their price values. Make sure that they also look presentable.
5. You may create a selling team if you are expecting a large crowd on the day the garage sale. Your family and close friends may be willing to help you without anything in return. You can just treat them with a free meal after you have sold everything in your garage sale.
6. You may distribute flyers that will advertise your garage sale. You may go to your community’s commercial places like the coffee shop, grocery stores, community centers, laundries, and gasoline stations to post your advertisements.
7. You should put up your cash table closer to the entrance. Make sure to have plenty of dollar changes, a ledger book, plastic bags, pen, and a calculator that are important materials that you may need during your garage sale.
You should be always cheerful every time customers look at your items. Talk to your customers and make them feel comfortable with the place. You may influence them to buy your things if they are properly attended.
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Jun
12
Posted on 12-06-2009
Filed Under (garage) by admin on 12-06-2009
Amanda asked:
I am in the process of purchasing a home with a detached one car garage with wood siding, built in the 60’s. The garage is in great shape and there is plenty of room to add on to it. I was wondering if anyone had a rough idea of what it would cost to hire a contractor to convert the one car garage into a two car garage. I don’t need anything fancy–no heat, no windows, no loft. I should also mention that I live in the Midwest… Any ideas?
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I am in the process of purchasing a home with a detached one car garage with wood siding, built in the 60’s. The garage is in great shape and there is plenty of room to add on to it. I was wondering if anyone had a rough idea of what it would cost to hire a contractor to convert the one car garage into a two car garage. I don’t need anything fancy–no heat, no windows, no loft. I should also mention that I live in the Midwest… Any ideas?
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Jun
10
Posted on 10-06-2009
Filed Under (garage) by admin on 10-06-2009
Johan Hedin asked:
Because it’s in the nature of any garage to be quite messy and dirty, it leaves a welcoming message to reptiles and rodents. Garage door floor seals help prevent insects, snakes, rodents, dirt, snow, rain to enter. If you have a sloped driveway or an uneven garage floor and water is seeping under your garage door, the door seal adds a 1/2″ tall barrier to the garage floor.
The garage door seal products are quite inexpensive can last as long as the life of your home. Garage door seals are energy efficient especially when you have a heated garage. But even if the garage isn’t heated, the efficiency of energy is still vital. Usually the garage is built right next to another part of your home. If the garage is not properly sealed, then the cold inside the garage will suck the warmth right out of the room next door and at the same time drive up your electricity cost. The garage door seal will also help keep the garage to stay cooler during the summer months. Proper insulation in a garage ensures the most optimal temperature inside, which makes it easier to start the car even if the temperature outside is below freezing point.
The garage seal may be used with any kind of door; wooden door, roll up doors, walk through doors, steel door or fiberglass doors. The Tsunami Seal® will keep your garage in top shape and can also extend the life lifespan of your garage door. With the Tsunami Seal® system, you get a complete kit, which includes the Door Seal, Liquid Nails Polyurethane Adhesive, a metal caulking gun and color instructions. Everything is included in the kit. Even if you are an “unhandy man”, you will find that this is very easy to install.
Instructions for Installation:
What’s very important to remember is to mount the garage door seal on an untreated concrete floor and make sure the floor is very dry and clean prior installation. Adhesive may not bond to painted, epoxy treated and other treated surfaces. Adhesive must be applied at temperatures above 40 Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). All dirt must be completely removed from the area where you will install the door seal. For best results, it is recommended to use rubbing alcohol to clean the area prior to installation.
In order to help the door seal lay flat during the installation, re-roll the door seal in the opposite direction, starting at the center of the coil. Lay the door seal down on the concrete, with ramp area positioned towards the inside of the garage. Next close the garage door from the inside of the garage. Then, slide the door seal under the garage door towards the street until you achieve a snug fit. If the door seal needs to be shortened or cut to fit, use a hacksaw or a utility knife. Use a pencil or chalk and draw a line alongside the door seal on the concrete. Next, move the door seal to expose the garage floor, between lines.
Apply the adhesive to the floor, in three ¼” beads. Apply one bead down the center and the other two beads 1/2” in from the outer edge. Carefully position the door seal between the lines on the concrete. Firmly press the door seal into position. Excess adhesive can be wiped clean with mineral spirits or toluene. Next, close the garage door to maintain continuous pressure on the door seal for 24 hours, while the adhesive is bonding. You can get purchase the Tsunami Seal® garage door seal kit at Garageaccessoriesrus, which also comes with a lifetime warranty. The Tsunami Seal® garage door seals come in black, brown and gray, to match the color scheme of your home.
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Because it’s in the nature of any garage to be quite messy and dirty, it leaves a welcoming message to reptiles and rodents. Garage door floor seals help prevent insects, snakes, rodents, dirt, snow, rain to enter. If you have a sloped driveway or an uneven garage floor and water is seeping under your garage door, the door seal adds a 1/2″ tall barrier to the garage floor.
The garage door seal products are quite inexpensive can last as long as the life of your home. Garage door seals are energy efficient especially when you have a heated garage. But even if the garage isn’t heated, the efficiency of energy is still vital. Usually the garage is built right next to another part of your home. If the garage is not properly sealed, then the cold inside the garage will suck the warmth right out of the room next door and at the same time drive up your electricity cost. The garage door seal will also help keep the garage to stay cooler during the summer months. Proper insulation in a garage ensures the most optimal temperature inside, which makes it easier to start the car even if the temperature outside is below freezing point.
The garage seal may be used with any kind of door; wooden door, roll up doors, walk through doors, steel door or fiberglass doors. The Tsunami Seal® will keep your garage in top shape and can also extend the life lifespan of your garage door. With the Tsunami Seal® system, you get a complete kit, which includes the Door Seal, Liquid Nails Polyurethane Adhesive, a metal caulking gun and color instructions. Everything is included in the kit. Even if you are an “unhandy man”, you will find that this is very easy to install.
Instructions for Installation:
What’s very important to remember is to mount the garage door seal on an untreated concrete floor and make sure the floor is very dry and clean prior installation. Adhesive may not bond to painted, epoxy treated and other treated surfaces. Adhesive must be applied at temperatures above 40 Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). All dirt must be completely removed from the area where you will install the door seal. For best results, it is recommended to use rubbing alcohol to clean the area prior to installation.
In order to help the door seal lay flat during the installation, re-roll the door seal in the opposite direction, starting at the center of the coil. Lay the door seal down on the concrete, with ramp area positioned towards the inside of the garage. Next close the garage door from the inside of the garage. Then, slide the door seal under the garage door towards the street until you achieve a snug fit. If the door seal needs to be shortened or cut to fit, use a hacksaw or a utility knife. Use a pencil or chalk and draw a line alongside the door seal on the concrete. Next, move the door seal to expose the garage floor, between lines.
Apply the adhesive to the floor, in three ¼” beads. Apply one bead down the center and the other two beads 1/2” in from the outer edge. Carefully position the door seal between the lines on the concrete. Firmly press the door seal into position. Excess adhesive can be wiped clean with mineral spirits or toluene. Next, close the garage door to maintain continuous pressure on the door seal for 24 hours, while the adhesive is bonding. You can get purchase the Tsunami Seal® garage door seal kit at Garageaccessoriesrus, which also comes with a lifetime warranty. The Tsunami Seal® garage door seals come in black, brown and gray, to match the color scheme of your home.
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Jun
06
Tony V asked:
I have an uninsulated garage door and was wondering if there is anyway to insulate it. As in taping insulation to it? It isn’t one that can come apart. If I can’t insulate it, any other ideas would be great!
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I have an uninsulated garage door and was wondering if there is anyway to insulate it. As in taping insulation to it? It isn’t one that can come apart. If I can’t insulate it, any other ideas would be great!
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Jun
05
Adrian Adams asked:
Home improvement projects increase the value of your home, while building skills and giving you a hobby to relax with, making something worthwhile with your hands. One of the simpler home improvement projects to tackle this coming summer is building a new garage.
Before building, you need to figure out how big you need the garage to be. Think about not just putting your car in the garage, but what other commonly stored items will be placed there. Checking out floor plans will give you a good estimate to work from.
Once you’ve determined the size of the garage, it’s time to determine what materials you want to use to build it, whether it’s pre-treated or pressure treated wood or a metal frame and siding arrangement. Both metal and timber garages come in pre-fab construction kits, making the selection one that’s driven by your needs.
If you’re in a colder climate, the timber garages will generally have better insulation than the metal ones. If you’re in a climate with a lot of sunlight, the metal garages will hold up better to the extremes in temperatures.
The first step in construction is getting a concrete slab laid down. This will be the anchor point that your garage is built on. Do yourself a favor and hire a good contractor for this - pouring cement is harder than it looks and it’s very easy to ruin your garage with a badly poured slab and the consequent poor drainage that results.
Assembling your garage from a kit is mostly a matter of following the instructions. With some help from your friends, it’s not unreasonable to put up a pre-fab garage or other building inside of a weekend. It’ll take some quality time with hammers and a nailgun, but the end result will raise the value of your property and give you grist for stories along the lines of ‘Yeah, remember when we put up Bill’s garage?’…
Kinds of Garages
While we mentioned that there are pre-fabricated kits for building your garage, it was understating the extend of these things. A brief internet search on ‘types of garages’ will give you an overwhelming number of answers about this type of construction.
While we mentioned choosing space requirements early on, look for garages that have some expansion ability. In particular, several vendors make garages that are modular components, allowing you to customize the covered area to suit your needs directly and even add on to them later.
If you’re building a timber garage, always go for pressure treated lumber. This is lumber that has had a good coating of protective agents applied by high pressure jets of steam, making it resistant to rot, water, mildew and insects. Even better, it doesn’t need an annual coating of preservative treatment every spring, doing so roughly every three years is good enough.
For a more form follows function construction method, nothing quite beats the benefit of pre-fab metal buildings. They’re often enamel coated and built from high grade steel and aluminum and will last for years with no real effort needed to maintain them. Further, unlike a lot of wooden buildings, they usually have cable mounting brackets allowing you to run wiring for power tools or a small office into them and can be insulated in their void space with spray-in insulation. While this is a bit more involved than throwing up a garage, it can have its merits as well - as families or home-based businesses grow, you’ll eventually need either an office or storage space for your records and backups.
Finally, for appearance, look at how the garage will situate in your yard - will it provide shade, a convenient place to hang a basketball hoop? Do your intended color schemes match your house or complement them? Does your local homeowners association have regulations and guidelines for this sort of building?
Always look, when working on improving your property, for the things that will add the most value for the least amount of effort and investment.
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Home improvement projects increase the value of your home, while building skills and giving you a hobby to relax with, making something worthwhile with your hands. One of the simpler home improvement projects to tackle this coming summer is building a new garage.
Before building, you need to figure out how big you need the garage to be. Think about not just putting your car in the garage, but what other commonly stored items will be placed there. Checking out floor plans will give you a good estimate to work from.
Once you’ve determined the size of the garage, it’s time to determine what materials you want to use to build it, whether it’s pre-treated or pressure treated wood or a metal frame and siding arrangement. Both metal and timber garages come in pre-fab construction kits, making the selection one that’s driven by your needs.
If you’re in a colder climate, the timber garages will generally have better insulation than the metal ones. If you’re in a climate with a lot of sunlight, the metal garages will hold up better to the extremes in temperatures.
The first step in construction is getting a concrete slab laid down. This will be the anchor point that your garage is built on. Do yourself a favor and hire a good contractor for this - pouring cement is harder than it looks and it’s very easy to ruin your garage with a badly poured slab and the consequent poor drainage that results.
Assembling your garage from a kit is mostly a matter of following the instructions. With some help from your friends, it’s not unreasonable to put up a pre-fab garage or other building inside of a weekend. It’ll take some quality time with hammers and a nailgun, but the end result will raise the value of your property and give you grist for stories along the lines of ‘Yeah, remember when we put up Bill’s garage?’…
Kinds of Garages
While we mentioned that there are pre-fabricated kits for building your garage, it was understating the extend of these things. A brief internet search on ‘types of garages’ will give you an overwhelming number of answers about this type of construction.
While we mentioned choosing space requirements early on, look for garages that have some expansion ability. In particular, several vendors make garages that are modular components, allowing you to customize the covered area to suit your needs directly and even add on to them later.
If you’re building a timber garage, always go for pressure treated lumber. This is lumber that has had a good coating of protective agents applied by high pressure jets of steam, making it resistant to rot, water, mildew and insects. Even better, it doesn’t need an annual coating of preservative treatment every spring, doing so roughly every three years is good enough.
For a more form follows function construction method, nothing quite beats the benefit of pre-fab metal buildings. They’re often enamel coated and built from high grade steel and aluminum and will last for years with no real effort needed to maintain them. Further, unlike a lot of wooden buildings, they usually have cable mounting brackets allowing you to run wiring for power tools or a small office into them and can be insulated in their void space with spray-in insulation. While this is a bit more involved than throwing up a garage, it can have its merits as well - as families or home-based businesses grow, you’ll eventually need either an office or storage space for your records and backups.
Finally, for appearance, look at how the garage will situate in your yard - will it provide shade, a convenient place to hang a basketball hoop? Do your intended color schemes match your house or complement them? Does your local homeowners association have regulations and guidelines for this sort of building?
Always look, when working on improving your property, for the things that will add the most value for the least amount of effort and investment.
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Bill M asked:
I have a garage door on my garage, but it’s very heavy. There is a large spring to balance it, but I don’t know how to adjust it. How can I make it easier to open and close?
Airless Paint Sprayer
I have a garage door on my garage, but it’s very heavy. There is a large spring to balance it, but I don’t know how to adjust it. How can I make it easier to open and close?
Airless Paint Sprayer
