Archive for May, 2010

How can I get rid of ice on my garage floor?

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
George M asked:


My garage floor is getting so slippery from the snow that is coming off my car. How can I get rid of the ice. Is it safe to put that salt stuff that you’d use on the driveway or sidewalk on my garage floor or will that harm it?

Vinyl Log Siding
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How do i build a garage and driveway in sims 3?

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Mrs Q asked:


I found the garage doors and the parking space thingamajig but how do i actually build a driveway? Is there a floor tile of cement or gravel or somewhere I’m supposed to use?

Monorail Track Lighting
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My room is in the garage and I have no heat. What can I use to heat the room up?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
MGD asked:


The garage is remodeled with sheetrock but still has a metal garage door.
There is no gas hookups in our house, our house is purely electric.
I have 3 windows, none of which are big enough for a window unit of some sort.
The room is 400 SQ FT.
The garage is not well-insulated.

Any cheap ways of heating would be nice!

Hands On CPR

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How much should it cost to have garage door springs replaced?

Saturday, May 8th, 2010
alpineweissbimmer asked:


I have a 2 car garage door that is heavy to open by hand and am suspicious that the springs are going. So I am looking into having them checked. Thanks in advance.
OK thanks everyone for your input, found someone to adjust it for $99 (Chicago market)

Discount Kitchen Faucets
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What are some suggestions for the perfect garage?

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
123456788 asked:


I am considering buying a house with no garage. Instead of being a negative, it will be a chance to build the perfect garage. Suggestions? How about floor drain, wainscotting on wall, well lit, side windows with closable shutters inside, heat, laundry sink with hookup for garden hose (less likely to freeze than exterior faucet), storage space, wide enough garage. How about flooring? I’m interested in the most practical, not the most glamourous. I am also considering two single doors, not one double width garage door.

Outdoor Solar Lighting
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Insulated and non-insulated garage door installation

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
James Davis asked:


If you are considering garage door installation then you should know you have to choose between an insulated door and a non insulated one. If the garage door is connected to the house, it does matter whether the door is insulated or not.

An insulated garage door will keep the cold out in the winter and it will keep the heat out in the summer. In cold places it will cost you more to keep your house warm in winters. In hot places a non insulated garage door will mean it costs you more to keep your house cool. The effect of a non insulated garage door is more pronounced in the room just above the garage if there is such a room in your house.

If you already have a non insulated garage door installed then it is possible to get the door insulated. You can even do the insulation yourself if you are up to doing handyman jobs around the house. Though a garage door installation is a fairly complicated affair and you may prefer to use the services of a professional. For instance adding insulation will increase the weight of your garage door which may require other changes to be made as well.

However if you are planning a new garage door installation then it is best to decide upfront and opt for the garage door you feel suits you best. Then get the installation done for the door of your choice. You can get help for professional garage door installation online at www.mycontractoronline.com. The installation for a non insulated garage door is different from that of an insulated garage door and it is not straightforward to change a non insulated garage door to an insulated one.

The cost of an insulated garage door is generally more that of a non insulated garage door. The cost varies with the material of construction, size of the door and the degree of insulation. However the extra cost can be recovered in the form of lower bills for keeping your house warm in winters and cool in summers.



Modern Lighting Choices
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Protecting Your Garage Floor From “The Yuckies”

Monday, May 3rd, 2010
anonymous asked:


Every man’s house is his castle, right? Every man feels at home in this living room, sitting on a large overstuffed sofa sipping lemonade and eating dainty sandwiches, right? Not really. A man doesn’t feel at home in his house, because that is where his wife is. A man feels at home in his garage.

Home Away From Home

A man feels at home in his garage because, more often than not, that is where all his stuff is. He has his tools, his work space, his stash of magazines (wink), and his projects. His garage is his kingdom. So what happens when the floor of his kingdom gets cracked, smeared with oil, grease, saw dust, paint, chemicals, and blood (every man sheds blood in his garage)? Well, he can get on his hands and knees, patch the cracks, scrub the yuckies off the floor, and pray to God that whatever it was you just inhaled wasn’t lethal, or you can just cover the whole thing with protective garage flooring.

Garage Flooring: Saving Your Kingdom From “The Yuckies”

With the many different sized, shaped, and conditions of garages you’d wonder if anyone could come up with a universal way to keep the garage floor clean for you.

Someone did. It’s called: protective garage flooring. Garages are homes too, not only to the male of the species, but also: tools, cars, storage, a mooching child, your son’s band, and maybe a banished cat or two, so why would you want to take the chance that the garage flooring you have now will last through all of that damage unscathed?

These days, garage flooring is tough, durable, easy to clean, doesn’t warp, crack, stain, or require continual replacement.

Garage Flooring At A Glance

Here is a list of some styles of garage flooring that might have you running to your nearest dealer.

Ribbed Heavy Duty Garage Floor Covering: This type of covering is resistant to stains, wear, and because it is a ribbed pattern, it channels liquid and debris out of the garage.

Coin Grade Garage Floor Covering: This type of garage flooring is made from PVC and makes working and walking in your garage easy and clean. It protects your floor from spills, is insulated, and is slip resistant.

Diamond Pattern Garage Floor Covering: This type of flooring has all the benefits of the Coin Grade but is thicker than even the heavy duty Coin Grade flooring. The diamond pattern is designed to mimic the chrome diamond plate flooring that you would often see in many trailers.

So, men, now that you can save your garage…er kingdom’s floors from “The Yuckies”, are you going to do it? Or should I just nag you until it gets done?



Pine Scented Candles
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What are some good tips for a garage sale on a regular Saturday?

Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Panda Chiika asked:


I’m having a garage sale and I need some money, which means this garage sale needs to be successful. Got any good tips?

Fenwick Fishing Rods
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Garage Door Windows

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Marcy Tate asked:


Garage door windows are a great way to improve the look of your garage. Garage doors are made from several different materials including wood, steel, fiberglass, vinyl and aluminum. While these garage door types provide beauty to the exterior of you home, the addition of windows adds an elegant and pretty benefit and will improve the value of your home and really improve the curb appeal to your home.

There are many types of garage door windows available. There are several considerations to be made before purchasing a garage door with windows such as: What purpose will the windows serve; are they simply decorative or will you be using them to bring natural light into your garage (those who use their garage as a workspace or playroom should consider the benefits to garage windows). If you will be using windows to bring light into the garage then you will want to choose windows with insulation, especially of you live in a cool climate. Frosted or stained glass windows provide an additional level of privacy while also bringing in light.

Adding windows to your existing garage

Windows can be added to an already existing garage door. That’s right- it’s possible to add windows to your garage door without having to replace the entire door. If adding windows to your current garage door is the path that you choose, make sure you stay with the professionals as this job can be quite complicated even for a seasoned do-it-yourselfer! Some garage door contractors offer snap-on inserts for adding windows onto your existing garage. These snap-ons are installed on the outside of your garage door and can be removed at any time. Keep in mind that your window options are not as vast with this option as they would be with replacing the entire garage door.

There are so many companies who specialize in garage doors with windows. These companies offer hundreds of styling options to fit your needs. Keep in mind that you can choose from seemingly endless window styles including: Single pane glass, Plexi Glass, Silver and Gold patterns between the glass, Stained glass windows, Tinted windows, Satin beveled glass and so much more.



Steps On How To Do CPR
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