There is a funny joke among homeowners that no garages ever smell the same. Garages can have all kinds of different smells, good or foul. Why does the garage smell? A garage may smell from many sources. These include vehicle fluids, paint, chemicals, or garbage. There are also cleaning products, litter boxes, mold, and sewer….
Not all of us need the garage space. You do not have many things to store or a car to park inside the garage. As a result, you may think about converting the garage space for other uses. How to convert a garage into a room? To convert a garage into a room: This article…
You probably have many things stored inside your garage. You may store power tools, bikes, or valuable items in your garage. However, the garage may also be vulnerable to break-ins. It does not take long for a burglar to break into your garage and make off with your personal property. Is there a way to…
When it comes to home safety, having a fire extinguisher is a must. It can help put out small fires before they turn into major disasters. However, many people often overlook the importance of having a fire extinguisher in their garage. With flammable liquids & materials, gasoline, and propane tanks typically stored in garages, the…
The garage door is usually the weakest link in your garage and home security. Securing the garage door is essential to protect everything you have in your garage and inside the house, including you and your family. If the garage is attached, it can also be an entry point to the whole house. Beef up…
It can be dangerous to live above the garage if both spaces are not properly sealed and ventilated, and build to code. There are many things to consider when building a garage extension or living above the garage permanently, or using the above garage room as a guest room. Dangers include carbon monoxide, volatile organic…
What Dangers Could Exist In a Garage Garages can be hazardous places and should not be overlooked or ignored. Garages are usually heavily used and contain many safety hazards if not properly taken care of. People die in garage accidents all too often. Severe injuries are common. Keeping the garage safe is not difficult and…
Do you see vermins or signs of vermins in your garage? Most are destructive to your property or dangerous to you or your family members or pets. We look at the most common household and garage vermins and how to get rid of them. Most common garage vermins include mice, rats, maggots, flies, moths, mosquitoes,…
Do you see vermins or signs of vermins in your garage? Most are destructive to your property or dangerous to you or your family members or pets. Let’s look at the most common household and garage vermins and how to get rid of them. Most common garage vermins include mice, rats, maggots, flies, moths, mosquitoes,…
