Archive for the 'Garages' Category
Garage Floor and Driveway Coatings
Sunday, January 4th, 2009Here in the tropics where I live, we have a problem with black mold, though I don’t think it’s a concern only in our area. Black mold is airborne and has a way of building up to a thick slippery blackish layer or coating when it drops onto porous concrete usually found in garages and drives. The color could turn to blackish-green because fungus and algae can be parasitic and grow in the fertile mold.
This is particularly bad if, like many houses in the tropics, you have carports or garages with no door. Left unchecked, the slippery coating can be tracked into the home and leave a stain.
The Right Garage Organizer System for You
Saturday, July 12th, 2008Introduction
Eventually, you will be forced to tackle the mess that is your garage. I know, what does it matter, really, if the garage is less than a symbol of order? But whether it is your decision or your spouses (hint!), time will come when you must bring order to chaos. Once you realize that you [...]
Garage Storage Cabinet and its Uses
Friday, July 11th, 2008Introduction
Everyone eventually tumbles to the notion that more storage is needed in the home. Oddly enough, that storage is usually found outside the house, or more properly, in the garage. Depending on the size and type of garage you have, space can be found in the rafters or slug from the ceiling. This is a [...]
Build a Detached Garage From The Ground Up
Friday, July 11th, 2008Introduction
As in every endeavor, creating a custom built detached garage starts with a well-laid plan. There are numerous components to build a detached garage, a systematic approach to materials, site planning, and construction is essential. Even before these considerations, be sure you understand the cost to build a detached garage. Plan your budget ahead of [...]
Extend the Life of Your Garage: Protect the Garage Floor
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008To most people, a garage is an important extension of their home providing, utility and opportunity to extend the usefulness of available space. Of all the defined areas in a home (i.e. living room, kitchen, etc), the garage probably gets the harshest treatment. And the garage floor most of all. Maintenance of the garage floor [...]
Who Said a Garage Was for the Storage of Your Car?
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008What’s the Garage Really for?
To be quite frank, the home is not a man’s castle, it’s actually the garage. The garage is a haven, a place where masculinity can make a stand. the evolution of the carport or garage is continuous, there are many ideas of what function it should serve; how it should complement [...]
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