Families use garages to access their home, store items used by all family members, and park their cars. This means that everyone in the household should learn how to act in a safe manner around the garage door. Teaching your children about garage door safety is...

The appearance of your garage door is more important than you might think. It takes up a substantial amount of space on your home, and it is something that you and your neighbors are going to have to look at all of the time. It is a huge part of the home’s overall...

When you want to practice yoga, one of the things you need is a place where you can have quiet privacy. If your home doesn’t have a spare room, you may want to consider your garage. Many garages are perfectly laid out for your yoga sessions. Here are some tips for...

Springs are literally the lifeline to your garage door. If you have ever heard one of them snap, this truth really rings loud and clear. The sound has been likened to a car backfiring due to its loud thunderous boom. If you are home, it will almost certainly have you...

The garage is almost always one of the most neglected parts of a home when it comes to comfort. And yet, more people are using their garages for living space – playrooms, laundry rooms, yoga studios, craft spaces, and more are all being moved to the garage in homes...

Your driveway says a great deal about the care and maintenance you put into your home, and that’s true whether you’re considering your material options from a “style” perspective, from an environmental impact perspective, or a more practical consideration about...

Do you use your garage to both park your car and to store some of your seasonal items? If so, chances are good that things are getting a little tight inside. How can you ensure that you’re able to protect your belongings, but still keep your car protected when the...

You may have a garage door that works well and never has any mechanical problems, but it may also not be giving off the exact aesthetic you want. You might be wondering whether you should add decorative windows to add a touch of class to your home exterior. On the...

You already know there are government agencies that require specific R-value ratings for the ceilings in an attached garage, but there are also other benefits of insulating and heating the space. And if you have a detached garage, the lack of rules doesn’t mean there...

Burglary is a frightening prospect, but it is becoming a reality for more and more people. Every 90 seconds, a Canadian homeowner is the victim of a residential burglary. In the US, a home break-in occurs every 18 seconds. And did you know that most of those break-ins...