Garages
From Jeff Beneke, former About.com Guide
Garage Maintenance
Keeping your garage clean, safe and functional is an ongoing job. Learn how to remove dirt and stains from garage floors and how to repair cracks in concrete. Repair holes in drywall and replace broken glass in doors and windows. Maintain garage gutters and downspouts. Troubleshoot problems with the garage doors and garage door openers.
- How To Remove Stains from Concrete
- How To Repair Concrete Floors (Small Cracks)
- How To Repair Concrete Floors (Large Cracks)
- Garage Door Opener FAQs
Garage Door Openers
Garage door openers are a great convenience. To work properly, however, they need some routine maintenance. And, in time, they also need to be replaced. Learn how to take good care of your garage door opener and what to look for next time you go shopping for a replacement.
- Garage Door Opener FAQs
- 5 Reasons to Replace Your Garage Door Opener
- Before You Buy a Garage Door Opener
- Garage Door Openers and Garage Security
Renovating a Garage
Renovate your garage to suit your needs. Build a workshop, change wiring and add light fixtures. Learn how to install windows, entry doors and garage door openers. Choose among finishing touches for walls, ceilings and floors. Organize with shelves and hanging devices. Add insulation, heating and cooling for added comfort. Create a comfortable home office, soundproofed music studio or laundry.
Garage Conversions
Turning your garage into living space can be an affordable ways to add on to your house. Create a new media room, add a bedroom or expand the living room without having to build an addition. Learn how to assess the potential for your garage. See how to replace the garage door, prepare the floor, provide heat and cooling and finish the conversion so that it blends in with the rest of the house.