storeyourboard-blat2 vertical bike rack review

StoreYourBoard BLAT 2 Vertical Bike Rack Review: Get Bikes Off the Garage Floor

ByKevin Thompson

If you’re tired of tripping over bikes in your garage or struggling to find space for them, the StoreYourBoard BLAT 2 Vertical Bike Rack could be the solution you need. This bike rack not only helps you reclaim valuable floor space but also keeps your bikes organized and easily accessible. In this review, you’ll discover why this product is worth considering and how it can enhance your garage experience.

15 Ways to Secure Your Garage and Protect Your Stuff

15 Ways to Secure Your Garage and Protect Your Stuff

ByKevin Thompson

15 Ways to Secure Your Garage and Protect Your Stuff can make all the difference in keeping your belongings safe from theft and damage, and by following these simple and effective tips, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your garage and the valuable items it stores are well-protected, so take the first step towards a more secure garage and read on to learn more about the best ways to safeguard your stuff.

Do Garage Doors Need Maintenance? 5 Steps to Healthy Doors

Do Garage Doors Need Maintenance? 5 Steps to Healthy Doors

ByKevin Thompson

Visually inspect the garage door springs, cables, rollers, hinges, and tracks. Look for loose hardware, dirt, and debris. Listen if the door is making grinding or scraping noises. Next, lubricate, tighten, and balance the door. Regular garage door maintenance helps you can avoid sudden breakdowns and expensive repairs.

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The Complete Guide to Choosing a Garage Heater

ByKevin Thompson

Radiant heat feels the warmest because it warms the person rather than the air. Forced air feels good but wastes energy on heating air that quickly gets cold again. Convection heat feels good so long as it’s close to your body. Electric heat is expensive to run but requires no ventilation. Natural gas is only slightly cheaper than electricity. Propane is competitively priced. Electric heat does not require ventilation, while propane and natural gas do require ventilation.

Four black plastic garage storage bins with bright yellow lids, stacked two high

Awesome Garage Bins for Decorations, Recycling and Tools

ByKevin Thompson

Clear plastic bins with latching lids are best for wrapping paper. A sturdy box with separators is best for Christmas ornaments. Find the largest plastic garbage bins with wheels, but only as large as you can find matching liners. If you can’t find the bags, don’t get that size garbage bin. Use open-topped hanging bins for nuts and bolts. If you can swing it, the best tool bins are the wheeled storage drawers designed specifically for tool organization. Flip-top stackable recycling bins work well so long as you don’t recycle wet items that attract bugs and animals to the garage. If you must store food in the garage, use latched storage to keep the animals out.

A man standing in front of a Ford pickup truck parked inside a ShelterLogic Garage-in-a-Box

ShelterLogic Garage in a Box: Everything You Need to Know

ByKevin Thompson

A “garage in a box” is a pre-fabricated garage that can be assembled quickly and easily. The ShelterLogic Garage in a Box is made of heavy-duty steel frames and waterproof fabric covers. It is designed to protect your vehicles from the elements, and it can be used for storage. The ShelterLogic Garage in a Box is very easy to install, and it can be done by one person in about an hour.

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Is Rubber Roll Out Flooring a Good Garage Floor Covering?

ByKevin Thompson

If you’re looking for a durable, safe, and easy-to-maintain garage flooring option, rubber rolls are the way to go. Made of natural or synthetic rubber, these rolls can withstand heavy traffic and provide a slip-resistant surface. They’re also easy to clean and require little maintenance. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top seven reasons to use rubber garage flooring rolls.

Epoxy floors resist dirt and don't fight the vacuum cleaner and mop.

What is the Best Epoxy for a Garage Floor?

ByKevin Thompson

The best epoxy for your garage floor should be durable and consist of more than one coat. The best epoxy has a primer coat, basecoat, and a clear epoxy topcoat. One of the best epoxies is Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield , which features a 2-part epoxy (primer and topcoat). You might also like Rust-Oleum RockSolid, an oil-based epoxy, or Restore-a-Garage, a resin solid that requires two coats but lasts for years.

hire a garage cleanout company

How to Hire Out Your Garage Cleanout and Organization

ByKevin Thompson

A downsizing company sells your stuff. A garage cleanout (or “junk removal”) service hauls unwanted items to recycling or the landfill. A garage organization service helps you plan, buy and install garage cabinets, shelves, slatwall storage and accessories. They also organize your garage items you’ve decided to keep.

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How to Find, Kill and then Prevent Garage Mold

ByKevin Thompson

Visually inspect the garage, and use a moisture meter to find mold growth areas. Fix leaks everywhere including the floor, door, windows and roof. Use insulation to prevent condensation in areas where warm and cool air meets. Wipe away surface water, and use a dehumidifier to remove moister to below 50%. Use a fan to speed up drying time. Wear skin, eye and air protection when searching for and cleaning mold. Replace drywall mold whenever possible because mold penetrates fibers that are hard to clean. Use a BAC or Quat (Wet & Forget or ShockWave) based products to clean garage wood, steel and concrete. Apply mold inhibitor (Concorbium) to the garage drywall, wood, plastic, concrete, stone and carpets. Use a hygrometer to test that he dehumidifier is maintaining garage air moisture below 50%.