4 Tips for Fire Safety in the Garage

November 4, 2013February 13, 2026

With the days getting shorter and the temperature dropping, we’re heading into the season when the majority of house fires occur. Why are there more fires in the winter? The crisp dry air, coupled with various heating appliances, is to blame for a good number of blazes. Proper garage organization can prepare you for worst case scenario. You might be storing flammable liquids in the garage, it’s set apart from the main living areas of the home, and a fire can get quite large before you even realize that anything is burning. Keep your home and family safe this (and every!) season with these 4 tips for fire safety in the garage:

5 Tips for Planning a Fall Garage Sale

October 14, 2013February 13, 2026

Now that the steamy summer is over, you are probably thankful that fall is finally here! If you live in the northern states, you’re already getting hints of the winter to come, but if you reside in the South or the Southwest, it’s time to go out and enjoy the beautiful weather that autumn brings. One fun pastime that many people enjoy this time of year is garage saling. Since fall is a great time to take on home organization projects, you may have quite a collection of items that you no longer need and would like to find new homes for. One great way to pass your stash onto others while making a few dollars is to have a fall garage sale. Here are 5 tips to get the most out of your sale:

5 Tips for Storing Seasonal Decorations

September 26, 2013February 13, 2026

If you decorate for the seasons, you may be taking down your summer items and putting up those that are geared toward the fall holidays. Of course, after the pumpkins and turkeys come down, it will be time for the decorations that celebrate the winter holidays. While most of us decorate in order to welcome the coming seasons, it can be a bit of a chore to drag everything out and put it away each year. As time goes by and we get busier, it might just get put to the side. Storing everything efficiently makes the task of decorating much easier, and can increase your enjoyment of the process. Here are 5 tips on storing your seasonal decorations so that you can take them out and put them away with a minimum of stress and hassle.

4 Ways to Keep Dirt Out of Your Garage

September 13, 2013February 25, 2026

Garages tend to get dirty. Dirt and dust blows in every time you open the garage door, and people track it in when it’s muddy outside. Also, the garage floors don’t get swept, vacuumed or washed as frequently as the floors in the house. The types of activities that go on in the garage aren’t always the neatest or cleanest, either. Whenever you’re using power tools or oily liquids, something is almost bound to get on the floor. While you might not mind some dirt and grime in your garage, one problem is that it gets tracked into the house. Also, a sandy or oily floor is an accident just waiting to happen. If your garage floor has seen cleaner days, here are 4 ideas to help you keep the dirt out:

4 Ways to Make Your Garage Into More Than…

September 10, 2013February 13, 2026

When you think about your garage, you probably think of a place to park your cars. You might also think of a cluttered mess of storage, if your garage falls under that category. Or maybe to you, your garage is a place to work on messy projects, change the oil in the car or build birdhouses with your children. Some homeowners, however, don’t use their garages for any of those uses. It could be that there is more than one garage, or that they need the space for actual living area. If you would like to expand your living area and don’t really need to use the garage to store your vehicle, here are 4 other uses that you might consider:

4 Things Every Garage Should Have

August 28, 2013February 13, 2026

If you have a garage, then there are certain things you should have in it so that you can make the most of this space. Today’s garages are about much more than simply having a place to park the car; people nowadays tend to use their garages for all types of storage, DIY projects and sometimes even as a man cave or entertainment room. Even if you are not ready for a full-out garage renovation project, however, here are 4 things that you should be sure to have in order to keep the space functioning efficiently:

5 Tips for Storing Sports Equipment

August 22, 2013February 13, 2026

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With the change in seasons comes a change in the types of sports that are being played! For example, if you have a high schooler, for example, you might be inundated with football, soccer or cheerleading equipment. Where should this type of athletic equipment be stored? And what about the summer sports and outdoor gear that you’re not using right now? If you don’t know how to organize everything in your garage, here are 5 tips:

6 Ways to Start Organizing Your Garage

August 16, 2013February 13, 2026

Does the thought of organizing your garage strike fear into your heart? If it’s been months or even years since you have been able to easily find what you want in your garage, you might feel like it’s a lost cause. Maybe you’ve used your garage as a catchall for everything that didn’t have a home inside of your house, or perhaps you like to save everything “just in case,” but now it’s gotten out of control. Whatever the situation, whipping your garage into shape is not only possible, but it might even be easier than you expect! Here are 6 tips on getting the process started:

5 Ways to Keep Your Garage Pest-Free

August 9, 2013February 13, 2026

Garages are subject to elements that the rest of the house isn’t. These can be related to extreme temperatures and weather conditions, but they can also have to do with pests, including spiders, snakes, insects, rodents and other things that can make the squeamish among us squirm. At best, pests are a nuisance, but at worst, they’re a health hazard. Here are 5 tips to keep your garage pest-free:

3 Ways to Turn Your Garage into a Media…

July 25, 2013February 12, 2026

Do you have a garage that you’re not using to house your vehicles? Maybe you have a separate out-building where you keep your cars, or perhaps you simply would prefer to use your garage space as living space. One popular way to use a garage is to convert it into a media room, game room or man cave. Garages typically have high ceilings, a large square footage and a symmetrical square or rectangular shape, which lends well to using the area as a multipurpose room. A garage can be used as living space for many months of the year, depending on how the climate is in your area, even without expensive and time-consuming construction of the outside walls. Here are 3 ideas for creating what you want out of your garage:
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