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If you don’t use your garage for parking your car or much else, then it could be the perfect space to convert into a home gym. Keep motivation levels high and avoid the rush of busy gyms, not to mention the costly membership, by having a gym just a few steps from your home. And you can tailor it to you, only buying the equipment that you’ll actually use to help make your gym more affordable and functional. So, if this idea takes your fancy, then let’s look at some of the best equipment to stock your home garage gym with. Free weights Free weights are an extremely versatile option, allowing you to work out the entire body with lots of different exercises. You can choose between dumbbells and barbells,…

Do you need new garage doors for your commercial premises? Commercial garage doors often have different specifications than residential garage doors, with them required to be larger, more durable, or faster to open and close. If you’re choosing a garage door for your business, then there are the three most common types for you to consider. Roll-up garage doors Roll-up garage doors, which are typically made from steel, consist of lots of thin slats that essentially fold up one at a time so that the entire sheet door rolls up and is stored neatly at the top of the garage when it is open. This doesn’t require tracks like a standard overhead garage door. These doors are commonly seen in storage units and facilities as well as in retail settings…

You often hear about the curb appeal of your home, something you need to focus on when it comes to selling your home and attracting buyers. But it’s not just for residential homes; curb appeal could be a key factor for your company’s success, too. Why is curb appeal important for businesses? Curb appeal refers to how attractive a property or building is to passers-by. If you run a brick-and-mortar store or any other business with physical premises, then this is something you should be thinking about. The appearance of the front of a store could determine whether someone decides to visit your store and buy from you. If the front of your store or business looks unprofessional, unsafe, or otherwise unappealing, then passers-by are likely to keep walking and…

Are you looking for solutions to better organize your garage and keep things stored neatly and logically? A garage wall pegboard could be a great solution. If you’re interested in this idea for your home garage, then read on to find out more about it and how to install your own. What are pegboards? A pegboard is a typically wooden board, although they can also be made of metal, with small holes positioned uniformly across the entire area of the board. These are designed for the ends of hooks to be inserted into the holes so that the hooks stick out of the board for storage purposes. This is great for versatile storage and organization. You can hang hooks of a variety of shapes and sizes from the holes in…

Your garage door is a large part of the front of your home, so the style, color, and material of this large door are all important in terms of the image your home presents. But the smaller finishing touches to your garage door can make a big difference, too. In this article, we’ll look at ideas for your garage door hardware to help you add those finishing touches in style. Tips for choosing decorative garage door hardware One of the main things decorative hardware can do for your garage door is add some contrast to help it stand out more. Think of a light-colored garage door with solid black decorative hinges, for example. When designing your garage door, it’s a good idea to make it complement the front door of…

If you don’t park a car in your garage or require the space for storage, then you could have the option of converting your garage into a space for another purpose. If you’ve thought about doing this or are already planning a garage conversion, then read on for some tips and ideas on how to do it. What to convert your garage into There are lots of options when it comes to converting your garage for another purpose. Maybe you already have something in mind, something you’ve been wishing for in your home for a while. If not, then think about what kind of space you would find useful. Here are a few ideas of what you can convert your garage into: Spare bedroomWorkshopGymKids’ playroomBar/entertainment spaceHome officeCinema roomLibrary/studyBand practice space…

Properly insulating your garage helps to keep moisture, pests, and either the heat or cold air out. But it’s not just important to insulate your garage door and walls; insulating your garage floor can also be beneficial for temperature and humidity control in your garage. Read on to find out more about insulating your garage floor. Why should you insulate your garage floor? Most garages feature unfinished concrete floors, which aren’t very insulative and are likely to be extremely cold to walk on. Even if you’re always wearing footwear in the garage, having a cold, uninsulated floor can lower the temperature in your garage, making it more difficult to keep at a comfortable temperature and potentially causing dampness. Now, a cold garage floor isn’t too much of a problem if…

If you spend a lot of time in your garage, whether that’s polishing your cars or tinkering at a workbench, then the air quality inside the garage might be a concern. There’s the risk of fumes building up from your vehicle and chemicals stored in the garage, and there’s an increased risk of mold and mildew growth in your garage, which release spores into the air. Another common household problem that is even greater inside the garage is dust. Why is dust a problem in the garage? The garage is kind of like an intermediary between your home’s outdoor and indoor spaces. We park our cars in there and walk in and out of it with wet or muddy shoes. We store things in the garage that we wouldn’t want…

Lighting isn’t just for functional use inside your garage, but it can also be used for great effect outside of your garage door. In this article, we’ve got a useful guide for the uses of lighting your garage door on the outside and tips for choosing the best garage door lights. Lighting for safety One reason you might want lights outside your garage door is to illuminate your driveway or front yard after dark. This will make it easier to walk out to your garage or from your garage back to your house without the risk of tripping and injuring yourself. This is especially useful for families with young children or when guests are visiting. Lighting for security Lighting at the front of your house and outside of your garage…

Moving house doesn’t always mean you’re looking for your “forever home” or even one that you’ll live in for a long period. It’s becoming increasingly popular to use buying houses as an investment – moving somewhere new, doing it up, and then selling it and moving on to the next house. This is known as “flipping houses”. Read on to find out more about this process. What does flipping a house involve? Flipping a house means buying the property with the main intention of selling it again, ideally for a profit. You might live in the house until you sell it or you might buy an additional property to flip while living elsewhere, if you can afford it. People look to buy properties for a relatively low price and then…