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There are lots of great things about living near the beach. You get to enjoy daily walks on the sand, feel the sun on your skin and the benefits of all that vitamin D, and the smell of the fresh, salty air. But that salty air also has its downsides when it comes to your home. Salty water has a corrosive effect that can impact your garage door and other external elements that are constantly exposed to it. This can cause metal garage doors and other metal elements, such as the tracks, to become rusted and degraded. This affects other exterior parts of your home such as the roof, siding, and HVAC equipment. The salt and the sand in the air can also cause your garage door’s finish and paint…

A wooden garage door typically requires a little more attention than a steel, aluminum, or fiberglass door. This is, in part, due to its susceptibility to moisture, which can cause mold and even rotting if not taken care of properly. If you have a wooden garage door or are considering installing one, then here are some tips to help you perform proper garage door maintenance. Keep it clean Wiping down your garage door every few months will help to keep it clean and safe from all the moisture, dirt, and grime that builds up over time. Using a damp cloth should be fine if your door is properly finished and stained. If the stain is already wearing thin, then using a dry, tack cloth will clean it up and keep…

Do you want to brighten up your driveway and the entrance around your garage? Some creative landscaping in this area can make a big difference to the front of your house, adding more curb appeal, whether or not you’re trying to sell. If this is next on your home renovations to-do list, then read on for some of our garage door landscaping ideas. The garage door Your garage door makes up a big portion of the front of your home, so its appearance has a big impact. If you have an old, rusting door with peeling paint or an out-of-date style, then it could put buyers off, and it’s not a nice sight for you to come home to. The first thing you could do is install a new garage…

Installing A Garage Wall Pegboard 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…

Do you have the problem of finding bugs, rodents, and other pests inside your garage? Well, this article is here to help you. It’s certainly not pleasant to find pests in your garage, especially if your garage is attached to your house. The thought of those bugs getting through into your home is likely to make you squirm.  Not only that, but pests can also do damage to the belongings stored in your garage or to appliances installed in there since rats could chew through electrical cables. Some could even weaken the structure of your garage, like termites burrowing through wooden supports. Read on for our advice on how to keep pests out of your garage. Why are pests attracted to garages? Garages aren’t usually as habitable as our homes,…

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…

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 bedroom Workshop Gym Kids’ playroom Bar/entertainment space…

Spring is a time for new starts and, for some people, the annual spring clean of their home and garden. But why do you have to wait for spring? If the clutter in your garage is getting you down now, then spring into action early! Here are some of our top tips for spring cleaning your garage. Declutter first There are bound to be things stored in your garage that you no longer use or need. A spring clean is the perfect time to be ruthless and get rid of them. Sort through everything in your garage and decide what you can throw away, sell, or donate. Organize all these things in separate boxes and move them out of the garage to give yourself more space. Empty it out Now…

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…