Why Grow Plants in the Garage When You Live in California? Most gardeners who overwinter or start plants in their garage are shielding their seedlings and prize succulents from harsh winters and below freezing temps. One of the best perks of gardening in California is allowing plants to flourish outdoors year round, without interrupting their […]
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Refresh Your Garage Floor to Match Your New Door With Stain, Epoxy or Paint
Installing a new garage door might motivate you to update the interior of your garage as well. Even if you haven’t converted your garage into a lounge, there’s no reason you can’t have an attractive finish on the floors, or a fresh coat of paint on the walls. There are vinyl flooring options, peel and […]
The Basics to Painting a Garage Door, Fast
So you’ve come to realize that painting a garage door shouldn’t be more complicated than painting the interior of your home. Well, probably easy for those who really have a knack for painting. But for starters, let’s go over the basics. Grab the most durable paint from your local hardware store so it helps prevent […]
4 Ways to Save on Garage Door Repair Cost
We don’t often think about how heavy our garage doors are. The average garage door weighs hundreds of pounds. Considering most people use their garage doors 2 to 3 times per day, that adds up to nearly 1000 cycles of use over the course of a year. Keeping a garage door repaired and working well […]
Garage Door Insulation: Polyurethane or Polystyrene?
Choosing the Best Insulating Material for Your Garage High temperature is no stranger to the residents of El Dorado Hills. Sunshine and warmth are nice but when it comes to garages, it can be uncomfortable. If you’re not ready to spend money on new garage doors, then a DIY insulation kit might just be the […]