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Q: We had a huge storm last week, and a large branch came down from our old oak tree, just narrowly missing our garag...
This is the second installment of Bob Vila’s Most Valuable Projects of 2022, a month-long series featuring high-ROI h...
A common problem encountered by many homeowners is finding that their lawn mower engine won’t start when they try to ...
Many a DIYer has cleaned dirty paintbrushes in their kitchen sink. The bathroom sink might work fine for soaking stai...
Regardless of the welding process being used, or the welder’s skill, a proper safety helmet must always be worn. No e...
Typical Range: $149 to $350 National Average: $247A garage door can keep a home safe and boost the overall curb ap...
If you think that air compressors are just tools for auto mechanics and house builders, think again. From inflating t...
Welding can be used to fix auto bodywork, repair a gate, make an Art Deco chair, or create a garden sculpture. It can...
The TIG welder was first developed in the 1930s as a way to weld lightweight magnesium for the aircraft industry. The...
MIG (metal inert gas) welding, also known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW), is generally accepted as the easiest type ...
An automatic garage door opener saves a lot of time and effort while ensuring the security of your vehicles, tools, a...
When your tool shed or garage is organized, it can make tackling a new project so much easier. Rather than searching ...
Automatic garage doors simplify our lives. However, without regular maintenance, these modern-day conveniences might ...
A version of this story originally appeared on The Drive. Bob Vila is partnering with The Drive to share syndicated a...
When the cold months roll around, it can be hard to remain productive in a workshop. Handling ice-cold tools is miser...
It used to be that a garage door opener’s controls were pretty basic. It raised or lowered the door with the push of ...
Garage floor tiles make a garage floor durable and safer while also improving its aesthetics, making a home workshop ...
Whether you have a large family or just love to entertain, sometimes one fridge simply doesn’t provide enough space. ...
Typical Range: $218 to $511 National Average: $356With the push of a remote control button, you can open and close...
Are there creepy-crawlies living in your garage’s dark corners? Here's how to identify the pests that are invading your space, and how to get rid of them.
Typical Range: $150 to $350 National Average: $250Automatic garage doors have fast become a necessity in the moder...
Few items can clutter a garage like the family’s fleet of bicycles. Finding a place to store bikes out of the way of ...
Your garage keeps things out of sight and out of mind, but are you utilizing the space in the best way? Get organized with these innovative up-high storage ideas.
The garage is often used for more than just storing the car, seasonal items, tools, and lawn mower. Many people take ...
For some, a garage is simply a place to store yard equipment, cars, and the family’s fleet of bikes, but for many, it...
Usually, it’s expected that older homes may have quirky spaces that are outdated or aren’t particularly functional. W...
Is your garage a cluttered mess? Maximize storage, reclaim floor space, and keep necessities within easy reach with these practical garage organization ideas.
Big and awkward when not gracefully gliding in the water, kayaks tend to take up more room in the garage than anticipated. Check out these kayak storage ideas to ...
Typical Range: $16,747 to $38,926 National Average: $27,774Garages are a great way to boost home value. They offer...
Garage sales are full of incredible finds, but these items are probably best left behind.
Floor jacks are excellent for raising a vehicle off the ground. They allow access for regular maintenance, repairs, a...
Turn your garage into the most popular room in the house with these functional and fun additions.
Typical Range: $753 to $1,592 National Average: $1,157Garage doors are more than just an accessory to your home; t...
Whether you use your garage as a home workshop or as a place to get your vehicle out of the elements, the best smart ...
Traditional tank-style water heaters typically store between 40 and 60 gallons of water, heating and reheating them a...
A carport is a cost-friendly and easier-to-install alternative to a new garage. Turn your carport into a stylish home addition with one of these creative carport ...
The narrow gap at the bottom of a closed garage door is more than enough space for dirt, leaves, blowing snow, and ra...
Whether you’re passing the colder months with hobbies in your workshop, or your must-do repairs simply can’t wait for...
Moving furniture and other weighty items from one room—or one home—to another risks back, neck, and shoulder injuries...
Welding has a reputation for demanding expensive equipment and a high level of skill and training. While historically...
Garage workshops, while often well designed for the types of household jobs you need to tackle, don’t always deliver ...
Achieving the proper tire pressure is a must for a safe and fun ride, just like a lock keeps your bike secure when le...
If your garage door is starting to rumble and chatter, there’s a good chance it needs some attention. Over time, mois...
If you have items sitting around your home, especially seasonal items to store away throughout the year, it’s time to...
Cordless ratchets allow you to work on your vehicles or your home without putting in the effort to operate a manual r...
Nowadays, the idea of converting the garage into a second living space or personal sanctuary (i. e. , guest bedroom, ...
A battery charger for your vehicle can recharge a dead or dying car battery so your vehicle can start and get you on ...
Silicone spray is typically seen as a lubricant for noisy door hinges. But, you can also use silicone spray on car ha...
Instead of leaving tools out on your workbench or having paint cans littering the floor of your garage, get a garage ...
You’ll find many kinds of wrenches and sockets in millions of garages across the country. They are indispensable for ...
Whether it’s for use as a stable work surface at a job site or to address a lack of room for a permanent shop, a port...
Calipers have been around for centuries, standing the test of time as one of the most effective and accurate measurin...
To spruce up your concrete surfaces, you need the best concrete paint. You’ll be able to change the color and dress i...
Concrete provides a sound structural foundation for homes and is ideal for slabs like patios, walkways and, driveways...
Cold-weather days can turn your garage into a frigid, uncomfortable, and unproductive work space. An electric garage ...
Pneumatic tools that run by a portable air compressor can be a huge help and time-saver on a range of projects and at...
When transporting your gear on the road, it’s important that your equipment be secured to your vehicle. If ropes or m...
Whatever the project may be, working in the garage demands sufficient lighting. Dismal, poorly lit garages are not on...
For beginners and seasoned veterans in the garage alike, one tool that frequently comes in handy is the torque wrench...
Tool belts carry the essential items for a project while you’re working, and tool boxes transport more than just the ...
A quality socket wrench set is essential for a wide variety of auto and home repairs. It’s one of the most important ...
A surefire way to hinder progress is by trying to work in the dark. It fatigues your eyes and your mind. Plus, when y...
Check out how a single change can make your home’s exterior more welcoming and beautiful.
A garage door spring is one of those household items you probably never think about. Until it’s broken, that is, and ...
It’s difficult to get anything accomplished in a cluttered, disorganized garage or workshop where supplies, tools, an...
Grow your workshop (and your skill set) with these 15 handy power tools, accessories, and more. This content is paid advertising created in partnership with ...
Winter is coming, and you better get your home ready to withstand the season. And that includes one of the most oft-overlooked clutter magnets in the house—your g...
Whether you use it for parking your car, as a workshop, a storage hub, or all of the above, you need good lighting in...
The typical garage isn't designed to stay warm inside when outdoor temperatures are frigid. Garages usually lack insu...
For all of the benefits that come with regularly hitting the road on a bicycle (from a reduced carbon footprint to fe...
With people, cars, bicycles, and even push mowers wheeled in for storage, a garage sees a lot of traffic. Eventually,...
Where do homeowners turn when they need to stash off-season gear, sports equipment, and the odd power tool? Why, the ...
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