Did you know that over 50% of luxury homeowners now consider their garage as essential to their home's opulence as their living rooms? If this surprises you, it's time to rethink the potential of modern garage spaces. Gone are the days when garages were merely storage spaces for vehicles; today, they are evolving into luxurious extensions of the home. In...
What do the walls in your garage look like? If yours is anything like the average American home, they are painted concrete blocks. It is clod and boring. There could even be some shelving or cabinets in front of the wall, but it does not change the fact that your garage walls tend to like style and panache. What you...
Wouldn’t it be nice if you never had to worry when heading out to your vehicle? Snow, rain, ice, UV rays, and plant debris are no match for a carport. These simple structures create a protective overhead barrier over your vehicle to keep your vehicle clean and undamaged. Doesn’t this sound amazing? All you need is a carport plan to...
Get inspired by the images you see in Good Housekeeping and make the most of your small garage. You do not need a lot of garage space to have a useful storage space or functional workspace. Take the ideas that you find inspiring and scale them down to fit in your garage. So head to your local Home Depot or...
“Although a garage is not usually considered a ‘room’ of the house, it probably should be.” -Chris Marshall We consider the garage to be a very important room in the house. In fact, you could crown it the king of all storage zones because where else can bicycles, heavy tools, garden tools, and craft room supplies so wonderfully coexist? Before...
“The garage is the space for the hacker, the tinkerer, the maker. The garage is not defined by a single field or industry; instead, it is defined by the eclectic interests of its inhabitants. It is a space where intellectual networks converge.” -Steven Johnson It doesn’t matter what you enjoy most about your garage—it only matters that this essential room...
Storage is a must, no matter whether you live in a tiny apartment or a big house – the more space you have, the more storage you need! And it never seems to be enough! You must choose your storage options wisely, and optimize the space, so that it is efficient and easy to access. There are several storage options,...
“The doctor must have put my pacemaker in wrong. Every time my husband kisses me, the garage door goes up.” - Minnie Pearl Your garage door can make or break your home’s curb appeal. If you are ready to change the look of your home, then consider upgrading your home with a new garage door. Instead of choosing a basic...
Take a walk around the average neighborhood and you’re unlikely to find two garages that look alike. Some homeowners use their garage space for vehicle storage. Some turn the space into a rec room. And others convert it into a professional-level workshop. What do all of these hypothetical garages have in common? They all need plenty of storage space to...
Civilization wouldn’t exist in its current state without skilled craftsmen. Even today — when we can go out and buy nearly anything imaginable — countless people continue to learn and practice skills like carpentry, painting, sculpting, and electrical work. Homeowners understand the value of good handiwork, especially when it can be completed without hiring a professional. But it can be...