Is Your Garage Secure?

Is Your Garage Secure?

In April 2015, police in Hanford, Calif., responded to reports of several burglaries, in which thieves had gained access to homes via the garage. The criminals had broken into cars, stolen garage door remote openers then looked at vehicle registrations in the glove...
How to Reduce Garage Humidity

How to Reduce Garage Humidity

A damp and humid garage can cause problems for homeowners, such as mold and mildew growth, rusted tools and corrosion of automotive parts. To keep moisture under control, start with the simplest solutions first, and progress to more costly and labor-intensive remedies...
Repair vs. Replacement: Options for Old Garage Doors

Repair vs. Replacement: Options for Old Garage Doors

Many newly constructed homes have attached garages that can house at least two cars. But older homes – those built when a family usually had one car instead of two or three – may have only detached single-car garages (if they have garages at all). Sometimes, old...
3 Reasons Your Garage Door Won’t Close

3 Reasons Your Garage Door Won’t Close

Here’s a scenario that can ruin your morning: You’re running late for work, you hop in your car, pull out of your garage, hit the button on the remote control for your garage door opener, but the door doesn’t close. You can’t leave the house with the garage door open....
Organizing Your Garage to Maximize Space

Organizing Your Garage to Maximize Space

For many households, a garage is far more than a place to park the family minivan. In fact, a significant percentage of Americans park their cars in the driveway while using the garage for storage. Holiday decorations, photo albums, high school yearbooks, and other...
Essential Tips for Holding a Successful Garage Sale

Essential Tips for Holding a Successful Garage Sale

Whether you’re preparing to move to a new home or just want to get rid of unwanted items that no longer “spark joy,” a garage sale is an easy way to lighten your load and make some money at the same time. It can also be a great way to connect with neighbors, who will...
Why You Need to Protect Your Family From Garage Door Accidents

Why You Need to Protect Your Family From Garage Door Accidents

Many of us take precautions to protect our families against hazards like food poisoning, falls, and fires. Unfortunately, accidents caused by garage doors are not always at the top of that list. Yet, 30,000 adults and children are injured in accidents involving garage...
Make Your Home More Secure in 2 Days or Less

Make Your Home More Secure in 2 Days or Less

It’s not something we like to think about, but banks, businesses, and other commercial locations aren’t at the top of robbers’ list of places to break in. In the vast majority of cases, they’re stealing stuff from residential homes, according to the most recent data...