Category: Around the House Tips

8 Garages That Get Creative With Parking

By John Hill, Houzz One of the biggest problems with the single-family home is the garage: its design (apparently an afterthought in many cases), its size, and its placement. The norm, an attached multi-car garage often closer to the street than the front door, needs improvement. This blog post takes a broad look at garages, garage… Read more »

6 Tried and True Garage Organization Tips

By Vanessa Brunner, Houzz Garages tend to become dumps for just about everything. Because they are big open spaces, they’re easy targets for that suitcase that won’t fit in the closet, the rollerblades your daughter doesn’t want to throw away yet, the sewing machine you need to give back to your neighbor, and anything else… Read more »

Gravel Driveways: Crunching the Pros and Cons

By Erin Lang Norris, Houzz The driveway is the first thing we encounter when arriving at a house and the last thing we see when we leave. There are several materials to choose from when laying the path for a lasting impression.  Today I’ll cover the basics of gravel driveways, plus the advantages and disadvantages…. Read more »

6 Easy Garage Cleaning Tips for the Overwhelmed

New York garage with organization cabinets and rack sysems

Facing down a jam-packed garage? If you’re feeling defeated before you’ve even begun, this garage cleaning tip guide is for you. By breaking a mountain of a task into bite-size pieces, you can bring your out-of-control-messy garage into focus. We offer baby steps to getting started, smart storage tips and more. Before you know it,… Read more »

A New Look for the Overlooked Garage Door

By Natalie Myers, Houzz Sheepishly, we admit the garage door is one of the last things we think about when it comes to home updating projects. If it’s not broken, why fix it? Which leaves us with standard inexpensive doors that look exactly like the one the neighbors have. But there is a world of… Read more »

Garage space isn’t just for cars anymore

The word garage, when looked up in the dictionary, has a simple meaning: a building or indoor area for parking or storing motor vehicles. By and large, this definition sums up exactly what comes to mind for most folks when they hear the word. But for some folks, garages are so much more than a… Read more »

Creating Curb Appeal on a Budget

Resale value is often a major factor when deciding to make home improvements. Both structural and decorative curb appeal are important features to consider. But home improvement projects can be expensive, and many homeowners are still weary  about spending money on renovations. So what’s the best way to spruce up the appearance of your house… Read more »

Striving for Energy Efficiency? Don’t Forget Your Garage Door!

Are you beating the heat this summer? As we dive into one of the hottest months of the year, you may experience difficulty keeping your home cool. When looking for ways to reduce energy costs, one area often overlooked is the garage. Because the garage is the largest opening to your home, heat can easily… Read more »