It’s an old joke that you’ve likely heard before: An astronaut strapping himself into a spaceship preparing to blast off for the stars, pauses and thinks to himself: “I’m about to trust my life to this piece of government equipment… Read More
Archive for the ‘Garage Makeovers’ Category
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Just a Reminder: Don’t be Careless with Keys!
Imagine this scenario: You arrive home after a long day’s work. You’re bone-tired. All you want to do is get inside, relax and unwind. You stand at the front door and rummage around in your pockets or purse for your… Read More
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Planning On Selling Your Home? Don’t Let Your Garage Floor Turn Away Prospective Buyers.
Anybody who has been through the process of selling a home knows that preparing for the sale is a lot of work. Because even though you may constantly work to keep your house clean and tidy, getting it ready to… Read More
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Three Simple Tips For Silencing Squeaky Wooden Floors
Do the wooden floors in your home squeak and creak with every step you take? While most homeowners love their wooden floors, squeaking and creaking is a common problem. If your wooden floors are ancient, it may be that they’ll… Read More
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Half For You, and Half For Me…
What do you do if you’re involved in a property dispute, and you believe that a neighbor’s garage intrudes onto your property? Well, duh! You fire up a power saw and you cut that sucker clean in half – walls,… Read More
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Avoid Garage-Caused Noggin Knots
Falls that occur in the home cause more than 5 million injuries every year. Most falls that occur in the home are non-fatal, though many result in serious injuries. And some falls in the home do result in death. Falls,… Read More
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Is Your Garage Pet-Safe?
Untidy, disorganized garages can be dangerous places for people. But even a neat and orderly garage can be a dangerous place for a pet. Most people don’t keep their pets in the garage. But it’s not uncommon for a pet… Read More
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Is Your Garage Safe? Why Not Check and See?
According to the Home Safety Council, more than 21 million injuries occur in the home each year – injuries severe enough to require medical attention. And a disproportionate number of those injuries occur within garages. That’s because garages tend to… Read More
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Top 5 Reasons for Keeping Your Car in Your Garage
Do you keep your car in your garage? Not many people do these days. The original purpose of the garage, of course, was for the storage and protection of cars. Many homeowners, though, have fallen out of the habit of… Read More
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Four Steps for Preparing Your Garage for Winter
When winter approaches, homeowners commonly take steps to mitigate or prevent winter damage. Homes receive a lot of attention, as do landscapes and lawns. But garages are often left out in the cold. That’s a mistake, because cold weather has… Read More