Garages

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Best Fluid Film Products (2023 Guide)

You can apply Fluid Film lubricant to various household items to prevent rust, protect against corrosion, and keep metal in peak condition. In this review, we look at the best Fluid Film products out there.

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Sheds

How To Organize a Shed

Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner take her cluttered, messy shed and completely organize it using a customizable shelving and storage system.

5 Best Welding Tables (2023 Guide)

Welding without a proper table can be unsafe and difficult. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best welding tables on Amazon.

How to Dispose of Old Gasoline

Did you know that the fuel for your vehicle or power equipment can expire? Here’s how to tell if it’s no longer ok to use and find out how to safely transport and get rid of it.

The 5 Best Garage Door Openers (2023 Review)

A garage door opener is a solid investment if you need an easy way to lift and lower your garage door. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best garage door openers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.

How to Cool a Garage

While avoiding the garage during the heat of the day is obviously an option, some folks find their happiness or make their money in their garages or workshops. But is suffering through oppressive heat the only way to stay productive all summer? Is there no hope for summertime garage projects? These smart, practical, and effective tips for how to cool a garage will help.

Replacing a Garage Door Spring

There are two basic types of garage door springs—extension and torsion. Here’s how to identify and replace them.

How to Replace a Garage Door

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner upgrade her curb appeal by replacing her old garage door.

How to Build DIY Garage Shelves

If you’re running out of storage or simply want to take advantage of unused wall space in your garage, shelves are the answer. These simple shelves are easy to build, sturdy, and inexpensive.

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Before & After Garage: Creating a Retreat for Teens

Big kids want to be on their own—and parents like to know where they are. For one family, bonus garage space just steps from the house offers the perfect hangout solution.

5 Garage Lighting Ideas (2023 Guide)

Whether you plan on using your garage as a working space for DIY projects or as a storage area, you’ll need it to be well-lit to navigate around the space. Keep reading for garage lighting ideas, products, and tips.

How to Grow Hebe Shrubs

These vibrant, versatile bushes can bring color and beauty to your garden all year long. Here’s what you need to know about planting, pruning, and propagating hebe shrubs.

How to Increase Garage Door Security

Protect your home and everything inside with these simple tips to help make your garage, an easy entry point for burglars, more secure.

What to Know Before Upgrading Your Garage Door

For many of us, the garage door is the primary way we come and go. While replacing one is a big decision, it’s also an opportunity for a major upgrade. Here’s how to pick the right one.

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Best Garage Floor Coating of 2023

Garage floor coatings add a durable and protective layer to your existing garage slab. Keep reading for our recommendations on the best garage floor coatings.

Best Garage Heaters of 2023 (Guide)

Read our guide to learn about the five best garage heaters on the market that will warm your garage and make the space usable during the cold winter months.

Best Garage Shelving of 2023

A messy garage makes it difficult to complete home improvement projects in your workspace and find the tools needed for those projects. Keep reading to learn about the best garage shelving solutions for any situation.

7 Ways to Fix a Garage Door That Won’t Close

Are you dealing with a garage door that won’t close? Don’t call the repair service just yet, as you might be able to fix it yourself. This guide will help point out some of the most common issues to look for when a garage door won’t close and how you can fix them

The 4 Best Tool Chests (2023 Review)

If you’re looking for a permanent storage solution for all of your home improvement tools, take a look at the best tool chest options available on Amazon.

How to Install a Steel Insulated Garage Door

Kevin O’Connor lends a hand to the garage door expert with his crew installing a steel insulated door.

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How to Build a Mobile Bicycle Rack (For Kids)

Need a place to store your children’s bicycles, without having to put holes or hooks into the wall? Watch this video and read our guide to building an easy DIY kids bike rack.

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Garage Door Trends: Friendly Fauxs

Few home improvement projects can transform your home as effectively as a new garage door, and today’s faux-wood doors are more energy-efficient and realistic than ever. Here’s what homeowners may not know about faux, and how to find the wood look you love with a fraction of the upkeep.