Chevy Renovates Garage for EV Owner Who Misses Gas Station Snacks
A big part of the road trip experience is stopping at gas stations or truck stops along the way. From the wide variety of unique snacks to the curious oddities available in the shopping area, there is usually something to chuckle about and enjoy on your journey. But since EV owners are making fewer stops […]
How to Pair Your Garage Door Opener to Your Car
If you’ve recently invested in a new garage door system or a new vehicle that has a built-in control for the garage door, you’ll need to sync the garage door opener to your car. Not all garage door opener systems are created equal, so we recommend consulting both the garage door opener’s manual as well […]
5 Easy Garage Cleaning Tips for Every Season
Spring cleaning season is upon us — but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the tasks at hand. Whether you decide to tackle that garage-cleaning project now or later, here are a few tips to help you manage your clutter. Put Something Gorgeous in Your Garage: The New Infiniti QX55 Keep, toss, sell, or donate […]
Mitsubishi Will Offer myQ Connected Garage Technology
Mitsubishi has partnered with Chamberlain Group to add myQ Connected Garage to the My Mitsubishi Connect platform. With this technology, you will be able to open and close your garage door through your Mitsubishi’s in-vehicle touch-screen display. What to Expect for the 2022 Eclipse Cross: The latest updates Where will the technology be available? Mitsubishi […]
The History of the Garage
It’s easy to take modern garages for granted. But a brief overview of how it has evolved over the years can give you a newfound appreciation for this space. Long-Lived Legacy: Learn about the history of Grau Inc Origin of the garage In the early days of the automobile, owners typically stored their vehicles away […]
How to Improve Your Garage’s Lighting – Part 2
While it’s important to have a general plan for how you want to improve your garage lighting, there’s more to it than just diversifying the lighting sources, as we mentioned earlier. Here are some more things you’ll want to consider as you increase your garage’s illumination and make it a more welcoming space to park […]
How to Improve Your Garage’s Lighting – Part 1
Garages are useful spaces for parking your car in a sheltered place. It can also double as a safe spot to work on your vehicle and a place to secure and organize outdoor and household tools. Many garages tend to be cold, dim spaces that are almost as creepy as unfinished basements. If your garage […]
Tips for Selecting an Eco-Friendly Garage Door
Switching to an electric vehicle isn’t the only way to go green when it comes to vehicle ownership. You can also swap out your conventional garage door for a more eco-friendly one. Here are some helpful tips for choosing a greener garage door. Durable Parts: Order new vehicle parts here Qualities to look for in […]
Safety Tips for Working on Your Car in the Garage
You don’t need to be a professional mechanic to work on your car at home — but you do need to take just as many safety precautions as one. Not properly preparing yourself or your garage for DIY vehicle repair jobs can result in dangerous, possibly deadly accidents. Make sure you always follow these garage […]
4 Places to Work on Your Car When You Don’t Have a Garage
Garages are ideal places to perform maintenance on your car. But where do you work on your vehicle if your house or apartment doesn’t have one? You might live near a few alternative spaces that are safe to use for this purpose. However, make sure to check your city’s regulations in case it prohibits do-it-yourself […]
Essential Items Every Home Garage Needs for Car Maintenance
You don’t need to be a professional auto mechanic to perform some basic maintenance on your car. With the right tools and a helpful DIY guide, you can complete easy tasks like refilling fluids, replacing the battery, and inflating a tire. Make sure you have these tools in your home garage so you’re equipped to […]
More Tips for Heating Up Your Garage
Getting through winter can be uncomfortable, especially if you have to complete chores, projects, or car maintenance in a frigid garage. There are many ways to warm up your garage, including the following suggestions from Family Handyman writer Brenda Porter-Rockwell. Tackle Winter Driving: In a 2020 Silverado 1500 Special Edition model There is a variety […]
Ward Off The Chill with These Garage Heating Tips
Your garage doesn’t have to be as toasty as your home in winter, but some level of heat will make the projects, organizing, and car maintenance you have to complete much more pleasant. If you’re looking for ways to heat your garage to ward off the chill of winter, consider the following suggestions from Family […]
Maintenance Tips for Wooden Garage Doors
A wooden garage door gives a home a unique curb appeal. But the beauty of a wooden garage door requires some extra maintenance than garage doors made from aluminum, steel, and vinyl. To help prevent your wooden garage door from warping, cracking, degrading, and fading, implement these maintenance to-dos into your home care checklist. What’s […]
Car-Related Gifts for Drivers Who Are Garage-Less
Are you a car owner lacking a garage? Or, do you have a driver in mind who has no covered structure to protect his ride? Then consider adding the following items recommended by Family Handyman writer Julia K. Porter to your shopping cart to improve your or your friend’s driving life. Car Maintenance Guide: Why […]
4 Benefits of Steel Garage Doors
This article is sponsored by Indoor2Outdoor.com. Many people dream of owning a home with a garage that they can open at the quick touch of a garage door opener. A garage offers security, adds value to your house, and helps shelter your car from ice and snow in the winter. You usually find garage doors […]
Top Things All Drivers Must Have in Their Garage
This article is sponsored by Air Tools Guy. Not all drivers are good at car repair. But if you are, your garage is much more than just a place to park your car or store your unused garden equipment. If this describes you, there are certain items you should keep in your garage to make […]
Protecting & Storing an Accessible Van That Doesn’t Fit in the Garage
It’s important that you protect your accessible van from the elements, but many accessible vans won’t fit in garages — especially if there isn’t room to extend the ramp or lift. You’ll have to park the van in the driveway, so it’s important you take extra measures when storing an accessible van outside to protect […]