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.
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There is a variety of systems to heat your garage and they range in efficiency and price. Porter-Rockwell suggests determining your exact garage heating needs, including a budget, square footage, and weather conditions, before installing or buying any equipment.
The in-floor heating system that transforms your cold bathroom tile into a pleasant surface can also work on your garage floor. If you spend a lot of time in the garage restoring and working on your vehicle, this heating option will help keep your workspace comfortable no matter the season.
Keep budget in mind
An affordable and versatile heat source, according to Porter-Rockwell, is a propane heater.
“With a propane heater, you can go big or small, depending on your needs. With this type of heater you add the fuel to the appliance and begin to instantly warm your space,” she notes.
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Prioritize efficiency
The ceiling often goes overlooked in your home and garage. Electric ceiling panels look good and also provide an energy-efficient heating option. The approximately one-inch panels heat up and cool down quickly, according to Porter-Rockwell.
Supplement your system
If you already have a heating system in your garage but want more warmth, Porter-Rockwell suggests using a portable space heater.
“Depending on how much additional heat you’re looking for, a garage space heater comes in nearly any size to fit any budget. Plus, they’re very portable and readily available,” she writes.
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DeAnn Owens is a Dayton transplant by way of the Windy City, yet considers herself to be a California girl at heart even though she’s only visited there once. To get through the dreaded allergy season unique to the Miami Valley, she reads, writes, complains about the weather, and enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their newest addition, a Boston terrier puppy that is now in charge of all their lives. In the future, she hopes to write a novel and travel through time. See more articles by DeAnn.
