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25 Different Types of Garages for Your Home

Just as there are many types of garage doors and garage door designs, there are many types of garages. This extensive garage guide explores, classifies and breaks down every garage option you have for your home. I’ve lived without a garage and now have a 2-car garage. I love having a garage. I love parking …

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How to Fix RYOBI Garage Door Opener Problems

We all love RYOBI’s precision-built garage door opener because of its safety, convenience, and outstanding dependability. Unfortunately, sometimes things can get frustrating when the garage door opener suddenly poses baffling problems. Related To: Ryobi Generator Solutions | How to Fix RYOBI Paint Sprayer Problems | RYOBI Leaf Blower Solutions  Here are some common RYOBI garage door …

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How to fix CRAFTSMAN Garage Door Opener Problems

Comfort has taken over our lives, and the Craftsman garage door opener makes accessing your garage a pleasurable experience. An automated garage door gives more than just comfort; it provides safety and security. With comfort and security as the main reason to own a craftsman garage door opener, ensuring it is in good working order …

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14 Different Garage Accessories – Ultimate List

Looking for garage accessories? You’ve come to the right place. No matter what your garage needs are, we’ve got you covered.  Whether your garage is your personal man cave or just a spot to store some camping gear and holiday decorations, an organized, well-stocked garage adds a bit more living space to your home. Garage …

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How Do Garage Door Sensors Work?

  Garage door sensors offer a safety feature that prevents people or objects from getting caught underneath your garage door while it is closing. The garage door sensors utilize infrared technology to create a line of sight between two sensors on either side of the garage door. If the line of sight is interrupted, the …

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Standard Garage Door Dimensions and Sizes (Charts)

Standard garage door sizes (quick overview): Single Bay:  Width: 96 1/16” Height: 84 1/16” Double Garage Door: Width: 192 1/8” Height: 84 1/16” See detailed garage door sizes diagrams below for more detail. Related: Garages and Garage Doors | Smart Garage Door Openers | Custom Roll-up Garage Door | Types of Garage Doors | Garage Door …

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Should You Use Interior or Exterior Paint for Garage Walls?

Many of us use our home garage as a place to store unused and seasonal items. It tends to be a landing spot for items that we do not know what else to do with. If your garage is unfinished, you may be able to finish it and make it more user-friendly. Your first step in …

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Finished vs Unfinished Garage Value – Is It Worth Finishing Your Garage?

Last summer, we decided to finish our previously unfinished garage. We started with an unfinished, rather dirty, hard to clean area. But it was good for working out, washing the dogs, doing small build projects- even with the limited tools we have on hand- and best of all, it was not a space we ever …

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Garages and Garage Doors: Everything a Property Owner Should Know

During the old days, people had to face the everyday hassle of searching for a decent parking space for their cars. In large public garages that look like the modern-day parking lots but with one level, car owners had to pay $15 to $20 for a parking slot, and the space is to be shared …

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23 Top Smart Garage Door Openers and Gadgets

Welcome to our gallery featuring another great addition to the growing selection of smart home tech: smart home garages. We love smart home technology and the new layers of convenience and security they afford us. When it comes to garages, smart tech brings unexpected improvements that feel instantly and definitely welcome. First of all, what does …

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Carport vs. Garage – What are the Design, Structural and Cost Differences?

Do you remember your first car? Most people will never forget the first time they stepped into a vehicle that belonged entirely to them. There is no forgetting that first sensation of freedom. That understanding that you can go anywhere you want, right after you fill the car with gas and pay for the title, …

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15 Types of Garage Doors (10) and Openers (5) – Buying Guide

I absolutely love having a garage. We have a double car garage that’s a double bay, each with it’s own single door. This is my favorite type of garage door, although I’d prefer a 3-car garage. While half of our garage stores a freezer, bicycles, garage canisters and recycling bins, I’m a stickler for keeping …

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19 Different Types of Trailers

Trucks are the most commonly used means of transporting freight. Today, more than 80% of the total inland freight volume is transported by trucks. Inland fright transport not just makes transportation less costly but it creates millions of jobs in the process. Trucks require trailers to carry the load. Trailers are the extra carrier vehicles you must have …

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18 Different Types of Tarps (Plus Tips on Choosing One)

Quicklist: Types of Tarpaulin Mesh Tarps Canvas Tarps Poly Tarps Vinyl Tarps Heavy-Duty Tarps Clear PVC Tarps Iron Horse Polyester Tarps Polyester Tarps Cotton-Poly Canvas or Rip-Stop Tarps UV Protected Tarps Flame Retardant Tarps Blue Tarps Black Mesh Tarps Truck Tarps Fence Tarps Insulated Tarps Pool Tarps Sports Tarps What are Tarps Made of? A …

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9 Most Common Types of Interior Garage Lighting Ideas

Do you have a dark and dull garage that needs powerful illumination? When it comes to choosing the type of lighting for a garage, it can be very tricky to make the right decision. This is because firstly, the lighting options are far too many and secondly, the size of the garage can cause great …

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10 Top Garage Design Software Options (Free and Paid)

Your garage and garage door is important to your property. You need to create a great garage with lots of garage space that not only helps you store your vehicles but also lets you keep any workshop items inside. You can also use your garage to store a lawnmower and various other things you’ve got …

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12 Different Types of Garbage Bins for Outside the Home

The garbage bin first appeared in England in 1875 and was used to store ashes of burned waste. Homeowners were then charged to empty their trash bins on a weekly basis. Three years later, the U.S. followed suit with their own waste management system in New York City. In the mid-1900s, plastic was invented which led …

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6 Practical Garage Door Alternatives

Traditional garage doors are the standard nowadays, but it doesn’t mean you need to be stuck with this style for your garage. While it can be functional for a wide range of purposes, other door styles can be more practical and effective in achieving the aesthetic goals for your home. There are many stylish and …

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9 Different Types of Lug Nuts

What Is A Lug Nut? Lug nuts are small wheel fasteners that vary in shapes depending on types but they typically have a rounded or tapered end (seat). They’re made of chrome-plated steel but titanium or anodized aluminum lug nuts also exist as lighter-weight alternatives for racing cars. As wheel fasteners, they’re important parts of your vehicle …

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Standard Garage Dimensions for 1, 2, 3 and 4 Car Garages (Diagrams)

I love having a garage. The previous 3 homes I lived in I did not have a garage. Now I have a 2 car garage which I love. I enjoy keeping it organized, staying dry and warm getting into my car and having additional storage. However, for reasons that are incomprehensible to me, the garage …

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The Many Parts of a Garage Door (Tilt and Roll Style Diagrams)

The electric overhead garage door opener was invented in 1926 by C.G. Johnson [source: Wikipedia]. That’s fairly remarkable given automobiles hadn’t been around all that long by that point… or I should say hadn’t been mass produced all that long. The first mass-produced automobile was in 1901 by Ransom E. Olds (Oldsmobile). That’s only 25 …

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Top 10 Garage Heaters So that You Don’t Freeze When Tinkering

I know a guy who spends an inordinate amount of time in his garage. There’s no room for a car; it’s his shop where he designs, tinkers and builds stuff. His collection of materials, nuts, bolts, screws and tools is amazing; whenever I need something, dollars to doughnuts he has what I need. He lives …

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3 Types of Garage Flooring & Alternative Options (Extensive Buying Guide)

Quicklist: Different Types of Garage Flooring 1. Tiles 2. Rolls 3. Epoxy 4. Rubber 5. Carpet Tiles 6. Vinyl Your garage is one of the ultimate multi purpose rooms in your home. With more than ten ways to use your garage, you might have some unique needs beyond the traditional unfinished concrete that comes standard …

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17 Types of Garage Storage (Extensive Buying Guide)

There are many things you need to do and know before you can start organizing your garage. One thing you’ll need to do, for example, is clean out your garage and decide what needs to stay and what you can get rid of. Determining what types of storage will work best in your garage and …

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29 Garage Storage Ideas (Plus 3 Garage Man Caves)

Your home’s garage storage is an important room in the house especially if you live in a small one. When there’s limited space, a carefully designed garage can go a long way in storing large, infrequently used items, outdoor equipment, seasonal items, and just about everything else you want to keep hidden until you’ll need …

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DIY: How To Make A Man Cave In The Basement Or Garage

Source: Fix.com Welcome to our guide to crafting your very own man cave out of a finished basement or garage! We love the idea of man caves and have grown to appreciate them further, as the concept has evolved into more ambitious rec room designs. In the past, the idea of a man cave conjured images of …

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60 Residential Garage Door Designs (Pictures)

Garages aren’t the most exciting part of a home. But in our culture, they’re important and are a large part of most homes. The good news is that today’s homes actually strive to make garages and garage doors look good… often replicating the design of the home. Our massive gallery of garage door designs includes …

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