Standard Garage Sizes for 1, 2, 3, or 4 Cars (w/ Chart)
Building a garage isn’t as easy as it first might seem. In fact, the single biggest mistake made is in underestimating the amount of space needed. Whether you’re building a custom home and looking for...
View ArticleBest Paint for Garage Walls (Type, Sheen, Color)
Back in the early days of automobiles, owners would store their vehicles in stables or sheds. These were the precursors to garages and the source of our dismissive mentality towards them. Those who...
View Article27 Garage Paint Ideas and Tips (for Garage Interiors)
A garage is a room of endless possibilities. It can be anything from a workspace full of tools for auto repair, woodworking, yard work, DIY projects, to a home gym, man cave, or storage room. Just...
View ArticlePolycrylic vs Polyurethane vs Lacquer (Which Wood Finish is Best?)
It never fails. You’ve just finished a new project or sanded down an old piece of furniture to restore it and everybody you talk to tells you to use something else as the finish. The problem is, all...
View ArticleCPVC vs PVC vs PEX (How Do They Differ?)
PVC is such a useful material that you don’t even have to be blue for the mere mention of it to be music to your ears. From furniture to DIY projects and even structural support, the sheer number of...
View ArticlePEX Tubing Sizes (w/ Chart)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you no doubt know what PVC is. In fact, you probably know about it even if you are living under a rock, as it’s used in underground lines. But one thing you...
View ArticleHow to Waterproof Plywood (4 Effective Methods)
The true value of plywood is far from a mystery. Due to its composite cross-grained design, plywood tends to be quite strong at any given thickness, and far more impervious to shrinking/expansion than...
View Article8 Best Garage Floor Tiles for That Custom Look
Over the years, garages have become far more than a simple place to store your car. Residential garages have become additional living or storage space, sometimes abandoning their original purpose...
View ArticleHow Many Coats of Primer Do You Need? (for Different Surfaces)
One of those important life lessons we always wish someone taught us before starting a DIY project is how to properly paint a room. You will either be painting over a new wall or a previous paint job,...
View ArticlePVC Pipe Sizes (w/ Charts)
One of the greatest inventions since sliced bread is PVC (polyvinyl chloride). This sturdy material has seen a lot of use in everything from hobbies to construction, and comes in several variations,...
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