Archive for January, 2012

Basement Refinishing Can Add Value to Your Home

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Are you looking for a way to add both functionality and value to your home? If so, a basement remodel could be the perfect solution for your needs. And don’t let the high price tag – average remodel costs $51,000 – scare you away; Basement remodeling projects boast an extremely high return on investment (ROI), 90%.

Some of the most popular basement remodels include:

Turning Your Basement into a Family Room: With just a little carpeting, some insulation and a few pieces of furniture, you can turn your dark, dank basement into a second family room.

Turning Your Basement into a Home Theater: Basements are usually made with concrete material. Concrete is not great for sound, so when you decide to make a basement the location of your home theater, cover the concrete floor with carpet. Carpet will absorb sound and not bounce sound. You can cover the concrete wall with wood panels or sheet rock to absorb more sound.

Turning Your Basement into a Home Office: With the right wiring, some new flooring, a desk and some other furniture, your basement can be easily transformed into your brand new home office.

Turning Your Basement into a Home Gym: Need a place to workout, but don’t feel like driving to the gym? Well, it sounds like you need a home gym! Add some fitness equipment and ventilation and say goodbye to gym fees forever.

Turning Your Basement into a Man Cave: Some carpet, a bar, a comfy couch, and a big screen TV are all that stand in between you and your very own basement man cave.

Other often-forgotten areas of your home that are perfect for remolding projects include: attics and garages.

If you have any questions, please contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!

We can provide you what you need. Whether it is a complete basement makeover, a basement remodel, a new basement floor, better basement storage organization, new basement cabinets or basement shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solutions for you.

We serve Anne Arundel County MD, Calvert County MD, Prince Georges County MD, Montgomery County MD, Howard County MD, Carroll County MD,  Baltimore County MD, Baltimore City MD , Harford County MD, Talbot County MD, and Queen Anne’s County MD , as well as the Washington DC area.

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Adding Value, Features, and Function to Your Home through Basement Remodeling

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7 Steps to the Complete Garage Makeover

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Did you know that you are just 7 steps away from the garage of your dreams? It’s true. So let’s dive right in…

1. Getting Ready: Before you jump right into things, it is important to be prepared. So you will need to arm yourself. Gather heavy-duty trash bags, cardboard boxes, a marker to label those boxes, packing tape, and whatever else you can think of!

2. Sort and Purge: Make three piles. The first is for things to keep, the next is things to give away, and the last is for things to throw out.

3. Purge Some More: Odds are that after you sort through your clutter, your pile of things to keep may still be a little larger than you want. So go back through and purge some more!

4. Designate Storage Areas: Now that you know what items you are keeping and what you are getting rid of, designate storage areas for those items. If you don’t have enough room for everything, feel free to purge again…

5. Donate and Throw Away: Now it is time to do something with those other two piles. The Salvation Army (salvationarmy.org) and Goodwill (goodwill.org) accept many types of goods and in a lot of areas will pick up donations. For other groups that may benefit from your donations, visit guidestar.org.

6. Time to Clean: Has your garage ever been this clean before? I didn’t think so. Now would be a great time to clean up!

7. Seek Professional Help: TLC Garage Works can provide you what you need. Whether it is a complete garage makeover, a garage remodel, a new garage floor, better garage storage organization, new garage cabinets or garage shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right garage organization solutions for you.

If you have any questions or would like professional garage storage areas installed, please contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!

We serve Anne Arundel County MD, Calvert County MD, Prince Georges County MD, Montgomery County MD, Howard County MD, Carroll County MD,  Baltimore County MD, Baltimore City MD , Harford County MD, Talbot County MD, and Queen Anne’s County MD , as well as the Washington DC area.

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Basement Remodeling Ideas: Transforming A Basement Into a Playroom

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Are you having trouble figuring out what to do with your basement? Do you have kids? If so, then the solution is quite simple: turn your unused basement into a playroom. It’s the perfect solution for both you and your youngster. They get a room they can call their own (and mess up without remorse) and you will no longer have to deal with toys lying all around the house.

So let’s get to work.

Step 1) To carpet or not to carpet? For younger children, especially babies, carpet is probably the way to go. It is much more child-friendly than wood or even cement flooring.

Step 2) Decorating: Now let’s get to painting! But don’t forget to get your child’s input. This is their room, after all.

Step 3) Storage: Toys, games, toys, and more toys! Chances are that you will need to add a little extra storage space to your basement playroom. If you don’t your basement may just become a giant mound of toys.

Step 4) Heating: Even if your basement is heated, you may still need to address this issue. Basements are notoriously cold. You may need to add a separate heating system to maintain a comfortable temperature for your children.

Step 5) Consult the Experts: TLC Garage Works, Inc, will bring the same turnkey service to organizing your basement as they do your garage, with professionally-designed and installed storage products that will turn your basement ‘landfill’ into a functional and organized ‘wonderland’. Just think, by this time next month you could have a workshop for dad, a craft center for mom, a play area for kids, or a recording studio for teens. (Or just a really clean and organized basement!)

If you have any questions or would like professional storage areas installed, please contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!

We can provide you what you need. Whether it is a complete basement makeover, a basement remodel, a new basement floor, better basement storage organization, new basement cabinets or basement shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solutions for you.

We serve Anne Arundel County MD, Calvert County MD, Prince Georges County MD, Montgomery County MD, Howard County MD, Carroll County MD,  Baltimore County MD, Baltimore City MD , Harford County MD, Talbot County MD, and Queen Anne’s County MD , as well as the Washington DC area.

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3 Tips on Installing a Basement Home Theater

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Have you ever thought about installing a basement home theater? If yes, we are here to tell you about the benefits of installing a basement home theater and provide you some great ideas to get started on creating your very own basement home theater.

The basement is the perfect place for a home theater. It does not have much natural light and the basement is not subjected to large amounts of noise because it is further away from the rest of the home. The basement is also the least of rooms to be used, so it is prefect for remodeling to use for your leisure.

A home theater will improve the value of your home and help you sell a home quick (if you ever decide to move from your beloved home).

Why is the Basement a Perfect Space for a Home Theater?

Basements are usually made with concrete material. Concrete is not great for sound, so when you decide to make a basement the location of your home theater, cover the concrete floor with carpet. Carpet will absorb sound and not bounce sound. You can cover the concrete wall with wood panels or sheet rock to absorb more sound.

Remember to never use glass on the walls of your basement home theater because the basement will repel sound. You have to have a balance between absorbed sound and repealed sound.

Where To Install the Speakers of Your Home Theater

Never install speakers on your basement ceiling. Install speakers on the sidewalls and back walls of your basement.

How To Budget Your Project

When estimating the full cost of your project, make sure you add in the cost of buying a flat screen system. Comfort, sound, and picture are what matters the most in a basement home theater.

If you have any questions or would like professional storage areas installed, please contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!

We can provide you what you need. Whether it is a complete garage makeover, a garage remodel, a new garage floor, better garage storage organization, new garage cabinets or garage shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solutions for you.

We serve Anne Arundel County MD, Calvert County MD, Prince Georges County MD, Montgomery County MD, Howard County MD, Carroll County MD,  Baltimore County MD, Baltimore City MD , Harford County MD, Talbot County MD, and Queen Anne’s County MD , as well as the Washington DC area.

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Source: Basement Home Theater Ideas

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5 Tips For Storing Holiday Decorations

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Now that the holiday season is over, it is time to store your Christmas Decorations. We are here to help you properly, easily, and quickly store your Christmas Decorations with 5 tips on storing decorations. Read below to get started.

Storing Holiday Linens

A great way to store your Christmas linens ,while protecting them from moisture damage, is to put them in a suitcase. If you do not have a suitcase, you can keep your Christmas Linens on a shelf inside a closet. You also keep them smelling fresh by placing scented dryer sheets between the linens. The dryer sheets will keep moths away and keep the linens smelling great.

Storing Christmas Wreaths

Store your wreaths in something that will preserve the shape for the year. You can buy a box made to store wreaths to preserve the shape.

Storing Christmas Trees

Contrary to the popular belief that the best storing for an artificial tree is repacking it in the box it came out of, you can preserve your Christmas tree better with a Christmas tree bag. The cardboard box a Christmas tree usually comes from can deteriorate the tree and attract insects to infest it.

Storing Holiday Ornaments

Store your ornaments in the same boxes they were purchased. If you no longer have these boxes, store the ornaments in an egg carton.

Storing Holiday Candles

When storing candles, wrap your candles in old socks or knee-high stockings. Socks or knee-high stockings will protect your candles from scratches. Do not store candles near heat to prevent melting.

If you have any questions or would like professional storage areas installed, please contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!

We can provide you what you need. Whether it is a complete garage makeover, a garage remodel, a new garage floor, better garage storage organization, new garage cabinets or garage shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solutions for you.

We serve Anne Arundel County MD, Calvert County MD, Prince Georges County MD, Montgomery County MD, Howard County MD, Carroll County MD,  Baltimore County MD, Baltimore City MD , Harford County MD, Talbot County MD, and Queen Anne’s County MD , as well as the Washington DC area.

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Source: 10 Tips To Storing Christmas Decorations

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