Posts Tagged ‘garage storage’
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
If you are like most American’s your garage probably resembles the aftermath of a tornado or hurricane. Items are carelessly stored, thrown into the garage and forgotten about. But just think of how much useful space you are losing by failing to maintain a clean garage.
How often have you remarked that your home just doesn’t have enough room? Well now is your chance to reclaim your garage and give your home the extra space it needs without having to pay for an expensive home addition. Here are a few tips to help you keep your garage clean:
Remove Oil Stains: This can be done with a cement floor, believe it or not, with any chemical or cleaner. If your garage floor is made of asphalt, your only choice is a detergent cleaner (other chemicals may deteriorate your asphalt flooring).
Remove Dirt and Grime: Use a strong solution of degreaser. Flood the garage and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Then scrub away with a nylon pad and use a squeegee to gather the goop in a puddle. If need be, rinse and repeat.
Make Sure Your Concrete is Dry: Concrete flooring absorbs moisture. So before you wax, paint or mop your concrete, be sure that it is dry by placing a rubber mat on the surface. If moisture doesn’t accumulate under the mat after a few hours, then is is okay to treat your floor.
Organize: The only way to keep your garage clean is to organize your mess. Otherwise, the junk will once again pile up. Get rid of anything you do not need and add additional storage space for your more important items. This is where TLC Garage Works can help.
Why spend one more day losing the battle to clutter in your garage? Let TLC Garage Works, Inc provides you with a garage storage organization solution that’s right for you! TLC Garage Works Inc, garages are:
•      Professionally designed – our garage consultants will design your garage to best meet your requirements and your desires.
•      Versatile – your garage storage needs are likely to change over time. Our garage storage solutions are versatile enough to change and grow with you.
•      Safe – no more tripping over ski boots or catching your sleeve on the rake. Locks and proper positioning of garage storage cabinets, bins and garage shelving keep the garage safe for kids and pets as well.
•      Easy to maintain – all our garage storage organizer products are waterproof, and completely washable (You don’t need anything other than common household cleaners).
If you have any questions or would like a professionally organized garage, 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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Garage Cleaning and Maintenance
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
It is the most neglected room of your house. It just sits there, collecting clutter. You know you should clean and organize it, but you continue to procrastinate. Meanwhile, the piles of junk continue to add up and the mess accumulates.
What is this messy mystery room? Your garage of course!
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Your garage has so much potential. All it takes is a little organization (well, sometimes a lot of organization). This is where TLC Garage Works can help!
GARAGE ORGANIZATION
A completely turn-key service in which we promise to provide our customers with “the garage of their dreams” in 5 days or less. TLC Garage Works Inc, garages are:
•     Professionally designed – our garage consultants will design your garage to best meet your requirements and your desires.
•     Versatile – your garage storage needs are likely to change over time. Our garage storage solutions are versatile enough to change and grow with you.
•     Safe – no more tripping over ski boots or catching your sleeve on the rake. Locks and proper positioning of garage storage cabinets, bins and garage shelving keep the garage safe for kids and pets as well.
•     Easy to maintain – all our garage storage organizer products are waterproof, and completely washable (You don’t need anything other than common household cleaners).
Why spend one more day losing the battle to clutter in your garage? Let TLC Garage Works, Inc provide you with the garage storage organization solution that’s right for you!
We can help you organize other things as well!
CLEAN UP/CLEAR AWAY CREWS
Are there objects in your house or yard that you would like to get rid of, but don’t have the time, muscle or equipment to shift on your own? If so, call TLC Garage Works, Inc, and ask for our Clean Up/Clear Away Crew to come to your rescue. We’ll send a team of 4 to your location with a dumpster to haul away unwanted items, indoors or out, and clean up the area afterward according to your instructions.
If you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment, 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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Take Care Of The Garage, Your Garage Will Take Care Of You
Garage cabinets – Garage Ideas & Cleaning Tips
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
The harsh winter weather can wreak havoc on your outdoor furniture. That is why it is important to properly clean and safely store your patio furniture once the weather begins to turn. This will help to prolong the life of your furniture, ensuring that you have usable chairs, tables, etc. come spring.
1.   Take the time to wash your furniture. Scrub away dirt and grime with a soft scrub cleaning solution and a sponge.
2.   Dry the furniture as needed.
3.   Bring the pillows and umbrellas into the house for safekeeping.
4.   Stack lightweight chairs and other furniture on top of each other. This will help increase overall storage space
5.   Store your furniture in a garage or other indoor storage space. If you don’t have indoor space available, place a large chair cover over all of the stacked chairs.
6.   If some pieces of furniture are to be left outside, cover them with heavy-duty patio covers.
7.   Brush off all of the snow collecting on the furniture throughout the winter months. As the snow melts, water has an uncanny knack of finding its way to the furniture, causing damage when it freezes again.
If you have any questions, contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!
Whatever you need, whether it’s a complete garage make-over, or just a new garage floor, better garage storage organization, new garage cabinets or garage shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solution for you.
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Home Clinic: Cleaning Outdoor Items Prolongs their Lives NYTimes.com
How to Store Patio Furniture for the Winter eHow.com
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
A garage conversion is, perhaps, the quickest, most cost-effective, and simplest way to add living space and value to your home. Garages are basically blank canvases ready for your creative touch. The foundation, walls, and roof are already in place and the wiring is often sufficient. The only thing you need to do is figure out what you want – a playroom, game room, bedroom, theater, or man cave.
The conversion process should begin with an assessment of the garage and its many facets.
- What do you do about the garage door? Possible options include installing a patio door or framing a new wall that includes a large window.
- Un-insulated and slanted. Those are the two biggest problems surrounding most cement garage floors. You may want to consider leveling the floor and covering it with a more suitable surface.
- Garages are not climate controlled. If your garage is connected to your home, you may be able to extend existing ductwork into your new space. If that is not possible, you should look into an independent heating system, gas space heater or woodstove for the winter and a room air conditioner for the summer. Add insulation to walls, floor and ceiling before deciding how to heat and cool the space.
- Is your current wiring enough? If you expect to substantially increase electrical usage in the converted space, consider adding at least one new 20-amp circuit.
- What is the toughest part of any garage conversion? Plumbing. While getting water supplied to the garage is easy, drainage present a much tougher challenge.
In order to troubleshoot these and any other problems that may arise, contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!
Whatever you need, whether it’s a complete garage make-over, or just a new garage floor, better garage storage organization, new garage cabinets or garage shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solution for you.
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Garage Conversion About.com
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Garages have come full circle. Homeowners are actually starting to use their garages for their intended purpose, parking. So clean out your garage and get with the times.
Today, homebuyers are refusing to buy homes without functional garages. And with the size of modern families, garages are growing in size. In the 80’s and 90’s, the standard garage was 21 feet by 21 feet and was just 7 feet high. This is no longer the case. With the size of modern SUVs and Trucks, the smallest a garage should be is 22×22 with a roof at least 9 feet high. As far as garages go, size matters!
Today, people want…
•     …a garage that offers organizational systems featuring bins, pull-out drawers, baskets, shelving, cabinets, workbenches and closets.
•     …wall hooks for hanging up garden tools and other items to keep clutter off the floor and eliminate the need to stack things in a corner.
•     …extra space in the garage that can be used as a workshop or hobby room.
•     …an auxiliary playroom for children, especially if the home has no attic or basement.
•    …enough room to park three cars.
•    …painted and sealed or polypropylene tiled floors.
Another garage trend is the auto elevator. In order to maximize space, this nifty garage accessory allows you to park 2 cars in one spot. You simply drive onto the elevator, get out of your car, push the button, and watch as you car rises in the air. You can then park another car underneath.
With innovations like this, you can see why the garage is making a comeback!
If you have any questions, want an estimate, ore need to schedule an appointment, contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!
Whatever you need, whether it’s a complete garage make-over, or just a new garage floor, better garage storage organization, new garage cabinets or garage shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solution for you.
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Garage Trends and Garage Remodels About.com
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Monday, September 12th, 2011
First introduced in the 1990’s, polyaspartic floor coating has become increasingly popular in both residential and industrial buildings due to its fast drying capability (allowing a rapid return to day-to-day business) and high film build (reducing the number coats while maintaining overall thickness). Polyaspartic coating technology offers many benefits over other coating chemistries due to its:
•     Increased speed of cure
•     Increased film build
•     Good weatherability characteristics
•     Excellent corrosion and chemical resistance and protection.
•     It is more resistant to temperatures and humidity levels than epoxy, polyurethanes or polyurea, giving you the strength and durability you need.
Quick dry floor coatings are ideal for applications that need to be completed quickly and error-free. The rate of reaction and cure can be completely controlled by the installer, allowing greater flexibility for flooring projects. The coating can also be applied via a spray, allowing for ease of use and a virtually error-free application.
So if you think your garage could benefit from polyaspartic coating, call TLC Garage Works today to learn more.
Whatever you need, whether it’s a complete garage make-over, or just a new garage floor, better garage storage organization, new garage cabinets or garage shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solution for you.
If you have any questions, want an estimate, ore need to schedule an appointment, contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!
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Overview of Polyaspartic Polyurea Floor Coatings ConcreteIdeas.com
Polyaspartic Floor Coating Defined ConcreteIdeas.com
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Unless you are extremely familiar with the flooring industry, you probably know little (if anything) about Polyaspartic coating. What is it used for? What are its advantages? And most importantly, what is it?
By definition, a polyaspartic is an aliphatic polyurea because it is the reaction of an aliphatic polyisocyanate with a polyaspartic ester – which is an aliphatic diamine. However, polyaspartic coatings are very different in both application and coating performance properties from conventional polyureas.
First introduced in the early 1990s, polyaspartic flooring has become increasingly popular in the flooring industry. This fast-curing floor coating is perfect for garages as it is both abrasion and corrosion resistant and will not yellow.
So if you think your garage could benefit from polyaspartic coating, call TLC Garage Works today to learn more.
Whatever you need, whether it’s a complete garage make-over, or just a new garage floor, better garage storage organization, new garage cabinets or garage shelving, TLC Garage Works, Inc has the right organization solution for you.
If you have any questions, want an estimate, ore need to schedule an appointment, contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!
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What is Polyaspartic Coating Technology? ConcreteIdeas.com
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
You have heard it all before; garage conversions can be a great way to add additional living space to your home without having to build a new addition. It sounds great to you, but you just can’t decide what you want your new room to be – a gym, an apartment, a study, a man cave, or maybe even a playroom. The possibilities are endless. How can you choose?
Well first, consider your family’s wants and needs. Of course the needs always outweigh the wants, but if you have no pressing needs for more space then you can turn your garage into whatever you like.
This article from eHow.com provides several interesting garage loft conversion ideas to help you pick out the best option for your home.
Apartment
If you have the extra space and you have no need for an extra room, why not convert your garage into an apartment? As long as you do not mind someone else living in close proximity, this is a great way to add value to your home while also creating additional income.
You will want to ensure the garage loft apartment complies with the building codes of your state. Incorporate a kitchenette and bathroom into the apartment. Renters will want these types of amenities.
Office or Study
Maybe you need a quiet place of your own to complete work or pay bills. Well, why not convert your garage into a nice office/study? . Line the walls with bookshelves, files and a computer desk. This is especially beneficial if you run a business from home. This will make sure that your clients do not need to enter your main home in order to do business with you.
Playroom
As your family continues to grow, space becomes much more congested inside your home. One way to alleviate this and provide your children with a little more room to roam is to convert your garage into a playroom. Paint the walls a cheery color and decorate in a child’s theme. This will ensure that your children’s toys do not clutter your home. Include a small table and chair set, or picnic table in your playroom, as this will provide you place to feed your children lunch and snacks while playing.
Bedroom
If you have a new baby on the way and you have run out of bedrooms, consider turning your unused garage into a nursery or additional bedroom. This will not only give you more living space, but it is also a great way to add value to your home.
If you have any questions, contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
With the U.S. economy and job market both in states of ruin, people are trying to stretch every dollar they own, more now than ever. Because of this penny-pinching trend, home gyms have become increasingly popular. Why spend $50 a month to be a member of a gym when you can own your own equipment and workout in the privacy of your own home?
And where are these people putting their new home gyms? In their garages.
This article from eHow.com explains how you can turn your dank garage into your own luxury workout space with just a few adjustments to the flooring, climate control and insulation (and gym equipment, of course).
Climate Control
Most garages aren’t climate controlled, making insulation, heating and air conditioning installation a must. After all, you want to be comfortable when you workout, right?
Flooring
The sturdy flooring in most garages make the room ideal for heavy exercise equipment. But in order to reduce noise and add a little cushion for activities like yoga or pilates, you may think about installing rubber sports matting. These interlocking cushions are easy to install and provide the perfect cost-effective flooring option for any garage-based home gym.
Equipment
Cheap exercise equipment is one thing you do not want to mess with. So fork out the extra few dollars to get the best equipment you can afford. It is better to have a few high-quality machines than a bunch of cheap machines that will break and wear down. Popular options include compact home gyms, which accommodate multiple exercise types in one apparatus. Other choices include cardio equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes and rowing machines; strength training equipment such as weight benches and fitness accessories such as stability balls and yoga mats.
Extras
Finally, no one likes to exercise in complete silence. Consider installing a music system or television/dvd player to help break up your monotonous workout. It is also nice to have a small refrigerator near by filled with healthy snacks, cold water and sports drinks.
But the final decisions are yours. Tailor your home gym to your specific needs/desires. If you have any questions, contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!
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Monday, June 13th, 2011
As we have said several times before, converting your garage into more living space is a great, cost-effective way to add more room to your home. The main challenge in doing this is making that cold, damp garage into a warm and inviting room of the house. One Critical aspect of this transformation is insulation.
Garages are not designed to be lived in. They have a singular purpose; they house your car. And you car doesn’t care if your garage is cold and damp, but you do.
This article from eHow.com explains how to insulate your garage – walls, ceiling and floor.
Before you even think about buying supplies, check your local building codes. There are probably standards that have to be met when converting a garage into a living space. Also, get the recommended R-value for the floor, ceiling and walls. The R-value refers to the ability of the insulation to resist heat loss.
Ceilings and Walls
Examine the ceiling and walls for any signs of cracks that may let moisture into your garage. You will need to repair these openings before any other steps are taken. This can be done with spray foam.
Use fiberglass batt insulation and make sure it fits tightly between the wall framing and ceiling joists. Do not overstuff the cavity with insulation. If you used face insulation, the vapor barrier should be toward the heat side, or facing you. Staple the flanges to the studs about every 8 inches.
Floor
First, make sure the concrete floor is level and free of moisture.
There are a couple of options when it comes to insulating the garage floor: You can cover the floor with rigid foam insulation or install wood sleepers on the garage floor and install rigid foam panels between the sleepers.
Use a vapor barrier. Use six-millimeter polyethylene (plastic sheeting). Cover the entire slab and extend it up the side of the walls 4 to 6 inches. Overlap the seam about 8 inches and use insulation tape to seal the seams. If you not using sleepers, position the foam board over the plastic sheeting and leave a ¼-inch cracks around the borders. Use insulation tape to seal the joints.
Use insect- and decay-resistant 1-by-4 or 2-by-4 stock for the sleepers. Place sleepers around the perimeter of the garage. Leave a ¼-inch space between the sleepers and the walls. Fill out the remainder of the area; if you are using 1-by-4s, place the boards 12 inches on center. Place 2-by-4 sleeper stock 16 inches on center. Use a powder-actuated nailer to secure the sleepers to the concrete slab. If you use 2-by-4 sleepers, the result will be a much stronger floor.
The rigid foam insulation should be the same thickness of the sleepers. Fit the foam between the sleepers, but leave a ¼-inch space around the perimeter. Only use compression-grade rigid foam insulation panels.
Once you are done, you should have a much more comfortable garage. If you have any questions, contact TLC Garage Works by calling 888-742-5852 or click here today!
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