Building on our earlier post on safely storing chemicals and fertilizers, we’d like to talk about safe storage of tools and equipment in your garage. The garage can be a dangerous place for young children and pet, but there are steps you can take to make it safer. This page provides a thorough look at safety issues, including some of the tips we provided earlier, including tools.
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Garage to game room conversion
Homeowners eager to have a game room but no space available in the house often turn to the garage. It may not sound like the most comfortable place, but that’s because you’re probably thinking about it as a garage. With the right planning and work you can turn your garage into comfortable, fun room to spend time with your family and friends. Here are some tips on making the conversion courtesy of eHow.
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Safe storage in your garage
Garage makeovers are about more than just organization and clean looks. Safety is another consideration as garages are often storage areas for toxic substances. Pesticides are among the most dangerous substances in your garage, and if you’re tackling a garage reorganization, here are some things to keep in mind as you plan for pesticide storage, thanks to this WikiHow article.
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Cracked course concrete
We blogged about cleaning garage floors prior to applying special stains, paints, or coatings to keep them looking good. However, before your apply these products, there are a couple other preparation steps you should take to make sure they work the way you want.
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5 garage organization tips
The Unclutterer blog recently posted a list of organizing activities you should do while there’s still some summer left. Included in the list is a garage cleanout. Summer is a great season to organize your garage because you can move your stuff onto your driveway and work without freezing or watching your stuff get drenched. Here are some tips the blog provides: