Garage How To & DIY

While avoiding the garage during the heat of the day is obviously an option, some folks find their happiness or make their money in their garages or workshops. But is suffering through oppressive heat the only way to stay productive all summer? Is there no hope for summertime garage projects? These smart, practical, and effective tips for how to cool a garage will help.

There are two basic types of garage door springs—extension and torsion. Here’s how to identify and replace them.

Read our step-by-step guide on building DIY garage shelves and learn how to customize your space to fit your storage needs.

Hebe bushes can bring color and beauty to your garden year-round. Here’s what you need to know about planting, pruning, and propagating them.

Protect your home and everything inside with these simple tips to help make your garage–an easy entry point for burglars–more secure.

Follow this step-by-step process to build the perfect addition above your garage and boost your home's functionality and value.

You can upgrade a mismatched garage with a quick door replacement, a facelift, or a more extensive renovation connecting it to the house.

See how installation specialists convert standard garage doors into stylish carriage-house openers, adding a classic touch to your home.

An underused outbuilding becomes a getaway space for the whole family

Gain a guest or rec room without having to add on

Want to spice up your drive? Read our guide on How to transform—or take the focus off—a boring, straight driveway.

Check out our ultimate guide to help you transform your garage from storage space into a gearhead's paradise.

Is your garage stressing you out with the clutter of household items? Whip it into shape by designing your own garage storage plan.