Key Points Garages stay cold because they’re lightly built, poorly insulated, and usually lack a dedicated heat source.Warm a ...

As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to gird your garage against the colder temperatures on the way, especially if you’ve got your home workshop in there. Metal garage doors block strong winds ...

Key Points Garage door insulation keeps the space more comfortable, cuts energy costs, and blocks outside noise.You can insulate it yourself using fiberglass batts, clips, and simple tools like tape ...

Insulating a garage door can easily be done in a day. Step 1: Remove any remnants of pre-existing weather seal along the bottom and sides of your garage door. If the existing seals are still in good ...

Dear Jim: Our old metal garage door is uninsulated and the bottom seal has disintegrated. I work on cars in my garage, so I think a new efficient door would make it more comfortable. What are new ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Dear Jim: Our family is growing and we need more living space. I plan to convert our garage into a bedroom and build a carport. What is the most efficient way to insulate the masonry garage walls? – ...

Dear Tim: I live in a condo with an attached garage. The current garage door insulation is rated at R-4. Even with that it’s cold in the winter and hot as Hades in the summer. Local companies have ...

A second fridge would be great for storing holiday leftovers and beverages, but can it handle extreme temperatures? Send your home improvement questions to homerepair@globe.com. Q. We bought a ...

Q The walls and doors in the garage of our new house are insulated, but not the ceiling. It was so hot out there during that warm fall week. We would like to store extra food in the garage. Would ...