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1 Ditch the Garage
before and after
2 Before and After: Garage Makeover
Home Renovations
3 Before and After: Taking Advantage of an Underutilized Garage
Nicole Kidman
4 Definition: Sky Garage
Car
5 Casa Quickie: Move on Over to the Dark Side
Poll
6 Does Your Car Stay in a Garage in the Winter?
Casa Quickie
7 Casa Quickie: Garage Considerations
New Hampshire
8 Cool Idea: A Boat Garage
Organization
9 How Organized Is Your Garage?
Honk, honk, beep, beep, hey buddy, move it! For kids that love things that go, the garage is equivalent of a dollhouse to lil doll lovers. Available at almost every price level and made from a variety of materials, wooden versions can stand the test of time and be handed down to future generations. The tall structures — full of ramps and elevators — can take the traditional route (like the Read more
If you're lucky enough to have a garage, you probably use it as spillover storage for things that don't fit in your home, as well as a place to park your cars, of course. The garages we had in the homes I grew up in were always overflowing with lacrosse and hockey sticks, unused furniture, spare tires, gardening tools, and other odds and ends we didn't use everyday. They were also quite messy, Read more
In the '60s, the space age sitcom The Jetsons toyed with the image of a family of four flying around in the sky in a futuristic automobile. No one believed such a day would come. But, folks, we're almost there. Now some lucky citizens like Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban who live in luxury high-rise buildings have what's called an "en-suite sky garage." The tricked-out feature is essentially a Read more
I spotted this photograph, shot by James R. Salomon, of a home on Squaw Lake, NH, and turned green with envy. Not only do these homeowners have a lake as their backyard, but they have a garage for their boats actually attached to their home. Maybe I'm not familiar enough with waterfront homes, but this seems really extraordinary. And if you hold your hand up to block the water, the house looks Read more
If you have an attached garage, don't forget to consider it when upping your energy efficiency this Winter. To keep your energy costs low, make sure that your garage door fits properly, and is closed, especially during storms. Also, make sure that the door leading from the garage to the inside of your home is insulated and highly energy efficient. This will help to improve the temperature and Read more
I've brought up the idea of using the garage for additional living space, so when I ran across the garage reno on Sunset, I knew I had to share the fabulous results with you. Architect Jonathan Feldman was brought in to help expand a San Francisco, CA, family's living space by using their garage. While a garage is a relative luxury in San Francisco, it's not actually a necessity, especially when Read more
If you're cramped for space but don't have enough cash for an addition on your house, consider converting your garage into an extra room. What do you need? A guest room? A play room? A home theater? See how other people have used the space when they've decided the car can stay on the street. Source Read more
When January temperatures dip below zero, sometimes it's hard to get your vehicle started, especially if you keep it outside. Keeping your car in a garage overnight is often your best bet for ensuring it will start easily in the morning. Do you keep your car in a garage at your home? Source Does Your Car Stay in a Garage in the Winter? I keep my car in a garage at my house. I Read more
What do you do with an old garage that you never use except to store your bike and some tools? Well, if you've got a tiny backyard and are low on "outdoor" space, and you're Suzanne Dimma, host of HGTV's The Style Dept. and home design director of wish, you transform it into a chic indoor/outdoor room. With a little green paint, a pair of natural fiber rugs, a trio of butterfly chairs, a vintage Read more
This weekend marks the Summer Solstice, and do you know what that means? Heat! If it hasn't already gotten steamy in your hood, your time will come. Summer heat is fun when you've got Italian ices and a pool, but it also translates to a couple of not-so-eco-chic things. A/C and gasoline. If you park your car in the sun, when you return, you'll immediately reach for the a/c dial. The heat also Read more
