For questions generally relating to the area of the home in which cars and other motor vehicles are kept.
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What's the best strategy to reduce moisture in this garage?
First of all, I know this garage will never be dry. It's a standalone, one car garage built into the side of the hill that my house sits on. It abuts the neighbor's yard, and they have landscaping and ...
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Is a vapor barrier necessary beneath blown in cellulose insulation in a garage ceiling in a cold climate?
Is it necessary to put any kind of vapor barrier beneath blown in cellulose insulation in an attached garage? The ceiling is sheetrocked, but that's it. It's a cold, dry climate (north half of ...
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Where can I find a garage door (slot) mail basket?
I'm looking for a place I can buy a garage door mail slot basket. I had one in my old (rented) house and I'm looking to install one.
It should look something like the image below, and keep upright ...
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How do I compensate for the sun confusing my garage door opener's sensors?
Only during summer and only when the sun is close to the horizon the light from the sun confuses my garage door opener and in order to close the door I have to hold down the wired button which is a ...
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Should I replace or repair my dead/dying garage door?
My garage door opener is on its last legs, should I replace it or try to fix it?
Symptoms:
The door does not initially move when the button is pushed, but after giving the door a boost it opens.
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What do I have to do to prepare my garage floor for paint?
I'd like to paint my garage floor, possibly with textured paint.
What do I have to do in order to get my garage floor, which is currently dirty and somewhat oily, ready for something like an ...
