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 ...

Your home is your own private sanctuary, a place of cozy warmth, enticing aromas, and calming interior design. Your garage, however, garners comparisons to an old-fashioned outhouse, as its cold, dark ...

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 ...

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 and a ...

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 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 ...

"This helped keep my garage area much warmer." ...

Q. 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 given me ...

If your garage door is letting the heat in during summer or allowing all the warmth to escape in the winter, it’s time to consider insulation. Whether you’re turning your garage into a workshop, using ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. If your garage door is a bit of a “draft magnet,” it’s probably ...