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Garages - Installing a Garage Door Opener
Hometime — Feed the chain and cable around the back sprocket, down to the idler in front, and back to the traveler. Fasten the front bracket to the garage door header at the center of the door. The bracket height must be 2" above the door's highest point, . ...More…
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Garages - Footings & Foundation
Hometime — Because the footings were so deep, we hired a contractor to dig a trench for the concrete footings and foundation walls. Our local building code called for a frost footing 42" deep so the garage could later be attached to the house. We actually ...More…
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Garages - Fascia and Soffits
Hometime — Installing garage soffits and fascia may vary a little. We included boxed cornices that required some extra steps. You may also have some additional soffits and fascia features not mentioned here. Also, if your garage roof has an overhang (rake), ...More…
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Garages - Planning
Hometime — Having a detailed garage plan is a prerequisite for anyone building a garage -- pro or do-it-yourselfer -- because it's needed to get a local building permit. You don't have to spend a bunch of money to have a plan drawn up. Lumber yards and mail ...More…
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Garages - Framing Walls
Hometime — Framing is at least a two-person job. We set up a work area on the slab after it had cured a few days. The flat surface really helped us in fabricating the walls. So take a few days off to let the concrete set up before framing. The framing ...More…
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Garages - Electrical & Storage
Hometime — The electrical service to our garage had two 20 amp circuits for outlets and one 15 amp circuit for lights and the garage door opener. WARNING: We hired a contractor to do our electrical work. Don't try to do electrical work yourself if you don't ...More…
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Garages - Roofing and Cupola
Hometime — We used 4x8 oriented strand board sheets as roof sheathing. As you nail the sheathing panels, stagger the vertical seams between rows for added strength. H-clips also strengthen the horizontal seams between rows. Install eave flashing under ...More…
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Garages - Installing a Garage Door
Hometime — Doors are also available as insulated or non-insulated. Insulated doors cost about 10% more, but are recommended for attached garages. Torsion springs open/close the door by a twisting action. The springs are torqued and anchored to a bar running ...More…
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Oil Garage Heater Pros and Cons
Do It Yourself — Oil garage heater utilization helps balance the heat distribution throughout your garage, preventing engine malfunctions, providing proper heat conduction for a comfortable working environment and even keeping your pets warm. When choosing your ...More…
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Radiant Garage Heater Smackdown: Kerosene vs. Propane
Do It Yourself — The differences between propane radiant garage heaters and kerosene radiant garage heaters are: Kerosene uses flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in a radiant garage heater Propane in a radiant garage heater uses a colorless gas that is found ...More…
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Cheap Heat: Garage Space Heater Basics
Do It Yourself — Porcelain heaters can warm up a good sized garage area. They are not meant to warm a large space and need longer to warm up to a comfortable temperature. Kerosene heaters are easy to use, most of them have an electric starter. Since the majority ...More…
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How to Install Natural Gas Garage Heaters
Do It Yourself — Installing natural gas garage heaters, no matter what brand or type you have, involves the same three basic steps. The mounting height of the heater should be 18 inches above the floor and mounted by a hanging bracket. Put the vent outlet, gas ...More…