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Garage Doors: To Insulate or Not to Insulate
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersWith winter quickly approaching, many families across the country are readying their homes to be cozy and warm. Power and heating costs are consistently on the rise, so it’s no surprise that many families turn to insulation as a method of retaining heat and lowering energy costs. Many heating experts would recommend insulating windows, doors, […]
Is Your Garage Child Safe?
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersMany new parents take extra precautions to ensure that their home is safe for their little one. Parents cover up electrical sockets, block off risky flights of stairs, and store dangerous substances out of a child’s reach. Not many parents, however, take the extra step of child proofing their garage. It is no surprise that a […]
Protecting Your Property from Raccoons
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersWhile it is hard not to find these mask faced, ringed tailed bandits adorable, raccoons in and around your home can be a real problem. Sure, they have a cute appearance, and look more like little cartoon characters than real pests, but they carry with them the possibility of disease and the destruction of your […]
Brightening Up Your Garage with Fluorescent Lighting
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersIf you are the type of person who does a lot of handiwork in your garage, you will want to be sure your workstation is well lit. With poor lighting, it is difficult to make precise measurements and accurate cuts. If you do a lot of painting, you will want to be sure your colors look […]
How to Deodorize Your Garage
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersMusty smells can make your garage an unpleasant place to be. Because it acts as a home to grease, oils, yard supplies and other chemicals it is inevitable that your garage will develop a stench over time. Even after removing these smelly items, your garage will hold its stink due to lack of ventilation. Follow […]
Garage Pests: Carpenter Ants and Termites
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersTermites and carpenters ants are threats that we do not often think about until it is too late. Homeowners often neglect to check for these devastating pests during the summer months when they are most active and swarming. One of the main places that these pests nest in is a house’s garage. Garages attract carpenter […]
Turning Your Garage into a Home Bar
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersSomething a lot of people have dreamed of at some point in their life is owning their own bar. Rather than trekking across town to pay for overpriced drinks, you could host your family and friends and avoid crowds. While owning a bar is not a possibility for everyone, building a bar is a project […]
How Garage Insulation Can Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersIn the hot summer months, we all depend on our A/C to keep us cool. However, constant A/C usage can cause your energy bills to skyrocket. One key to keeping your bills low, but also staying cool, is to ensure your home is energy efficient. One way that many homeowners waste energy is through interface […]
Converting Your Garage into a Guest Bedroom
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersIf a home office, gym, or bar is not your thing, but you are still looking for a way to overhaul your garage, consider converting your empty garage into an extra bedroom for your home. An extra space to sleep is ideal if you have family members visiting often, teenagers who want more space, or want […]
How to Convert Your Garage into a Home Gym
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersAfter reading our prior posts about clearing out your clutter, you may be wondering how to utilize your new spacious garage. One idea for an alternative garage use is turning your garage into a home gym. A garage provides the perfect setting to get a quick workout in, and can be as big or small as […]