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    Heavy-duty flooring, a reliable garage door, ample bench space, and well organized wall space are four  essential elements of a functional garage. Here are four  tried-and-tested products and DIY upgrades to add style and functionality to your garage this weekend:    Epoxyshield garage floor coating kit An epoxy floor coating is the best choice for hard working garage floors. Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield garage floor coating kit applies in one easy coat and protects against gasoline, antifreeze, motor oil, salt, hot tire pick-up and cracking. Each kit covers 250 sq. ft. and is available in Grey or Tan. For best results, top coat with Rust-Oleum Premium Clear Coating for ultra protection and a high-gloss finish. Surface can be walked on in 1-2 days and driven on in 3 days. ...

  Most people are careful to secure their home’s doors and windows from burglary but often the garage is left vulnerable. Below are 12 tips to make your garage less attractive to thieves. 1. Lock up Keep exterior doors that open manually locked. Secure with a deadbolt lock and a reinforced strike plate installed with minimum 3-inch screws. 2. Lighting Install motion-activated lighting outside garage windows and doors, especially in shadowy areas. Install lights 10-12 feet above the ground so they can’t be reached to deactivate. 3. Landscaping Keep entry points into your garage clear of trees and bushes. You want everyone in the neighborhood to have a clear view of the area around your garage. 4. Close garage door Leaving your garage door open unnecessarily for long periods of time exposes the contents of your garage to strangers. 5. Cover windows Burglars look through garage windows in search of valuables and to check for vehicles to see if anyone is ho...

  Author: Sarah Clews Senior Product Marketing Manager, Trusscore Superior Drywall Alternatives for Your Garage Walls, Drywall is by far the most common garage wall and ceiling building material used today, but there are many alternatives that deliver better performance and unique styling. We run down some of the available options and detail their strengths and weaknesses. Your garage deserves better Drywall has some advantages as a garage wall and ceiling product, including its fire performance and convenient availability; but that’s not the whole story  There are a host of alternative materials that, depending on the use case, offer a range of interior finishes and, in some cases, far greater performance Some of the alternatives include wood, metal, cement, and PVC-based products like those from Trusscore Drywall has long been the default building product for garage walls and ceilings. But is it the best product? Garages today are required to perform multiple role...

  Ready to choose your dream garage plan You must ask yourself these 3 questions first. Garage envy: that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you spot a really great garage, and wonder for the millionth time why you bought a house that didn’t have a garage. So, when it’s finally time to make your garage dreams a reality, make sure you balance that I’m-finally-getting-a-garage excitement with some careful planning. After all, the results need to be worth the wait. Whether having your own garage is something you’ve been wanting for years, or you’re brand-new to the process, it’s important to think each step through carefully. Before you jump into choosing a set of garage plans, be sure to sit down, take a breath, and consider a couple of key questions…   1. What do I need in a freestanding garage? Are you eager to build a garage because you want your vehicles protected from the elements? (Imagine leaving the house on a chilly morning and hopping straight into you...

  Author: Sarah Clews (Senior Product Marketing Manager, Trusscore) Are you dreaming of the day your garage stops being a cluttered and uninspired area of your home where storage bins, seasonal décor, and power tools sit and collect dust? Using these 7 Garage Organization Ideas & Storage Tips to Transform Your Space.  Re-organizing your garage is easier than you think  First, you need to gather some supplies, clean your garage, and get rid of any items you no longer need  When it’s time to organize, split products into their own specific zones to make similar products easier to find  Consider using on-the-wall and on-the-ceiling organization systems in addition to shelves and cabinets to keep your floor free of clutter  Before you get started, make sure you have these items on hand to help make the process safer and smoother:  Work gloves, and rubber gloves if you’ll be handling toxic materials.  A good-quality push broom A small step la...