Cleaning up after a project or just maintenance cleaning is often the part of a job most people hate the most. We all want to open up the garage and see a clean, shiny floor, everything in its rightful place and not a spec of dirt or sawdust anywhere. Obviously, that’s fantasyland for most. While it’s not the most fun, keeping a clean workspace and garage overall is important; not only for looks but also safety. Here are some of the most important tools to have in your cleaning arsenal.
An oil spill in your driveway or garage is unsightly, messy, and can even be dangerous. It may happen when you’re changing your vehicle’s oil, or if it leaks oil or maybe you accidentally knocked over an oil canister. No matter HOW the spill occurs, promptly cleaning it up will help reduce the possibility of … Read more
Keeping your tools free of rust can be a chore, especially in humid zones. No matter where you live or how much hard use you put your tools through, there is a rust removal solution. Your options for removing rust from tools range from using harsh chemicals and lots of elbow grease to biodegradable rust … Read more
You should never confuse an air mover (sometimes referred to as a utility fan) with an ordinary fan. Air movers provide a constant, targeted blast of air, and offer a much higher output than an ordinary fan, yet are much smaller than industrial-sized fans that move comparable amounts of air. Because of their compact size, … Read more
We all know the feeling. You’ve had those old cans of paint or cans of stale gas lying on the shelves in your garage for years with the constant attention of getting rid of them at some point. Of course, now that you’ve finally decided to get around to cleaning the garage out, you realize … Read more
A shop vacuum is a must-have piece of equipment for every garage. The amount of “stuff” that can be cleaned up with it is incredible. Shop vacuum uses range from sucking up potting soil, sawdust, spider webs, paint chips, and water to blowing away leaves to filling up inflatable pools. When a water pipe in … Read more
Is your garage so full of clutter that you can’t even fit your car in there anymore? Have you been in the unfortunate position of having to purchase an item you already own because you can’t find it in the disorganized mess? Wouldn’t it be great to have a garage that can house your car and … Read more
Rodents are recognized carriers of disease and can cause a lot of destruction to your garage and home. Whether you have mice, voles, rats, squirrels or other critters, getting rid of them can result in peace of mind and tremendous savings. It’s also important to understand that time is NOT on your side, since rats … Read more
A deck can look absolutely beautiful when it’s originally constructed. But gradually, the deck fades and turns gray. Even if the deck still serves its original purpose, you may miss its original beauty. Fortunately, there are ways to restore a deck to its original beauty. It isn’t difficult to learn how to refinish a deck. … Read more
It’s not exactly a product on the top of a person’s wish list but a decent oil drain pan makes the oil change process of capturing and recycling or disposing of old oil much easier. The best oil drain pan will be large enough to tackle the biggest vehicle you own, and is built with a way … Read more
The exterior of your car is what everyone sees; it’s the face of your driving experience. If you want your vehicle to look good, you have to take care of it. Knowing how to properly detail a car is a great skill to have and can even make you a few extra dollars on the … Read more
