Anytime you’re working with tools, there’s a chance for injury. When you’re talking about things in the garage such as cars, power tools, and welding equipment, safety needs to be a priority. Sure, you’re going to nick yourself on something or hit your thumb with a hammer, but the chance of a car falling on top of you, or cutting of a finger, or even setting the place on fire is definitely real. No you probably don’t need to own a haz-mat suit, but there are certain items that you should always have on hand in the garage. Your spouse and the neighbors will thank you.
Whether you’re a weekend mechanic restoring that ’68 Chevy Nova or work in an auto repair shop, you’ll be doing some major engine work at some point or another. Unlike the days of Henry Ford, modern car engines are very difficult to work on without removing the entire engine, and the blocks are far too … Read more
Working under a car or truck is not the time to wonder just how safe you are with the front of your 5,000 pound SUV being held up by the cheap scissor-type jack that was in the trunk. If you ever do any work on your car or truck, a good quality hydraulic floor jack … Read more
Garages and workshops can be dangerous places due to the many hazards looming around in the form of fire, injury, electrocution or other seemingly small things. In a garage, you are surrounded by all manner of elements, which can pose as a serious hazard if kept in the same place. Mixing flammable liquids such as paint … Read more
Chances are, at some point you’ve come home from a long day only to find your car just doesn’t want to fit into the garage. Perhaps it’s just a tight squeeze, or maybe the amount of clutter opposite the door has made it hazardous. For the longest time, the hanging tennis ball method used to … Read more
Have you thought about replacing your old garage door opener or do you want to add modern convenience to your old manual garage door? It’s a question many homeowners ask themselves, but once you’ve decided to add extra functionality to your garage, the next obvious step is to ask yourself “what kind of garage door … Read more
Those that live in a rural area or on a large property probably do so for the quiet and privacy this entails. Your kids can safely play outside by themselves and your dog has plenty of room to run around. Unfortunately, this can also create a unique type of security concern. When your home sits … Read more
It is a warm spring day and you have decided it’s high time to install a new garage door opener. Perhaps your door is currently a manual, but it is more likely that you have a slow or noisy door… or have just gotten tired of the door opening whenever the neighbors across the street … Read more
One of the most important items for any shop or garage, and one that gets overlooked far too often, is a good fire extinguisher. Whether you’re an auto mechanic, welder, woodworker or anything in between, the materials you use may pose a fire danger. Having the best fire extinguisher for the job is key. A … Read more
If you want the best work gloves, you need to look at those that are specially designed for heavy use. The finger and palm padding from most of the top rated models usually means that they are not well suited for detail work, but it protects your palms and fingers from splinters, sharp edges and … Read more
No matter where you go or what you do, the potential for minor injuries is never more than a slip or stumble away. To help you be prepared for emergencies, you should always have a good first aid kit on hand. The best first aid kit will include antiseptics, a variety of gauze and bandages, and … Read more
