She Sheds Men aren’t the only ones who crave a space of their own. A place to escape to when the going gets tough (read: the kids get rowdy) and you need some peace and quiet. In the times before everything had a cute moniker, you might have called these places hangouts, workrooms, or studios.…
5 Cool Man Cave Accessories (to Make Yours the Talk of the Block) Everyone’s talking about man caves these days. A space to get away from the daily grind and hang out with your friends playing pool or watching the game— what could be better? Our last blog focused on creating a man cave. Have…
Creating a Man Cave in Your Garage Ah, the man cave. A place to get away from the daily stresses of life and enjoy some well-deserved time off. If you are thinking of creating a man cave in your garage, we can help. Follow our tips to get the most out of your renovation. Design…
4 Companies You Didn’t Know Started in a Garage Every business has to start somewhere, right? It only makes sense that if you are just starting out you may not have the capital to spend on office space and you’ll need to make do with what you have. Some start-ups don’t even have the cash…
A Brief History of the Garage Although the first automobiles gained popularity in the early 20th century, the garage (or some semblance thereof) had already been around for centuries. The word garage, coined in 1902, comes from the French verb garer which means “to shelter”. Let’s take a look at how the modern garage came…
Creating a Dog-Safe Space in Your Garage What do you do with your dog while you’re away from the house for a few hours? Sometimes there’s a simple answer— bring your dog along! But if you are running errands and can’t leave the dog in a sweltering (or freezing) vehicle, don’t have a dog-friendly workplace,…