As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to gird your garage against the colder temperatures on the way, especially if you’ve got your home workshop in there. Metal garage doors block strong winds ...

Installing weather stripping on a garage door is a relatively simple process that can help improve thermal efficiency by sealing gaps and preventing drafts. Both in the extreme heat of the summer and ...

If your garage door is letting the heat in during summer or allowing all the warmth to escape in the winter, it’s time to consider insulation. Whether you’re turning your garage into a workshop, using ...

Some types of insulation are cheap and easy to use, but they may come with significant drawbacks, like being vulnerable to ...

Q. I live in a condo with an attached garage. The current garage door insulation is rated at R-4. Even with that it’s cold in the winter and hot as Hades in the summer. Local companies have given me ...

Whether you use it as a man cave or workshop, or just hate getting into an icy car in the winter, a winter-proof and heated garage is a great idea. And by adding a buffer between you and the outdoors, ...

Welcome to Family Handyman‘s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season — because frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills do not have ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Question: I live in a home with an attached garage. The current garage door insulation is rated at R-4. Even with that it’s cold in the winter and hot as Hades in the summer. Local companies have ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. If your garage door is a bit of a “draft magnet,” it’s probably ...