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How Moisture and Humidity Affect Your Garage and Things You Can Do to Protect It

It is normal for us to wipe moisture from our brows on a hot day, but should it be normal for our garage floor to sweat? The answer is most definitely no. A sweaty floor and high moisture content in your garage ends up creating a slippery surface and damp walls. How Moisture Builds Up […]

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5 Ways to Store Your Summer Power Equipment

Summer is that time of year when we pull out our summer power equipment to mow the lawn, work on our landscaping, or start a home renovation project. You’re probably storing all of your needed tools in your garage. Here are some best practices to keep your concrete floors and cabinets protected from your summer […]

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5 Ways to Store Wet Equipment in Your Garage

The garage is often the catchall storage location for most outdoor equipment. However, if some of the items are wet, such as kiddie pools or life jackets, they could damage your concrete floor or cabinets. Even with adequate storage systems, you need to avoid mold buildup in your cabinets or racks due to wet gear. […]

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Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Garage Floor: Do’s and Dont’s

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to use their garage as extra storage space for items that can’t fit in the house, and if not cleaned regularly, grime, grease, oils, and clutter can quickly build-up, leaving the garage floor in poor condition. Eliminating dirt and unwanted stains prevents your garage floor from wearing out and keeps […]

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What Types of Storage is Best for Your Garage

Types of Garage Storage One of the biggest complaints that most people have about their current home is the lack of storage that they have. It can be frustrating not to have enough room to store items away for that next project or camping trip. Here are some areas of your garage where you could […]

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4 Steps to Your Custom Garage

Designing and installing custom garages is our specialty. We provide everything from custom cabinets and organization systems to high-quality garage floor coatings. Our process is simple. Our mission is to make this project as easy as possible for you, so we will take care of all the heavy lifting. Here’s what you can expect when […]

10 Things on Your Garage’s Christmas Wish List

Garages were once solely used for automobile storage, but have since evolved into multi-functional nooks for work and play. However, many are in need of TLC, and have become mere dumping sites for accessories, furniture, garden supplies, and equipment. With the Christmas season upon us, you may be thinking of gifting your garage with a […]

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How to Winterize Your Garage

With winter just around the corner, now would be a great time to prepare your garage for the cold months ahead. Whilst the winter months bring us great times such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years’, it also brings about some pretty cold, nasty weather. Have you thought about how the harsh elements can have […]

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The Best Fall Garage Maintenance Practices

Fall is here, which means it’s time to start preventative maintenance around the house before winter settles in. No one wants to get caught out doing repairs during the height of winter. By taking care of your fall garage maintenance now, you’ll be all set once the temperatures dip, and potentially avoid major costs down […]

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Spring Cleaning: 5 Tips for Cleaning Your Garage

It usually happens gradually. A few things go in because they have nowhere else to go, something gets stowed away for a future project, or a half-finished task gets left as is. The garage is a mess, and now with a little more time at home, you know getting a jumpstart on spring cleaning your […]

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5 Reasons to Build Your Custom Garage Cabinets off the Floor

  If you’re like most of us, keeping your garage organized and clutter-free is an uphill battle. In fact, all the tools and toys in the world won’t do you much good if you can’t find anything in that eyesore-of-a-mess! The solution? Let Carolina Custom Garages help you get things off the floor and organized […]