If you spend a lot of time in your garage, the environment you create in that space is important. One key decision you will have to make when decorating your garage is what kind of paint is best for you to use on the walls. There are many different types of paint that you can use on the walls of your garage. Some are more specialized, while others are just simply used for design purposes. Read more
While you may be awa
re of the correct steps to take when it comes to cleaning your garage, the mistakes that you should avoid may not be as clear. There are a number of steps to stay away from when you are thinking about cleaning your garage.
The weather in Chicago can be unpredictable and change drastically from season to season. Keeping that in mind, it may be beneficial to take precautions and make sure that your garage is ready for summer weather. There are many steps that you can take in order to prep your garage for the upcoming temperature change.
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Maintaining the landscaping around your garage is key to boosting curbside appeal for your home. There are plenty of ways to create the outdoor look that suits your taste. Adding plants, flowers, or other outdoor elements all have the potential to beautify your garage’s exterior.
Grow plants that absorb moisture
The area outside of your garage is not limited to having colorful flowers. Growing plants that are multipurpose, such as ones that absorb moisture and keep bugs away, make for pleasant porch time. Some examples of natural mosquito-repelling plants include citronellas, horsemints, marigolds, ageratums, and catnips.
Weather conditions can play a role in the material that you decide to build your garage with. For example, if you live in a tropical climate, such as Florida, the weather is typically on warm. However, it is damp because of the amount of rain and humidity that is produced annually. Knowing that you live in these conditions, it is beneficial to take precautionary steps by protecting your garage with a steel door in case of intense storms. There are a variety of options in which you can decide to build your garage with depending on your city’s temperature and climate. Read more
Blue Sky Builders is off to a great start in 2014 and as we continue to grow we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past successes that have made our future look so great! For our next project blog we wanted to share a garage we built just a few of months ago.
The completed garage was built in Westmont, Illinois. The owner’s existing garage was pretty old and in need of some updating. The project took just three short months and was completed in November 2013. Below we will share some project details and pictures of the new garage.
Blue Sky Builders has had a great 2013 and we are looking forward to what’s ahead in 2014! For our next project blog we wanted to share a small garage we built a couple of months ago.
The completed garage was built in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The owner already had an existing attached garage and an old small shed in the rear. However, he wanted something bigger and better – don’t we all 
– to house a classic car and riding lawnmower.
The project took just short of a month and was completed in August 2013. Below we will share some project details and pictures of the new garage.