Overview
The garage is often the last place in the home that gets a makeover—even though it’s often desperately in need of an overhaul. But homeowners are catching on. Now, Rick Peters presents six themed ways to transform the garage into a comfortable, effective, and efficient space: enclosing a carport; making a mechanic’s dream work area; adding a woodworking shop; creating a craft room; putting in storage (and more storage); and building a family room. All the work takes place on site, in real families’ two-car garages, with the tasks divided into two groups: those that the average homeowner can accomplish him or herself, and those best left to professionals. The guide’s friendly and easy-to-follow format shows what needs to be done and how to do it; the more demanding jobs receive extremely detailed descriptions that explain what the work entails, how long it should take, and what it typically costs.Synopsis
The garage is often the last place in the home that gets a makeover—even though it’s often desperately in need of an overhaul. But homeowners are catching on. Now, Rick Peters presents six themed ways to transform the garage into a comfortable, effective, and efficient space: enclosing a carport; making a mechanic’s dream work area; adding a woodworking shop; creating a craft room; putting in storage (and more storage); and building a family room. All the work takes place on site, in real families’ two-car garages, with the tasks divided into two groups: those that the average homeowner can accomplish him or herself, and those best left to professionals. The guide’s friendly and easy-to-follow format shows what needs to be done and how to do it; the more demanding jobs receive extremely detailed descriptions that explain what the work entails, how long it should take, and what it typically costs.
Library Journal
Does your car no longer fit in your garage? Have you lost the yard tools in the jumble? Experienced woodworking and DIY author Peters addresses this all-too-real problem. After an overview on garage structure and renovation basics, he presents an array of designs and possibilities. All the instructions are conversational and casual yet helpful and concise. Particularly useful are the instructions on installing a garage door opener. The color illustrations are right on point, and the photos are inspiring. Several storage systems are detailed, thankfully. This excellent book, notable for its great ideas and instruction, is highly recommended for all collections. Time to rediscover your garage! Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.