When the name garage has been around for so long, the idea that someone once thought a better title for it would be ‘Motor House’ seems quite absurd. Garage comes from the French verb ‘garer’ meaning ‘to shelter’ and entered the English language in the early 20th Century. The architect Charles Harrison Townsend disapproved of…
Category: Car Garage
Are Up and Over Garage Still Being Used?
Garage doors are an item that has been around for many years. One of the first styles to be used is a simple up and over garage door. These are known by everyone, with them being the most common options people first research when purchasing a garage door. But our question is, are these garage…
How to Keep Your Garage Secure
One of the most common areas of security weakness for a home is the garage. They can be seen as easy targets as they are not typically included in a home security system, they are usually separated from the home so may be less noticed during a break-in and most of the time a garage…
Is a Car Garage a Good Business?
As small businesses go, car garages give you the opportunity to set up a really profitable venture. After all, most families now have at least one car, and cars are always going to require work. For someone with experience in cars, this is going to be a very good business opportunity. It will also benefit…
Keeping your Car in a Garage
If you can, keeping your car in a garage is the best way to store it. This is for a number of financial and practical reasons. Of course, not everybody has a garage and even if you do, it may not be big enough to accommodate a vehicle. If this is the case, you may…