Metal closet brackets can be used or reused to make a perfect rack for your bike. Attach the brackets to studs 16” apart at the desired height (approximately 4’-5’ from the floor) using drywall screws, and hang the bicycle from the closet rod holder. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Having a calculator in your workshop is great for figuring measurement, but over time dust and grime can become lodged inside the calculator and cause it to malfunction. To prevent this from happening, store the calculator in a sealable, clear food storage bag. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

When designing a layout of a closet, it’s important to utilize all of the space available. Companies such as Closet Maid can help you with this task by allowing you to design the closet layout online, or employ their designers to help with the process. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Improving the air quality of your workshop is even more important than in your home, since woodworking and finishing often generate noxious dust and fumes. Watch this video for some tips on how to capture dust from power tools and remove fumes from your workshop.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/home-improvement-video/how-to-collect-dust-and-ventilate-your-workshop/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/home-improvement-video/installing-carpet-in-your-garage/ http://www.dannylipford.com/home-improvement-video/installing-carpet-in-your-garage/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:00:30 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=14162

Installing indoor/outdoor carpet in your garage can be a great way to prevent dirt and mud from being tracked into the house. It’s fairly inexpensive and only needs small pieces of carpet tape to hold it down. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

It’s always helpful to have extra counter space in your garage, even if you don’t plan on using it for a workbench. Watch this video to find out how to install a 24” wide countertop in your garage. Watch this video.

Adding shelves to the garage is a great way to provide additional storage space. Watch this video to find out how to go about it. Watch this video.

Bicycles can take up a lot of needed space when stored on the ground in a garage. To solve this problem, consider hanging bikes from the ceiling. Watch this video to find out how. Watch this video.

Lawn and garden tools can easily be stored in your garage on a rack attached to the wall. This not only keeps them organized and out of the way, but it also allows easy access to the tools when needed. Watch this video to find out more.

If your garage floor has seen better days, you might want to consider sealing it. Watch this video to find out how to go about it using a two-part epoxy kit from Rust-Oleum. The kit contains everything you need to have your garage floor looking like new including cleaner, two-part epoxy coating, decorative paint chips, and even an instructional DVD. Watch this video.