Does a garage count toward square footage?

• <div><p>A garage only counts toward the official square footage of a house if it’s livable. The exact legal requirements for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/is-garage-considered-living-space.htm">what’s considered living space</a> can vary by location, but heating and ventilation are often required for it to be counted. If the garage is converted into an extra room, it may count toward the total square footage. </p></div>

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Q: What is the average lifespan of garage doors?

• <div><p>A garage door should last 30 years, give or take, before it needs replacing, so your panels should last for around that long as well. However, you should replace your garage door panels sooner if the door doesn&rsquo;t function smoothly if one of the panels gets visibly damaged, or if an issue with a panel is creating a security issue.</p></div>

Q: How can I make my garage door safe?

• <div><p>Garage doors are heavy and close under power, so ensuring they're safe should be one of the priorities of a homeowner. Installing at least one sensor is a good start, but it doesn't hurt to have two, especially considering you can install a secondary system for <b>less than $100</b>. Remember that sensors require calibration and simple but regular maintenance checks&mdash; installing them is only the first step.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type lubricant for a garage door?

• <div><p>It's best to use a silicone- or lithium-based lubricant since they're designed to deeply penetrate the door's components and provide long-lasting protection against wear and tear. Avoid using WD-40 and standard grease since they can potentially strip away existing lubrication or attract dust and dirt, respectively. </p></div>

Q: Should I drywall my garage?

• <div><p>Drywalling a garage is a smart decision if you want to protect your garage from fires, moisture damage, and exterior noise. Most garages have flammable supplies that could result in serious damage in the off chance of an accident. Drywall is fire resistant, helping to prevent fires from spreading. Not to mention, drywall can improve the appearance of a dingy, old garage.</p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
These two gentlemen were great. Fair price, fast service, on time, and very professional. I plan to use them again next spring when I clean out the garage. I highly recommend them.
ASDS Junkernauts
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Reviewed in August 2024
I absolutely love my new kitchen! They also laid all new flooring on our main level and downstairs. And they built an office above our garage which turned out beautifully!
Quality Building Group, LLC.
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Reviewed in March 2024
Bill Tipton and his crew are top notch in clearing the land providing an incredible footing and foundation for a 16 x 44 garage we purchased from his side company, Redline Outdoor Products. When we bought the garage, I was in for a surprise when the sales staff suggested to call Bill for a...
Bullseye Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
We worked with Wesley from He-Meyer. He was responsive to our questions, even after the work was finished. Wesley made sure we knew exactly what we were paying for, right down to the amount of caulk needed. We had multiple bids (4 others) and NONE of them would give us a detailed breakdown of...
He-Meyer Roofing Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
The two men that sided my home were awesome. They showed up at 7:00 every morning, each worked on a separate part of my house and they did not leave until 6:00 each day. They had a good steady work pace even with the 90 degree August Missouri weather and finished my two story, two car attached...
Maris Home Improvements, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2015
They were great, quick and efficient. Checked all the springs and things and made the garage open and close much more smoothly.
CGX Overhead Door LLC
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Reviewed in February 2011
Mr. G responded to my phone call promptly on 11/04/2010. We arranged to met shortly after 4 that day and when when I got home about 4:10 he was there and had already assessed the problem...then he also checked inside garage attic to find the leakage into the attic there near chimney. He gave an...
Exterior Building Solutions
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