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Q: When does a garage count towards a home's total square footage?

• <div><p>A garage counts toward the official square footage of a house if it is considered livable space. For a garage to qualify, it typically needs to be attached to the home and have permanent finishings like proper insulation, finished walls, and ceilings. It must also be livable year-round, which requires adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation. The exact legal requirements for what constitutes living space can vary by location.</p></div>

Q: What do I do if there's a gap under my garage door?

• <div><p>No, there should not be a gap between your garage door and the floor. Gaps can make your garage less energy efficient, leading to higher energy bills. They also create an entry point for pests like rodents and insects, as well as rain and melted snow, which can lead to foundation damage or mold issues.</p><p>If you have a gap under your garage door, potential causes include an uneven garage floor or worn-out weather stripping. To fix it, you can try several solutions:</p><ul><li><p><b>Replace the weather stripping:</b> The seal at the bottom of the door may need to be replaced.</p></li><li><p><b>Adjust the garage door:</b> You may be able to adjust the closing position on your garage door opener to eliminate the gap.</p></li><li><p><b>Inspect the floor:</b> If the concrete floor has shifted or is uneven, it may need to be repaired to create a level surface.</p></li></ul><p>If these solutions do not resolve the issue, it is best to call a garage door repair specialist to inspect the door and floor.</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>

Q: How long after painting can you open the garage door?

• <div><p>You should let your initial paint job dry at least 12 hours before opening the door. Check your work after 12 hours have passed to confirm there are no uneven patches, or signs of the old paint showing though&mdash;if you see any, we recommend applying a second coat of paint and waiting an additional 12 hours for it to dry. </p></div>

Q: What is the best material for garage cabinets?

• <div><p>Garage cabinets are different from interior cabinets because they typically hold heavier tools and face more extreme temperature changes since they&rsquo;re outside your heating and cooling system. For that reason, many homeowners opt for heavy-duty cabinet materials, like metal or steel. However, wood cabinets also work well in a garage for storing lighter items like garden supplies, protective gear, and small tools.</p></div>

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Last update on September 07, 2023

Reviewed in September 2023
Spencer and Logan O'Brien were amazing to work with. They, and their crew, were competent and trustworthy to be at our home during this construction job. Spencer is a very good communicator and responds to questions and requests in a timely manner. He was able to organize all the needed...
KBB Building and Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
Fast, they did my entire house and garage in a single day! My neighbors still can't believe how fast it was done and how great it looks. They cleaned up after the work and left everything the way it was before they showed up. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to have their roof...
Snow Country Roofing - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in August 2019
I found snow country roofing on home advisor I had never heard of this company before . After meeting with there sales rep and he explained exactly what there process would contain we decided and reviewing other quotes we decided to hire them, We signed the contract on a tues and they told us...
Snow Country Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2015
I couldn't be more pleased with Ed's work. He's an old-school guy, nearly 40 years of experience, and it shows in his business practice and his craft. <br /> First of all: old school business. Ed doesn't have a cell phone or email. He has an answering service take messages and he returns...
ED'S SIDING & WINDOWS
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Reviewed in November 2013
I worked with Kevin Rice to determine the type of garage doors to use: Style, steel sided, high R factor (17), brown color to match house rather than white, windows to add light and similar. Because it could not be made automatic at that time due to lack of an electrical outlet, Kevin Rice...
Kevin's Doors
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Reviewed in April 2013
We paid him to buy the materials, and he picked it up, brought it here, and did the work. He also had someone helping him. They did a good job, and got done a bit early. Matt took the time to clean up not just after himself and the insulation, but he tidied up our garage as well (sweeping it...
Matt's Customer Painting and Landscaping
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JRA Tradesmen

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Justin/JRA did a fantastic job installing new flooring and stairs. He was meticulous and thorough. While a tad expensive, it was absolutely worth the price paid and you get what you pay for. We will use them again for future projects."

All new 3”x6” subway tile on the walls and 12”x24” porcelain on the floors with 1” Hex Flower tile scribed into the 12”x24” tiles at the zero entry. New soaker tub and frameless shower glass installed as well.

Hickory Pie Treads, Natural with Oil-Based Satin Finish.

Multi-Width Vinyl Flooring (LVP) installed on a 45 degree angle.

+61

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."

Response time1 day

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by79%of homeowners

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"We had a terrific experience with the team from Free Range Builders from start to finish! Every one of their team not only showed up promptly each day and worked hard but where always professional and very clean at the end of day!! I would absolutely recommend this amazing team !! We love our finished kitchen !!!!"

+15

Response time5 days

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."

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T & T Construction

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at T & T Construction strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Response time4 days

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

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"Excellent!! Great service, super efficient. Friendly staff. Beautiful shed. Would highly recommend."

+18

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Vista Home Improvement

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Thanks for your services was nice experience to has business ? with you I home my wishes come true no more Abuse, sickness, hungry, or homeless, My Broking Heart"

+41

Recommended by87%of homeowners

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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"Jody at Green Builders is really great and has helped us out on several home projects. Specifically, he built extensive shelving in our basement for storage, built, beautifully finished and installed raised beds in our yard and repaired the feet of an armoire that has been in our family for generations. Jody is punctual, friendly, and gets the job done on time and on budget and most importantly gets it done right the first time. His communication is outstanding and his far ranging skills lend themselves to just about any project. I would not hesitate to recommend Jody and will most certainly be calling on him whenever I have more work needing completion."

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+26

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Blanchard Design Build

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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"Jason did an excellent job shoring up our basement. He was a professional with an excellent work ethic. His work was exactly as explained, neat and clean. Jason was respectful of our space. He offered suggestions to improve gutters to direct water away from the house And he is dog friendly I would highly recommend Jason Blanchard."

+43

Response time5 days

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"He did a good job. It was very good."

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Garages questions, answered by experts

A garage counts toward the official square footage of a house if it is considered livable space. For a garage to qualify, it typically needs to be attached to the home and have permanent finishings like proper insulation, finished walls, and ceilings. It must also be livable year-round, which requires adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation. The exact legal requirements for what constitutes living space can vary by location.

No, there should not be a gap between your garage door and the floor. Gaps can make your garage less energy efficient, leading to higher energy bills. They also create an entry point for pests like rodents and insects, as well as rain and melted snow, which can lead to foundation damage or mold issues.

If you have a gap under your garage door, potential causes include an uneven garage floor or worn-out weather stripping. To fix it, you can try several solutions:

Replace the weather stripping: The seal at the bottom of the door may need to be replaced.
Adjust the garage door: You may be able to adjust the closing position on your garage door opener to eliminate the gap.
Inspect the floor: If the concrete floor has shifted or is uneven, it may need to be repaired to create a level surface.

If these solutions do not resolve the issue, it is best to call a garage door repair specialist to inspect the door and floor.

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.

You should let your initial paint job dry at least 12 hours before opening the door. Check your work after 12 hours have passed to confirm there are no uneven patches, or signs of the old paint showing though—if you see any, we recommend applying a second coat of paint and waiting an additional 12 hours for it to dry.

Garage cabinets are different from interior cabinets because they typically hold heavier tools and face more extreme temperature changes since they’re outside your heating and cooling system. For that reason, many homeowners opt for heavy-duty cabinet materials, like metal or steel. However, wood cabinets also work well in a garage for storing lighter items like garden supplies, protective gear, and small tools.

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