Preparing for Your Garage Remodel

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If you are reading this blog, it is because you have noticed the huge spike in appeal for garage remodels and additions in the past few years. Why are garage remodels so fervently sought-after these days? Well, for the infinite possibilities and investment advantages of course! Aren’t you too thinking of a garage remodel for a specific need or plan to increase your property value? These are the same reasons why so many homeowners are making the same choice!

Although garage remodeling contractors generally know how to undertake a project with ease and proficiency, there are things you can do yourself to assist in the transition as well. Continue reading to learn what you need to know about prepping for your upcoming garage remodel, and help get your project started on the right foot!

Clear the Way

Before your remodeling contractors arrive to start your garage renovation, it helps to clear the way. Working in a clear space allows for better work efficiency and reduces obstacles that can affect the process of the remodel. Clearing the way is more than just making space, however. It involves everything from cleaning and organizing, to eliminating, rearranging, and replacing. Start by giving your garage a thorough cleaning. Sweep all the trash, leaves, and debris from the floor, and if you choose to, you can even power wash the surface afterwards.

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Get everything neatly arranged on your shelves, trashing anything that is no longer wanted or used. Take this opportunity to make more space for new items after your remodel is complete. Replace any mats or latches or handles that are permanent parts of your garage, and be sure there are no hazards looming in disguise that could harm a contractor or yourself (i.e. exposed nail beds, faulty circuits, water leaks, etc.).

Last, you must clear all items out of the way in the space the contractors will be working in, including lawn equipment, shelving, boxes, vehicles, storage, and more. You will need to find temporary space elsewhere on or inside your property until they can be moved back after the remodel. This will make the remodel faster and more efficient, and even save you money on extra labor costs.

Pave the Way

When it comes to garage remodels, generally there are outdoor points of entry that the contractors will use to come and go through. However, depending on individual circumstances, remodeling contractors will need access to certain areas of your home. This is especially true if there is not outdoor point of entry for the garage except for the main drop door. For this reason, it is helpful to plan ahead by making a designated route for the contractors, and perhaps lay down extra door mats, tarps, and old bed sheets to protect your flooring. While you’re at it, designate an area in or outside of the home where the contractors are permitted to leave their tools and materials behind during the project.

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Solutions for a Leaky Hot Water Heater

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It is never a good sign to see standing water around any major appliance in your home. When the standing water is found around your hot water heater, it is just as bad. Standing water suggests a leak, coming from the book of Plumbing 101. But how do you know the extent of damage without any plumbing or HVAC experience? Just follow these simple guidelines on how to repair a standard water heater leak in your home.

Water Heater Leaks

Typically, a puddle of water around your water heater means leakage. Fortunately, there is probably a simple solution for this leak. Before calling your local plumbing company, check out these scenarios to see if you can find the solution on your own, for free.

There is a valve located at the bottom of the water heater, called a T&PR valve. In most minor water heater leaks, this is the culprit. You see, water heaters only have three connecting lines. They are the hot water outlet line, the cold water inlet line, and the third line is attached to a brass valve with a lever on it. When there is an accumulation of water around the water heater, it usually means the T&PR valve is doing its job. It is there to relieve the excess water pressure inside the appliance. It is a safety mechanism that prevents water pressure from overheating and causing an explosion.

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So if you see this standard leak under your hot water heater, it usually suggests that the Temperature and Pressure Relief exceeds the appliance design limitations. Generally, the heat limit is 120 degrees. At this point, the T&PR valve is designed to release this excess water and pressure. It is a sign that your water heater is reaching unsafe temperature levels. If you know how to refute this problem yourself, then do so with this new found information, otherwise, call a professional plumber to take a look and fix the problem.

Water Heater Inspections

Once a year, you should test your T&PR valve by simply lifting the lever attached to the third connecting line, as mentioned earlier. Once you release some water by lifting this lever, let go to see if it closes back up and stops the hot water flow. This simple test that only needs performed once a year can greatly reduce the need for repairs, and reduce the cost of repair altogether by discovering water heater issues early on.

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What Repairs or Renovations Have You Been Putting Off Since Last Year?

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Well put them off no longer! Now that the New Year has come and gone, there is no excuse to wait another minute to get started on your much-needed and much-talked-about home repairs and remodels. Start fresh in 2017 by finally finishing that dungeon of a basement, or giving your significant other the dream kitchen or man cave they’ve been holding out for all these years! Or simply check off those random, minor repairs and needed maintenance that have been piling up on one another since you purchased your home. This may include repairs or replacements for drywall, roofs, flooring, siding, windows, doors, concrete, and more. Restoration By L&B LLC is fully-staffed and equipped to manage any of these projects and more, regardless of size or scope!

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