Presents six themed ways to transform the garage into a comfortable, effective, and efficient space: enclosing a carport; a mechanic's work area; a woodworking shop; a craft room; added storage; and a family room. The tasks are divided into two groups: those that the average homeowner can accomplish him or herself, and those best left to professionals. The more demanding jobs receive detailed descriptions that explain what the work entails, how long it should take, and what it typically costs.--From publisher description.

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Smart, stylish, and budget-conscious solutions to renovating every living space, from dining room to bedroom. The latest in the successful MoneySmart Makeovers series. With a realistic attitude towards budgets, loads of practical information, and inspiring photos, the Popular Mechanics Money Makeovers series shows homeowners how to take dull, tired living spaces and bring them to stylish life again. Expert author and do-it-yourselfer Rick Peters presents three levels of renovation and renewal: Planning (with design guidelines); Real Makeover Examples, taken from honest-to-goodness actual home makeovers, not set-ups shot in a studio; and Creating a New Look, with amazingly detailed instructions. Here, anyone can learn to replace stained floors with carpeting or laminate flooring, decorate walls with a faux finish, install new windows and doors, and much more. From choosing color schemes to buying materials, selecting tools to allotting time, this endlessly useful guide takes you from start to finish-without breaking the bank. A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club. A 15-year veteran of woodworking and DIY publishing, Rick Peters is the author of numerous bestselling books, including MoneySmart Makeovers: Kitchens, MoneySmart Makeovers: Bathrooms, and the Popular Mechanics Workshop guides: Router Fundamentals, Scroll Saw Fundamentals, and Table Saw Fundamentals. He is also the former editor of ShopNotes magazine.

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.