Heres How To Winterize Your Garage In Texas – Patch.com

Even in mild climates like Texas, there's nothing more frigid than trying to handle metal tools in your chilly, drafty garage. As it turns out, you can easily heat this space with a range of fixesfrom quick additions to permanent installations. Here's how to properly heat your garage this winter.

Types of Garage Heaters

You have the tiny space heater tucked under your desk at work, but there are many mobileor more permanentoptions that can heat your whole garage. The most popular are electric, but you might want to consider one of these lesser-known mediums as well.

Should You Insulate Your Garage?

If you want a more permanent, efficient solution, you might consider insulating your workspace. Most garages aren't sufficiently insulated, which is why they feel so cold in the winter months. If you are a dedicated craftsperson or spend a lot of time working in your garage, enlist a professional contractor to insulate your walls and ceilings.

Like your home, you'll want to prevent heat from going straight out the garage window or door. You might want to replace your garage door with a better insulated model. It might seem like a big expense at first, but this will pay dividends in heating costsand comfortonce you're done.

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