DIY

How do I keep the stuff in my garage dry when I park my snowy car in it?

I have a 2.5 car garage for the first time in my life and would like to park my car in it….the problem is the garage is also my only storage place. When I pull my snowy car in, how do I keep the water from seeping toward other things? I need a cheap, easy diy way to build a dam of sorts around the spot where I park my car. Any ideas?

You could build shelves to put the other stuff on, or hang it from the wall, or put it between the rafters, thus keeping everything (except your car) off the floor of the garage.

Home Storage or Parking Car Lift

Thule 571 Roof Mount Cargo Box Storage Lift $152.95 The Thule 571 Cargo Box Storage Lift is a simple, yet ideal solution for storing cargo roof boxes on the ceiling of your garage or workshop when not in use on your vehicle. Designed around a combined worm gear drive, roller, rope and crank mechanism, it allows you to raise and lower any sized cargo box right into place. The Thule 571 Cargo Box …

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Green Leaf WW-1 Wonder Winder Hand Crank Extension Cord Winder $14.24 The Wonder Winder holds 150 feet of cord and winds 100 feet of cord in 30 seconds. It is portable and can be used indoors and outdoors. Cord not included. Reversible handle can be used right or left handed….

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