Garage Flooring OptionsWhether you're building a custom home from the ground up or would like to update the current flooring in your garage, there are many types of flooring that you can choose from. Each flooring material alters the appearance of your garage. The main flooring options available to you include everything from epoxy and vinyl to stone and rubber tile. The following guide should give you all the information to determine which flooring option is right for your garage and home. EpoxyEpoxy is a polymer compound that can provide your garage with a beautiful appearance. This option is particularly beneficial if your current garage has an existing flooring that you don't want to tear up. Epoxy is a long-lasting and durable coating that can last for 10-20 years if properly maintained. While you can apply epoxy to practically any type of flooring, it works best with concrete and stone flooring materials.Benefits of Installing this Flooring• Easy to clean• Available in numerous colors• Resistant to water and stains• Highly cost-effective compared to other flooring types• Can be paired with an anti-slip coating Vinyl TilesVinyl tiles are affordable flooring materials ideal for garages that don't have a considerable amount of foot traffic. When vinyl tiles are coated with urethane, they become comfortable and flexible, making them a great option for practically any garage. Benefits of Installing this Flooring• Can be obtained in many colors• Requires only a small amount of cleaning and maintenance• Very affordable• Resilient and durable if you obtain engineered vinyl• Water-resistant StoneIf you want your garage floor to have a natural and beautiful appearance, the stone is a fantastic flooring option. The most popular types of stone for garage flooring include flagstone, sandstone, and graphite. Keep in mind; however, that stone floors are costly and can be cold during the winter months.Benefits of Installing this Flooring• Extremely durable• Easy to clean• Should add some value to your home• Available in unique patterns Rubber TileRubber tiles are a more flexible flooring material that's easy to install and comes in various patterns. In most cases, rubber tiles can be selected as 12x12-inch or 24x24-inch tiles. You can install rubber tiles on nearly every type of sub-flooring, including concrete floors. Benefits of Installing this Flooring• Very affordable and easy to install• Able to withstand all conditions• Doesn't require much maintenance• Absorbs sound• High impact resistance Polished ConcretePolished concrete is the ideal flooring option for many homeowners. If you want durable flooring that will stand up well to high foot traffic, polished concrete is the way to go. These floors are exceedingly resilient and can be surprisingly affordable. Because the material is polished, it can provide your garage with a sleek and elegant appearance.Benefits of Installing this Flooring• High durability• Low maintenance requirements• Resistant to the majority of chemicals• Available in numerous design options• Can last for 30-100 years even when exposed to harsh environments Installing new flooring materials in your garage is a great way to enhance its appearance and even improve the value of your home. The five flooring options discussed above are considerably different from one another while also providing distinct benefits. With these benefits in mind, you can choose a flooring option that matches the style and appearance of the rest of your home.

Find Mosquitoes Hiding in Your Home Before They Find You.Do you wake up with more bumps on your arms and legs than an alligator's back? Then it's time to declare war on the mosquitoes in your home. Most mosquitoes attack at night. Killing a few of the tiny bloodsuckers in the daytime isn't enough. Mosquito armies are waiting in the wings. The best way to end your indoor mosquito problem is to target them in their hiding places. First, know your enemy. Before you begin hunting mosquitoes in your house, here are some helpful facts about the tiny bloodsuckers.● Only female mosquitoes crave blood which they need to develop their eggs.● A female mosquito can produce up to 5,000 eggs in her one-month life span.● Mosquitoes lay eggs in shallow water or on damp surfaces, where eggs will sit   until there’s just enough water to hatch.● It takes about eight days for a mosquito to go from larvae to adulthood.● Mosquitoes don't see well. They use their incredible sense of smell to find water and you. A Good Offence is the Best Mosquito DefenseMosquitoes thrive in their natural habitat outdoors, and there's only so much you can do to stop them. But you can take precautions to prevent them from moving indoors.● Seal openings or cracks around your windows and doors.● Repair holes in door and window screens.● Never leave entrances and garage doors open.● Avoid placing mosquito-attracting plants, such as water lilies, near entrances.● Keep your air conditioner drain clean and water-free. Grab a flashlight and start hunting for the mosquitoes hiding in your home.BedroomMosquitoes are attracted by your warm breath, which they can sense from up to 150 feet away. The perfect time for mosquitoes to strike is while you're sleeping. And there's no better place to wait for you to fall asleep than under your bed, where it's always dark. Your relaxed breathing lures them out of hiding. Your exposed arms and legs are surefire targets. Mosquitoes are the real monsters under your bed. They also hide in closets, drawers, under furniture, behind doors, and even in carpets and rugs.The SolutionGive mosquitoes fewer places to hide. Declutter your bedroom. Remove dirty clothes and linen promptly. Eliminate the hungry hordes under the bed with mosquito repellent sprays, following directions closely. Laundry RoomMosquitoes love the way humans smell, especially when you're sweaty. Your dirty laundry basket is an open invitation to mosquitoes looking for a place to hide. They cannot resist the bacteria in your sweat-scented clothing and linen. They can quickly take advantage of dampness in your laundry room to lay their eggs. A few drops of standing water can lead to new generations of mosquitoes in just days.The SolutionDo your laundry promptly. Don't leave sweaty or dirty clothing and linens unattended for even a short time. Empty and scrub water basins, buckets, and sinks. Keep the area around the washer and dryer clean and dry. Bathroom & Kitchen DrainA mosquito infestation can start in a clogged drainpipe. The area underneath your bathroom or kitchen sink is a mosquito's dream home. With enough darkness for hiding and dampness for breeding, it's their safe place after a blood feast.The SolutionClear out mosquito-infested drains by pouring baking soda and vinegar, then flush with hot water. Check often for leaks or standing water. Keep towels and sponges clean and dry. Potted Plants & FlowersMosquitoes instinctively gravitate towards your indoor plants. Dense potted plants make hiding easy, and the moist soil is prepped for their eggs. The water in fresh-cut flowers is a female mosquito magnet.The SolutionYou don't need to banish plants and fresh-cut flowers from your home. Drain and clean plant saucers thoroughly before they become a mosquito nursery. Refresh water vases often.Not all plants are mosquito-friendly. Mosquitoes hate the smell of basil, thyme, rosemary, or sage. Start an indoor herb garden, and they will be highly offended. They'll find it even more repelling when you crush the leaves to release the oils. Mosquito Proof Your Home Your home can be a mosquito-free zone. Examine their favorite hide-outs often. Keep dark areas clean and dry. Be on the lookout for standing water. Wipe away moisture around your air conditioner and discard water in air humidifiers.Turn the mosquitoes' smelling superpower against them. Bring in all the scents they hate, such as lavender, peppermint, lemongrass, and camphor—place oil-scented sachets or containers in drawers, closets, and under furniture.To find the mosquitoes hiding in your home, you need to think like a mosquito. If not, you could wake up looking like an alligator.