Parking Lots and Garages

Q. How should a garage slab be sloped for drainage toward the overhead door? At 1/4 inch per foot on a 24x26-foot foundation, the height difference from front to back would be more than 6 inches. Do I need to grade the sand and gravel sub-base at the same slope so the slab can have a uniform 4-inch thickness? More

From steel to plastic to custom wood, builders today have a wide range of garage doors to choose from. More

Q: Can you provide some advice on construction details for building a small wine storage room in a corner of a garage? More

Q: Is a concrete sealer effective at protecting a garage floor from road salt damage? If so, what is the best product to use — a floor paint or a clear waterproofing sealer? More

Creating a courtyard feel with a front-facing garage More

Add-on lip for framing square, colorful stud finders, new underlayment for vinyl, classy garage doors, peel-and-stick ridge vents, more More

Designing a contemporary home with a period feel More

Beefing up sagging trusses More

10-inch portable table saw, cold-weather caulk, new tooth design for recip saw blades More