About Us

Welcome to The Garage Log — where ordinary garages become safe, efficient, and do‑it‑all spaces. We obsess over doors, floors, storage, lighting, climate control, and the little fixes that prevent big repairs. If it lives behind your garage door, we live for it.

Every guide we publish is researched, field-tested, and reviewed by garage care pros — including garage door technicians, licensed electricians, home inspectors, and storage designers. You get accurate, safe, and proven advice you can trust for your home garage.

Meet Our Team

We’re a tight crew of garage care pros, builders, and writers who believe a great garage makes home life easier. Our team includes a former garage door installer and service tech, a residential electrician focused on EV charging and lighting, a home inspector with a specialty in moisture and safety, and a storage planner who knows load ratings inside and out. Together, we bring 40+ years of hands-on experience to everything we publish.

What sets us apart is proof. We test our checklists, fixes, and upgrades in real garages — our own, reader submissions, and case-study partners. We torque bolts. We level tracks. We measure humidity, verify slopes, and load-test shelves. If it doesn’t hold up, it doesn’t publish.

  • Evidence-based garage maintenance and safety grounded in manuals, recognized standards, and field testing
  • Clear, no-nonsense instructions that respect your time — and your tools
  • Content updated as materials, tools, and best practices evolve
  • Direct access to our team’s expertise via comments and our contact page
Technician inspecting a residential garage door opener and rail alignment.

Our Mission

We make residential garage care simple, safe, and doable for every homeowner. Your garage should work like a tool: reliable, efficient, and built to last. From door balance and weather seals to epoxy floors, storage systems, lighting, and EV charging — we help you build a space that supports your life and protects your home.

We bridge the gap between specifications and Saturday projects — between what codes and manuals require and what busy households can realistically execute. You’ll get the “why” behind the “how,” so every decision is informed, safe, and cost‑effective.

  • Step-by-step maintenance checklists and project plans you can follow with confidence
  • Complex standards and instructions translated into plain English
  • Flexible options for different budgets, climates, and skill levels
  • Solutions for real constraints: low ceilings, tricky slopes, moisture, pests, and noise

Our Values

Homeowner organizing wall-mounted tracks and overhead storage in a clean, well-lit garage.

Safety first. Clarity always. No fluff. We value consistency over shortcuts, honesty over hype, and progress over perfection. Our editorial process requires research, hands-on verification, and expert review before anything goes live.

Transparency is non‑negotiable. If we earn a commission or have a partnership, we say so clearly — and those relationships never determine our recommendations. Results matter more than revenue. If a product or trend underperforms, we tell you.

  • Practicality: Solutions that work in real garages with real constraints
  • Transparency: No gimmicks — straight answers and clear disclosures
  • Community: We improve together by sharing problems, fixes, and wins
  • Expertise: Guides developed and reviewed by qualified professionals
  • Authority: Advice grounded in reliable sources, standards, and proven practice
  • Trustworthiness: We correct errors quickly and update content as new insights emerge

Our Expertise

We don’t guess — we document. Our process combines field experience, recognized standards, and repeatable tests to deliver guidance that’s safe, specific, and actionable.

Led by our Editor-in-Chief, Mason Lee — a former garage door technician and residential project manager with 12+ years in the field — The Garage Log collaborates with licensed trades and certified inspectors on every technical review.

Our review team validates that recommendations align with current residential safety, structural, electrical, and mechanical best practices. When a task exceeds DIY scope, we say so and explain why.

We fact‑check against manufacturer documentation, reliable publications, and real‑world outcomes. We note limitations, variables, and when to call a professional.

  • Procedures follow recognized residential standards and manufacturer guidance
  • Electrical topics prioritize safety-first practices and require qualified installation where applicable
  • Garage door and lifting system safety content reviewed by experienced technicians
  • Ongoing training keeps our team current on tools, materials, and best practices
Close-up of a level and torque wrench used during garage door track alignment and hardware checks.

Thanks for visiting The Garage Log. Have feedback, a question, or a success story? We’d love to hear it. Reach out on our contact page — we read every message and use your input to improve our guides.

General Disclaimer: The information on The Garage Log is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or service. Garage systems can be dangerous — especially high‑tension components like torsion springs and lift cables. Always follow safety guidance and consult a qualified professional before performing work that could risk injury or property damage.

Built by homeowners, techs, and tinkerers — for garages that work as hard as you do.