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Garage Gym Ventilation: How to Keep Your Gym Cool and Dry
If you’re building out a garage gym and wondering why it feels like a punishment in July, you’re in the right place. For most setups, cross ventilation plus a 400-600 CFM exhaust fan and a dehumidifier solves 80% of the problem for under $300. I grew up in the High Desert in California. My mama […]
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Garage Gym Lighting: Layout, Placement & Mistakes to Avoid
Garage gym lighting is different from regular garage lighting, and the numbers matter. You need 50-75 lumens per square foot for general areas and 100 or more where you train, at a color temperature of 4000-5000K to keep your energy up and your form visible. We put lights in our garage when we bought our […]
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Garage Gym Flooring: Best Options, Costs & Mistakes to Avoid
Garage gym flooring needs at least 3/8 inch rubber for light training and 3/4 inch for heavy lifting, with a durometer rating of 60-80 Shore A to protect your joints, your gear, and your concrete slab. You can’t put 20 years in this business without having been in your share of garages. For the most […]
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Hey, I’m Jen.
Former Real Estate Broker • 20+ Years Across California, Idaho & Spokane
For more than two decades, I helped buyers and sellers evaluate homes, improvements, layouts, curb appeal, and the features that make a property stand out. Today, I share practical home ideas, outdoor living inspiration, and real-world projects designed to help you create a home you love living in.