Seems appropriate with the incoming hurricane...

I have some cool stuff in my garage that doesn't react kindly to standing water.

Part of the floor slopes down about an inch, so when it rains water pours into the garage.

What are some solutions I can pick up at Wal-Mart this week? I can put up a pic later.

8/23/2011 10:14:08 AM

need to put a drain before the door to have a permanent fix

8/23/2011 10:18:24 AM

I'm renting the house

so how about a temporary solution

[Edited on August 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM. Reason : 3]

8/23/2011 10:21:17 AM

ah,...Sandbags? There are seals made that you attach to the bottom of the door, but i'm not sure id trust that to keep water out in the event of several inches of rain and standing water at the door

8/23/2011 10:26:06 AM

Twin Draft Guard protects from water damage as well. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

8/23/2011 10:40:20 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Sensible-Solutions-3010-10-Foot-Threshold/dp/B00008WFTE/ref=pd_cp_hi_1

My garage door leaked badly. The driveway/floor slopes towards the house, but the bottom of the garage door itself was level which created a gap that started about halfway and widened to about 3/4" by the time you got to the corner. In addition to letting in water it was easy entry for mice that loved to raid bags of grass seed or food accidentally left in the garage (they'll chew right threw a soft cooler or book bag to get to a granola bar).

I ended up pulling off the seal that is attached to the bottom of the garage door and shimming it at the end with the gap to more closely match the curve of the concrete. Then I put this thing on the floor. The overall effect is that it keeps about 97% of the water out. It still pools up and sneaks in the corner during heavy storms, but it is not a huge amount of water like before. I'm thinking of grabbing a bag of concrete and building a little berm to direct the water away from that corner.

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8/23/2011 10:45:47 AM

duct tape? cheap easy and quick. sand bags would also help. could prob just buy a couple bags of sand and fill up some cheap socks? or something. I have never made sandbags

8/23/2011 12:44:02 PM

If it's a place you are renting - something like Skack put up would be the best option for you - but your land lord should have a more permanent solution in place (ie proper slope coming into door, slot drain, etc.)

If your land lord is a nice guy/gal - they may even allow you to purchase it for them until they can put a permanent solution in place.

8/23/2011 1:23:24 PM

I'll have to see if Walmart has those too, thanks for the link Skack. I think I'll call the landlord too...its a property management company so maybe they'll have something for these types of things

8/23/2011 2:11:14 PM

what type of stuff is in the garage? depending on what it is, might be smart to buy some cinder blocks and prop that shit up just in case....or bring it inside

also do you have renters insurance? might cover anything that gets damaged. and im unsure of flood insurance coverage if the landlord has it, if it would cover any of your stuff as a renter?

[Edited on August 23, 2011 at 2:19 PM. Reason : kdjskjdsf]

8/23/2011 2:18:59 PM

Weight bench, weights, some exercise equipment, lawnmower, rug...that's about it.

I have renter's insurance. No clue on the flood insurance, so that's another thing to ask

8/23/2011 2:28:30 PM