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Seeking first-hand advice on garage mats

terrapin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:20:09 -0800

I am looking for first-hand suggestions on garage floor mats that are made of sturdy rubber with channels to allow snow/water to run toward the garage door. I live in rural Vermont and my wife and I have our very first garage. The other day we parked in it after some snow had fallen and we realized we had overlooked something... protecting the walls around the garage from moisture running off of our vehicles.

We plan to make some water bars out of silicon beads, but we are also interested in laying down some channeled rubber mats to help keep melted snow from reaching the walls as well.

I have done some Google research and found a few products, but I am interested in first-hand experiences. Thanks!

Buy clear floor mats for new car?

seekingsimplicity — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:12:59 -0800

I just bought a brand new car and wondered about buying clear floor mats. The car comes with floor mats that are rubber on one side and carpet on the other side and right now I have them turned to the rubber side because we have wet weather. I live in a drier area of the Pacific Northwest but do not want my carpet dirty when we do get snow and slush. If I buy clear mats, are the ones at the local car supply store good enough? some people cut their own from the clear runners you find at office supply stores but that sounds like a pain. Any advice? Thank you!

Outdoor mats

dydecker — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 18:46:27 -0800

What kind of mats work well outdoors? I want to buy something for my balcony that is aesthetically pleasing but hardy enough to weather the elements.

Sisal Rug Maintenance

bevedog — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 22:21:02 -0800

My wife and I are thinking of buying a sisal or seagrass rug from Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrell or one of those places. I like the way they look brand new, but am worried about how it would wear. Are they easy to clean? How do you clean it--you can't vacuum it, can you? Will the cat shred it within 24 hours?