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It's time to make your sanctuary winter friendly with these fantastic additions and upgrades.

Garages have it rough in winter. Really rough. The cold winds and snow constantly batter it, sneaking through any crack they can to infiltrate your vehicle's humble abode. It's also where your wet, salty vehicles catch their breath overnight, depositing harmful liquids all over your garage's floor. Kids coming back from sledding? Through the garage. Done snowblowing after a storm? Back into the garage. You get the point—garages take a beating during the winter.

So how can we improve our garage's winter attraction level so we can enjoy some wrenching without bundling up like Randy from A Christmas Story? The first step is insulating your garage—which we won't get into here. If you're trying to warm up an uninsulated garage, you might as well send your meter reader a Christmas card.

Once you've completed that, these products will help your garage transform into a winter haven. It's never too late to start!

Garage Upgrade 101: How to Fix Up Your Garage with New Gear and Tech

Weatherstripping your garage is essential, as this stuff helps prevent drafts and keep moisture out to help regulate your garage's internal temperature. This garage weatherstrip is made of 100 percent PVC—meaning it won't rot and is immune to termites and moisture. Throw some of this around your garage door and other exterior doors to prevent the cold from slithering in.

If you've got a few cracks in your garage's cement walls, plug 'em up with this sealant from Sika. It's good stuff—the premium polyurethane material self-levels to accurately fill in cracks, preventing any cold from seeping through. The 29-ounce size features plenty for some simple garage DIY. Make sure to pick up a good caulk gun while you're at it.

A good ceiling fan can be a huge help in heating your garage, and this one from Westinghouse is among the top-rated choices on Amazon. It's meant to circulate the hot air that's stuck in the top of your garage, providing an efficient heating solution that'll help you save on the electric bill. This fan even features a 15-year limited warranty on the motor.

Speaking of heating your garage, here's a great choice from Comfort Zone. This one features simple analog controls on the bottom. The three-position switch can be changed to output 2000, 3000, or 5000 watts, depending on how fast you need heat. There's also a hard-wired connection for either a 208- or a 240-volt power source.

For those looking for a portable space heater to set on top of your toolbox, consider this 1500-watt choice from Isiler. To prevent fires, it comes with overheating protection and an integrated shut-off switch if the heater tips over. It's small and light, too, weighing in at just under 2.5 pounds.

To help keep mud, snow, and water under control, throw a few of these heavy-duty mats down. The absorbent material traps moisture and other yucky stuff for easy cleanup later. Underneath, it uses an anti-slip rubber backing to stay planted to the floor, even when you're coming home with two armfuls of groceries.

For a more garage-wide solution to keeping your floors clean, Armor All has solved it. These garage floor mats measure 20 feet long and just over 7 feet wide, but there are a wide range of sizes to choose from. The mats are designed to absorb any melting snow, salt, and other road contaminants—preventing them from damaging your garage's cement floor. There's also a slip-resistant backing, and it's a breeze to clean.