{"id":4416,"date":"2014-07-18T11:00:36","date_gmt":"2014-07-18T15:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4416"},"modified":"2015-01-19T15:31:23","modified_gmt":"2015-01-19T20:31:23","slug":"help-drivers-find-that-perfect-sweet-spot-with-a-garage-parking-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/help-drivers-find-that-perfect-sweet-spot-with-a-garage-parking-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Drivers Find that Perfect Sweet Spot with a Garage Parking Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A garage parking aid is one of those gadgets everyone comes to love, whether they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re a new driver or experienced driver.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Navigating a garage can be a challenge, especially if it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a tight fit, and no one wants to be charged with putting a ding in the side of the car, knocking over the trash cans or running over Junior\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s tricycle, right?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0So help the drivers in your family find that perfect sweet spot every time they park by installing one of these clever <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-343-parking-aids.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-343-parking-aids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">parking aids<\/a> in your garage.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7999-maxsa-innovations-37357-park-right-car-door-bumper-guards.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7999-maxsa-innovations-37357-park-right-car-door-bumper-guards.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4425 size-full\" title=\"Protect your car from dings and scratches with garage wall bumpers.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/WallBumpers.jpg\" alt=\"Maxsa Innovations 37357 Park Right Car Door &amp; Bumper Guards\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Wall Bumpers for \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cJust-in-Case\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d Protection<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>A pair of\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7999-maxsa-innovations-37357-park-right-car-door-bumper-guards.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7999-maxsa-innovations-37357-park-right-car-door-bumper-guards.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Park Right Car Door &amp; Bumper Guards<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0are one of the simplest ways\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to help protect your car and garage walls.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 These padded, reflective strips adhere right to garage walls and provide just enough added protection to prevent dings and scratches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Laser Guided Parking Aids<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7934-maxsa-innovations-park-right-garage-laser-park.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7934-maxsa-innovations-park-right-garage-laser-park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"The Park Right Garage Laser Park is available with one or two beams for parking multiple cars.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/7934.jpg\" alt=\"Maxsa Innovations Park Right Garage Laser Park\" width=\"242\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7934-maxsa-innovations-park-right-garage-laser-park.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7934-maxsa-innovations-park-right-garage-laser-park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Park Right Garage Laser<\/a><\/strong> by Maxsa Innovations is an excellent choice for homes with small or overcrowded garages.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It shines a bright red laser beam onto the hood or dashboard of your car to guide it into the parking spot, just the way you want it positioned. The Park Right Garage Laser plugs into any AC outlet an installs easily with hook-and-loop tape or screws.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A dual beam model is available for two-car garages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8152-chamberlain-universal-laser-garage-parking-assist.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8152-chamberlain-universal-laser-garage-parking-assist.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Chamberlain Universal Laser Garage Parking Assist<\/a><\/strong> also works by shining a laser beam on the car\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s dashboard to tell you when to stop.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The Chamberlain model features a Class 2 laser beam that is clearly visible but safe on the eyes.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It is easy to install and compatible with any brand of garage door opener.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Makes a great gift for seniors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>The Ball-on-a-String Light Show<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7935-maxsa-innovations-37340-park-right-ballpark.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7935-maxsa-innovations-37340-park-right-ballpark.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Park Right Ball-on-a-String flashes when touched by your car's windshield.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/7935_2_.jpg\" alt=\"Maxsa Innovations 37340 Park Right Ballpark\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This garage parking aid is a favorite with teens!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 When they park the car correctly, they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll know they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ve nailed it because the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7935-maxsa-innovations-37340-park-right-ballpark.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7935-maxsa-innovations-37340-park-right-ballpark.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Maxsa Park Right Ball-on-a-String<\/a><\/strong> will entertain them with a flashy light show the moment it bumps up against the windshield. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Kit comes with an eyehook, 8-foot line and batteries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Parking Mat Alerts When to Stop<\/em><\/h2>\n<h2><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7998-maxsa-innovations-park-right-parking-mat.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7998-maxsa-innovations-park-right-parking-mat.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"These special mats help you park your car safely and easily. \" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/7998_2_.jpg\" alt=\"Maxsa Innovations Park Right Parking Mat\" width=\"226\" height=\"226\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>For a quick, low-tech solution to help with parking, a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7998-maxsa-innovations-park-right-parking-mat.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7998-maxsa-innovations-park-right-parking-mat.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Park Right Parking Mats<\/a><\/strong> is perfect for any garage, carport, or parking area.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Place the mat where you want the car\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s front tires to land and feel for the mat\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cbump\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d that signals when it is time to apply the brakes. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0An inexpensive garage parking aid that is available in your choice of color \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 bright yellow, red or black.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A garage parking aid is one of those gadgets everyone comes to love, whether they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re a new driver or experienced driver.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Navigating a garage can be a challenge, especially if it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a tight fit, and no one wants to be charged with putting a ding&hellip; 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