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Make More of Your Garage with These Great Tips

  • May 15, 2024
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Garage: An empty garage under renovation
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Your garage gives you somewhere to store your car away from the elements. It also often serves as a catch-all storage space for anything and everything, and it can be useful for everything from woodworking to practicing your putting. But it’s very common for garages to be neglected and end up as a dumping place for anything that doesn’t fit elsewhere. Your garage could be going to waste if you don’t take the time to appreciate it and plan the best way to use it. If you want to make more of your garage, try some of these tips to get maximum value from it.

Upgrade the Door

If you’re not sure where to start with your garage, it makes sense to begin with the door. First of all, make sure it’s working properly. If you’ve been meaning to get it fixed for ages but haven’t managed it yet, it’s time to call in a garage door repair service and make it happen. Sprucing up the door with a new paint job or maybe upgrading it with a new opening mechanism or smart technology could bring it up to date. If you want to go all out, installing a brand new garage door could refresh the whole space.

Refinish the Walls/Floor

Garages are built to be tough, but they can still start to show signs of wear and tear over time. Paying attention to the walls and floor in your garage is a must if you think it’s time to improve it. There are various materials you can consider for your garage floor to give it the durability it needs. You might go for a poured concrete floor or maybe resin flooring, allowing you to choose from a range of colours. If you wanted to finish the walls, you could add insulation or drywall, paint your finished walls, or even install a slatwall storage system.

Boost Your Garage Storage

Garages are fantastic for storage, but only if there’s some kind of organization. Otherwise, you end up with piles and boxes of stuff but no idea where anything is. No matter what you choose to keep in your garage, there are storage options that could work for you. You can get storage that works for bicycles, sports equipment, tools, small vehicles, or anything else you might want to store. Just remember that there are some things that aren’t suitable to keep in the garage, especially if they need to be at a stable temperature.

Set Up a Garage Workspace

Whether you keep your car in your garage or not, it can provide a decent space for getting other things done. Many people use it as a workshop or DIY space, or you might choose to use it as a home office or even a games room. You don’t necessarily need the whole garage space to make this work. Just one corner or section of the garage could be enough space to allow you to do what you want to do.

Don’t let your garage go to waste. Make the most of it by giving it a makeover and determining the best way to use it.

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