With the New Year now well underway, households across the country will be taking the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get through a clearout. This effort might centre around the garage. This, in many homes, is the room where tools and other supplies are stored for when they’re needed.
If you’re going to get the most from this space, then you might consider a few choice upgrades. But exactly which upgrades tend to be the most effective? Let’s take a look at a few of the best.
Add Insulated Garage Doors for Comfort and Energy Efficiency
Those spending a lot of time in the garage will benefit from extra warmth – particularly during winter. But if you’re heating a garage that constantly leaks heat through an uninsulated metal door, then your costs can quickly spiral. If the garage is directly attached to the house via an internal door, then this might apply even if the space isn’t heated.
Insulated garage doors can help to keep the space warm during winter, as well as cool during summer. They can drive down your energy costs, especially if you’re using the space regularly. As such, they make a sensible investment.
Install Custom Storage Solutions for a Clean, Organised Space
Getting the most from your garage often means squeezing the maximum possible space from it. Given that most modern garages are used for storing things other than vehicles, this tends to mean installing wall-mounted cabinetry and shelving that will fill up the space above floor level. You can use pegboards and tool chests to ensure that all of your equipment is kept within easy reach. Going for DIY shelving is often preferable, since it means less wasted space.
Upgrade the Flooring
In many cases, garage floors are made from bare concrete. This can be a problem, especially if you’re looking to wheel items across it. A polished, even flooring solution, like tiles, epoxy coatings, or floor-friendly paint, might not only provide a more pleasing look – it might also make the garage more pleasant to use. You can choose a colour that suits your personal taste, and that matches the décor in the home.
Create a Multi-Functional Workspace with a Built-in Workbench
A DIY workbench is often a great way to get started with basic woodworking. Once you’ve got a decent bench in place, you’ll find it easier to deal with other projects. Over the years, your garage space can thereby provide a useful asset.
You can make the space even more functional with an investment in overhead lighting, specifically around the workbench space. If you’re going to be generating noise, perhaps using power tools, then you might also think about installing sound-insulating foam around the walls, too.
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