Are you tired of an unsightly garage—or worse yet—a garage that you can’t use because of the clutter? Whether your garage improvement needs are mild, moderate, or severe, there are some things you can do to make this space more inviting while adding style and value to your property.
1. Make a Tool Rack for Rakes, Shovels, and More
You pick up your rake that’s once again laying on the garage floor, prop it up in a corner, and repeat. Again, and again. If you can relate, it might be time for a simple solution. Simply hang your rakes, shovels, gardening hoes and more on the wall.
2. Install a Wall-Mounted Workbench
If a pile of tools is competing with your vehicles for space, then installing a wall-mounted workbench will work wonders. Not only will you have a great space for completing your projects, your tools will be better organized and protected as well.
3. Build Garage Cabinets or Shelves
Garages are notorious for gathering clutter. The simple solution is to build garage cabinets or shelves. You can dedicate a single wall for storage purposes or install ceiling storage. The great thing about this project is you can customize to suit your needs, so get creative and banish that clutter once and for all.
4. Protect Your Car with DIY Parking Bumpers
Dents and dings can happen, but your garage shouldn’t be the culprit. Protect your car doors and front bumper from accidental injury during parking with simple DIY bumpers. All you have to do is cut a pool noodle in half long-ways then secure the “bumper” to your walls.
You can also hang a tennis ball from the ceiling so that it hits your windshield lightly as you drive in, letting you know when to stop and park.
5. Use an App to Operate and Monitor Your Garage Door
An open garage door can lead to home intrusion, theft, and pest invasion. Protect yourself with a modern garage door opener that is linked to an app on your phone. This app lets you operate your garage door from your phone and lets you know when your door has been opened or closed.
6. Divide Your Garage Into “Zones”
If your garage is used for multiple purposes, you might find that dividing your garage into zones makes organization easier. For example, you might have one zone for yard tools, another for your workbench, another for home storage, and of course space for parking your vehicles!
7. Improve Your Garage Lighting
Low-quality garage lighting can make your space look drab and down-right eerie. If you do not have garage lights, install some! If your current lights are dim, flickering, or have gone out, upgrade to new LED garage lights. You will feel safer when using your garage and finding the items you need will be much easier.
8. Add More Electrical Outlets
Garages are required to have one electrical outlet in each vehicle bay, but that might not be enough for your needs. Adding a few strategically placed electrical outlets can come in handy, especially if you use this space for completing projects that require the use of power tools.
9. Turn Your Garage into a Livable Space
If you have a safe space to park your car outside of your garage, you might consider turning your garage into an extra living space. Although this would require more extensive remodeling, it’s not uncommon for people to turn their garage into a home office or outdoor living space.
10. Invest in Garage Floor Coatings
Garage floor coatings protect your concrete floors from cracks, chips, and stains. They are also stylish, easy to clean, and sure to add value to your home. Solid color epoxy is great when you want a budget-friendly option. Solid color polyurea costs more but it lasts up to four-times longer than epoxy.
Whichever option you choose, quality products and professional installation are a must. Low-quality coatings do not adhere properly, leading to bubbles, peeling, fading, and more.
If professional garage floor coatings sound like something you’d be interested in, contact ETEK Custom Coatings for a free cost estimate!
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