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Is your garage looking a little tired, broken and unloved? Then why not take it upon yourself to treat the poor thing to a makeover? There are so many things that you can use a garage for, and most of them are well within reach for most people’s budgets.
There is a lot you can do to your garage if you don’t have a huge budget, but if you can afford to put some money aside, over time you can create an amazing space. Not only will you add value to your home, but you will also get the benefits that extra living space will bring.
Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
Before you begin
If you haven’t tended to your garage for a number of years, then it’s probably best that you get it checked out for structural safety. A property surveyor or building inspector will do the job for you. There is no point in working hard to turn it into an awesome space if it doesn’t last a good few years. If there are problems, think about replacing it with a new one. You could build it yourself if you think you have the skills. You can get some ideas of the kind of thing you can do over at thegarageplanshop.com.
Getting Started
If you are anything like me, when you think about garages you will imagine a space crammed full of stuff you never use. Now would be a good time to think carefully about whether you need it all! Perhaps a trip to your favourite charity store could be in order? Once you have cleared the decks, you will probably be amazed at the amount of space you have just uncovered.
Painting
Not many people think about painting their garage, but it is about as easy a job as it can get. Due to the lack of windows in most garage spaces, you should use as light a color as possible. Make sure to put on an undercoat and a couple of overcoats for that perfect finish.
Garage uses
While the paint is drying, why not think about how to make the best use of your garage? You probably had an idea of what you wanted before you started, but now you can see the space, could you make it multi-functional? An office can easily double up as a gym, and an art studio can double as a kids play area.
Install a car lift
Now, you probably think that all these ideas sound great. But where are you going to put the car? Well, a car lift could be your answer. Assuming you have a tall enough space, installing a lift can allow you to keep your vehicle off the streets and out of the way of your space at the same time. A good car lift can lift a load up to 7,000 pounds.
Doing up your garage doesn’t just add value to your property and keep your vehicles safer, it also increases your living space. The days of dusty, dirty garages with broken doors are long gone. And we think that can only be a good thing. Enjoy your new garage space!
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