Garages tend to be on the smaller side as a rule. There’s always the exception, of course, but most of the time you’ll have to store your car or your possessions, as well as installing a workshop for your DIY projects, in a tight space. We understand how frustrating this can be, which is why we want to help you make the most out of your garage so that you can enjoy it to its fullest!
But how can you take advantage of your space?
Shelving
Maximising your vertical space is one of the best ways to make the most of a small room. A great way to do it is by shelving from floor to ceiling, which can service as a storage area – and avoid boxes everywhere! And if your garage has rafters you can even pay down some boards and use the new space and storage of bulky items, such as bicycles or surfing boards.
You can also install cabinets in the garage to place all of your tools. Not only will your floor be uncluttered, but everything will be a lot more organised. And easy to find!
Wheeling
Don’t you wish you could just pick up a shelving unit, a bin or workbench and move it somewhere more convenient where you don’t have to keep elbowing your parked car when you move? A great solution to this is to place wheels on them so that you can turn stationary units into mobile ones.
You can move them all around and away from walls, for instance, to create a much-needed temporary workspace – or even move them out of the garage for bigger projects.
Labelling
The last thing you want to do is organise every single screw, nut, and bolt into labelled boxes or drawers. It might be a tedious and time-consuming process; however, it allows you to keep your garage organised so you don’t have to keep searching for this or that. This also means you won’t have to move everything out of the way everything you want to find nails, fishing poles or wires.
In a small garage, the best thing to do is to ensure your tools and other objects are all visible or, at least, in clearly labelled storage units. Otherwise, it can be a pain to even move around the space!
Extra Storage
If you still find this is not enough and you simply have too many things, don’t despair! A lock up garage can be a fantastic solution to any of your storage needs, given that you can move everything that is currently cluttering your garage to a difference space.
Make it your 2017 resolution to keep your garage in tip-top shape! Take advantage of every available space by following these tips – we’re confident you’ll soon be enjoying your ‘new’ garage if you do! Contact us today to learn more about our lock up garages and how you can benefit from having one.
