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In today’s world, where they are so many ways to protect your belongings safe, you may be overwhelmed by all the sheer volume of information that is out there as to which is the best one for you and your needs. Insurance Whether it’s car insurance or house insurance, insurance it is always great for emergencies; your car getting broken into and then stolen, for example. Furthermore, its helps secure your peace of mind, should your household belongings be stolen or damaged.  As your belongings are likely to in the be valued in the thousands, it’s great to  know you have a safety blanket should the worst happen. Safe It’s always good to store some of your belongings...

As a customer, you can be easily spoilt for choice or feel confused when deciding what product best meets your needs. The garage door has become such an important part of the modern day home, that manufacturers are offering more colours and flairs to the consumer than ever before.  Therefore, as a consumer, you can struggle to find the perfect garage door for your home due to the extensive amount of choice. What door suits me? What material should my garage door be made out of? You’re bound to have many questions while deciding on which door is the best fit for you and your garage. Style When deciding on your garage door, you have to take into consideration what style best...

Garages have a number of different uses, whether it’s to store your unwanted items or as a good place to keep your car safe and secure. However, there are a whole variety of things that you could use your garage for that could benefit you, your family, and your friends. Here are some great uses that you may not have first thought of. Games Room A games room is a great way to turn your cluttered garage space into a family friendly environment. You can customise your garage so that the interior looks incredibly similar to the interior of your own home, or you can make it an entirely unique room in itself. You could use the room to host a game night for you friends – just make...

Now that the weather is getting colder it’s time to prepare your garage for autumn, especially as winter is also around the corner! Because this season brings with it chillier days and nights, your focus should be on making sure your garage can withstand more adverse weather conditions, including an increase in wind and humidity levels. Install Heating This is especially useful if you’re using your garage for purposes other than storage, such as a workshop or a music room. Temperatures can fall to levels that are damaging to your property, so consider installing a heating unit to avoid issues. The vast number of heating choices out there means that you can easily choose an...

The world is full of ideas. They make it go around, according to some people. So, pushing a new and amazing idea out into the world is a sure way to keep it spinning that little bit longer. One idea that could take advantage of the amazing spaces that a garage offers is to create a temporary ‘pop-up’ shop. These are impermanent, temporary, ventures that utilise clever advertising and people's thirst for rarity. This is especially useful for online businesses that do not want a permanent store but want to generate more awareness and perhaps a boost in sales during the off-season. So, how does a pop-up store help to promote your online business and ultimately drive more traffic to...

Garage sales are a great way to sell your used or unwanted items, as well as a good way to interact with your neighbours and the local community. But when it comes to the perfect garage sale, how do you go about it? Well, you're in luck because we know how! Make Sure You Have Enough Time to Prepare One of the easiest things you can do for your garage sale when it comes to preparation is making sure that you have enough time beforehand. Preferably, giving three or weeks notice is ideal for a garage sale. In the run up to the sale, you can advertise what things you're going to sell, so you can attract more attention. If You Are Selling Items, Label Them Prior Some garage sales...

Apart from allowing people to park their cars, garages have long since been converted into workshops for all DIY projects they have been inclined to do… while the success of those projects can’t be 100% guaranteed, the garage is still the perfect place to attempt them! This is because your garage has the advantage of being a room without any furniture that could be damaged, as well as a space that is isolated from the rest of the house, meaning you can make all the noise you want to. Clean the Garage The first thing you need to do is make sure you get rid of everything you don’t need, so that you can unclutter the garage and create the necessary space for your equipment...

Garages can easily become a storage room instead of where you park your car, especially if your home doesn’t have an attic or a basement. If you have a wide range of gardening equipment, tools, and other belongings you can’t find space for, your garage quickly transforms into a messy room. Organising your garage for optimal space will let you use it for what truly matters to you. Whether you want to park your car or use it as a workshop, making sure your belongings are put away will give your garage a neat appearance - and you’ll have optimal storage space, too! Use Your Space As small as your garage might be, you will still have some space you can use. Decluttering your...

Unless you’re some sort of super human, you probably don’t have the gleaming, grime free garage that the couple from two doors down are so proud to have achieved. Instead, you clamber over rusting bikes and surplus bits of 2 x 4, gazing in envy every time their (meticulously cleaned) car glides out of the automatic door and you get a glimpse of the clutter free garage heaven that resides within. But wait – it doesn’t have to be that way! With a few simple hacks, you too can be the envy of your neighbourhood… or at the very least, you can find whatever suddenly-vital-bit-of-debris it is you’re looking for next time you venture to the depths within. Tin Can Alley The...

Ah, the humble garage door. If we’re honest, it’s probably not something that many of us give much thought to but... when you think about it, that rolling, sliding door that’s seen on garages across the country is really pretty great. In fact, we think that it quite possibly deserves the title of the best door ever made – so smooth with its sliding, gliding power. Well, before we get carried away with ourselves we’d better think of some reasons to back this up; why is the garage roller door so awesome? Secure You’ve obviously never tried to break into a garage through a roller door because you’re a decent, law-abiding sort. But if you had, then you’d already know...