Ah, the garage, the most neglected room in the house. You might not even see it as a room, but just a place that is a pitstop for all the thing that you need to throw away? We do not tend to treat our garages with a lot of love. It’s easier to ignore them. But what a lot of people forget is that with a few simple changes and tweaks, the garage can become a valuable and useful part of the home.
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I think that one of the major reasons why people love to hate and neglect their garages is that they are often cold and dark. Its rare to have a window in the garage and most just have a very basic concrete floor, which is practical but not very comfortable. All these things add to the sense that the garage is just a holding ground for storing stuff rather than a room that be can utilize in the normal way. But don’t forget that some people convert their garages into games and family rooms to give the kids more space to play in.
To complete a successful garage conversion, you will need to deal with a few issues. Firstly check the lighting. If you can install a window, then do so. Otherwise get some natural type lighting to make it more pleasant. Unless you are blocking the door up, you will need to check that it is a tight fit and doesn’t let in any drafts or leaks. The best way to do this is replacing your old garage door. Choose oak garage doors for a more rustic feel or go with gloss metal for a modern touch. It’s a good idea to leave the garage door in place, when you are converting, because it can affect the resale value of your home if you do not.
They are a good dumping ground
Another reason, people love to loathe their garages is because they use them as a dumping ground for all the stuff they haven’t got room for in their house. If your garage looks more like a rubbish dump than an organized outside room, then it’s easy to start to hate it. The solution to this is to get seriously organized.
There are lots of ways that you can choose to organize your garage. You can stack labeled plastic boxes around the outer edge, so you have plenty of storage, but the car can still fit in. You can also erect shelves for cardboard boxes. Some neat garage organization ideas I’ve seen on Pinterest include a peg board tool table. This allows you to have all your tools out on display but in a neat and tidy way so they are organized and always to hand when you need them. Another great way of organizing the garage is to use lidded bins like these from Ikea. They are perfect for storing pet food and recycling and can be stacked to create more space.