Many homeowners feel the garage sets the tone for the whole house and really is the true main entrance to their home. The great thing about garage organization is that it is completely customizable to each individual’s needs. It can be achieved in steps, so homeowners can do a complete makeover or take one step at a time.
Homeowners use their garage for more than just storage. Imagine a garage with clean floors, organized walls and open, space for parking your vehicle or doing your favorite hobby. Creating this is an easy task. Here are some pointers:
Take a look at your garage and decide where you want to focus. Weather doing a complete overhaul or taking one step at a time, think of your final goal. For ideas on where to get started, visit your local automotive store.
Get Organized
A great way to start is to get organized. Sort out items in your garage and separate into categories. For example, create piles of sports equipment, lawn and garden tools, automotive supplies. While doing this determine how often you use these items and if they are worth keeping. Put these items into one of three categories, save, giveaway and trash.
Sweep and Clean Floors
Give the floor a sweep to remove dirt and other items. Even after floors are swept, they are often dirty and stained with hard-to-remove substances like oil and gasoline. Why not create a floor that is easy to clean that looks like a showroom floor by resurfacing them
Add Matting
One of the fastest ways to transform your garage floor and protect it is to simply roll out a Garage Floor Mat. This plush, absorbent fabric mat has a patented waterproof non-slip backing that is simple to clean by vacuuming or hosing off. Better than heavy carpeting, these mats are perfect for underneath a vehicle, to dress up an area in the garage to extend your living space
Install Storage Options
To get things up and off of the floor, use organizational tools that utilize any available space such as walls, corners, overhead storage, back of doors and crawl spaces. Pegboards, direct-to-wall items such as baskets, bins and hooks, as well as other free-standing units make your garage safer and more efficient.
Return Items
After floors and walls are clean and organized it’s time to return items utilizing your new garage space. Remember to keep safety and efficiency in mind when replacing garage contents.
Imagine the clean look of an organized, efficient garage as the true welcome mat to your home.
