Your garage is home to the things you want to do, or a place to get away from things you have to do for a while. Since people spend a lot of time there, they do more to make them real extensions of their homes.
Automation – Smart homes mean smart garage
Garages were originally designed as a space to protect expensive vehicles from being damaged by breeds of outdoor weather. Protecting the car from the sight of potential thieves or vandals was another. Rust from rain and snow, bleaching color and upholstery due to extensive exposure to the scorching sun were all factors in the builders’ decision that each suburban home should have a garage. An automated garage door opener is a great way to extend that weather protection to include ourselves in the process. And did you know that you could use a smartphone to open your door? Today’s garage door opener has apps that let you open and close it anywhere.
Although garages may have been designed for vehicles, most use their garages for multiple purposes. For many, they serve as a storage device for large or rarely used items. Those who love do-it-yourself projects turn them into home improvement workshops, complete with tools and equipment. Some have decided that they would rather have an extra room to visit relatives or start a business. Many assets have begun within the walls of a garage. As more people spend more time in their garage, along with smart garage door openers, they also want a smart door. This means a well-mounted energy efficient door that helps maintain a comfortable temperature without having the heat shield to skyrocket. If that is not enough, many manufacturers offer custom designs, designed specifically for you.
Organisation
Organization does not require you to spend a fortune on organizational deliveries. If you just drill holes in empty tin cans, you can hang them on the wall and fill them with nails, screws and other objects that you do not want to waste time chasing in all compartments. Empty peanut butter or jelly cans are excellent storage containers for screws, as well as provide great visibility to find the right size.
You can use air space for large items that you can use only part of the year by installing a simple sheet of heavy plywood on the latches. If you have a wide range of wall space that you can easily reach, stickers that fit vertically under the counter may be just what you need. Affordable PVC pipes can be cut and fastened to the wall for an inexpensive solution for storing your garden tools such as rakes and shovels upright. Hanging shoe racks can contain more than just shoes too.
But if you are the type who loves new gadgets and space-saving inventions, there are plenty of new ones out there. Instead of using taps or tool chests, for example, many people have started using magnetic tool bars. The advantages are that the tools remain in place while all sizes remain visible and easily accessible. It is now possible to utilize virtually every square inch of available space using a fantastic new overhead track and pulley inventions. It is also a good idea to divide your garage according to items used for specific activities. For example, you can create a camping corner, a horticulture and a tool site. If all this is still not enough and you simply need more space, period, there is a pretty neat solution – it looks like a miniature garage and it’s about storing things you can’t fit anywhere else.
Decoration
Garage doors have come a long way in terms of design and materials, which is good, because the garage door is huge compared to the front door. For people who have chosen their front doors and windows with care to look attractive and inviting, garage doors can even be made to match them. The materials include combinations of steel, fiberglass and wood. These new types of doors are available in a variety of designs and even colors. Many homeowners turn their garage doors into artistic canvases. If you are not an artist and do not want to order one, or if you need a more frequent change of scenery, many companies produce artistic and even 3D garage doors. These have sometimes been referred to as ‘suburban camouflage’.
Regardless of your budget, you can take steps to make your garage an expression of what sparks your interest, your personal style.
