Garages are often the “utility rooms” of the household, and depending on how much space they have, you may use them for a range of purposes. For example, it’s not uncommon for some homeowners to use the garage as a main DIY space, or perhaps they’ll place the large household freezer chest here.
That may be coupled with the washing machine and dryer for laundry, or perhaps an area where you place your pet’s food and water bowls to prevent kibble or dog drool spilling onto your carpet in the house. On top of that, you may use the garage as a general storage area, filled with planks of wood from past renovation projects, DIY tools, boxes of old stored items and more.
Notice that we haven’t suggested that the main intent for a garage is to park vehicles. This is because for many homeowners, it’s exceedingly easy to use the garage for any other reason than its original purpose. After all – you have a driveway right?
In this post, we hope to help those looking to restore their garage’s vital functions, or perhaps preserve and improve this space for good. Of course, if you’re perfectly happy with how you use your garage, don’t take this as a direct prescription. You may just find some worthwhile benefits in the following advice:
Reformat The Flooring
Reformatting the flooring of your garage can be a perfect place to start. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to simply retain old floorboards, vinyl, or even bare concrete from when the garage was constructed. After all – the latter two are more likely if the space was once used to store cars. We’d recommend the best of both worlds, as an easy-to-clean epoxy floor coating provides protection, a great aesthetic, comfort, and resilience. This way the space could even be decorated with sofas and even host your car too.
Inspect & Replace The Door
Garage doors are essential to keep in good quality. Not only can they be well-fitted to prevent draughts and freezing temperatures in the winter, but if there are any issues with the chain opening (never replace or repair this yourself, it’s much too dangerous and can cause real harm), you can make sure that’s resolved too! A great garage door is also a fantastic aesthetic upgrade, either a bold statement or subtly integrated into your household.
Insulation & Pest Control
It’s important to make sure your garage is properly insulated. Foam insulation in the walls can be a great help in preventing gaps. From there, investing in your pest control measures (like laid solutions and sealing access points ) can be a great way to prevent ants or other pests from coming in when they’re not wanted. As a garage is considered both an indoor and outdoor room (it’s not uncommon for people to leave the door fully open in summer), preparing against this is important.
With this advice, you’re sure to replenish and restore your garage space for comfortable daily use. This can also improve your home value with confidence.