The garage, somewhere to park the car or somewhere to dump the junk. No matter what your garage looks like chances are you wish it looked better. When organized properly the garage can create additional space in your home as well as the place you put your car at night.
The garage is no different than any other space in the home, in fact for some the garage is an important room. The garage may mean different things to homeowners. A Gladiator GarageWorks survey found that 27% of people use their garage for hobbies. While only 25% of people use the garage for the car.
Garage Facts You May Not Know
- Only 11% of homeowners say they are happy with the garage and see no need for improvement.
- 55% of Americans spend 1-2 hours each week in the garage doing hobbies and other activities.
- A 2-car garage in an average-sized home comprises approximately 13-15% of the home’s overall square footage.
- 24% of homeowners are embarrassed to leave the garage open.
Get Organized
No matter how you use the garage, get it ready to use and create space in your home. However, organizing your garage and getting it ready for the cars or your hobbies can seem like a monumental task, but here are two easy ways to open up floor space and organize your stuff.
1. Take Advantage of Vertical Space
Using wall space to organize items makes sense. There are a variety of wall and cabinet systems that can work for any situation. Most systems can be customized to fit perfectly in your space. Additionally, these systems can expand easily, as your needs expand.
2. Look Up for Organization
Overhead storage is a terrific way to free up floor space. Available in stationary or adjustable racks, storage overhead is a great place to tuck away things you don’t need every day, like holiday décor, skis, coolers, etc.
Make the Garage Great
52% of homeowners want to have a garage their neighbors’ envy. If you are interested in becoming the envy of your neighborhood, give Garage Store a call to get your garage looking great and making your neighbors green with envy!
Sources:
- Impulse Research
- Gladiator GarageWorks
- Thompson’s Company
- Wall Street Journal