In typical American fashion, most houses tend to come with an in-built or attached garage for our vehicles. Garages help protect and shelter our cars and SUVs against outside elements, theft, damage, and more—but these rooms also make for a handy addition to most homes.
Mostly, garages double as storage spaces, with piles of unopened boxes, tools, cleaning supplies, and tons of unsightly—but important—objects from your life stashed away inside. However, messy garages are a waste of space.
With these tips, we can help you make the most out of them:
Invest in constructing more storage spaces
Constructing cabinets, shelves, and racks is a great way to make use of existing space without doing much else. A pro-tip is to use vertical storage and keep things off the floors, so the garage stays spacious, and you can continue using it as a parking space too.
Your garage will remain multi-functional while still giving you tons of extra space!
Section off portions for a dedicated storage
If you’re storing items that are delicate or shouldn’t be exposed to car fumes etc., a great idea is to have sections inserted or built. Our team of contractors can easily build smaller sections to divide your garage into smaller rooms that allow you to store things more freely, without worrying about damage.
Replace your garage door with an upgrade
If you’re no longer using your garage for parking your car, you might as well upgrade its appearance too. Get your hands on a door that matches your overall exteriors while still giving you protection and privacy, and we’ll replace it for you!
Since it is a storage space, invest in a door that gives you security, too, so everything you place inside remains safe.
Put in an extra story inside your garage
While slightly more time-consuming than other ideas, you can also add another story to your garage. Depending on licensing and permits, you may be able to construct an added room on top of your garage as storage or divide your existing room into two levels. This depends on the structure of your home and other variables that we can evaluate in person.
Loved these tips and can’t wait to get started on your new project? Give us a call! We’re among the most experienced remodeling contractors in Rhinelander, WI, and offer extensive residential home construction and renovation services too. Get a quote for our services, reach out to us here, or learn more about our process here.