The garage is an ideal place in your home to store just about everything…except the car. Since it accounts for so much of your home’s usable space, it is almost a shame to dedicate all of that storage to an automobile when the car will store outside just as easily. If you are ready to reclaim your garage space, these seven alternate uses for your garage will give you ideas for making the best use of your own garage.
Spare Bedroom
If sleeping space is at a minimum in your home, consider converting all or part of your garage into a permanent or temporary guest bedroom. You can install a bed that folds up and attaches to the wall when not in use, giving you a quick fix when guests come over.
Home Business
If you have a home business, you can convert your garage into a spacious office or a place to store inventory and supplies for use in your business. Pegboard, wall-mounted bins and storage shelves can be easily added to give you ample room for your business needs.
WorkShop
Turn your garage into a full-time machining, auto body or woodworking space. Imagine being able to leave the tools of your trade set up and ready to use all of the time. When you have a few minutes to work on your project, everything is ready when you are.
Lawn, Garden, and Greenhouse Storage
Maximize your lawn space by putting your yard tools in the garage instead of a standalone tool shed. If you love to grow year-round, a climate-controlled garage equipped with grows lights can help you extend your garden growing season and even keep your family in greens all year long.
Game or Recreation Room
Take your games, pool table, and even home theater out of your home’s main living space and into the roomy surrounds of your garage. This might be your opportunity to get into activities you have not had room for previously.
Hobby Room
Most hobbies require plenty of room to store all of their components. Ask any knitter how much room they need for those seemingly small balls of yarn, or an archery enthusiast just how many bows and arrows he needs and the answer is clear – there is never enough room. Turn your garage into your hobby room and start thinking of the ways you can expand.
Workout Room
If your New Year’s resolution involves losing weight or getting fit, consider turning your garage into your own personal home gym, equipped with all of the weight lifting, body shaping tools you might need to achieve that resolution.
When you do decide on the best use for your garage, make sure it is secure by checking your doors, locks and hardware. Your garage door specialist and can help you keep your new room secure with energy efficient, sturdy locking garage door systems.
