4 Simple Steps You Can Take to Turn Your Garage into a Car Haven
Are you currently using your garage for extra storage? If your car won’t fit in between all of that extra stuff, you could be shortening the life of your vehicle. Keeping your car in a tidy garage can offer so many benefits for the safety, appearance, and life of your car. So if you want to protect the investment you made in your vehicle, you should invest time into these steps.
Hire Movers to Help Clear Space
If your garage is currently full of a lot of excess junk and clutter, your first step should be to clear all of it out. Now if that clutter consists of heavy or bulky items, you may want to think twice about completing this step solo. With one quick online search, you can find the top moving companies in your area, and you can also compare reviews and pricing, so that hiring help with your garage project won’t put a giant dent in your family budget. Movers can definitely make clearing out larger clutter a breeze but you may also want to look for decluttering tips online to sort through the rest. Separating your garage clutter into distinct piles is usually a safe bet for making the decisions about what to keep, what to toss, and what to donate much more simple.
Turn a Profit With a Garage Sale
Once you’ve tossed and organized the items that were cluttering up your garage, you may have a few things left over that you’re not ready to get rid of just yet. If you’re hesitant to toss these items because they could be valuable, then you may want to consider hosting a garage sale. Planning a garage sale can take a lot of time and effort, so you should make sure that your event will be profitable. Posting signs and combining items with neighbors are both simple ways you can boost the success of your garage sale, and you can use the profits to help fund your garage makeover. No time to put together a garage sale? Try selling your items online through sites like Craigslist and then donate whatever unwanted items you can’t seem to sell.
Use Garage Space in Other Ways
Making room in your garage for your cars can help protect them from the wear and tear that can be caused by the elements, and it can also prevent break-ins and theft. But depending on how much space you have in your garage after decluttering, clearing out that space can also have some other benefits. For example, you could turn a small corner of your garage into a simple home gym. All you really need for an effective home workout is some basic equipment, like free weights and resistance bands, and having a little workout space can help you fit more exercise into your daily routine. If you don’t need additional workout space, you can also turn your garage into a budget friendly office, which can be perfect if you’re working from home.
Add More Garage Space for Maintenance
Having more room in your garage will not only give you a safe place to store your car, but it can also provide more room to store helpful tools for DIY auto maintenance. With a few basic tools, you can easily take care of routine maintenance tasks that can keep your vehicles in top condition and keep your budget low as well. If you don’t have room for tools and equipment, or you don’t have a garage at all, then you can always buy a portable garage. Portable garage solution come in various materials and at various price points, so make sure you research all of the top options.
A garage can be the perfect place to store seasonal decor or set up a home gym. But you should also consider using your garage as the ultimate space for protecting your car. So clear out the clutter or add in more space, so that you can create a car haven for you and your family.
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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
