HomeMoversPack 2020

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NOT JUST A GARAGE
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HOW TO MAKE THE
MOST OF YOUR
GARAGE SPACE
When you picture a garage, you usually imagine
a cold, messy room full of storage boxes and
other items that have been left in there over the
years, but your garage space doesn’t have to
be this way. More and more people are using
their garages in new and creative ways, so why
don’t you? Being able to use the garage space
for other purposes can properly maximise space,
and you don’t necessarily have to sacrifice car
parking to do so.
First - declutter! Before you can fully take
advantage of your garage’s storage potential, you
will need to declutter. It’s important to be ruthless
in your approach if you really want to maximise
the space. Decluttering is your strongest weapon
in the fight against mess. After all, a tidy home
means a tidy mind!
Home gym
If you lead a busy life – and who doesn’t! – it can
be tricky to fit in regular time to go to the gym.
And if you feel unfit, a gym membership may do
more to discourage you than to help you work
out. Others prefer to do their exercises in peace
and privacy. Why not address all these issues by
turning your garage into a home gym?
Repurpose your unused garage and string up a
punching bag, stack up a few weights and add
an exercise bike. There is no need to buy a whole
load of expensive machinery, even just a yoga
mat and some weights will do just fine. What is
important is that you have that separate space
for working out at home.
Office space
We’ve already mentioned that creating an office
space within your home can add value to a
property, but if you simply don’t have the extra
room available in the house, utilising the garage
in this way is the perfect alternative. Having an
office slightly separate to the main house also
means more privacy and less noise when trying
to get work done.
Simple storage
Racking and shelving are great starting points for
organising your garage, so invest a little in durable
storage units in order to cope with the strain of
heavy items; you wouldn’t want to sustain an
injury due to structural concerns. This can help to
increase the floor space in your garage and keep
your possessions easily accessible, too.
You should also consider investing in ceiling
storage units as these can maximise the space
in your garage, and offer storage solutions which
don’t take up too much floor space; an excellent
system which means you can park your car and
store large equipment at the same time. Finally,
cabinets can be effective if you are thinking of
converting your garage as these hide the items
that the cabinets contain from view, making your
room look neater and cleaner.
Consider a conversion
If the garage space is going unused, you should
consider renovating or converting your garage
for a different purpose. For instance, garages can
make great entertainment or play rooms as they
are separate from the rest of the house and so will
be quieter and more private.
If you have a hobby that requires workshop,
garage conversions can also work well as they
will have the storage facilities needed and will
stop the rest of your house from becoming dirty
or damaged by practicalities like woodwork or
soldering. for instance.
Garages will most likely be under permitted
development for planning permission, but always
check the necessities and apply to get any
conditions removed should this be the case.