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How to Improve and Better Organize Your Garage

A garage is so much more than a covered place to park your car. Many homeowners use this valuable space as a workshop, a storage area for tools and lawn equipment, and a safe place to stow bikes, outdoor toys, and sports equipment. Yet many garages aren’t as functional as they could be.

Follow these tips to turn your cluttered garage into a well-organized, efficient, and cleaner space.

Up, Up, & Away – If you’re not taking advantage of the area overhead, you’re missing out. Consider a ceiling storage system for seasonal décor, outdoor equipment, and seldom used items.

Tool Storage – Whether you’re an avid DIYer or half-hearted fixer, it’s important to have a place for everything – and everything in its place. Consider investing in a designated tool storage rack or cabinets along with separate bins or drawers for all the incidentals, like drill bits, nails, screws, picture hangers, and more.

Squeaky Clean – Use a leaf blower to routinely clean away the dirt, dust, and debris that often settles in a garage (don’t forget to wear a mask!). While you’re at it, inspect for any critters that might have made your garage their home, and check for cracks in the floor. While small cracks are common, repair work might necessary if they get larger over time, more of them appear, or you notice deep pits.

Banish Drafts – Seal your garage against drafts by replacing weatherstripping around doors, replacing the rubber gasket on the bottom of the garage door, and caulking around windows.

Put it in Reverse – Check the auto reverse feature on your garage door to ensure it functions properly. Simply place a box or bucket directly in the door’s path and press the “close” button on the garage door opener. The door should reverse direction the second it touches the item on the floor. If it doesn’t, get it repaired.

Get Wired – If you run heavy-duty equipment like an air compressor, talk to a licensed electrician to make sure your garage is properly wired.

How about if you have a garage in which you store real treasures like artwork, antique cars, and the like? In that instance, temperature control becomes another concern. That’s where we can help. You see, Messmer Mechanical can install a dedicated ductless air system to protect your valuable items year round. It will also come in handy if you use your garage as a workshop. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule a free on-site proposal.