4 Ideas for a Low-Maintenance Yet Functional Garage

 The garage is often overlooked by homeowners, and not entirely without justification. Along with the basement and attic, it’s the part of the property that sees the least amount of action.

Still, that doesn’t mean that the garage requires no love or attention. Spending a little bit of time, energy, and money to bring it up to speed won’t only prevent it from falling into a state of disrepair, but can transform its functionality and appearance. Throw in the fact that it can boost property value and make a home more appealing to buyers, and working to improve your garage becomes a no-brainer. 

And doing so is a lot more straightforward than you might think. In this post, we’ve put together a few handy strategies that will significantly improve your garage in no time at all.

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Rent a Storage Unit

The garage often serves as the home’s dumping ground. While it makes sense to put your unused belongings there rather than elsewhere in your home, this approach quickly creates a cluttered and chaotic environment that you’ll never want to spend time in. One smart way to get around this issue is to rent a storage unit, which will give you additional space at an affordable price. Use the storage unit to house the items you need to keep but don’t use every day, and sell the items that no longer serve you. Just like that, you’ll have a blank canvas to work with.

Make it Easy to Clean

Garages can quickly become dirty, and with so many other home cleaning duties to take care of, many homeowners aren’t willing to spend hours on end making sure that their garage is flawlessly clean. By making your garage easy to clean, you can both keep dirt at bay and save time. Working with epoxy garage floor installers to add epoxy flooring, which is easy to clean and maintain, is a good starting point. You’ll also find that you’re more likely to clean the garage if you install a wall-mounted vacuum, while adding shelving units that provide easy access to the underneath areas is also recommended. 

Upgrade Storage

Upgrading your storage won’t only enhance the appearance and functionality of your garage. It’ll also make your life easier. Taking a laissez-faire approach to garage storage is a one-way ticket to never being able to find what you need. Hanging storage racks, making the most of wall space, and investing in shelving will all make your life easier. And remember the golden rule: label everything. You might think you’ll remember where you put the Christmas tree lights, but you won’t.

Take Five Minutes 

Now that your garage is in shape, it’s time to keep it that way! And happily, this doesn’t actually require much time at all. Even five minutes of tidying up and organizing can keep things in check. Ultimately, it’s much easier to spend a few minutes sweeping and tidying a few times a week, rather than waiting until everything is chaotic and having to spend many hours in there.