Tools & Garage

A garage is often more than just a place to park the car. In many homes, the garage is also an important storage space for power tools, electric bikes, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, holiday decorations, sports equipment and more. For some, the garage is even a workout room or a workshop for carpentry or other projects.

With so much potential, it’s easy for garages to end up cluttered and messy. To prevent this, you will want well-designed garage storage shelves and cabinets and a plan for how to organize your garage to suit your needs.

If you want to fit a personal gym space into your garage, take measurements before you pick your garage exercise equipment. You’ll want to make sure you have plenty of room if you’re choosing something large, like an elliptical or rowing machine. If you don’t have much space, you can still put together a compact strength training collection with some weights and resistance bands.

If you want to make your garage a usable space for working with your tools or other gear, you can take it from dark and dingy to bright and welcoming with some energy-efficient smart lighting. You can also cool or warm the space as needed to ensure year-round comfort when you install heating and cooling appliances. Even a simple fan or space heater can make a big difference.

Want to work out in the garage or use it as a workshop? Make it an enjoyable hangout place with a convenient portable speaker so you can play your favorite tunes, audiobooks or podcasts.

Finally, make sure your tools and garage gear are easy to sort through by employing a strategic organization scheme, like storing frequently used items in easy-to-reach places and labeling everything. Additionally, you can take good care of your tools, garage gear and more by installing security cameras around the entrances to your garage and home.